UWM Libraries
Fall 2007
Library Resources for Business
Research
UWM Libraries -
Research and Instructional Support Dept.
Prepared for: English 205, Fall 2007, Professor Mariann Maris
- Books at the UWM Libraries
Reference Books on Business Plans:
Business Plans Handbook (REF) HD 62.7 .B865
Bankable
Business Plans (REF) HD 30.28 .R644 2003
Perfect Phrases for Business Proposals and Business Plans (REF) HF 5718.5 .D43x 2006
Reference Books on Small Business:
The Entrepreneur's Desk Reference (REF) HB 615 .A72 2003
Entrepreneur's Great Big Book of Business Lists (REF) HD 62.7 .T488 2006
Encyclopedia of Small Business (REF) HD 62.7 .H553 2002
NOTE: To identify additional library books by topic:
- click on Library Catalog (PantherCat) from the library's home page,
- do a Keyword (and,or,not) search.
- Articles in
Business Periodicals (UWM Libraries Subscription Databases)
ABI/Inform
Search for articles on business topics, such as specific industries or writing business plans, in 2,500 business journals, magazines and newspapers. Full text is available for over 1,800 journals. User Guide [HELPFUL SUBJECT HEADINGS]
Search for
articles written on business topics in 1,800 business journals, magazines and
newspapers. Full text is available for over 1,100 journal
titles. User
Guide
View
the full list of business databases available via the UWM Libraries at http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/subjects/busecon.html.
button, which is usually found on the results list or in the record for the article.
- Web Sites (Free Access)
Bplans. com http://www.bplans.com/
Center for Business Planning http://www.businessplans.org/index.asp
Entrepreneur.com http://www.entrepreneur.com/
U.S. Small Business Administration http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
Industry and Market Information
- Books at the UWM Libraries
Industry Codes
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) At the Info Desk
(REF) HF 1041 .U613
Standard Industrial Classification Manual At the Info Desk (REF) HF 1042 .S72x 1987
Encyclopedia of American Industries (REF) HC 102 .E53 2005
Encyclopedia of Global Industries (REF) HD 2324 .E53
Market Share Reporter (REF) HF 5410 .M35
Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys At
the Info Desk (REF) HG 4921 .S752 [sample]
Best Customers: Demographics of Consumer Demand (REF)
HC 79 .C6 B47x 2005 [sample]
Community Sourcebook of ZIP Code Demographics (REF)
HA 203 .S66
Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns (REF)
HF 5837 .E53
Household Spending: Who Spends How Much on What (REF)
HC 110 .C6 O34
Lifestyle Market Analyst (REF)
HF 5415.33 .U6 L54
- Articles in Business Periodicals and Statistical Sources (Subscription Databases)
Search for statistical publications published by the U.S. government and other organizations. The full-text of selected statistical tables is available. User Guide
More
Subscription Databases
View
the full list of business databases at http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/subjects/busecon.html.
- Web Sites (Free Access)
Industry Information
Economic Census of the United States http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/
Statistical data on the
Industry at a Glance (U.S. Dept. of Labor) http://stats.bls.gov/iag/iaghome.htm
Profiles of twelve broad industry divisions.
Consumer Information
Claritas: My Best Segments http://www.claritas.com/MyBestSegments/Default.jsp?ID=20
Snapshots of demographic traits, lifestyles and behaviors by zip code.
U.S. Census 2000: American FactFinder http://factfinder.census.gov/
Demographic profiles of various geographic areas.
More Industry Reference Sources at the Library
Library Guide - Industry Information Sources
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