Business and Entrepreneurship

Business Source Complete – Provides an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research in the EBSCO databases.

City of New Orleans Business Permits and Licenses – Find information related to applications and processes for obtaining occupational licenses, mayoralty permits, certificates of necessity and public convenience, electrical and mechanical contractors’ licenses, taxi driver and tour guide permits, along with information related to external reviews and certifications that are required. 

Data Axle Reference Solutions – Search the US Business Directory and US Residential Directory. Access is for personal, non-commercial use only. 

geauxBIZ - One-stop site for launching a new business in the state of Louisiana from the Office of the Louisiana Secretary of State. 

Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) – No-cost business information services that can help you gather industry or market statistics for your business or marketing plan, research specific market or industry trends, and identify competitors, suppliers or potential customers. 

New Orleans Startup Fund – A nonprofit venture fund focused on business creation and innovation in the 10-parish Greater New Orleans region. The Startup Fund’s mission is to create jobs and economic prosperity by providing seed capital and business assistance to early-stage firms that demonstrate significant growth potential. 

SCORE New Orleans – Provides a variety of confidential business advice for free. Counseling tailored to your business and personal goals. 

Small Business Source – Provides up to date information from EBSCO on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. The database contains nearly 400 full-text periodicals and over 450 full-text reference books.

The Data Center - This nonprofit brings together data from multiple sources and aims to build prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable communities by making informed decisions possible. The Center’s areas of expertise include disaster recovery, regional economic analysis, workforce development, racial disparity indicators, blight reduction, affordable housing, and coastal population movements.  

Urban League of Louisiana – Revitalizing today’s workforce so that businesses across the state can thrive and grow. Connecting job seekers with resources to attain sustainable careers with a living wage. Collaborating with businesses for the recruitment and development of their labor force. Call 504-324-4444 or visit 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., Suite 140, New Orleans, LA 70119. 

Value Line – Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can help position you for financial success. Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets, and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks, to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.  

Grants & Non-profit Organizations

Candid – An information service specializing in data reporting on 2.7 million U.S. nonprofit companies. It maintains comprehensive databases on grantmakers and their grants; issues a wide variety of print, electronic, and online information resources; conducts and publishes research on trends in foundation growth, giving, and practice; and offers education and training programs. Candid search is only available inside the Library; however, you may get free access any time, anywhere to the resources offered on Candid Learning.

Grants.gov – This e-government initiative provides a centralized location for grant seekers to find and apply for federal funding opportunities. 

Taxes 

IRS Forms, Instructions, & Publications – Find and print federal tax forms, filing instructions, and commonly used tax guides for the current year or for previous years. 

Louisiana Department of Revenue – Find and print state tax forms, filing instructions, and commonly used tax guides for the current year or for previous years.