Small Business - Networking

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Books & More
You'll find books, DVDs and other resources in the library catalog under the following subject headings:
Business Networks 

E-books & Audiobooks 
Visit the Library's digital media site for downloadable audiobooks and e-books. Books are available in a variety of formats and may be transferred to a device.  There are many titles listed under Featured Collections - View all Subjects - Business.

Online Research Tools
Business Plans Handbook:  A collection of useful business plans created by entrepreneurs seeking start up funds.  These plans are from businesses in manufacturing, retail and services industries.

Encyclopedia of Small Business:  Entrepreneurs will gain how-to information that they can apply to their own business including financing, financial planning, business plan creation, market analysis, sales strategy, tax planning, human resource issues and more.

Small Business Reference Center:  Use this resource to learn about business basics such as starting a company, operations management, sales and more. Search by business areas and find information by business types.

Hampton Roads

Virginia Beach Minority Business Council: The MBC serves as an advisory agency to the City Manager and the City Council with respect to the City's procurement policies and procedures.

Hampton Roads Chapter of SCORE: Providing free business assistance to residents of south Hampton Roads cities, this is the place where entrepreneurs can get the help they need to start a business or improve results.

Hamptons Roads Chamber of Commerce:  As a not-for-profit, member-based business organization, that serves its members and communities by creating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality of life in the region.

The Hampton Roads American Marketing Association:  The oldest and largest professional association of marketers and the key supporter of the marketing community in Southeastern Virginia and Northern North Carolina.

The Builders and Contractors’ Exchange of Hampton Roads:  This site brings branches of the construction industry closer in touch with each other. It serves any person, firm, or association in any branch of the construction industry, including general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers’ representatives, material distributors, architects, engineers, and more.

Virginia and National
Virginia Small Business Development Center:  Professional counseling to help grow and strengthen Virginia businesses.

The Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise:  The state agency dedicated to enhancing the participation of small, women- and minority-owned businesses in Virginia’s procurement process.

Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce:   Supports the domestic and international business development efforts of Virginia's Asian Pacific American businesses.

Virginia Retail Merchants Association:   a trade association that represents retailers and other businesses is organized to educate, inform, and serve as a resource for our members.

Vetbiz:  a site for veterans, reservists, and national guardsmen who are current or prospective small business owners.

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