Business
Books - Ebooks - Journals - Articles - Websites
The library's books on business can be found by searching the catalog. For more information on how to search the library's catalog, view our tutorial.
One can find Ebooks either by searching NetLibrary or by using the library's catalog. To retrieve only ebooks from a catalog search, use the advanced search option and choose "Ebooks only" under limits. To view books in the Net Library from home, you will first need to set up an account from a computer on campus. To learn more about searching NetLibrary, view our tutorial.
Articles can be searched online using the databases in the Alabama Virtual Library. Some available databases associated with articles on business are listed below. (Descriptions are from the AVL databases description page.) For more information about using the Alabama Virtual Library view our tutorial.
Infotrac OneFile - A 'mega-content' database indexing over 6,000 periodicals, newspapers, and newswires with backfile coverage from 1980 to present, updated daily. The database includes full text articles for 3,000 periodicals, 89 wire services and business press releases. OneFile offers single source searching for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
Business Source Premier - Full text articles and images from nearly 7,600 periodicals and other sources covering business, marketing, management, MIS, POM, economics, finance, banking, accounting, and much more. Datamonitor Company Profiles are also available.
MasterFile Premier - Supports the general reference questions of public library users, this database indexes 2,780 journals, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal with full text for over 1,840 journals, including Consumer Reports and Business Week nearly 5,000 Magill's Book Reviews, and Essential Documents in American History-over 1,000 original historical documents.
Regional Business News - This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.
SIRS Knowledge Source - Articles professionally selected from magazines, journals, and newspapers to provide general research information on topics exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, and political issues. In addition to the general reference database, Researcher, the site includes SIRS Government Reporter for information by and about the U.S. government, and SIRS Renaissance for information in the arts and humanities.
Business Index ASAP - Full text articles and images from academic and business journals. Provides information on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, as well as on the activities of companies and industries worldwide.
The Directory of Open-Access Journals has also created a list of free, open-access, peer-reviewed business and management journals which you can search for articles.
The Shelton State Library holds copies of many business periodicals. To find out whether the library holds print copies of specific journals, use the advance search option to search the Library Catalog using the limit "Periodicals Only." To find out which journals are available electronically through the AVL, search SerialsSolutions. You may also want to browse the Directory of Open-Access Journals' list of open-access, peer-reviewed business and management journals.
MANAGEMENT
Better Business Bureau This site offers guidelines for ethical advertising practices, information about scams and schemes aimed at business, tips for merchants accepting personal checks, and
advice on applying for its online privacy seal for your site.
BizMove Hundreds of pages of practical information on topics such as personal audits, cash flow management, marketing plans, reducing costs, and much much more.
Dun & Bradstreet Provides info on more than 50 million businesses in 200 countries. Also offers resources in such areas as company history, financial performance, payment history and market position.
Human Resources Web Center Provides numerous links to HR-related sites.
Kiplinger Excellent source for stock market and business news. Additionally carries business forecasts, tax information, and an assortment of other resources.
SCORE More than 12,000 strong, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, in conjunction with the Small Business Administration, offers free counseling to small businesses. At this site, you'll find: how-to information, links to sites with business information, and help in locating a local SCORE chapter. You can also get business advice via e-mail.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce World's largest business federation, the chamber represents 3 million companies with 3,000 state and local chambers. Site provides a cornucopia of resources for small businesses.
Yahoo Business Your source for countless business related sites, grouped into 40 major categories that include: business schools , economic indicators, finance and investment, taxes, trade and transportation, etc.
BUSINESS DIRECTORIES
AnyWho Produced by AT&T, this site lets you search for people, businesses, reverse look-up, and web sites.
BigYellow The Yellow Pages with 17 million business addresses and 100 million residential listings
Switchboard Gives you an address AND a map on how to get there. Lots of other options too.
GOVT INFO
Federal Trade Commission A gold mine of business information located here covering all aspects of business and commerce.
FedWorld Everything from government standards to 17,000 trade-related documents and up-to-date analysis of major U.S. industries.
Internal Revenue Service Includes current federal tax regulations, tax forms and instructions, as well as advice on starting and operating your own business.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Provides information related to this agency's workplace safety standards and regulations.
U.S. Department of Commerce Scope and breadth may be a bit daunting, but worth the extra effort to search through it.
Small Business Administration Valuable information on starting , running and/or expanding a business.
BUSINESS NEWS
CNN Interactive
Forbes Digital Tool
Fortune.com
Inc. Online
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