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Southampton business information centre

business books
What do you need to find? Based in Southampton Central Library, we carefully select and purchase published business information making it available for free, along with support from our staff. PCs that can be pre-booked allow access to electronic sources. Library membership or proof of identity is required to use the computers.



European information for business

The Enterprise Europe office part of EISC Ltd (EISC) is one of a network of over 600 centres set up by the European Commission, to provide Business information and guidance to small and medium sized enterprises trading throughout Europe.

Wanting company data? Any of these could help

  • FAME from Bureau van Dijk

  • Business Register Hants & Isle of Wight

  • Regional Leads South Hampshire

  • local archive of cuttings for Southampton firms

  • Trade and general journals – current and back issues

  • News UK from online resources

  • Keynote market research online

Looking to start-up an enterprise? Make an appointment today

  • Cobweb fact sheets on ideas and practicalities

  • information clinics – one to one guides to the best sources for you

  • patent clinics are held monthly

Want help with day to day details?

  • British Standards are online for viewing

  • Building Regulations explained

  • Palmers company law

  • Doing business in Europe

  • Croners specialist legal guides and newsletters

  • Television Servicing Guides, current and past

  • contact list for sales and promotions

Key contact numbers

Enquiries 023 8083 2958
Patents clinic bookings 023 8083 4645 before 2 pm
Fax: 023 8033 6305
Email business.library@southampton.gov.uk


Last updated: 26 November 2008

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798