Business Resources
Links to Business databases and websites.
For
questions that can be answered with short, factual responses.
Directories
Databases * 
- ReferenceUSA if you are IN the
Library OR ReferenceUSA if you
are OUTSIDE of the Library
Over 14 million U.S. Business listings. Find and study businesses, conduct market research, search the hidden job market and much more.
- Business and Company Resource Center Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, articles and an associations directory.
- Small Business Resource Center – Covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including: financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising and more.
- ValueLine – Investment information and analysis of stocks, mutual funds, special situations, options and convertibles.
eMedia * (Electronic Books)
Small Business Startup
- Sample Business Plans *
- Business Start up eBooks *
- Michigan Get Your Business Online
- Michigan Business One Stop
- Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center
- Lansing SCORE Office
- Small Business Funding
- To research your potential market:
ReferenceUSA if you are IN the Library OR ReferenceUSA if you are OUTSIDE of the Library * - American Factfinder
- To research competitors: Economic
Census
*Databases and eMedia require a library card for access outside of the library
Tax Information
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Selected Magazines
