Supporting Businesses in Essex

Essex Libraries Business Information Service
Get the right information for your business!

Whatever your business is about BIS can make life a little easier by making sure you get first rate information. From first ideas to expanding on success; bringing your inspiration together with their know-how makes perfect sense. In addition to a telephone/email enquiry service, they offer a wide range of resources that you can access free of charge in any Essex Library. You can even access some resources from the comfort of your own home. The team also offer a number of specialist services including company formations, credit checks, business to business marketing lists and a tenders alerting service.

For more information...

Tel: 01245 492535 
Email: business.information@essex.gov.uk

BIS are available seven days a week:
Monday - Friday 8.30-7.00
Saturday 8.30-5.00
Sunday 10.00-4.00

In addition, did you know that you can access the following online business resources from your own PC? All you need is your Library Card:

British Standards Online – for complete access to British Standards

COBRA – the complete business reference advisor

Kompass Worldwide – global business to business data

But I am not an Essex Library Member?
If you are not currently registered with the Essex Library Service it is quick and easy to apply.  It is a free service, which anyone can join and opens up access to a vast range of services. You can join instantly at any library or alternatively anyone with a valid email address can sign up online .