Resources for Starting a Business

 

Online resources

 

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
An online educational site that includes thousands of video-based courses in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business. Courses can be accessed at the library or from home. A valuable resource for anybody looking to land a job, move up in their career, excel in the position they have, or just explore an area of interest.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library..
SCORE Small Business Resilience Hub
Free remote business mentoring, resilience training and a business resource portal full of information and financial support opportunities.

Where to look in the Library

Head for the nonfiction section, which is organized according to subject matter by the Dewey Decimal System – some Dewey numbers to look for:

158.1 for self-help and inspiration

330’s for economics

340’s for legal information

650’s for practical business information, e.g. on marketing or accounting

Also note, there may be useful information in other areas depending on the nature of the business, e.g. crafts in 745.5 or lawn care in 635.9.

Business Center

Visiting the Business Center

The Business Center is located in the conference room adjacent to the adult public computers inside the library.

The business center is equipped to comfortably fit eight, and is equipped with a white board and markers. The business center is reservable for up to three hours per day, and for a minimum of thirty minutes. Reservations cannot be made for the same day, though you may see if it available for walk-in use by checking in with a staff member.

Make a Reservation

Click here to view space availability and make a reservation for the Business Center. 

In order to make a reservation simply enter your name and email, and then select a day and time that you wish to reserve the room. An email confirmation will be sent with your reservation details.

When you arrive at the Library for your reservation, you will need to check in by showing your library card to a staff member at the Information Desk.

You might also want to visit

City of Simi Valley Economic Development/Business Assistance 

Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce

Ventura County SCORE 

Women’s Economic Ventures

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The Simi Valley Public Library will be closed December 24th and December 25th in observance of Christmas.
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