Small Business Research Guide
Scope
This guide is intended to serve as a starting point for finding information on topics related to Small Business
. This guide will help the user locate Moraine Park library resources such as books, videos, journal/newspaper articles related to Small Business. Additionally, valuable website links are included.
Books, e-books and audiovisual resources
Use Moraine Park Catalog to locate books, e-books, and audiovisual materials on the topics related to Small Business.
Suggested keyword searches:
Small business
Small business accounting
Small business finance
Small business law
Small business management
A Bibliography for Small Business (a listing) of books, e-books and audiovisual materials that can be used to access these resources from Moraine Park libraries.
Executive Bookshelf Bibliography
Periodical Databases
Attention: Off-campus users will be required to enter their 14 digit library barcode to gain access to the databases.
Use the following databases to find information stored in authoritative business journals/newspapers using keywords related to your topic:
Business & Company Resource Center (search information on a company, industry or retrieve articles from journals)
EBSCO
Facts on File
General Business ASAP
NewsBank
WilsonWeb
Additional Research Guides:
From the Moraine Park Library Homepage, the following Research guides would be useful for researching topics related to:
Websites
Local Resources
ADVOCAP, Business Development Program:
http://www.advocap.org/bd_final.html
The Business Development Program of ADVOCAP administers a Business Development Loan Fund which provides loans to start-up and existing businesses. ADVOCAP is designated as a lender by the US Small Business Administration for the Micro Loan Program. You can check information provided on this website about Rural Business Development Loan fund and on Refugee Business Development. Also provided is a special link to: Wisconsin Common Market: Linking Wisconsin 's small businesses to you. Check out some of ADVOCAP's small business clients at this great website.
Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce
http://www.fdlac.com/
The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce has been fighting for the economic viability of the local business community since 1912. This entity represents more than 800 businesses, equal in value to $1 BILLION of payroll, in the Fond du Lac area. It promotes commerce, develops opportunities and builds community.
Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation:
http://www.fcedc.com/
FCEDC is a private/public partnership available to assist with economic development activity in 33 cities, townships and villages in Fond du Lac County. Services include: existing business development, business attraction and recruitment, entrepreneurial assistance, community services, workforce initiatives.
Regional Resources
NEWREP (Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership)
http://www.northeastwisconsin.org/
NEWREP is dedicated to providing every resource possible so your business thrives. NEWREP is comprised of 15 northeast Wisconsin counties. Partnering up with your NEWREP County should be the first step towards starting a successful new business. Many useful links are provided on the website.
UW-Oshkosh Small Business Development Center
http://www.uwopartners.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=45
Small business owners can tap into the statewide Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network through the Center for Community Partnerships of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The SBDC provides free, individual counseling on a wide range of management topics including cash flow management, financial analysis, marketing and sales, human resources, business planning and international trade.
State Resources
Forward Wisconsin
http://www.forwardwi.com/
Forward Wisconsin is a unique public-private state marketing and business recruitment organization. This firm’s major focus is marketing outside Wisconsin to attract new businesses, jobs and promote increased economic activity to the state. Forward Wisconsin was created in 1984 and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with a 1 million dollar annual budget (Private sector contributors provide more than half of that funding).
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
http://www.hccw.org/
The HCCW creates, expands and diversifies small and Hispanic-owned businesses in Wisconsin with a strong focus in the Milwaukee Metro area. The HCCW provides educational and technical resources, fosters economic exchange between the business and corporate sectors, and promotes a network for political issues, community affairs and opportunities for the Hispanic population and community at large.
State of Wisconsin – Business Wizard
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/app/wizard/LoadIntro
State of Wisconsin Business Wizard provides customized information to help start and operate a Wisconsin-based business. The Business Wizard helps to: determine licensing, permitting and regulatory requirements, obtain necessary application forms, identify available state resources, and access other valuable business-related information. It also provides information on certain federal and local regulations related to small businesses.
Wisconsin Center for Innovation and Development
Stout Technology Transfer Institute
http://stti.uwstout.edu/centers/cid.asp
The UW-Stout Technology Transfer Institute (STTI) was established to promote technology transfer between UW-Stout and industry. The Institute is a part of UW-Stout's College of Technology, Engineering, and Management (CTEM), draws on Stout's technical resources, including the expertise of its faculty, staff, and students and its well-equipped and diversified laboratories. STTI helps small manufacturers apply innovative technology at levels competitive with larger corporations or foreign countries.
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce was established in 1996 through the consolidation of various independent state organizations. It provides development assistance in areas such as marketing, business and community finance, exporting, small business advocacy, and manufacturing assessments. The agency also issues professional credentials for the construction trades and administers safety and building codes. It also regulates petroleum products and tank systems and administers the Petroleum Environmental Clean-up Fund.
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions:
http://www.wdfi.org/
The Department of Financial Institutions was created in 1995 by Wisconsin Act 27. Type in the term, “Small Business” in the Search window of this web site to access links related to various aspects of small business!
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network
http://www.wenportal.org/
Governor Doyle Announces Creation of Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN): Governor Jim Doyle announces the creation of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN), a partnership of the University of Wisconsin System, the Wisconsin Technical College System, the WiSys Technology Foundation, and the Agricultural Innovation Center.
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
http://www.wheda.com/
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority offers innovative products and services in partnership with others to link Wisconsin residents and communities with affordable housing and economic development opportunities. They provide counseling to single-family or multi-family members in loan services, credit services, tax services and provide guidance on acquiring, expanding or modernizing your business or farm.
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
http://www.wmc.org/
WMC is a statewide, non-profit business association representing Wisconsin business. Currently, the association has nearly 4,000 members that include both large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations. WMC is leading the fight for your right to run a profitable business. WMC keeps you up-to-date and in compliance on legislative and regulatory issues.
WisconsinSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter
http://www.wisconsinsbdc.org/
The Wisconsin SBDC offers a variety of educational services to small-business clients along the entire business development spectrum -- pre-venture, start-up, established, and high-growth. The low-cost courses, seminars, and workshops and no-cost confidential counseling are being offered via UW Extension Centers and Wisconsin Technical College System.
Wisconsin Technology Council, Wisconsin Innovation Network
http://www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/
The Wisconsin Technology Council was created by the Legislature to promote a master plan for the development of science- and technology-based businesses in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Women’s Council
http://womenscouncil.wi.gov/index.asp
Type the term, “Small Business” in the search window to access links related to, “Business: Resources for Women Business Owners and Business Start-Ups”. Additional links are provided for Current News about Women, Did You Know Column dealing with encouraging facts about women-owned businesses, and more.
Federal Resources
Internal Revenue Service: Department of Treasury
http://www.irs.gov
This web site provides tax related information on Individuals, Businesses, Charities & Non-Profits, Government Entities, Tax professionals, Retirement Plans and Tax Exempt Bonds etc.
IRS Small Businesses/Self employed One Stop Resource:
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/
This Web site provides valuable information for all aspects of small businesses such as taxes, workshops and links to small business offices from all states.
United States Small Business Administration:
http://www.sba.gov/
The SBA offers information to small businesses in starting, financing, managing, marketing, tax topics, business laws/regulatory assistance to men and women entrepreneurs of all ethnicity and minorities. Provides links to your local SBA office.
Additional Sites:
Business Owner’s Toolkit; Total know-how for small business:
http://www.toolkit.cch.com/
This business toolkit provides small business owners free information on starting, planning, running, and growing a successful enterprise. Tips on winning a government contract, controlling your taxes, office equipment and people skills for your small business are included on this web site and are available free with copyright restrictions.
The Open Directory Project link related to Small Business:
http://dmoz.org/Business/Small_Business/Resources/
This Small Business Resources directory provides various resources which typically include general information about a topic, provide directories, FAQs, chats and forums, publications etc. This web site includes many authoritative links useful for small business manager/owner.
Yahoo! Small Business:
http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com
Yahoo! Small Business is a one-stop success center. Yahoo’s flexible, comprehensive services include: Web Hosting, Merchant Solutions, and Business Email. Yahoo Free Resources include feature articles on topics such as start up, e-commerce, Human Resources, Sales, Tip of the day etc.
Updated 9/2009
