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Business

Our libraries offer a lot to help local business and enterprise, from trade directories to practical guides.

Titles include:

Starting a business in Britain by Brain O'Kane. Virgin Books, 2006

"Thousands of new businesses are set up each year in Britain, but unfortunately many fail...this guide takes you through the process of setting up your business step by step"

How to grow your small business rapidly online by Jim Green. How to Books, 2006

"The Internet is the most powerful and cost effective device...this volume shows you how to take full advantage of the Web"

The long tail by Chris Anderson. Random House, 2006

"A book about the opportunities offered by the Internet to sell and promote niche-market products that are not bestsellers but still profitable - the products line that tails off down any company's sales graph"

Small Business Health Check by Anna Hipkiss. Teach Yourself Books, 2005

"Useful for anyone running a small business as it offers diagnosis of weakness, solutions and how to move your business to the next level while avoiding classic mistakes. It uses case studies and interviews to illustrate all points" 

Bid ideas for small retailers: discover new ways to improve your business by John Castell. Management Books 2000, 2006.

"Written for people engaged in, or planning engage in, to retailing. This work encompasses a broad range of issues using objective, but critical methods."

Tales from the top: 10 vital questions every leader must answer to stay top of the game by Graham Alexander Piatkus, 2005

"Intended to motivate every business executive and help them realise and break down barriers preventing them from operating at their very best"

We have a special collection of recommended leadership books here.

We have many other titles

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