Research Library

Find the answers in the Small Business BC Research Library

If you are thinking of starting a business, or require information for an existing small business, you can find the answers you want in the Small Business BC Research Library. Offering free access to business and market data resources, our library contains hundreds of how-to publications on almost any area of small business operation.

The library is also a great source for lists of BC manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers, and an abundance of material on most of BC's industries and geographic regions.

Our Research Library offers thousands of business books and periodicals. Whether you are looking for information on writing a business plan, locating distributors and/or manufacturers, or researching foreign market opportunities, our library has the resources to help you.

Research Library Publication
The Small Business BC Research Library holds a wealth of information in the areas of Business Start-up, Business Expansion and International Trade.

The collection includes over 6,000 printed materials that are divided into the following key categories:

  • Market Data
  • Small Business Information
  • Directories
  • Periodicals
  • Business Manuals
  • Tax/Regulatory information
  • Trade Guides
  • Reference

The library contains:

  • Information useful for starting or running an existing business.
  • Five computer terminals with access to licensed databases and the Internet.
  • Business how-to manuals.
  • Information on exporting and importing, including a large section of information on foreign countries and markets.
  • Extensive directories for sourcing products and services. Information on various industries and sectors