Tameside Libraries information Service - Business Information
Are you looking for Business Information? If so, Tameside Libraries Information Service can help. We have a wide range of information available to those looking for Business Information. Whether you’re setting up a new Business, expanding an existing Business, investigating the competition or marketing your Business, Tameside Libraries Information Service can help. We offer a friendly staff assisted service providing access to both print and online resources to help you with your business enquiry.
Build A Business is an innovative new project aimed at small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business.It’s running in libraries across 8 Greater Manchester authorities, offering tailored help to support new businesses.
From Artisan Baker to Zumba Instructor, Build A Business can help!
Workshops & Events
One to One Help
Research Your Market
Protect Your Ideas
Working Space
Build a Business in GM Libraries is part funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by Manchester City Council.
COBRA is 'The Complete Business Reference Advisor'. A comprehensive, practical and continually updated information resource for anyone looking to start a business, write a business or marketing plan or conduct research into a new market, COBRA is the ultimate Business resource! Cobra Includes:
Business Opportunity Profiles (BOPs) - hundreds of small business idea guides
Business Information Factsheets (BIFs) - over 300 practical how-to guides, reports, checklists and factsheets covering hundreds of small business subjects
Business Legal Library - clear explanations on over 300 current laws and regulations facing small businesses
. . . and much much more.
Tameside Libraries members can use Cobra free of charge. Simply click on the link to Cobra below and follow the instructions on screen to log in using your Library Card number. Your Library Card number is on the card you were given when you became a member of the library and it begins with 28016.
Grantfinder is a tool capable of searching 4,000 grants, loans and awards available for application. Search by location, funding type and sector to find relevant sources of funding.
Features information on over 8,000 funding schemes including grants, loans and awards from local, regional and national UK government, European funding, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors.
Content ranges from modest community funds at one end of the spectrum to major, multi-level European initiatives at the other.
Advice including articles on topical funding issues and information on fund details including background, funding levels, eligibility criteria, previous successful projects, who to contact and links to application forms.
Grantfinder is available at Ashton Library - please ask at the counter or contact us via web chat or on 0161 342 4000 option 1.
Company Data
FAME
FAME is a comprehensive database of all companies in the UK.
Fame helps you find out more about companies. It contains a wide range of high quality information covering companies, news, directors and industry research.
FAME contains:
Top level financial information – with detailed financial information as an option
Graphs of key financials
Credit score and rating - with easy-to-interpret illustrations
Company structures and the corporate family
Shareholders, subsidiaries and branches
News articles from various high profile sources, plus a Web Watch facility to capture 'real time' news
Mergers And Acquisitions (M&A) activity and rumours
Contact information including directors and other key contacts
Industry research
Information can be used for:
Obtain financial information about companies
Identify company directors
Produce direct-marketing mailing lists
Search for brand names
Industry research
FAME is available at Ashton Library to Tameside Library members - please logon to a PC with your library account and ask at the counter to be logged into FAME. For further details contact us via web chat or on 0161 342 4000 option 1.
Company Mailing Lists
Tameside Libraries Information Service can provide company mailing lists to help you with your marketing. These are compiled using the Fame database and can be tailored to your needs. Mailing lists can be supplied as a spreadsheet, by email. Please note, Mailing Lists can only include information about Limited Companies.
You can now request mailing lists online. Please fill out and submit the online form to place your request. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially.
If you are a business in the Tameside area we are currently offering your first mailing list (of up to 2000 companies) free of charge. Subsequent lists supplied to businesses in the Tameside area are charged at 1p per company.
This offer is only available to Tameside Businesses. The price to other businesses is 10p per record.
After your request has been submitted, Tameside Libraries Information Service will contact you to discuss your requirements, the charges involved (if applicable) and the delivery of your mailing list.
Please note mailing list can take up to 2 weeks to process.
EMIS
EMIS provides company, industry and economic information focusing on Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Latin America. It includes company reports and financial statements.
Maintain awareness of emerging markets with the latest news, browse reports, data and analysis or search for something specific.
IBIS World features market research on hundreds of industries in the UK, including statistics, analysis and forecasts. Make use of topical reports and tools such as Brexit Impact Tool and Key European Market analysis.
IBIS World is available at Ashton Library - please ask at the counter or contact us via web chat or on 0161 342 4000 option 1.
Local Data Company
Local Data Company features retail location data and insight for 2,700 UK locations covering 450 business types and thousands of companies. LDC specialise in retail, hospitality and leisure insights.
It includes market analysis, profiling, risk analysis and comparisons. Search by locality or select an area using the location map to check for footfall patterns, vacant units and obtain a local overview.
Local Data Company is available at Ashton Library - please ask at the counter or contact us via web chat or on 0161 342 4000 option 1.
Frost and Sullivan
Frost and Sullivan supplies in-depth global market research and strategy reports covering medical technology, chemicals and plastics, automation, electronics, energy systems, environmental and building technologies and IT.
Frost and Sullivan is available at Ashton Library - please ask at the counter or contact us via web chat or on 0161 342 4000 option 1.
Statista
Statista is a source of statistical information on industry sectors, market share, company data and consumer behaviour across the world. Browse current news topics or search and build your own data profile. Written reports are available as well as a range of infographics on important current affairs and topics relevant to business and markets.
Statista is available at all Tameside Libraries - Enter the Statista site.
Work, Plan, Develop
Co-Working Space at Ashton Library
Ashton Library is available for you to work on your business idea, study market trends and business insights. Our information sources can help you to plan and start your business or grow and develop your ideas. Please see our Co-Working Space page for more details.
Tameside Libraries Information Service at Ashton Library, Market Place, Ashton, OL6 6BH offers:
Hot-desk space for businesses
Free secure WiFi
Industry-standard business information databases including: Market research, Company data and Funding information.
Manchester Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC)
Tameside Libraries is part of the Business and IP Centre Greater Manchester Network allowing local businesses access to a range of resources and support via BIPC Tameside at Ashton Library.
The Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) at Manchester Central Library can also help you start, run and grow your business. From that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business, you’ll find the tools, support and advice you need. They offer free access to business and intellectual property databases and publications, including market research, company data, business news and information on intellectual property (IP). There is also access to business advisors and experts whether you're starting up or growing your business plus workshops and networking events.
The GC Business Growth Hub aims to help businesses across Greater Manchester to realise their ambitions. They support businesses at all stages of their growth with a broad range of services. These include expert one-to-one and peer-to-peer business support, events, specialist programmes, funding and much more. Their support is fully-funded and is provided at no direct cost to businesses.
The Business Growth Hub have put together a dedicated Here For Business website to support businesses during the cost of living crisis with frequently asked questions, webinars and guides on relevant topics.
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