Business Center Resources, Services, and Events

The Library’s world-class Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, key print reference sources, and assistance for library patrons interested in:
•    Small business resources
•    Business and financial research
•    Personal finance and investing

Virtual Consultations with a Business Librarian
An expert librarian researches your question in advance and provides you with a detailed list of resources to meet your business needs. Book your consultation today.

Resource Guides
Explore dozens of business and finance topics with information databases and other resources specially curated by our librarians.  libguides.nypl.org/Business

Business Center Electronic Resources
Utilize our premium databases: D&B Hoovers • Reference Solutions • IbisWorld • eMarketer • Winmo • Emerging Markets • Mintel • Simply Analytics• First Research • Plunkett Research • Bloomberg • Mergent and more. Book a consultation to learn more - libcal.nypl.org/appointments/snfl-business

Events
Hear from industry experts on key business and finance topics. Staff-led classes show you how to use free Business Center resources to start or expand your business, manage your finances, or advance your career. Attend a webinar or class today  - click here for a full list of offerings.

Advisory Services 
Have questions about your current financial situation? Credit issues? Medicare? Our counselors are available to help with free and confidential sessions to answer your questions and provide the info and guidance you need.   Book a free online session with one of our professional counselors here. 

Business Plan Boot Camp
A comprehensive 10-week business planning course designed to provide an in-depth review of the components of a business plan.  Held October – December. nypl.org/bizbootcamp

How to Create a Tiny Business That Makes Big Money
Elaine Pofeldt interviews some of the entrepreneurs featured in her books to share how they created small business models that are not just tremendously profitable but also –very important– that can withstand any challenge. nypl.org/tinybiz

Investing A to Z
A nine-part series on investing, designed to lead you through basic investment concepts, the series aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of what professional investors look for when reviewing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and options.  Held July – August. Made possible by the support of the Museum of American Finance. 

New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition
Participants can win up to $15,000 to start their business, as well as gain practical insights about starting and growing a business while using the comprehensive small business resources at NYPL’s Business Center.   nypl.org/bizplan

Retirement A to Z
An eight-part series on Retirement Planning designed to introduce you to the many possible sources of retirement income and resources. Held January – March. Made possible by the support of the Museum of American Finance.