LibGuides: Small Business Information: Starting a Small Business

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Running a small business can be extremely satisfying, however, the learning curve can be steep. These resources may help you decide if starting a business is right for you. Once you have decided, get advice, business plans, legal forms, and strategies to start your own small business.

Small Business Tools

At the Library

Legal Information Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Contains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, including legal reference books provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Entrepreneurship (Small Business Collection & Resource Center) This link opens in a new window
Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this article compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Users will find hundreds of full text subject-appropriate periodicals.
The New Mexico State Library provides this Gale resource for all New Mexico residents through funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). New Mexico residents can freely access this resource from any internet connection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These NMSL Gale resources use a technology called Geo-IP authentication. Geo-IP authentication checks the IP address IP address of the device you use to access the resources and compares it to a database of all IPs known to originate within New Mexico. Once your IP address is validated as an IP address within New Mexico, you can access El Portal online resources without being asked for any logon or password. Another access point for these resources is the El Portal database collection of the NMSL.

While Geo IP should work anywhere in NM, there are a few exceptions. If you feel you should have open access and are being asked for logon and password authentication, please contact Cengage Gale Technical Support at: gale.technicalsupport@cengage.com. You can also ask for help from the New Mexico Stat Library by using the "ASK a Librarian" form anytime or by calling 505-476-9702 Monday through Friday from noon until 4:30 pm.

On the Web

City of Albuquerque Small Business Office
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The Small Business Office (SBO) is a divison of the City of Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department. It is the central point of entry for Albuquerque entrepreneurs and businesses providing timely, relevant, actionable information and assistance.
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Established in 2019, The Small Business Office has the people and tools to help you start, expand, or relocate your business in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Through online resources and in-person customer service, the Small Business Office connects you to the right people and appropriate city agencies to provide assistance in navigating City processes such as permitting, licensing, other business services and understanding the City’s procurement process.
New Mexico Small Business Development Center
With 20 centers throughout the state, NMSBDC provides small businesses with assistance on planning, marketing, financing, small business start up, entrepreneur training and area specialization to grow and strengthen businesses in New Mexico.
SCORE Albuquerque
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As a nonprofit volunteer resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE Albuquerque services include: free confidential professional business consultations workshops, and Business Owners Councils. If you're just starting a business, SCORE mentors can provide the practical action plan, education and tools needed to open your doors and establish a customer base. Already own a business? Our volunteer mentors can help identify ways to increase profit, improve employee and customer satisfaction, and achieve work/ life balance.
U.S. Small Business Administration
New Mexico District Office SBA provides business assistance primarily through: Access to Capital (business financing), Entrepreneurial Development (education, information, technical assistance and training), Government Contracting (Federal procurement), and Advocacy (voice for small business).
U.S. Small Business Administration Business Planning
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Are you thinking about starting a business of your own? Explore articles and business topics to learn the aspects of starting a business, plus find information you need to succeed.