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- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries.
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Contains detailed company profiles for the world's 5,000 largest companies; created by the Datamonitor Company Profile Authority. Searched via "Business Source Premier." Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Credo Reference
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Contains dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range or subject-specific titles covering everything from accounting to zoology. Provides access to the full text of hundreds of highly regarded and popular reference sources. Provided by Credo.
- Disclosure Corporate Snapshots
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Provides directory information on companies publicly traded on U.S. exchanges. Provided by FirstSearch.
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
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Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 55,000 resource entries; also includes information on scholarships, financial aid, and internships. Provided by FactsOnFile.
- WorldScope
- infoContains basic financial information on public companies worldwide. Provided by FirstSearch.
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- Academic Search Premier
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Provides full text for more than 4,650 journals, including full text for more than 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- MasterFILE Premier
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Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and 164,424 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of 440,207 photos, maps & flags. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Business Source Premier
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Provides full text for more than 2,300 journals, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed titles in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. This database provides full text back to 1886, and searchable cited references back to 1998. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Regional Business News
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Provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications.; incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Budget of the United States Government
- The Office of Management and the Budget provides access to the full text of the President's proposed budget. Site includes budgets from previous years as well as full texts of the Economic Report of the President for recent years.
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Business Department Web Guide
- This resource guide lists websites covering a variety of business categories.
- Consumer Price Index
- Online version of the current Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes an inflation calculator. News releases are archived for several years.
- Internet Sources for U. S. Corporate, Industrial, and Economic Information
- Limited to web sites that are free. It includes sections on business news, company information, economics, finance, and industry.
- Library of Congress, Business Reference Services
- This site sponsored by the Library of Congress provides links to internet sites and lists of published guides for finding business information.
- Pennsylvania Business
- Select the "Business in PA" link from the PA Navigator menu to obtain a comprehensive list of Pennsylvania business links to organizations, business taxes, minority/women's business, starting and maintaining a business, etc.
- Pittsburgh Business Times
- Business news in the Pittsburgh area. Provides full text of the current issue and is archived from 1996.
- Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
- This site provides regional links to a business resource center, career information, entrepreneurship and international business partnerships, etc. There is a calendar of local business events including workshops, seminars, etc. Links to small business development organizations such as the Southwestern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Assistance Network, which offers free workshops and other help in small business start-up and growth, are provided.
Web Sites - Accounting
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Provides a searchable collection of accounting information, professional news and product information. Also features a Students section which provides information on research and professional tips.
- American Accounting Association
- Provides an excellent and comprehensive review of the organization's activities and membership. The site also provides valuable information on accounting topics, organized into sections such as research, practice, education, publications, and news.
- Bankrate.com
- Includes rates and information on mortgages, autos, CD's, credit cards, and checking and savings accounts. Includes news, advice and calculators.
- Internal Revenue Service
- Along with tax forms and publications, this website has tabs for individuals, businesses, tax professionals, etc. Within each tab there is a wealth of information, lists of topics and resources available.
- Rutgers Accounting Web (RAW)
- RAW is the oldest and most well known accounting website. It includes the Accounting Research Directory which lists major accounting articles published between 1963 and the present and the Accounting Resources on the Internet section which links to the home pages of accounting firms, associations, investment houses government agencies, taxation and audit services, etc.
- SmartPros
- A commercial website for professionals and students alike. Includes news and insights, an excellent resource library and a career center listing jobs.
- Tax and Accounting Sites Directory
- A listing of tax and accounting sites. Tax sites include State, Federal and International sites, news and updates, finance and investing, and policy and reform. Accounting sites include links to auditing and fraud sites, regulatory bodies, and financial reporting. There are also links to sources for tax and accounting jobs.
Web Sites - Corporations
- Black Enterprise.com
- The website of Black Enterprise (magazine). Features business service and money management information for Afro-American professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and policy makers. Useful information for all people interested in these subjects.
- Business Wire
- Many news stories never make it into print, even in local or specialized publications. This electronic wire service broadcasts press releases for ten of thousands of companies and organizations. You are required to register to view press releases, but registration is free. A special feature allows you to create a list of companies to track.
- Forbes World's Richest People
- Forbes publishes an annual list of the richest people in the world. Several years of this annual listing can be accessed at this website. A small search engine provides users with a number of categories to classify this listing of multimillionaires.
- Fortune 500
- A listing of America's largest Corporations. This website permits you to view these companies by company revenue, CEO (Chief executive officer) Industry, and alphabetically by company name. Information for each company may be viewed as well.
- NAICS -- North American Industry Classification System
- "The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is replacing the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. NAICS will reshape the way we view our changing economy." (site introduction) Includes an SIC-NAICS conversion table and links to selected government reports that use the new NAICS system.
- Hoover's Online
- Database of information on more than 50,000 of the largest or fastest-growing public and private U. S. companies. While there is considerable information that is available only to subscribers, Hoover's provides considerable information to all internet users. Information provided includes company address, number of employees, key people, financial data, news items selected web links, securities and Exchange Commission filings, and current stock prices.
- Internet Sources for U.S. Corporate, Industrial, and Economic Information
- Limited to websites that are free. Links with an American flag in front are from U. S. Government agencies. Includes websites on many areas of business including company and industry information.
- PR Newswire
- Broadcasts press releases for 40,000 corporations, government agencies, associations, labor, non-profit and others.
- Price's List of Lists
- An excellent directory for locating many "Best of" lists available on the internet. The lists are arranged under Business, Education, Entertainment, Living, Politics, and Science. Most of the entries fall under the Business heading which is subdivided by everything from advertising to telemarketing. One example of the many lists is " Best Companies to Work for in America."
- Report Gallery
- Provides links to over 2,200 annual reports and other financial data, covering the majority of the Fortune 500 companies.
- Researching Companies Online
- This site offers a business research tutorial, which presents a step-by-step process for finding free company and industry information on the Internet.
- SEC Filings & Forms (EDGAR)
- All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports and other forms through EDGAR. This information can be accessed and downloaded for free.
- Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
- A Directory of 170,000 U. S. and Canadian companies. Print version may be more useful. Search by product category, company or brand name. Registration (free) is required although there is a provision for guests to search. They have also made their Food Industry Register, Regional Business Directories and Register of European Manufacturers available.
Web Sites - Finance
- Bloomberg News
- The webpage of Bloomberg Financial Markets, publisher of financial books and magazines. Includes a news section that includes top daily headline stories. Mutual funds, stocks, and markets may be tracked. The tools section offers a number of financial calculators and a version of Harvey Campbell's Financial Glossary.
- CNBC Business News
- Homepage of the financial television program. Program schedules and stock market commentary are available as well as research and information about stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
- CNNMoney
- Homepage of the Cable Network News Financial Network. Program schedules, and stock market commentary are available as well as research and information about stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Includes a search engine for company information and websites. A second search engine facilitates retrieval of financial and market information of publicly held companies by stock exchange ticker symbol. Ticker symbols may be searched using words in the name of a company.
- Dow Jones Indexes
- Homepage to access various Dow Jones Indexes including the often-cited Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Dow Jones Internet Index cited below as well as other information.
- Federal Reserve Board
- Lists the 12 Federal Reserve banks on a map that shows the geographic responsibility of each bank. Links are provided to each Federal Reserve Bank's homepage. Clicking to the "Board" link on the menu gives you information about the Board of Governors, monetary policy, the American Banking system, regulations, and the structure and history of the Federal Reserve system.
- Federal Reserve System, National Information System
- Use this site to search for banks, bank holding companies, savings and loan associations, and credit unions. The institutional history, organizational hierarchy, and financial performance report for each organization is available as well as a list of the top 50 banks and bank holding companies.
- Moody's Investment Service
- Moody's is a leading global credit rating and research & risk analysis company. This site provides information on its credit ratings for investment funds, banks and other financial institutions, covering more than 250 billion is assets worldwide.
- Money Chimp
- MoneyChimp provides clear explanations on topics such as how to read an annual report, how much are stocks worth, and what are index funds. Find calculators here as well as formulas that will make the world of finance much easier to understand.
- NASDAQ Stock Market
- NASDAQ is the stock market on which a large portion of over-the-counter stocks are traded. Large numbers of technology stocks are traded on this exchange. The NASDAQ offers a large array of current market data and index tracking as well as news, stock quotes and initial public offerings.
- New York Stock Exchange
- Stock quotes, market information, listed companies, the glossary of financial terms, news, and other stock exchanges worldwide may be accessed on this site
- Reuters
- Reuter's is a company specializing in business news and research and financial markets products. This site offers news, market information and quotes.
- SEC Filings & Forms (EDGAR)
- All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports and other forms through EDGAR. This information can be accessed and downloaded for free.
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulates securities markets. Access is provided to laws, regulations, news, litigation, and documents filed in Edgar - an online database of documents filed with the Securities and exchange commission. If you wish to search companies by SIC (Standard Industrial code), which enables you to search for companies by industry, See Free Edgar above. Information on brokers, accountants and advisors may be reviewed at this site.
- TheStreet.com
- Keep track of markets and news. However, much of the information is available only by subscription.
- Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition
- Free content from this Wall Street Journal site includes special reports and business news. Stock quotes are also available as well as links to other Wall Street Journal websites.
- Yahoo! Finance
- Stock quotes and charts, financial news, insurance information, loan rates, and a tax center are available at this site. There is a very user-friendly setup to enable individuals to track their own stocks and investment portfolios. Registration is required. Links are available to many external sites. Symbol lookup service is also available at Bloomberg News, CNBC Business News, CNNfn, NASDAQ Stock Market, and New York Stock Exchange. These also offer stock tracking services to enable you to keep track of specific stocks.
Web Sites - Management
- About.com management site
- This site includes links to management tips, people management, leadership, beginning management, and women & minorities management, among others.
- BRASS Human Resource Management & Labor Relations
- American Libraries Association maintains this site, and this section of "BRASS" (Best of the Best Business Web Sites) contains links to Internet resources for Human Resources professionals and students. One of the links is to the Society for Human Resource Management site, which itself has some well-organized human resources links.
- Business and Management Resources-Ludcke Library
- This site from the Ludcke Library of Lesley University in Cambridge, MA contains links to leadership, nonprofit management, and organizational behavioral & management resources.
- Free Management Library
- Links to various Internet sites related to many management topics are given here, including an introduction to management link. The site is sponsored by the Management Assistance Program for non-profits of Minneapolis.
- Hospitality Links
- This site is maintained by hostline (a fee-based service) of the Nestle Library at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. It includes free links to sites useful for hospitality management research on the Internet. Also, the library of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas provides Internet links to various hospitality management sites through their Hospitality page (click "Business Plan Research").
General Web Sites - Small Business
- SBA: Small Business Administration Home Page
- This is an extensive, searchable site. On the main page are a number of links to information relating to starting and running a business. "Headline News" archives SBA news releases back several years. An "Online Library" contains articles, downloadable forms, statistics, free software, and more. Links are provided to access information on frequently asked questions and business problems. There are also links to special programs and initiatives related to small business including the Online Women's Business Center.
- Bioentrepreneur
- This searchable site is dedicated to scientists who are interested in commercializing their research. There is information and advice for building a business, and many resources from the Nature Publishing Group are available through free registration on the site.
- Business.gov: The Business Gateway to Federal Resources
- This site guides you through laws, rules and regulations, and provides access to services and resources to help you to start, grow, and succeed in business. Find information, small business development centers, and mentors in your area, also.
- International Franchise Association
- IFA is a membership organization for franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. However, this site provides many links to useful, free information about franchises, including articles and other resources, such as searching for a franchise by category and cost.
- SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
- SCORE provides entrepreneurs with free confidential face-to-face and online business counseling. Counseling and workshops are offered at any chapter offices nationwide by experienced business volunteers, including the Pittsburgh chapter.
- Sample Business Plans
- Created and maintained by Palo Alto Software, this site offers sample business plans, marketing, and web site plans. In addition, this site provides a brief overview on writing plans, information on marketing plans and links to related sites.
Financial Web Sites
- IRS-Small Business/Self-employed
- This site provides information and news about taxes, forms, employer ID numbers and even workshops on small business topics.
Business Magazines & Journals
- Start-up Journal
- This site is the Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs, providing news and resources such as financing, franchising, e-commerce information.
- Inc.com
- Inc magazine's resource for growing companies, this site includes articles, how-to's, tools and a blog link.
- SBN Online
- This resource covers news of interest to small businesses in markets such as Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh. Information given includes articles from the network's magazine Smart Business, CEO profiles, links to expert advice, and best practices in the market you choose.
- SmallBiz: Small Business Week Online
- This is Business Week's small business site, giving news and advice for entrepreneurs.
Local Resources
- Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
- Regional links to a business resource center are provided here, along with career information, entrepreneurship and international business partnerships, etc. There is a calendar of local business events including workshops, seminars, etc. Links to small business development organizations, such as the Southwestern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Assistance Network (which offers free workshops and other help in small business start-up and growth), are provided.
- Small Business Development Centers
- Small business development centers in the Pittsburgh region can help entrepreneurs in many ways, including free workshops, linking with mentors, help with finding financing, and help with growing an already established business. The three main ones are: Duquesne University SBDC, University of Pittsburgh SBDC, St Vincent College SBDC.
- Entrepreneur.com - Smart Searches for Small Business
- This is a limited area search engine for small business resources. Through this search engine, you may search the web, the site, the bookstore, or message boards for small business resources. Clicking on the "articles" tab enables you to retrieve information from Entrepreneur magazine.