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Small Business Accelerator

Tools to Succeed as a Small Business Owner or Entrepreneur in BC

The Small Business Accelerator is an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Use the free tools on this website to structure your market research, grow your business, gage potential market size or learn the latest industry trends. Managed by specialized librarians, the Small Business Accelerator (SBA) provides free access to reliable resources to help you build a successful business.

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LinkedIn Learning

Connect to trending, in-demand skills with LinkedIn’s Online Courses

The courses available on LinkedIn Learning cover everything from the latest technologies to basic computer literacy, and everything in between. Use your Squamish Public Library card to get started and discover courses that teach the in-demand skills companies are hiring for right now. There’s something for every patron who wants to learn.

These courses are developed by instructional designers, taught by real-world experts and instructors, and feature top-tier production quality. Learn at your own pace, in the language of your choice, and focus on the topics that interest you the most.

  • You do not need to have a personal LinkedIn account to access LinkedIn Learning through the Library.
  • It is not currently possible to transfer a certificate to your personal account if you receive it through your Library account.

Squamish Public Library Card Required

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Grant Connect

Find a Funding Program for your Initiative

Search thousands of grant opportunities and save countless research hours, with access to GrantConnect while visiting the Squamish Public Library. 

Get the best prospects

Search comprehensive data managed by expert fundraisers who know what you need. You’ll know what to ask, how much to ask for, and even how to position your ask for success.

Every moment counts

Access up-to-date information on all Canadian grantmakers. Whether on-the-go to a donor meeting or on a last-minute call, mobile capacity lets you make the most of your time.

Drive goals forward

Keep your work on track and your team on the same page. Let Grant Connect help you manage deadlines and stay organized so you can focus on polishing your grant application.

IMPORTANT: You don’t need a library card to access Grant Connect, however it can only be accessed while on-site at the Squamish Public Library.

In-Library Use Only

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Business Source Premier

Excel in business research

Our library offers access to Business Source Premier, a full-text business research database containing hundreds of leading global journals and magazines, many of which are peer-reviewed. The database also offers a robust collection of non-journal content to supplement research, including case studies, company profiles, industry reports, SWOT analyses, and videos from the Associated Press.

Business Source Complete provides students with a great place to start their research by offering access to important business resources such as:

  • Company Profiles: Get information on key executives, competitors, major products and services, revenue and market value.
  • SWOT Analyses: Learn the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of a company.
  • Country Reports: Get information on a country’s political climate, economic condition, government spending and gross domestic product of the region hosting the company you’re searching.
  • Industry Profiles: View profiles of the industry to which a company is related.

Squamish Public Library Card Required

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Not sure where to start?

Watch this video on how to do a basic search with EBSCOhost.

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