Need help locating a particular Business, finding the best plumber around or interested in starting a new business? The following Websites, Library Databases and local directories can help.

Library Resources provided by Loudoun County Public Library:
Reference USA features a national business and residential directory. Use zip codes or even reverse search to locate the business of interest for a wealth of information from business size to basic credit grades.

Small Business Resource Center Covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting, and taxes. Quick links to business plans, legal forms, and a "How To" menu make this a great resource for startups and established businesses alike.

Washington Consumers' Checkbook evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. CHECKBOOK has won the National Press Club’s prestigious First Place Award for Excellence in Consumer Journalism. This service is available only in library branches.

Business-Centric Web Portals and Local News Sites:
Dulles South Online is a regional web portal with news, information and directory listings for local businesses, organizations and residents. It is Web 2.0-enabled, fully optimized for Search Engine visibility and hosts numerous blogs, offering resident-supplied information such as Working at Home as a Mom, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Internet Marketing for Businesses, and Education in the Loudoun County Schools.