Lesley Cyrier, Business Services Specialist
September 2022
Did you know your business can get a library card? Addison businesses are taxpayers and entitled to a business library card just like our residents! You may say, “Why does my business need a library card? We don’t need Zumba, story time, or homework help to run an insurance agency or manufacturing facility.” But libraries truly have something for everyone; just like for kids, teens, ELA learners, and job seekers the library has specialized resources for your business. Check out some of the things you can do with a business library card:
- The average small business makes a 7-10% profit margin, don’t waste your valuable profit on tools you only need once or want to try before you buy! Instead, check them out with a library card. Our Library of Things collection has everything from projectors and screens to drills and laser levels, so we have the tools you need for projects and presentations.
- Do you want to update your business plan or need a simple legal form? Are you looking for a marketing list and sick of paying for every name? You’re in luck: you can find the information you need 24 hours a day when you use the library’s business databases!
- Our Creative Studio features a large format printer, vinyl cutters and more. Instead of paying more for your business’s signage or promotional materials, come to the library where a staff member can help you print what you need on our large format printer for a fraction of the retail price.
- Need a meeting room? Reserve a meeting room or a study room at the library!
- You can learn new tips to help your business succeed at our business workshops, which cover all aspects of running and starting a business.
- And of course, don’t forget all the books, magazines, newspapers, and more that you can borrow from the library! Check out this list of new business books you may want to read.
Now that you know all the great reasons to get a card, here is how it works. The easiest way to get a card is to contact me! You can reach me at cyrier@addisonlibrary.org or 630.458.3304. I will help you arrange a time to come in, work with you to ensure you have all the documents you need and then when you come in for your card, spend time going over how to access all the resources you may be interested in. The paperwork required to open a business card includes:
- Your photo id
- A copy of your property tax bill, your business license, rental agreement or letter of incorporation
- I can also provide you with the form letter to grant access for up to 3 additional employees!
P.S.: The library also loves to partner with local businesses! Our annual Small Business Saturday event is coming up in November, and we regularly feature new business card holders in our monthly Business Matters newsletter as well as on social media. If you’re interested in joining the campaign, contact me via email or phone!