Business Resources
The Public Libraries of Saginaw occasionally partners with other local organizations to offer free seminars for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. These seminars help new entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, and introduce them to tools to evaluate market and sales potential for their products and services.
Nonprofit Grant Resources
As a member of Candid.org’s nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, Hoyt Library provides visitors with free public access to Candid’s products, services and resources. At our location, you can access the Foundation Directory Online Professional, Grants to Individuals and other resources to assist and strengthen your nonprofit organization.
Databases
AtoZ Databases
Detailed information on 30 million businesses and executives and 2 million new businesses. Includes data on over 200 million residents as well as new movers/homeowners. Special features include a background and criminal history search. Information provided on U. S. healthcare professionals. Includes a jobs database and email marketing.
Business Book Summaries
Provides concise, comprehensive summaries of the best business books. Professionals and students can use these to keep up with the latest information in the business world.
Consumer Reports
Provides clear reviews of commonly purchased products. Consumer Reports uses careful research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to help you inform purchase decisions. Also works to improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices.
eBook Business Collection
A key resource for academic and business school libraries. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices.
Entrepreneurial Studies Source
Resource for business students and researchers. It provides insights on entrepreneurship and small businesses topics. Offers full text business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies, and company profiles.
MasterFile Complete
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
Nonprofit Startup Resources
Find helpful resources for starting a nonprofit, such as checklists, nonprofit associations, legal support, and government agencies.
Regional Business News
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
Small Business Development Center
The Michigan Small Business Development Center offers expert assistance at no cost to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business.
Small Business Reference Center
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with more than 100 economic development partners, markets Michigan as the place to do business, assists businesses in their growth strategies, and fosters the growth of vibrant communities across the state.
The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation
The primary goals of the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation follow:
To create permanent jobs and retain existing jobs for low-and-moderate-income residents.
To provide economic opportunities in the City of Saginaw for new and expanding businesses, including businesses owned by minorities and women.
To stimulate the redevelopment of under-utilized and deteriorated commercial and industrial property in the City of Saginaw.
The Small Business Association of Michigan
The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community.
Value Line
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