Our Resource Library includes, books, magazines, directories and other materials that will enable you to research your business idea. These materials include information on products, services, companies, marketing, statistics, demographics, small business profiles, professional associations and local information on Renfrew County.

Start & Run Series of Books  

• A Gift Basket Business 2nd Edition --  Self-Counsel Press Small Business Series
• A Home Cleaning Business- 2nd Edition -- Self-Counsel Business Series     
• A Profitable Catering Business -- Self-Counsel Press          
• A Profitable Bed & Breakfast-Your Step-By-Step Business Plan -- Self-Counsel Press
• A Profitable Business Using Your Computer -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Consulting Business - 5th Edition -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Craft Business--6th Edition -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Desktop Publishing Business -- Self-Counsel Press
• A Profitable Freelance Writing Business -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Gift Basket Business -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Home Cleaning Business -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Home Day Care - 2nd Edition -- Self-Counsel Press
• A Profitable Home-Based Business -- Self-Counsel Press          
• A Profitable Mail Order Business -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Office Business From Your Home -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Restaurant -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Retail Business -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• A Profitable Secondhand Store -- Self-Counsel Press     
• A Profitable Student-Run Business -- Self-Counsel Press
• Start And Run -Your Step-By-Step Plan For Turning Bright Ideas Into Big Bucks
• Write On! - Business Writing Basics -- Self-Counsel Press
• Writing Cookbooks -- Self-Counsel Writing Series
• Writing For The Web -- Self-Counsel Writing Series

Entrepreneur Magazine's Business Start-Up Series: 

How To Start A:                                                 

• Apparel Business           
• Bed & Breakfast
• Child Care Service
• Computer Consulting Service
• Consulting Service
• Craft Business
• Event Planning Service
• Food Service
• Gift Basket Service
• Herb Farm
• Lawn Care Business
• Maid Service

Other Titles:

• A Small Business Guide To Employee Selection - Finding, Interviewing, And Hiring The Right People
• 101 Best Businesses To Start - Updated And Revised For The Challenges Of The 90's!
• 1101 Businesses You Can Start From Home Revised And Expanded Edition
• 2006 Directory Of Retail Chains In Canada  --  Monday Report On Retailers     
• 2006/2007 Directory Of Libraries In Canada 21st Edition --  Micromedia ProQuest     
• 2006/2007 Financial Services Canada -- Micromedia ProQuest
• 2007 Associations Canada -- Grey House Publishing-Canada
• 2007 Canadian Almanac & Directory 160th Edition -- Micromedia ProQuest          
• A Case For High Expectations -- Nelligan O'Brien Payne
• A Child Care Guide For Home Caregivers -- Government Of Ontario - Community And Social Services
• A Guide To Building Successful Packages For Tourism Supplies -- Government Of Ontario - Partners in Tourism
• A Small Business Guide To Doing Big Business On The Internet -- Self-Counsel Press
• Banks and Small Business Borrowers
• Barefoot In The Grass--A Fresh Approach To Starting A Small Business In Canada
• Basic Accounting For The Small Business - Simple, Foolproof Techniques -- Self-Counsel Press
• Brodart Supplies & Furnishings 2008--Supply Catalogue
• Business @ The Speed Of Thought --Using A Digital Nervous System          
• Business Careers Canada - Canada's Premier Small Business Resource Directory
• Business For Beginners--A Simple Step-By-Step Guide To Starting A Small Business
• Business Incorporator's Handbook --  Government of Ontario
• Business Leaders of Tomorrow (VHS Tape) -- Ontario Native Women's Association
• Business Planning And Financing -- Confederation College Entrepreneurship Series
• Business Plans Handbook Editions 1-4 -- Gale Resource Inc.
• Business Planning Workbook -- Industry Canada- Aboriginal Business Canada
• Business Relationships-Development And Maintenance -- Confederation College Entrepreneurship Series
• Canadian Demographics 2007-08 -- Financial Post
• Canadian Franchise Guide --  Carswell
• Canadian Legal Guide For Small Business     
• Canadian Postal Target Markets -- Generation 5          
• Canadian Small Business Guide -- Commerce Clearing House Inc
• Canadian Subsidy Directory 2007--Subsidies, Grants, Loans -- Canadian Publications 2007     
• Canadian Trade Index 1- 4 -- Nexport Media Inc.     
• Collect Those Debts! How To Get Your Money And Still Keep Your Customers -- Self-Counsel Press Business Series
• County Connections-A Guide To Human Services In Renfrew County 2006-2007     
• Cut Your Losses-A Smart Retailer's Guide To Loss Prevention -- Self-Counsel Press     
• Double Your Profits In 6 Months Or Less
• 78 Ways To Cut Costs, Increase Sales & Dramatically Improve Your Bottom Line
• Effective Networking Strategies     
• Employment Standards Act -- Government of Ontario
• Exporting From Canada -- Self-Counsel Press Business Series 3rd Edition
• Forming and Managing A Non-Profit Organization In Canada -- Self-Counsel Legal Series
• Franchising In Canada 4th Edition
• Frasers 2006 Volumes 1-4
• Getting Publicity 3rd Edition --  Self-Counsel Business Series
• Guerrilla Financing – Alternative Techniques to Finance Any Small Business     
• Guide To Employment And Training For Persons With Disabilities -- East Central Ontario Training Board
• Have You Got What It Takes--The Entrepreneur's Complete Self-Assessment Guide
• How To Become An Internet Entrepreneur -- Entrepreneur Magazine's Business Start-Up Series
• How to Form And Manage Successful Strategic Alliances -- Industry, Science and Technology Canada
• How To Prepare A Business Plan For A Small Business - Planning For Success -- Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism
• Hurdle--The Book On Business Planning
• Importing – A Practical Guide to An Exciting and Rewarding Business
• Incorporation And Business Guide For Ontario -- Self-Counsel Legal Series
• Incorporation Guide For Canada -- Self-Counsel Legal Series
• Insuring Business Risks In Canada --  Self-Counsel Press Business Series
• International Franchising: Information Sources -- Industry, Science and Technology Canada
• Investigate Before Investing --Guidance For Prospective Franchisees -- Canadian Franchise association
• Journey To Success Aboriginal Women's Business Planning Guide
• Keeping Customers Happy - Strategies For Success- 3rd Edition --  Self-Counsel Business Series
• Look Before You Leap: Market Research Made Easy --  Self Counsel Business Series
• Making Aboriginal Employment Work For You! -- Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative
• Making Technology Happen      
• Managing For Dummies--A Reference For The Rest Of Us!
• Market Research Made Easy -- Self counsel Press--Sales & Marketing Series     
• Marketing Your Product—3rd & 4th Edition -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• Motivating Today's Employees Discover what motivates new-millennium employees
• Motivating Today's Work Force - When The Carrot Can't Always Be Cash -- Self-Counsel Press
• Raising Money The Canadian Guide To Successful Business Financing
• Relationship Selling - Building Trust To Sell Your Service -- Self-Counsel Business Series
• Rural Success Stories - Building A Business The Country Way
• The Employee Handbook Of New Work Habits For A Radically Changing World
• The Entrepreneur's Handbook -- OCRI- Entrepreneurship Centre
• Writing Magazine & Newspaper Articles -- Self-Counsel Writing Series  

This is not the complete listing of our Resource Library. We also have many free handouts, brochures and fact sheets. Check regularly for additional books listing.