Our library allows access to an important collection of books on legal issues, business and finance.
We have developed certain facilities for our guests and registered members, among which are the following:
you can create a free account that allows you to save your searches and customize alerts;
our user-friendly platform allows you to quickly find the information you’re looking for;
we have developed a complex search tool;
enhanced browsing by content type and topic keywords;
abstracts to the most important books in our database;
besides books, our database includes a wide range of relevant articles and journals.
Legal topics
Our authoritative sources provide legal information on important issues, among which civil rights, child abuse, environmental law, elder protection. You will also find useful topics about bankruptcy, intellectual property, wills and trusts.
For instance, within the environmental law line of subjects you will find specific topics related to air quality. The Clean Air Act has required EPA to set air quality standards for six air pollutants – particle pollution, lead, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ground-level ozone and sulfur oxides. We provide information on pollutant sources, its effects on our health and environment and efforts made to help reduce the pollution levels.
Intellectual property protects innovation and creativity in a variety of fields. Left unprotected, inventions can be lost to competitors that find themselves in a better position to make a good profit out of them, thus leaving their creators without proper compensation and recognition.
Among other things, intellectual property protection increases the company market value and prevents competitors from copying another company’s service or produce.
Business
This section answers any questions on starting and ending a business, taxes and incentives, professional licensing, small business information, employment information, labor management relations, rules and regulations (e.g. how to obtain permits for various activities, land access, waste transportation; insurance regulations; work hazard regulations) etc.
The small business information category includes a variety of topics, out of which we would like to stress the following:
business plans – an important step when you want to start a business, especially if you need funding from investors or financial institutions. We provide a business plan outline that is easy to follow, with tips on how to efficiently write your information in each specified section (e.g. company description, products and services, marketing strategy).
setting up your office – whether at home or in an office space, it’s very important that your office is supplied with the necessary equipment and has a design that makes you feel creative and focused on your daily tasks. The first important decision you need to make is where to set your office – in the comfort of your home or in an office space. That usually depends on your budget, but there are also other considerations – e.g. home office helps reducing stress and improves your productivity. Another thing that you need to pay attention to is office equipment – keep to the essentials if you want to stay within the budget limits and even make some significant savings.
ideas for marketing and sales – profit making resources, market research and efficient advertizing.
Finance
Useful information on business finance (investments, loans and related topics) and personal finance (retirement planning, savings, children’s future planning).
Investments depend on investors’ objectives – which can change as years go by. If a young investor may prefer capital appreciation, an elder one may incline to gaining income. Whatever the reason, it is always important to now what options are available.
Whether you are looking for a personal loan or business financing, you should always find the best interest rate and the most comfortable payment program for your needs. Always compare the loan sources in your area. There are also many websites that offer loans at good interest rates.
Whatever you loan choice is, never forget to carefully read the contract, including the small print!
A detailed written retirement plan will save you a lot of trouble when you reach the retirement age. It is important to plan ahead, thinking about saving strategies, and pensions and benefit plans. If you’re running out of time, maximize your contributions to tax-favored retirement accounts.