Web by Topic: Business
Heartland's knowledgeable librarians have assembled a list of some of the more reliable Web sites.
What are some credible sites about business?
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America's Small Business Development Center Network
The most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States. The mission of the network is to help new entrepreneurs realize their dreams of business ownership, and assist existing businesses to remain competitive. The site also contains information about starting and running a small business. -
AnnualReports.com
PDFs of company annual reports and 10K forms. Search by company name or ticker symbol. -
Business.com: The Business Search Engine
A search engine and directory containing company profiles, reference sources and news grouped by business category. -
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Packed full of information on inflation and consumer spending, employment and unemployment, wages, earnings and benefits, industries, occupations and much more. -
Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area
The mission of the EDC is to attract new and retain existing businesses and industries for the Bloomington-Normal area. Their site provides a wealth of local information, including demographics, retail information, taxes, business incentives, etc. -
Fortune
See Fortune 500 data, the 100 best companies to work for, review company profiles, search for news items on small businesses and more. -
Illinois Business Portal
The starting point for opening a new business in Illinois or maintaining a current business. More than 1,000 business forms are now available online through this Web site. -
Illinois Labor Market Information
Illinois unemployment statistics, wages, career guides, etc. -
McLean County Chamber of Commerce
The business center of influence for McLean County. A great resource for local business and business incentive information. -
SCORE
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) provides advice to small businesses across the nation. Local Branch: Central Illinois SCORE. -
Small Business Administration
Contains solid information on how to start and manage a small business. An online library of publications, forms, reports, statistics, programs and more is included. -
U. S. Department of Commerce
Find the latest economic indicators, current news relating to commerce, articles on economic growth, free trade and more at this site. -
Women's Business Development Center
Midwest organization that assists women entrepreneurs with starting or expanding a business. The center offers one-on-one counseling, training and conferences, while the "Tools and Resources" section of the Web site contains information on business plans, marketing, financing and more.
Always remember to evaluate your sources.
