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Need to find information on getting started in business? Try these resources first.
Search Terms
Books
Magazines
Library Resources Online
In and Around Brooklyn
Websites
Terms to use when searching
Try using these words when you search Google.com or the library catalog, or look for magazine articles on the topic.
- entrepreneur
- entrepreneurship
- entrepreneur startup
- micro business
- business and start
Books In the Library
When you look for books on marketing, start with those located in these sections of the library's shelves: 651.4 and 658.1.
Some specific titles are:
Six-week start-up: a step-by-step program for starting your business, making money, and achieving your goals
Rhonda Abrams
658.041 A
How to start a business in New York City
Jere L. Calmes, ed.
658.1109 H
Start your own home business in no time
Carol Anne Carroll
658.11412 C
The small business start-up kit
Peri Pakroo
658.022 P
Steps to small business start-up: everything you need to know to turn your idea into a successful business
Linda Pinson
658.11 P
Magazines
Magazines to read to learn about getting started include:
Library Resources Online: Find Magazine Articles and More
You can find articles using the following library resources.
They have articles from hundreds of business magazines and newspapers.
Click on the name to start searching. You will need your Brooklyn
Public Library card because the barcode number on the back is
your password. Don't forget to use the words
listed above to start.
In and around Brooklyn
Brooklyn Public Library - Business Library
This library is the place to go to get information on starting a business. It has books, computers, workshops, and more to help you explore being an entrepreneur. You will find help getting started in the The Small Business section of the website.
Brooklyn Economic Development Center (BEDC) Entrepreneur Training Program
Sign up to take classes on a variety of startup topics including accounting, the business plan, financing, and legal issues.
New York City Department of Small Business Services
Check out the Starting Your Business Section, to get help doing business, especially in NYC.
Web sites
There are many Web sites on getting started. Visit these first.
HighSchoolStartups.com Startup Guide
A selection of articles including characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, how to choose an idea, and legal issues. The site was created by Geoff Cook who founded CollegeGate.com at the age of 19.
I Don't Flip Burgers!!
"The student's web guide to entrepreneurial success." Resources, tools, and useful know how written by students.
Junior Achievement Student Center
Information on major issues such as finding a job, planning finances, and going to college. The Business Planning section addresses the needs of entrepreneurs.
New York State's Online Permit Assistance and Licensing
Check out this interactive tool to discover the regulations that you need to pay attention to for the beauty biz.
Small Business Startup Guide
The Small Business Administration provides this resource, which includes checklists for starting and selecting a business, as well as links to tax, financial assistance, and other forms.
Y&E The Magazine for Teen Entrepreneurs
An online magazine with great articles on teen businesses as well as practical advice on legal, financial, and marketing matters. |
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