Novi Public Library is a Michigan SBDC Business Resource Center. We provide information about how to start and grow your business, a place to meet, computers & printers, business books, access to business databases and information about the various state and federal programs that offer assistance to business people.
Starting a Business in Michigan
SBDC's Guide to Starting and Operating a Small Business
Training Webinars
ReferenceUSA Online Training: Start, manage and grow your business
Online Resources
Gale E-Reference Books
Ebsco e-Books
Business Reference Books
Find industry and company information in hardcopy directories, almanacs, encyclopedias.
Business Non-Fiction Books
More than 800 circulating business books about accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, start-ups, etc.
Newspapers & Magazines
Catch up on your business reading in the first floor magazine area. See what Business Newspapers and Magazines we have available.
Business Databases
Access our subscription databases in the library or at home/office using your Novi Library card. Visit our Online Tools page to see the Business Databases listing.
Gale Small Business Builder is a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit. The program’s intuitive dashboard walks users through five areas of exploration in order to develop a business plan focused on long-term success.
Recommended Business Websites
Free, librarian reviewed online information. Click here for Recommended Business Websites page.
SCORE Mentoring
One-on-one business mentoring by appointment. Visit our Business Programs page for registration information.
Novi Business Owner Library Card
Novi business owners can get a Novi Library card for their company. To sign up for a Novi Business Owner Card, fill out an application and bring it to the Circulation Desk or send directly to Hillary Hentschel, the business librarian.
City of Novi Business Information
Business information for the City of Novi can be found at InvestNovi.org