Resources for starting-up or running your business
Our online subscription resource COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) is a comprehensive, practical and continually updated information tool for anyone wanting to start a business, write a business/marketing plan or conduct research into a new market. You can join online NOW and access COBRA immediately.
Another valuable advisory and information e-resource newly added to Business @ The Mitchell is Better Business Adviser. This needs a password, and can be obtained from the information desk.
The UK Small Business Marketing Bible E-Book is also available online. Ask for the password, and access information to get your business noticed.
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Online Enquiry Service
Are you starting up a new business and need information? Send us your query now using our Online Enquiry Form. We will reply within 1 working day.
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Try the following sections in COBRA:
- Business Opportunity Profiles (BOPs) - hundreds of small business idea guides
- Business Information Factsheets (BIFs) - over 300 practical how-to guides, reports, checklists and factsheets covering hundreds of small business subjects
- UK Market Synopses - market research guides and synopses covering dozens of UK business sectors.
- Local Area Profiles - summaries of vital business information specific to local, urban and rural areas around the UK. It covers the business and commercial environment and sources of business support in each local area. Topics include: training and advice, financial support, workspace and networking opportunities.
- Business Legal Library - clear and concise explanations on over 300 current laws and regulations facing small businesses.
- Sources of Business Information - a directory of organisations dealing with issues relevant to setting up and running a small business. Provides details of who they are and what they do.
- Events and Exhibitions - a national database of events and exhibitions.
COBRA can be accessed for free from any PC within the library network. Library members can also access this resource from home by entering the first 10 characters of their library card into the login box.
Business @ The Mitchell
North Street
Glasgow
G3 7DN
Phone: 0141 287 2904
Fax: 0141 287 2912
Email:businessinfo@glasgow.gov.uk