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Business LibraryWhether you are starting, operating, or growing your business in the Houston area, our business research librarian can help you find the information you need to be successful. Our business information services include access to our business library -- a comprehensive research and reference library offering extensive online and print business tools and resources -- and general reference assistance in conducting industry and market research. Reference services include help and direction in collecting industry or market statistics needed for a business or marketing plan, researching specific market or industry trends, and identifying competitors, suppliers or potential customers. Customized research services are provided exclusively to our University of Houston Small Business Development Center Network clients. Through our professional business librarian, we access on-line business reference sources to research, collate and present clients with information including in-depth industry and market research, detailed reports on competition, ring study capabilities for comprehensive site analyses, and access to specialized databases for targeted market research. Visit our library in midtown Houston at 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Click here for directions. Library Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call (713) 752-8415 to verify hours for the week. Or, ask a question via email at sbdclibrary@uh.edu. Our professional business librarian will send an email response. Link to additional business information resources at these websites: http://www.entrepreneur.com/ – articles and startup information on several businesses Business and Market Research http://www.census.gov/ – U.S. Bureau of the Census – extensive statistical data Business Plans City of Houston/County/State Information City of Houston -- http://www.houstontx.gov/ |
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Richard Prets is the director of the Small Business Development Center at San Jacinto College. The San Jacinto College SBDC is a business consulting and training center of the University of Houston Small Business Development Network. The UH-SBDC is a resource partner of and is partially funded by the SBA and serves 32 counties in Southeast Texas. San Jacinto College is an equal opportunity employer and its campuses are handicap accessible. The Center can be reached at 281-485-5214 X16. |
