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Small business community hub

City Library is here to help small-business owners and entrepreneurs find the resources they need to make their business endeavours grow and thrive.

In addition to the digital resources listed here, we have an extensive selection of small-business books on the third floor in rows 2 – 3. Browse the catalogue.

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CNV small business support

North Vancouver Chamber

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Free digital library resources with your library card

  • LinkedIn Learning
    Thousands of how-to videos about creating business plans, marketing, advertising, finance and more.

  • O'Reilly ebooks & videos 
    Ebooks and videos on technology and business topics like strategy, accounting and computer technology.

Listen and read online

Browse popular business e-magazines with Libby or PressReader, then download them right to your device

Search the catalogue for business ebooks and e-audiobooks or talk to a librarian for more guidance

Resources for small businesses & entrepreneurs

BC Business Registries

Apply for and complete registrations for a new or existing business. Find out more about BC Business Registries.  

Business Benefits Finder

Find programs, grants and other benefits to help your business grow and thrive. Explore the Business Benefits Finder.

UBC Small Business Accelerator

Free online access to reliable business information and tools for secondary market research for BC businesses and entrepreneurs supported by the University of British Columbia. Learn more about the accelerator.

InfoAction

A fee-based research service from VPL to help you obtain market research, like exploring the trends and challenges in your industry, legal information, like current laws and regulations, and lots more. Learn more about InfoAction.

Futurpreneur

A non-profit organization providing financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners ages 18 – 39. Become a Futurpreneur.

Business Development Bank of Canada

A Crown corporation aimed at assisting small and medium-sized Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services and securitization. Browse the bank.

Bookkeeping & accounting
Lead Bigger
Lead Bigger
The Transformative Power of Inclusion
Book
Inclusive 360
Inclusive 360
Proven Solutions for An Equitable Organization
Book
Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Business
Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Business
Indigenization, Reconciliation, and Entrepreneurship
Book
Birds of All Feathers
Birds of All Feathers
Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right
Book
Alphabet Soup
Alphabet Soup
The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work
Book
Be Better Than your BS
Be Better Than your BS
How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates A Workplace Culture of Inclusion
Book
Inclusion on Purpose
Inclusion on Purpose
An Intersectional Approach to Creating A Culture of Belonging at Work
Book
The Canadian Business Owner's Guide to Reconciliation
The Canadian Business Owner's Guide to Reconciliation
Best Practices for Indigenous Inclusion
Book
Success Through Diversity
Success Through Diversity
Why the Most Inclusive Companies Will Win
Book
Decolonizing Equity
Decolonizing Equity
Book
Recruiting, Retaining, and Promoting Culturally Different Employees
Recruiting, Retaining, and Promoting Culturally Different Employees
Book
How to Get your Act Together
How to Get your Act Together
A Judgement-free Guide to Diversity and Inclusion for Straight White Men
Book
Endless Customers
Endless Customers
Book
Social Media Marketing All-in-one for Dummies
Social Media Marketing All-in-one for Dummies
Book
The Digital Marketing Handbook
The Digital Marketing Handbook
A Step-by-step Guide to Creating Websites That Sell
Book
See You on the Internet
See You on the Internet
Building your Small Business With Digital Marketing
Book
The 1-page Marketing Plan
The 1-page Marketing Plan
Get New Customers, Make More Money, and Stand Out From the Crowd
Book
Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing for Business
Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing for Business
Book
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategic Marketing
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategic Marketing
Book
Digital Marketing All-in-one
Digital Marketing All-in-one
Book
This Is Marketing
This Is Marketing
Book
The Art of Small Business Social Media
The Art of Small Business Social Media
A Blueprint for Marketing Success
Book
The $5k Startup
The $5k Startup
Build your Business Without Breaking the Bank
Book
Burn the Business Plan
Burn the Business Plan
What Great Entrepreneurs Really Do
Book
Starting & Running A Small Business for Canadians All-in-one for Dummies
Starting & Running A Small Business for Canadians All-in-one for Dummies
Book
The Small Business Start-up Kit
The Small Business Start-up Kit
Book
Your Guide to Starting & Self-Financing Your Own Business in Canada 2021-2022 Edition
Your Guide to Starting & Self-Financing Your Own Business in Canada 2021-2022 Edition
Book
The Creative's Guide to Starting A Business
The Creative's Guide to Starting A Business
How to Turn your Talent Into A Career
Book
Business Plans for Canadians for Dummies
Business Plans for Canadians for Dummies
Book
The Pocket Small Business Owner's Guide to Business Plans
The Pocket Small Business Owner's Guide to Business Plans
Book
Business Plan in A Day
Business Plan in A Day
Get It Done Right, Get It Done Fast
Book
Business Plans That Work
Business Plans That Work
A Guide for Small Business
Book
Starting A Successful Business in Canada Kit
Starting A Successful Business in Canada Kit
Book
Successful Business Plan
Successful Business Plan
Secrets & Strategies
Book

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