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If I have questions about the PowerUP Business Plan Competition, how do I find the answers? |
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PowerUP! competition are listed under the WHAT'S NEW section on our Home Page. Click here to view the FAQ's.
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What are the Business Library's hours? |
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Click here for hours.
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Do you have information on businesses beyond Brooklyn? |
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Wherever a business is located, the Business Library is an excellent source of information.
Of course, we pay special attention to Brooklyn and the New York City metropolitan area. We also have numerous resources for businesses in New York State as well as nationally and even internationally.
Several of the Library's e-resources provide basic information on millions of companies. Some of these e-resources are available only at the Business Library--they're not accessible from your home or work computer.
We offer an array of directories that provide information (at least the address and telephone number, and sometimes much more) for contacting manufacturers, service providers, suppliers, distributors, government agencies and trade associations.
The Brooklyn Public Library Catalog is the best way to verify the Business Library's physical holdings in information on a geographical area or industry.
The Industry Research section is a great introduction to how you can put these resources to work for you.
We encourage you to contact us if you don't find what you're looking for.
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If I can't come to the Library, can the Library help me? |
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Yes, the Business Library can answer basic business reference questions by telephone during its hours of operation.
The Business Library can also answer many types of basic reference questions by e-mail.
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How can I get on your mailing list for the Business Library's free programs? |
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It's easy. Sign up online for announcements about free programs at the Business Library. All we need is your name and mailing address.
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Do I need a special library card for the Business Library? |
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If you wish to check out materials from the Business Library, or use our electronic resources remotely, then you will need a valid Brooklyn Public Library card.
You do not need a library card to use reference materials inside the Business Library, although a Library card or other address ID is needed to consult any of the high-demand materials kept at our Reference Desks.
You do not need a Brooklyn Public Library card to use the Internet in the Library.
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I'm thinking of starting my own business. How can the Business Library help? |
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The Business Library's Small Business Information Center is devoted to the interests of people who are starting and growing their own businesses.
Start by taking a look at the many resources and tips on Starting a Business.
Make an appointment with a SCORE representative for a free one-on-one consultation about your plans for the business.
Add your name to our mailing list to learn about the Business Library's free programs for entrepreneurs.
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I'd like to start investing on a small scale. Does the Business Library have any resources that can help me? |
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Yes, the Business Library has many investment resources. To learn the basics about investing, you can check out some books from our large circulating collection, or put your name on our mailing list to attend one of our free investment seminars.
We subscribe to many investment services, which rate stocks or mutual funds, and we keep many financial newsletters, newspapers and magazines. For a list of selected resources for the individual investor click here. |
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