AT THE LIBRARY
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available for a fee for businesses and other groups. They are equipped with a whiteboard and large display monitor or screen that can be hooked up to a laptop for presentations. Please see the
Meeting Room page for more information and to place a reservation.
Magazine and Reference Collection
The library subscribes to several business periodicals, in print and electronically. Find current and back issues of The Economist, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, and others in print at several library locations. More titles are available electronically via the databases and apps listed below. The reference and non-fiction collections at the Central Library include books and indexes related to business, manufacturing, and finance.
Online Resources From The Library
Articles from academic journals and trade magazines on all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice.
Authoritative company and industry information, including investment research, SWOT analyses, corporate histories, market and industry research reports, and articles from Market Share Reporter and Business Rankings Annual. Also includes financial reports of publicly traded U.S. companies, from Thomson Reuters.
Reports on any geographical area with information such as income, housing, race, age, education, retail spending, consumer expenditures, businesses and more.
Sample business plans, articles related to how to start and manage a
business, directories of information by business type or topic, and
trustworthy websites.
Browse the non-fiction business eBooks and eAudiobooks section to located over 1000s of items on business-related topics that can be instantly downloaded to your computer or Hoopla app. Includes several titles from Harvard Business Review and Business Plans Handbooks.
Industry profiles, market research and demographics, key business rations, and business look-up. Create mailing lists or potential business client lists for neighborhoods, zip codes, cities, or states. Powered by Hoover’s™, a Dun & Bradstreet Solution.
Access Business News offers articles from over 530 business journals and newswires.
eBooks and eAudiobooks. Search ‘business’ and locate 100s of items on business-related topics that can instantly be downloaded to your computer, Kindle, or Libby app.
120 recent full-text journals and magazines tailored to those interested in small business. Content includes tips, strategies and success stories.
Florida & National Websites
Articles and training videos on the latest government regulations, financing opportunities, starting a business, and exporting goods.
Business Licensing in Florida
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Assessment tools, analysis templates, worksheets, how-to articles, and links for local Florida Information and resources.
A center on the SCF campus open to students, alumni, and residents of the Bradenton/Sarasota area that includes office spaces, the Entrepreneurship Academy, and the Coding Academy.
From the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, this portal has interactive checklists for starting your specific business in Florida.
Information and tutorials for financing your business, writing a business plan, obtaining business licenses, and more. Includes recover resources for COVID-19.
Local Resources
(941-803-9030) Lakewood Ranch at the McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Bradenton
Services and statistical information to help businesses succeed in Bradenton. Includes COVID-19 resources.
(877-344-7403) 1201 6th Ave. W., Bradenton
Collaborative workspace, office and conference room rental, networking and training opportunities, and event space.
(941-932-9440) Program Administrator Karen Kyser
Serves as the Advisory Board to the CRA for the 14th Street Community Redevelopment Area and the Bradenton Community Redevelopment Area.
(941-748-3411) 222 10th St. W., Bradenton
Information and opportunities to establish business in Manatee County.
COVID-19 Info
(941-749-3029) 1112 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton
County resource for economic incentives, impact fees, and job creation. Also includes resources for business recovery related to COVID-19.
(941-955-1029) 2801 Fruitville Road Suite 280, Sarasota
Free business mentoring, local and online workshops and seminars, podcasts, templates, tools, and tips.
(941-748-4501 ext. 6201) 1112 Manatee Ave. E., Suite 300, Bradenton
Assists emerging and existing businesses to grow and succeed through no-cost consulting, information, and training. Website features resources and information on financing, business plans, disaster preparedness, international trade, and government contracting for small businesses.
(941-228-4033) 912 7th Ave. East, Bradenton
Entrepreneur services, including the Station 2 Innovation business incubator. CEO: Sara Hand
Thrive
Sarasota-based business accelerator and co-working space. Affiliated with CareerSource. Contact Michael Meerman