Job Resources at the Palisades Free Library: Small Business
Looking for work, switching careers, hoping to start your own business, planning for retirement, or navigating unemployment? Let the library help with everything from practice tests to career information, and more.
Books
- It's Your Business byCall Number: 658.02 RamISBN: 9781455509003Publication Date: 2012-10-16This right-to-the-point book covers topics from human resources to finance, public relations to sales, and much, much more -- all geared towards the small business owner. Knowing that entrepreneurs have no time to waste, Ramberg presents simple and effective guidance that can be put to use right away. This book will be indispensable for every small business owner, from a family-owned store to a venture capitalist-backed start up.
- Start Your Own Business Book byCall Number: 658.02 HarISBN: 9781440538773Publication Date: 2012-07-18Everything you need to get your business started. Do you have a great idea for a new business? Are you looking to leave your company and branch out on your own? Are you ready to follow your passion? Starting your own business can be a very rewarding venture, but where do you begin? Let The Everything Start Your Own Business Book show you the way! This book has everything you need to start your own business and keep it running in the black.
- Crushing It! byCall Number: 658.4 VayISBN: 9780062674678Publication Date: 2018-01-30Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands. Crushing It! is a state-of-the-art guide to building your own path to professional and financial success, but it's not about getting rich. It's a blueprint to living life on your own terms.
- Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business byCall Number: 346.73 SteISBN: 9781413317398Publication Date: 2013-04-30Small business owners are regularly confronted by a bewildering array of legal questions and problems. Ignoring them can lead to disaster. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business clearly explains the practical and legal information you need to: raise start-up money, choose between a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLC, get licenses and permits . buy or sell a business or franchise, negotiate a favorable lease, insure your business, hire independent contractors safely, understand small business tax rules, pick and protect a good name, resolve legal disputes, adopt the best customer policies, enter into strong contracts, and cope with financial problems.
Local Online Resources
- Rockland SCOREFor those looking to start their own business, check in with this volunteer, non-profit and resource partner with the US Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration (SBA). Counseling offices are in Spring Valley, Pearl River, and New City.
- Rockland Small Business Development CenterThe SBDC provides free services to NY small businesses. Among other things, the SBDC can help you to create a business plan, discover sources of funding, prepare for e-commerce, identify avenues for exporting goods & services, develop marketing plans, assess an invention’s viability, and comply with licensing & regulations.
Websites and Online Databases
- AtoZdatabasesResearch and network with other small businesses. Find addresses and phone numbers for key personnel or compile a list of businesses in a particular region and industry.
- New York Department of LaborForms, laws, and other online services for New York businesses.