Subject Guide - Business
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Books and Videos
Business and Economics Gateways "… Is the only comprehensive Directory and search engine that focuses exclusively on business. We enable business users to find what they are looking for and improve how they work to help them do their jobs better. A team of industry experts and library scientists has sifted through the web to find relevant sites for the Directory.
Business Resources on the Internet Topics include accounting, directories, company information, economics, finance, healthcare, legal, marketing, search engines, bankruptcy, publications, demographics, ethics, government, international, trade associations.
Directory of Open Access Journals--Business and Economics Full text to scholarly and research-based journal articles. Hosted by a Swedish University, select journals are in English.
A one-page “site map” of business-oriented websites.
An authoritative resource for foreign audiences seeking information about official U.S. policies, American society, culture, and political processes. INFORMATION USA helps others understand the principles and institutions that shape America.
Small and Home Based Business Links All the information you need to start and run a small or home-based business.
The WWW Virtual Library: Business and Economics Excellent and comprehensive resource.
Internet Public Library: Business & Economics Resources Another excellent and comprehensive resource.
Yahoo: Business and Economy: Companies Over 532,000 company websites are listed with more than 100 subdivisions.
Accounting
Homepage to the national professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants.
This is the KY state organization of public accountants. The website serves the purpose of providing news and information about the profession as it relates to Kentucky. Contains links for education, publications, research, and career resources.
Company Information
Download annual reports from top public companies.
Many companies have their own Investor Relations pages that provide online editions of their annual, along with other information for investors.
“A web business guide to over 45,000 companies listed in 207 categories.”
Search for information by company name, industry, and country. On the state level, research the business climate, court decisions, newspapers, and top companies.
SEC information, includes new filings of 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxy statements, etc. Also includes charts, news, quotes, and more.
Over 13,000 “Hoover’s Company Capsules” available free. In-depth profiles require a subscription.
Securities and Exchange Commission: Edgar 10K database “The SEC has decided to continue making the vast EDGAR Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval database available to the public. In addition to the EDGAR data, the site also has numerous investor guides, Commission reports, and other securities-related information. The primary purpose is to provide the investing public with a reliable source of investment guidance, advice, and information.”
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers "Search the 168,000 companies in our database classified under more than 63,000 product and service headings. Plus, more than 7,700 online supplier catalogs give you 42,000 pages of detailed buying and specifying information." The free membership requires registration.
Business News and Publications
Magazine of the Ad Age Group. Find out what's happening in the world of corporate advertising.
A collection of links to advertising-related sites on the Internet, arranged into more than thirty subject areas covering the world of advertising.
Press releases. "Business Wire is the leading electronic disseminator of financial and product news releases, photos, advisories and features from large, medium, and small companies and organizations worldwide.”
Financial news provided by the Cable News Network, Inc.
Online version of Forbes magazine.
“A complete and up to the minute three year, archived database of all stories appearing on PR Newswire from participating companies. Also available is Company News On-Call Plus and Investment Profiles.”
Wall Street news headlines, company and category news, stock quotes, portfolio tracker, etc. Some services require a membership fee.
"The largest women's professional association and the largest women business owners' organization in the country, providing resources and services through education, networking, and public advocacy to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security."
Dictionaries in Business and Economics
Acronym and Abbreviation Meanings, Business, Technical, and Medical Searchable acronym and abbreviation dictionaries related to business.
Presents a searchable glossary of economic terms. Provides links to other economic resources.
A glossary of terms about business from the Small Business Taxes and Management resource. Tax, financial, and real estate terms are also part of the glossary.
Environmental Economics Glossary Presents a glossary environmental economics terms.
Washington Post: Business Glossary Master Index Business terms and definitions provided by the Washington Post. Also provides links to news.
Glosario de Negocios Ingles Castellano Spanish and English translation glossary of business terms.
Stocks and Securities
Premier site for comprehensive and easy-to-use investment research. Historical stock quotes included.
Reports on mutual funds. Some information is free with registration; other information requires a membership fee. Services include personal portfolio monitor, fund selector, stock selector, and news.
This is the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation website. See major indices NASDAQ, S&P 500, Dow Jones, New York and American Stock Exchange Composites, Treasury Bond, stock quotes, NASDAQ company fact sheets, and financial and trading profiles.
"The New York Stock Exchange NYSE Web site is designed as an educational tool for investors, students and teachers. It provides links to a rich diversity of information. While the New York Stock Exchange is the world's leading securities marketplace, . . . it is also a publisher, a generator of news, a patron of education, sponsor of scholarly research, storehouse of statistical data . . .”
Value Line provides information on stocks and mutual funds. Access to some features requires a password, which is available at the library.
News and commentary on personal finance and investing.
"RedHerring.com is your Internet destination for original, leading-edge analysis and commentary about the business of technology. With unmatched depth of analysis and insider perspective, RedHerring.com explains how technology business news and events affect you, your industry, the economy, the stock market, and your portfolio. We provide news, pre-IPO and IPO company tracking, business and investing information, and insight on the latest events and trends."
Market overview, latest news, and investing ideas.
Industry Information
Organized by state, contains data and information for many industries.
Reports for many different industries.
For researching an industry or company with links to other useful Websites
Standard Industrial Classification Search Searchable collection of SIC codes and industries.
Economic Indicators and Forecasts
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Access to publications, economic data, research abstracts from the Center for Latin American Economics, links to the other 11 Federal Reserve Banks.
Government Resources Comprehensive statistical information with links to other statistical sources.
Great resource. Data and statistics, laws and regulations, exporting, trade, financial assistance, state programs, managing and growing a business, etc.
For entrepreneurs-- information on how to start, finance, and grow a business.
Statistical Abstract of the United States Statistics on every subject imaginable.
From the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., includes information on commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, marketing, bibliographical references and industries.
Links to information and services provided by the government for the business community.
U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office
Includes forms, instructions, help, links to state tax forms, news, electronic services, more. Also available through FirstGov.gov.
International Information
Center for International Business Great source for information on foreign companies, maps, travel, and statistics.
Europages / European Business Directory
Information on foreign trade.
Source of financial and technical assistance to developing nations. Content includes news, publications, research, data, projects, and operations.
International Trade Administration Trade information for U.S. business, including regions and countries, industries, statistics, trade information center, export assistance centers, trade compliance center, etc.
International Trade Web Resources Extensive collection of links to international resources, including directories, finance, trade and economic statistics, travel guides, and more.
The Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC).
United States International Trade Commission Provide information on imports, trade practices, global trends, and more.
Statistics
Annual Survey of Manufacturers Statistics of all manufacturing businesses.
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