Research
Local Small Business Resources
Powell River is a great place to do business and there are a variety of agencies and associations looking to support new business owners in this process. Explore this list and build your network of support. For a more detailed list of small business supports, including market research, business plans and financing, head to the…
Language Learning
Library Databases Mango is an online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills for real communication. It’s the fast, easy and effective way to learn to speak a foreign language! Visit our Guide to Mango to get started. Local Resources ISS of BC (Immigrant Services Society of BC) – A variety of support services for…
Business Research Databases
Your Library card gives you free access to computer research databases. Most may be used from your home computer as well as in the library. For further information, please contact the Library. BC Stats BC Stats, the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia maintains the province’s largest concentration of statistical products, services and…
Business Collections at the Library
We have lots of great business resources at the Library from books and ebooks to magazines and digital resources! Try searching one of these subject areas in our Catalogue to get started: Small Business Business Enterprises Investing Success in Business Management Try a keyword search for entrepreneur, or browse the 650 or 338 sections in…
Business News
We receive several daily newspapers in the Library including The Vancouver Sun, The Globe and Mail and The New York Times Online. If you don’t have time to come in to the Library, but you want to keep up-to-date take a look at these online sources for business news and advice. Powell River Peak Forbes…
Business Resources Online
Doing your research is an important first step to starting your business. This research will help you write a strong business plan to guide your start-up and also lead you to free training, financial supports and mentors. Begin by researching your industry and potential competitors and finally research your target community and population. We have…
New York Times Online
World news, book reviews, health and science news and of course the travel section. The Library offers access to the New York Times Online. Enjoy! If you are inside the library please go direct to the New York Times for full access. To access this online subscription from home, visit www.nytimes.com/redeemaccess and enter this…
Help Guides for our Databases
Guide to using LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) Guide to Mango Language Learning Access the New York Times from home
Guide to Mango Language Learning
Mango is an online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills for real communication. It’s the fast, easy and effective way to learn to speak a foreign language! All you need is an internet connection and your library card number. Follow these easy steps: Step 1: Access Mango Go to the PRPL’s Mango Languages page.…
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Your Tutor is Waiting! LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) is an online learning resource, which offers thousands of courses on a wide variety of topics. Learn technology, creative and business skills online, 24 hours a day, for FREE through the Library. Log in to LinkedIn Learning using your Library card and PIN (the same as…
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