Bridgewater State University
Business Plans
- Business Plans Handbook(print and free online and in the SANDBOX! [see the Gale Small Business Resource Center])
- Morebusiness.comIncludes information and sample business and marketing plans.
Industry Analysis Resources on the Web
- Thomas RegisterIncludes product information and market trends for various industries. Annual survey “Industry Market Barometer” shows where reporting companies are, where they have been and where they are heading.
Market Research
- KnowThis.com: Marketing Virtual LibraryIncludes a range of marketing information including marketing research and promotion.
General
- Business.govThe Official Business Link to the U.S. Government
- Business Owner's Toolkit."Total know-how for small business."
- Catalog of Federal Domestic AssistanceInformation on social programs and funding provided by the U.S. Government.
- Cayenne Consulting. Entrepreneur's LibraryA directory of resources for entrepreneurs.
- CEO ExpressA wealth of information access points for businesses.
- Encyclopedia of Small Business (print and free online)A Thomson/Gale encyclopedia that covers small business issues including accounting and outsourcing.
- EntrepreneurAll kinds of tips on starting and growing your business.
- NYPL Small Business Resource CenterGreat source of small business information.
- Small Business Center.Place to find small business resources and information.
- Small Business Knowledge Base Extensive Business Resources OnlineProvides links to many valuable resources.
- Yelpconsumer feedback
Massachusetts
Venture Capital
- CrunchbaseData on what some large companies are investing in.
Statistics
- Entrepreneur MagazineProvides a wealth of information including: start up information, business, advertising and marketing plans. (Financing)
- Inc. - StartupsThe Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs.
- Library of Congress Business Reference Services. The Entrepreneur's Reference Guide to Small Business Information. 3rd ed.Includes information on how to get started to how to stay current.
- U.S. Census BureauStatistics on income, trade, economic indicators and more.
- U. S. Department of Commerce.Good source for economic statistics and analysis.
- U. S. Dept. of Commerce / Economic and Statistics Administration. Economic Indicators.A collection of statistical reports on selected industries.
- U. S. Small Business Bureau. Research and Statistics Office of Advocacy.Resource links include: The State of Small Business: A Report of the President, Small Business Economic, Characteristics of Small Business Owners and Employees Indicators and many more.
Starting UP
- Business. gov -- Start a BusinessProvides legal and regulatory information.
- StartupNationIncludes a wealth of information on starting and marketing a business