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

A 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 Now

Easy to use tool that provides highly sought after demographic data.

**InfoTrac Small Business Collection

Provides electronic access to a variety of trade journals and business magazines.

**Reference USA

A 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 Center

This 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 Resource

Online 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 Safety

Tips on reducing losses due to natural disasters

Pinellas County Business Information

Connection to all county government business services and information

Pinellas County Economic Development

SCORE 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 Partnership

Resources for local business

University of South Florida's Small Business Development Center

Upper 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 Businesses

Information and forms for state taxes and a variety of electronic services

Florida Division of Corporations

Online information, research, and electronic processing service center, including annual report filing and fictitious name registration

State Links for Businesses

Hundreds 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 Labor

Valuable information on federal employment laws and compliance