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ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry
Trade & industry-focused information - journal articles, market reports, industry reports and news - covers every major industry from finance to construction.
AtoZdatabases
Premier job search, reference and marketing database including 2.4 million job listings, 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
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Business Magazines
Zinio Digital Magazines provides access to business magazines that will help you stay up-to-date business news. Current issues of Entrepreneur, The Economist, Forbes, and other business magazines are available.
Entrepreneur
The Economist
Forbes
Kiplinger's Personal FinanceBusiness Plans eBookShelf
Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
Business Source Premier
Search regional, national and international business news—including marketing research & reports, emerging business trends, and detailed company profiles for the world's 10,000 largest companies from Datamonitor.
DemographicsNow--Business & People
U.S. demographic data for gaining consumer and market insight for opening a business, finding an audience for products/services, or analyzing the shifts and needs of a given population. Standard and custom reports for download.
Legal Information Reference Center
Full-text publications and legal forms to address a range of legal issues including business law, financial planning, family law, property & real estate and rights & disputes.
Lynda.com
Lynda.com Video tutorials on software packages, web design, business/management skills, financial literacy, job/career skills, social networking, etc. Includes Microsoft Office, Windows, and Mac OS.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Research data and independent opinions on thousands of mutual funds, stocks, and exchange-traded funds.
Small Business Reference Center
Videos provide interviews, 'lessons learned' features, lectures, and 'how to'. Advice includes how to create business plans that lead to successful funding. Also includes demographic data and other local information.
Value Line Research Center
Lookup company reports, industry reports, or specific issues in PDF format.
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