Business
Our Business Resource Center on the second floor offers access to our Business Collection as well as a kiosk featuring newly published Business books, a rotating featured display on a business topic, and information about our partners and programs.
Business Reference materials are located at the second floor Information Desk and include:
- Business Statistics of the United States (2021)
- Employment, Hours, and Earnings (2021)
- Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics (2021)
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (2022)
- Your Income Tax 2024 for Preparing Your 2023 Tax Return (Personal Income Tax)
- Your Income Tax 2023 for Preparing Your 2022 Tax Return (Personal Income Tax)
Career
Our Career Collection is located on the shelving surrounding the Quiet Study Room. It includes books that help you study for national exams (ACT, SAT, GED, GMAT, GRE, etc.), choose colleges and find scholarships, explore careers, learn how to write exceptional résumés and cover letters, and get great interview advice.
Visit our Business, Finance and Career Programs page for information on upcoming library programs and programs from our community partners on these topics.
Access thousands of digitized newspapers and magazines, including popular business periodicals like the Wall Street Journal and Crain’s Detroit Business, through ProQuest US Newstream (valid Novi Public Library card required). For more information about both print and digital newspapers and magazines available through the Library, check out our Magazines & Newspapers page.
Access our subscription databases in the Library, at home or at the office using your Novi Library card. Visit our Databases page to see our listings, including sections on Business and Finance, Career, and more. Where available, we link to database tutorials to help you get started. You can also request further assistance by filling out the form in the section below for One-on-One Business Research Assistance.
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 send directly to Jen McArdle, Information Services Librarian
Black-Owned Business Resources
The Novi Public Library is dedicated to highlighting Black-owned businesses in the area. By supporting Black-owned companies, you're helping strengthen local Black economies which in turn, strengthens our community! You'll also contribute to the shrinking racial wealth gap, help foster more job creation for Black people, and so much more.
Minority-owned businesses, especially Black-owned businesses, have also been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. There are many ways to find and support Black-owned businesses.
Here are just a few:
- Click here to view a growing list of local Black-owned businesses in the area. If you would like to submit a business to be added to this list, click here.
- The Shop Small Movement has a section of their website dedicated to supporting Black-owned businesses with resources for both businesses and shoppers, including a map of Black-owned businesses, which you can find here.
American Business Women's Association
American Management Association
American Marketing Association
National Small Business Association
National Association of Women Business Owners
National Association for the Self-Employed
Can't find the association you are looking for? Check out the Professional Association Finder on the CareerOneStop website.
** Denotes Novi Public Library partnership
Career One Stop - Explore careers, training, salary statistics, job search tools, tips and more. Provides resources for career exploration, training, and job searches. It offers tools for career assessments, information on high-paying careers, and local job support services, helping individuals at various career stages find the right opportunities.
Glassdoor - Search jobs from over 20,000 job sites, newspapers and company career pages with Glassdoor. Glassdoor is a platform where employees and former employees anonymously review companies, rate their work experience, and share salary information. It also offers job listings and insights into company cultures, helping job seekers make informed career decisions.
Learn How to Become - Take a step toward your new career with this comprehensive resource for individuals looking to explore various career paths. It provides detailed guides on education requirements, job descriptions, and career advancement tips to help users achieve their professional goals
**Michigan Works! Association - The Michigan Works! Association provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system, offering professional development opportunities to its members and ensuring high-quality programs for jobseekers and employers. It helps jobseekers with support, training, and credentialing, and connects employers with the necessary workforce to keep Michigan working.
Michigan Labor Market Information - The Michigan Labor Market Information (LMI) website offers a comprehensive collection of data tools, resources, and statistics related to employment, wages, industries, and occupational information specific to Michigan. It includes access to custom data searches, employment projections, wage statistics, and various publications to support workforce development and economic analysis.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) website, maintained by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides detailed information on various occupations, including job duties, required education and training, median pay, and job outlook, helping individuals make informed career decisions. It serves as a valuable resource for job seekers, students, and career counselors by offering comprehensive data and projections on the U.S. labor market.
O*Net Resource Center - O*NET OnLine is a comprehensive resource for career exploration and job analysis, providing detailed descriptions of various occupations. It offers tools and information for job seekers, workforce development professionals, HR specialists, and students to research over 900 occupations, including job requirements, characteristics, and opportunities.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect - Pure Michigan Talent Connect is a comprehensive online resource for job seekers and employers in Michigan, offering tools for job searching, career exploration, and connecting with training opportunities. It provides a platform for finding jobs, posting job openings, and accessing resources for career development and workforce solutions.
**Schoolcraft College Career Services - Schoolcraft College Career Services connects job seekers with local employers, offering free resources such as resume and interview preparation, access to job boards, and on-campus job fairs for students, alumni, and community members. They aim to build a strong community by facilitating connections that benefit both job seekers and businesses.
Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition
Claritas ZIP Code Look-Up (demographics of consumer segments within a zip code)
Current Employment Statistics (CES)
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Google Trends
Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Labor Market Information
(employment stats, income estimates, industry forecasts)
Michigan State University global EDGE (international market information)
Survey of Current Business - Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. Census (people & households/business & industry/geography)
Grants.gov (Federal Government Grants)
Michigan Economic Development Corporation - Venture Capital and Grant Funding services
Small Business Administration - Loan Programs
Venturize powered by Small Business Majority (free online resource center regarding business financing)
City of Novi Department of Economic Development
IRS Tax Information for Businesses
LARA Corporations Online Filing System - Business Entity Search (find registered companies in Michigan)
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) (find Michigan business guidelines and download required forms)
Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget - Contract Connect (learn how to become a vendor to the State of Michigan
Michigan Department of Treasury
State License Search (find out if you need a license or permit for your business)
USA.gov Small Business Resources
U.S. Department of State Business Center
NAICS Codes (North American Industry Classification System)
SIC Codes (Standard Industry Classifications – up to 1987 then superseded by NAICS codes)
Free online résumé templates from Canva
Résumé Template Instructions
Résumé Template - Chronological
Résumé Template - Functional
Résumé Template - Hybrid
For best results open with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox Browsers.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Provides free public access to corporate information, allowing you to quickly research a company’s financial information and operations by reviewing registration statements, prospectuses and periodic reports filed on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.* You also can find information about recent corporate events reported on Form 8-K but that a company does not have to disclose to investors.
* Form 10-K is an annual report; Form 10-Q is a quarterly report. Both include financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) and key business ratios.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - EDGAR
Provides help for investors on how to search within the Edgar database.
The Federal Student Aid site from the U.S. Department of Education will answer your questions such as:
- How Do I Prepare For College?
- What Types of Aid Can I Get?
- Do I Qualify For Aid?
- How Do I Manage My Loans?
LendEDU - Student Loan Refinance and Consolidation Guide
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