Business Resources
The Business & IP Centre Grimsby can help you conduct your own research and trained library staff are on hand to help you find the information you need.
Within Lincs Inspire Libraries
You’ll find the main collection of business resources at Grimsby Central Library. You can search for business publications in the library catalogue and reserve items to collect at your nearest branch. We offer bookable PCs with Microsoft Office software, free access to the Internet and study spaces.
Online publications
We also have a wide range of business e-books available. You can download and read these on your computer, smartphone, tablet or e-reader.
Free database subscriptions
BIPC Grimsby provides free access to a great selection of online subscriptions. These provide up-to-date business information, including market research, grants and company reports. All of Lincs Inspire Libraries have access to these online databases – booking may be required for some of the databases. Databases are listed below:
Cobra
COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) provides access to a broad range of information covering the essentials of starting and running a business in the UK.
For existing businesses, COBRA can provide the latest know-how through ‘Sector Updates’, plus a host of further resources including business events and a legal library.
Use COBRA as the starting point to find the business information you need.
To access COBRA all you need is a library card – sign up for free today.
Experian
The essential business market platform for any organisation or professional involved in mergers and acquisitions.
Experian MarketIQ reveals new layers of market insight by combining the Corpfin global M&A database with comprehensive Companies House data and market leading business, financial and risk databases – all on a single platform.
*Accessible from library computers only.
IBIS World
IBISWorld marries data and graphs with detailed insight and context.
Gauge the latest implications of COVID and Brexit through the ‘Impact’ tool.
*Accessible from library computers only.
Local Data Company
Local information on towns, cities and high streets across the UK, with a special emphasis on retail and leisure.
Use the ‘Boundaries’ tool to view the data in a specifically drawn geographical area.
*Accessible from library computers only.
Mintel
Unrivalled insights into how UK consumers think, choose, browse and buy – today and tomorrow.
*Accessible from library computers only.
Kompass
Kompass EasyBusiness – powerful B2B data search platform.
To export data and download from Kompass, email librarydevelopment@lincsinspire.com with your search criteria and we will download the data on your behalf.
*Accessible from library computers only.