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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Headshots at the BRIC!
Fri, April 27, 2018
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource & Innovation Center (BRIC)! Headshots are a new service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more! Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…
Adult Business RFC Program Calendar Business & Economics Nonprofit Jobs & Job Seekers Business & Entrepreneurs
Framing Philly's Social Impact Scene: Where Business, Nonprofit, & Philly Meet
Wed, May 2, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Whether nonprofit, for profit, or somewhere in between, Philly’s social entrepreneurs are engaging with technology to make the City of Brotherly Love a better place. Join experts from some of the area’s top social impact organizations to learn how they are using technology to…
Adult Business Speakers and Lectures Discussion and Participation RFC Program Calendar Nonprofit Jobs & Job Seekers Philadelphia Business & Entrepreneurs TechnologySample 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
- 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.
