The British Library Catalogue of Business Information

This database contains a searchable catalogue of the entire business information collection held in the British Library’s Business & IP Centre. Although you cannot access the information itself from outside the Library, this resource allows you to find out exactly what is available. This powerful tool is perfect if you know what you are looking for, though if you aren't sure then either the Business & IP Centre website or one of the Library's industry guides might be a better place to start.

The collection is divided up into four main sub-sections: market research; company information; trade directories; and journals. Between these, it should be possible to gain an excellent overview of the market you wish to serve and the industry in which you hope to compete.