Business Links
Library Catalog
We carry a great selection of new and classic books to help you run your business!
Databases
** - Designates databases that require the use of a library card # when accessed outside the library
**Business and Company Resource CenterA comprehensive research tool that offers dynamic, accurate, and up-to-date topical business information and company and industry intelligence on thousands of global companies.
**Demographics NowEasy to use tool that provides highly sought after demographic data.
**InfoTrac Small Business CollectionProvides electronic access to a variety of trade journals and business magazines.
**Reference USAA detailed listing of 10.5 million businesses with the ability to search by company name, type of business, geography, business size and more.
**Small Business Resource CenterThis comprehensive database offers detailed how-to covering all major areas of starting, operating and maintaining a business from financing, management, marketing, accounting, taxes and more.
Solusource (formerly Thomas Global Register)Directory of manufacturers worldwide
Thomasnet (formerly Thomas Register)Directory of United States manufacturers
Wand Global Trade ResourceOnline global trade directory
Local Resources
Better Business Bureau of West Florida
City of Oldsmar Homepage
Links to City Ordinances and various city applications and forms
Institute for Business and Home SafetyTips on reducing losses due to natural disasters
Pinellas County Business InformationConnection to all county government business services and information
Pinellas County Economic DevelopmentSCORE Pinellas Chapter 115 (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
SCORE counselors are available twice a month at the Oldsmar Library, please see our event page for details.
Tampa Bay PartnershipResources for local business
University of South Florida's Small Business Development CenterUpper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce
Serving Oldsmar, NW Hillsborough and Town 'N Country
State Resources
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Florida government and business leaders working together for economic development
Florida Department of Revenue Information for BusinessesInformation and forms for state taxes and a variety of electronic services
Florida Division of CorporationsOnline information, research, and electronic processing service center, including annual report filing and fictitious name registration
State Links for BusinessesHundreds of links to business information provided by the Florida government
Federal Resources
Small Business Administration
IRS: Small Business and Self-Employed Community
Tax information specifically for small businesses from the Internal Revenue Service, including downloadable forms and publications
U.S. Department of LaborValuable information on federal employment laws and compliance