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Business
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Better Business Bureau http://www.bbb.org A searchable directory of consumer advocacy bureaus in the U.S. and Canada. Business.com http://www.business.com A far-reaching business directory and search engine that focuses solely on business. Includes about 64,000 company profiles, news, financial information, biographies of executives, and more. CCH Business Owner's Toolkit http://toolkit.cch.com/ A good site for business planning and administration includes tips for tax time and protecting your assets. Chamber of Commerce http://www.uschamber.com/default Listings of Chambers of Commerce and other business-related organizations with web sites. Includes American Chambers of Commerce abroad. Dewey Research Advisor http://faq-libraries.mit.edu/recordList?library=mit_business&institution=mit Extremely useful links to websites answering most frequently asked questions about business topics. Federal Reserve Bank of New York http://www.ny.frb.org Contains redemption values of United States savings bonds Series E, Series EE, and S notes. NAICS & SIC Correspondence Tables http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naicstab.htm Offers fast and easy conversion tables of both industry classification systems. National Association of Secretaries of State http://www.nass.org Provides links to secretaries of state in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Contains information about registration, current status, licensing, regulation, legislative record keeping, and publishing for businesses and corporations. Trade Show Central http://ww0.tscentral.com Information on over 50,000 trade shows and exhibits worldwide. US Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml Reports of publicly held companies with full-text data filed by corporations to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Non-electronic filings, filings that are not available to the public, and any data prior to 1994 will not be available here. Company Information: AllBusiness http://www.allbusiness.com Abundant information for small and large businesses alike. Topics include sales, marketing, technology, business planning, and more. Contains access to over 700,000 business listings. Annual Report Service http://www.annualreportservice.com Annual reports of over 2000 publicly traded companies. Free online or paper copies of data are available. BizWeb http://www.bizweb.com Links to over 45,000 companies in 207 categories such us automotive, publishing, finance, housewares, and travel. Business Wire http://www.businesswire.com Newswire information includes initial public offering updates, trade shows, industry specific news, and expert advice for registered paying users. Current Industrial Reports http://www.census.gov/cir/www/alpha.html The latest national statistical reports of the manufacturing, mining, and construction industries gathered from the US Census Bureau. Hoover’s Online http://hoovers.com This vast site contains information on public and private companies in the United States and abroad, useful financial information, a news center offering the latest business news, and general advice for consumers. ThomasNet http://www.thomasnet.com/index.html Database of over 159,000 American manufacturers, 68,000 product and service categories, and thousands of online supplier catalogs. Search by name of company, business industry, product or service, and by brand name. Requires a free registration. Wright Investor Services Reports http://www.corporateinformation.com Detailed analysis of over 20,000 companies from around the world as well as an extensive list of companies according to industry. Finance and Investing: The American Stock Exchange http://www.amex.com Current information about common stocks, index shares, and equity derivative securities. Company listings, news reports, and an information system that links users to the latest financial data are also available here. Bankrate.com http://www.bankrate.com Bankrate.com provides free rate information to consumers on over 300 financial products. Big Charts http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com Interactive charts, current and historical quotes, industry analysis, intraday stock screeners, as well as market news and commentary. MarketWatch http://www.marketwatch.com Offers extensive information and analysis of the financial world. Includes interactive charts, stock information, mutual fund profiles, news, and more. Morningstar http://www.morningstar.com Leading provider of mutual fund, stock, and variable-annuity investment information. Provides reliable data, research, analysis, and opinions on hundreds of mutual funds, stocks, and insurance products. Motley Fool http://www.fool.com An investment site for the small investor, offering basic instruction and know-how of personal finance with a good sense of humor. Profiles areas such as stock values, retirement, taxation, car insurance, mutual funds, etc. In addition, it offers lively discussion boards, broker advice and industry talk. NASDAQ http://www.nasdaq.com The NASDAQ, best known for its large share of technology related stocks, offers up-to-the-minute stock quotes, index tracking, and comprehensive market data. Includes a useful glossary of financial terms for investors. The NASDAQ is home to over half of the companies traded on the primary U.S. markets. National Association of Investors Corporation http://www.betterinvesting.org NAIC is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to investment education. Provides an inexpensive plan to purchase stocks and a list of investment clubs and other financial services. New York Stock Exchange http://www.nyse.com The NYSE is the oldest and largest trading exchange in the United States. Its website contains minute-by-minute updates on the market's performance. Quicken http://quicken.intuit.com Information on banking, retirement, stocks, small business, taxes and more. Loaded with useful and easy-to-understand personal finance tools. Social Investment Forum http://www.socialinvest.org A national nonprofit organization promoting the concept, practice and growth of socially responsible investing. Encourages individuals to invest on their local communities, the environment, human rights and other good causes. Yahoo Finance http://finance.yahoo.com One of the best financial Web sites on the Internet. It offers comprehensive financial data including historical stock and mutual fund quotes, financial research, world indices, exchange rates, banking information, and more. Foreign Exchange: 164 Currency Converter http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic Daily exchange rates for 164 currencies from 1990 through today. Federal Reserve Bank of New York Foreign Exchange Rates http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/H10/hist Daily exchange rates for 32 major currencies, with a substantial back file (from the 1970's for some). Universal Currency Converter http://www.xe.net/ucc Daily foreign exchange rate calculations of over 180 currencies worldwide. International Business: Corporate Information http://www.corporateinformation.com Excellent resource for information on public and private companies around the world. Offers links to market research reports, currency rates, court decisions, the CIA World FactBook, and the latest business wires. Country Commercial Guides Index http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn Reports provide an extensive analysis of the commercial environments of countries, from economic, political and market perspectives. The guides are prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of other U.S. government agencies. Executive Planet http://www.executiveplanet.com Guide to international business etiquette and culture of top trading nations. Covered are protocols like gift-giving, negotiating tactics, appointments, business entertaining, cross-cultural communication and more. International Chambers of Commerce http://www.iccwbo.org/home/intro_icc/membership.asp Easy access to over 800 Chambers of Commerce, 130 national associations, and regional organizations. The International Chambers of Commerce is the hub of Chambers of Commerce worldwide. International Monetary Fund http://www.imf.org Information on international monetary cooperation, economic growth, and financial assistance to 183 member countries. Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web http://stats.bls.gov/bls/other.htm The Bureau of Labor Statistics maintains this directory of statistical agencies in foreign countries. The World Bank Group http://www.worldbank.org The World Bank gives economic assistance to more than 100 developing countries. Country data on such topics as health, education, urban development, poverty, economic reform are provided here. World Fact Book www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook Released annually by the Central Intelligence Agency, this reference source offers basic statistical data on the countries of the world. Includes various appendices covering international organizations, geographic names, and world maps. Management and Labor: Catherwood Library http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/library/subjectGuides/default.html Extensive guide to labor related web sites. Covers areas like collective bargaining, labor unions, workplace dispute and arbitration, disability in the workplace, e-commerce, and more. HR-Guide http://www.hr-guide.com An excellent human resources web site, with abundant information on topics such as staff selection, compensation, job evaluation, employee behavior problems, employee benefits, legal issues and more. IOMA'S Business Management Supersite http://www.ioma.com Office management, human resources issues, and salary surveys, a compensation forum, and a business directory. Registration to the site is optional. Minority and Women's Businesses: African American Business Link http://www.aabl.com A business directory, employment center, and online shopping are available here. Black Enterprise.com: Your Online Guide to Wealth Building http://www.blackenterprise.com Homepage of the premiere monthly journal about African American business and entrepreneurs; with news, strategies, and trends. Catalyst http://www.catalystwomen.org "The leading nonprofit organization working with business to advance women" provides key facts, research, news, and links to organizations of women in business. Minority Business Development Agency http://www.mbda.gov Provides business development services and programs from the U.S. Department of Commerce to businesses owned by people of color. Minority Business Entrepreneur http://www.mbemag.com A magazine and a resource directory of organizations helping the minority business owner. National Association of Women Business Owners http://www.nawbo.org Organization dedicated to the advocacy and support of businesswomen. Topics range from business and technology to community and lifestyle issues. Membership is encouraged. National Minority Business Council http://www.nmbc.org Small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses are served with information about educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing exchanges, mentoring, business listings, etc. Office of Women's Business Ownership: Entepreneurial Development http://www.sba.gov/onlinewbc/ Articles on subjects of interest to women entrepreneurs. Users can learn the basics on starting, funding, running, and marketing a business. Included are a forum, a useful section of frequently asked questions, and additional links to related sites. New Jersey Business, Labor, Economics: NJBIZ.com http://www.njbiz.com/ This is a great news site for New Jersey related business news. Also has links to valuable New Jersey Business resources. New Jersey Business and Industry Association http://www.njbia.org Membership of 1,600 companies promoting business interests in the state. New Jersey Business Gateway Services http://www.state.nj.us/njbgs/services.html Online index that supplies links to valuable Business resources in New Jersey. New Jersey Business: Taking Care of Business http://www.state.nj.us/njbusiness/ This is a State of New Jersey site that links key government and business resources for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Small and emerging businesses are especially welcome. New Jersey Chamber of Commerce http://www.njchamber.com Listings of local chambers, directory of businesses, travel information, and facts about New Jersey. New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/LMI_index.html Statistics and projections for demographic and economic factors, list of licensed occupations in New Jersey, supply and demand occupational data, etc. New Jersey Entrepreneurial Network http://www.njen.com Networking to connect entrepreneurs with investors. New Jersey Service Corps of Retired Executives http://www.nj-score.org Directory information for sources of free business advice. New Jersey Small Business Development Center http://www.njsbdc.com/home/ How-to articles, counseling, and training for the small business operator: a project of the Rutgers Graduate School of Management in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the N.J. Commerce & Economic Growth Commission. New Jersey State Department of Banking and Insurance http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/index.html Includes Real Estate Commission, consumer information and complaints procedures, health insurance reform program, and links. NJAWBO, The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners http://www.njawbo.org Government links, pointers for business development, and women's business resources provide mentoring and facts about accounting, administration, insurance, laws, licenses and permits, taxes, other business needs of those who believe that "owning the ladder means there's no glass ceiling." Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce http://www.shccnj.org Services of and contacts with Latino business people. Small Business: Business Plans http://www.bplans.com Information includes models of business plans. Explains how to develop a plan, and how to start and market a business. National Association for the Self-Employed http://www.nase.org Promotes educational opportunities as well as financial and personal services to owners of small businesses and to other self-employed people. National SBDC Research Network http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu Small Business Development Centers nationwide, which assist existing or developing business owners with one-on-one counseling. Small Business Administration http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov Information on starting, financing and expanding your business. Learn too about New Jersey’s SBA office located in Newark. U.S. Business Advisor http://www.business.gov Federal information on starting a business. Includes financial assistance, tax resources, laws and regulations, international trade, workplace issues and more. Last updated 09/18/07 |
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