Research Guides: Business: Entrepreneurship

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Article Databases

Business Source Complete
A scholarly business database providing a collection of bibliographic and full text content in all disciplines of business. Indexing and abstracts for scholarly business journals back to 1886 are included. Additional full text, non-journal content includes SWOT analyses, financial data, books, major reference works, conference proceedings, case studies, and industry, country, company, and market research reports.
Nexis Uni
Access over 6,000 news, business, and legal sources. The outstanding news coverage includes deep back files and up-to-the-minute stories in national and regional newspapers, wire services, broadcast transcripts, international news, and non-English language sources.
Gale OneFile: Entrepreneurship
Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories from academic journals and magazines.
Social Explorer
Provides quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. Note Requires registering a free account once you access the database.

Business Plans

Bplans.com
Browse business plans. Some are free while others require payment.
Business Plans Handbook
(Belmont Subscription Resource)
Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
Preparing a Business Plan
From the British Columbia Business Service Centre, an outline of what to include in a standard business plan, how to approach lenders and how to attract investors.
SBA Business Plans Basics
From the U.S. Small Business Administration, a review of the steps involved in preparing a business plan, an outline of content, and sample plans to review. Also covers financing,marketing, employees, taxes, and legal aspects. Includes section with special tips for women entrepreneurs.