Public libraries and small businesses, a unique partnership

Many small business owners are surprised to hear that public libraries are geared up to help them. A recent OCLC study reports that U.S. business owners and their employees use public libraries 2.8 million times every month to support their small businesses. This heartfelt testimonial from a Crystal Lake businesswoman about the public library resources she uses to find new sales prospects attests to the value of using your library.

Your business can take advantage of the same resources that this satisfied businesswoman and 2.8 million other business owners are already using. At Skokie Public Library, resources are on hand and librarians are ready to help you find what you need to:

• run a business
• write a business plan
• discover new customers
• create prospect lists
• evaluate potential markets
• get up to date business statistics and industry information
• connect you with experienced business counselors
• provide meeting space
• learn to use the latest technology
• enjoy fast wireless internet

What are you waiting for?