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Small Business FAQ
Get detailed guidance on finding important information to help your small business be successful. The FAQ covers demographics, patents, trademarks, business plans, licenses, financing, taxes, and much more. Direct links to online resources are provided.
Business-focused Research Guides from Research Central
- Business Research Guide
- Small Business Research Guide
- Marketing Research Guide
- Investing Research Guide
- Personal Finance Research Guide
- Tax Forms and Resources Research Guide
Complete this online form with your specific business information requests. A librarian will research your topic and send you the information.
Small Business Seminars
Attend seminars on starting a business, optimizing your website, marketing, business planning and more. We partner with Dayton SCORE to provide seminars taught by experienced professionals.
Premium Databases
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- Business Source Premier
- Value Line
- Morningstar
- S&P Net Advantage
- Legal Forms
- Mango Languages
- Transparent Language Online
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Business and Personal Finance Reading Suggestions
See what's hot in the world of business book publishing. Updated quarterly.
