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Use the tabs at left to find library databases and resources to support your business planning.
Articles - find journal & magazine articles about entrepreneurship and small business topics
Companies - directories for finding small and large companies that may be your competitors, suppliers, co-branders, etc. Library database: ReferenceUSA
Financials - company and industry financials to measure your business against. Library database: Bizminer
Industry Reports - find trends and issues that affect your industry. Library database: IBISworld Industry Market Research
Industry Ratios - compare your company against others in your industry. Library database: Bizminer
International Business - business & industry reports for countries worldwide
Market Research - consumer demographic, lifestyle & purchase data. Library databases: MRI Mediamark and ReferenceUSA
Small Business Planning - small business & financial planning resources
US Demographics - free government websites for consumer data
Writing & Citing & Help - Evaluate websites and information and use it responsibly via citation
For additional databases and library services see the main Business & Management research guide.