Solihull libraries provide a range of information to help support local businesses, or to help you if you're starting up in business.
Library members can access useful resources using our virtual reference library. If you’re not yet a member it’s free to join the library.
Company information
Can be used for:
- researching a company and its activities for business or job hunting
- looking for business to business opportunities
- contacting businesses over consumer issues
The Core Library also has Dun and Bradstreet Regional Business Registers for the area in print.
Useful links
- Companies House - search for UK companies and see their accounts and director details as they are filed.
Setting up and running a business
Enterprise for Success
Our Enterprise for Success scheme offers free business assistance and mentoring for start-ups.
Useful links
- Solihull for Success - the council’s business portal
- HM Revenue and Customs
- Solihull Chamber of Commerce
If you're employing someone:
Theory Test Pro
Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test, for cars, motorcycles, large goods vehicles, and passenger carrying vehicles. It contains the entire official test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code. All this material is licensed from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), the people who set the tests.
When you first use Theory Test Pro, you will need to register with your name, email address and password. This information allows Theory Test Pro to save your test scores so you can follow your progress as you practice for the test. There is no charge to access Theory Test Pro.
To access Theory Test Pro enter your library card number with SLP (or WP if you are an online member) in capital letters and without spaces.
Other facilities
Computers with internet access are available in every Solihull library. Computers are free to use for 3 hours each day for library members with a small charge for extended use. Free wifi is also available in every Solihull library.
All libraries have scanning facilities, including scan to email. Printing is available for a small charge in all libraries, but wifi printing is only available at Castle Bromwich Library.
- Full text of Acts and Statutory Instruments
- Information Commissioners Office - for information on data protection and online marketing
- Intellectual Property Office - for information on trademarks, patents and copyright
- Solihull Information and Intelligence - for information about Solihull, its population and much more