Business
Whether you are an emerging entrepreneur or an established small business owner, the Business Resource & Innovation Center is here for you!
If you are running a successful company, thinking of growing your business, or just planning your first venture, start here! Dedicated to assisting the professionals of Greater Philadelphia in all stages of business growth, the BRIC offers a variety of resources to help fit the needs of the community. Are you looking to narrow down your target market? Find your ideal demographic? Identify and analyze your competition? We can help you do that!
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Our Services
- Present and provide free and low-cost workshops and programs
- Provide free access to electronic resources
- Provide a comprehensive collection of print resources on topics including: business planning, marketing, accounting/bookkeeping management, advertising, and website building
- Curated list of online resources and sample documents
- Extensive network of local and national partners
Start Here!
The Business Resource & Innovation Center is excited to offer one-on-one sessions with a librarian. We can provide individual training on our databases with regard to market research, target demographics, competitors, and general business planning. Appointments are generally 45 minutes to one hour in length. Schedule your appointment today.
Visit or Contact Us
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street, Room 202
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5394
Hours
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Events
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Business Startup Basics
Mon, October 22, 2018
3:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
“Is Starting a Business For You?” This workshop will lay the groundwork to help entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business. Learn what it takes to start a successful business! This workshop is presented by Rob Goza - Lead Economic…
Adult Workshops and Enrichment Business Community Events Business & Economics Business & Entrepreneurs
Grow with Google
Wed, October 24, 2018
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Explore Google My Business , a free tool, to connect with your customers on Google Search and Maps and get hands-on help with your listing. Presented by Randi Penfil , public speaker for Google’s Get Your Business Online Program , and Donna Botti , owner of Delos Incorporated . The event…
Adult Business Business & EntrepreneursSample Documents
Just getting started? Find inspiration in this collection of sample business documents and quick resource guides. If you need additional assistance, contact the BRIC business department or schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
- Small Business Resources Guide
- Business Model Canvas
- Value Proposition Canvas
- The Entrepreneur's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
- Business Structure Options
- Outline of a Business Plan
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Sample Business Plan: Mobile Hair Salon
"Mobile Hair Salon Business." Business Plans Handbook. Ed. Kristin B. Mallegg. Vol. 34. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, 2015. 91-96. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.
Databases & Digital Resources
Explore our extensive collection of premier business databases. If you need additional assistance utilizing the databases contact the BRIC business department or schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
Online Resources
Curated especially for the needs of local entrepreneurs, these websites will help you continue your research, and stay informed about the Philadelphia small business network! For more information, contact the BRIC business department or schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
Partners
Philadelphia offers a vast array of small business development resources. We are proud to call these organizations partners as we work together to foster the small business community.
