Resources for Small Businesses
This Small Business Week (May 4-10, 2025) we're highlighting the library's free resources for small business owners. To get started, all you need is your library card!
Professional Development
Take online courses to master entrepreneurial skills. Learners can even earn professional certificates and CEUs. These free learning platforms are great for business owners and employees looking to upskill.
Legal Documents
Use LawDepot for free, customizable legal document templates for starting your business, selling goods and services, managing employees, and more.
Learn a New Language
Learn the language of your customers or expand your business vocabulary in Spanish and Mandarin. Mango Languages offers over 70 languages, including English classes in 15 world languages.
LBPL Tech To-Go
Borrow a Chromebook and portable Wi-Fi hotspot from any LBPL location for up to 3 weeks.
Small Business Data Products
- Reference Solutions - Provides information on businesses and consumers, including ownership and financial data, as well as other business characteristics such as sales volume.
- Long Beach Business Insights (Size Up) - Provides data to help benchmark performance, optimize marketing, and analyze competitors, suppliers, and underserved markets.
Check It Out
Search "small business" in our online catalog to find books and other resources on essential business skills.
Example keywords to search:
- Accounting
- Tax planning
- Success in business
- Growth and management
- Marketing strategies
- Legal guides and forms
