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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:
Business Plans
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Small Business Administration Guide to Writing a Business Plan
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Business Plan Templates and Free Business Plans
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SCORE Templates for Business
Research your business
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Standard Industrial Classification
(SIC) North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS)- Both SIC and NAICS are classification systems used for statistical purposes.
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ThomasNet- Information about industrial suppliers
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Manufacturing and Trade Associations
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago-
Economic research and news
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Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs-
Economic research focused on rural concerns
Research your market
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American Fact Finder - Demographic data for Galesburg
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StateMaster -Statistics,
graphs and maps.
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Galesburg's Community Profile -Developed by GREDA
(Galesburg Regional Economic Development Association ) This is large pdf file which requires
Adobe Reader. Print copies of this profile are available at the GREDA office and at the library.
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InfoTrac- A variety of full text journals, newspapers. Available with a Galesburg Library Card or inside the library.
Local
Resources- Get expert
assistance from
the following agencies:
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)- Both SIC and NAICS are classification systems used for statistical purposes.
ThomasNet- Information about industrial suppliers
Manufacturing and Trade Associations
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago- Economic research and news
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs- Economic research focused on rural concerns
American Fact Finder - Demographic data for Galesburg
StateMaster -Statistics, graphs and maps.
Galesburg's Community Profile -Developed by GREDA (Galesburg Regional Economic Development Association ) This is large pdf file which requires Adobe Reader. Print copies of this profile are available at the GREDA office and at the library.
InfoTrac- A variety of full text journals, newspapers. Available with a Galesburg Library Card or inside the library.
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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.
Galesburg Public Library, 40 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401; Telephone (309)343-6118.
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Updated July 23, 2008.
