Our Business and IP Centre in Norwich and six BIPC local centres around Norfolk can help you conduct your own research.
They offer bookable PCs with office software, free access to the internet and study spaces.
You’ll find the main collection of business resources at BIPC Norwich. All the local centres have access to the collections of business books and online databases.
Trained library staff are on hand to help you find the information you need.
You can search for business publications in the library catalogue and reserve items to collect at your nearest branch.
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.
BIPC Norfolk provides free access to a great selection of online subscriptions. These provide up-to-date business information, including market research, grants and company reports.
To access them please visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
Accessible from library and non-library computers:
Accessible from library computers only:
COBRA provides access to a broad range of information covering the essentials of starting and running a business in the UK.
If you’re looking to take the first steps on your business journey, use COBRA’s ‘Business Opportunity Profiles’ to gather the essential information on a multitude of different business ideas.
For existing businesses, COBRA can provide the latest know-how through their ‘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 visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
Mintel is an internationally recognised specialist in market intelligence. The database is a rich and deep source of market research, publishing hundreds of detailed reports each year including insights, trend drivers and analysis. Each report gives a detailed overview of market developments and is a vital tool for understanding consumer behaviour.
Our subscription covers access to these categories: beauty and personal care, brands (Big Picture), drinks, food services, lifestyle, media, retail (e-commerce), retail (home), technology and travel
To access Mintel visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
IBISWorld marries data and graphs with detailed insight and context.
It provides a neat package to explore the latest analysis on the performance and projections of UK industries and sectors through their ‘Industry reports’.
You can also gauge the latest implications of COVID and Brexit through their ‘Impact’ tool
To access IBISWorld visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
Statista is the home for all-matters statistics related and more
Whether on a national or international level, Statista provides you with the data on the business topics that matter to you.
Use the ‘Statistics’ section to find specific data and infographics, whilst ‘Reports’ can provide the numbers on a wide range of industry topics and ‘Outlooks’ can provide latest projections and examinations on the data.
To access Statista visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
EMIS is the platform to get the latest news and information from emerging markets in developing countries across the world.
With the latest market intelligence, company data and contextual insights, EMIS gives you the platform to explore exciting new trade opportunities for your business.
To access EMIS visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
Kompass hosts a slick, accessible interface to search individual company and market listings in specific regions from over 70 different countries.
To export data and download from Kompass, email bipcnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk with your search criteria and we will download the data on your behalf.
To access Kompas visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
FAME provides general financial research, analysis and individual company information - including financial data, contact information and corporate structures.
Through its in-depth search function, FAME enables you to create searches to find companies with specific profiles, and run detailed analyses on individual or groups of companies.
To access FAME visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
Local Data Company provides local information on towns, cities and high streets across the UK, with a special emphasis on retail and leisure.
You can use Local Data Online to see location overviews, demographic data, occupancy rates and much more. Local Data Online will give you a detailed picture of your local market.
Use the ‘Boundaries’ tool to view the data in a specifically drawn geographical area.
To access Local Data Company visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
GRANTfinder is the database to use for searching the latest funding avenues available to meet your specific business needs. Use the search engine on the database, view your results and export a report with all the grant options relevant to you.
To access GRANTfinder visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
Innovation DB is the world’s leading database of new emerging technologies worldwide, developed by universities and other research institutions working in all fields of science and technology.
The database provides an invaluable tool with which to easily find relevant examples of new emerging technologies and partnership opportunities.
To access Innovation DB visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
NewsBank provides the capability to search through a vast database of articles and pieces from news outlets across the globe. Enabling you to refine by location and date, as well as easily cite and quote, NewsBank is the platform to provide you with historical and contemporary in-depth news research capabilities.
To access NewsBank visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
British Standards Online (BSOL) is a simple online tool that provides full text viewing and access to the current, draft and withdrawn British Standards, plus international standards which have been adopted by the British Standards Institute.
British Standards are created by industry experts and represent agreed best practice and standards that enhance innovation, productivity, sustainability and safety.
There are British Standards for all business and industry sectors. They are well worth familiarising yourself with as they can help your business improve its efficiency, productivity and safety, by accessing best practice guidelines quickly and easily.
To access BSOL visit our online library resources page - all you need is your library card.
