Starting a business is a daunting task, despite many free resources available
to the entrepreneur. The library was recently selected as a participant in the
program “Building Rural Libraries and Communities.” Through this program, run
collaboratively by Western Illinois University, the Illinois Institute for Rural
Affairs at WIU, the Alliance Library System and the Western Illinois
Entrepreneurship Center, a computer workstation dedicated to business
development activities is now available in the adult services area (near the Reference desk). It features the Internet and Office 2007.
In addition to the print materials at the library, various websites and databases may help
with business research and writing a business plan.
The following websites may be useful for entrepreneurs in Galesburg:
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Local
Resources- Get expert
assistance from
the following agencies:
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At the library -
Visit or call the library
at 309-343-6118. We can assist you in your research and finding information.
We also have technology and periodicals of interest to business.
Technology for Entrepreneurs
These library tools will help you in your business pursuit.
Computer workstation especially for entrepreneurs. In
addition to Internet connection, this workstation features the most current
Microsoft Office products. (Word, Excel, etc.) Printing is available from
this computer. Please contact the library in advance to schedule your time.
Wireless connectivity throughout the library.
Magazines,
Journals and Newspapers
-Keep current with the economy, local news and markets.
- Forbes
- Better Investing
- Baron’s
- Investor Business Daily
- Business Week
- Wall Street Journal
- Chicago Tribune
- Entrepreneur
- Galesburg Register-Mail
- Fortune
- New York Times
- Inc.
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