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DemographicsNOW: Business and People NEW!
DemographicsNOW is the ideal resource for library patrons in need of a comprehensive business and residential reference and research tool. Users can find the data they need to access business viability; create sales leads and/or marketing mailing lists; research demographic reports on any U.S. geography; search for people or create market research lists.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Morningstar Investment Research Center provides access to premium information on stock and funds and includes Morningstar analysts’ independent opinion on 1,700 stocks, 2,200 mutual funds, and 300 exchange rated funds. The research center also offers accurate, up-to-date data on 35,000 stocks and funds, along with industry and market data. The database lets users build and test portfolio ideas online, and provides financial education through its Investing Classroom.
Reference USA
A reference database of over 11 million businesses which allows searchers to locate businesses by company name, type of business, geographical location, executive officers, SIC codes, zip codes, and other criteria.
Small Business Resource Center
Small Business Resource Center is a comprehensive database offering content that covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax and more.
Value Line
Value Line, the most complete guide to investment research, provides online access to a full array of products including the Research Center, Value Line Investment surveys (standard edition, plus edition, small & mid-cap edition), the Selection & Opinion newsletters, Value Line Mutual Fund Surveys and many more.
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Business Law.Gov: Legal and Regulatory Information for America’s Small Business
This site is a gateway to federal, state, and local information to help small businesses understand their legal requirements and locate government services.
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
This database provides instant access to registration documents filed by more than 25,000 SEC- or state-registered investment advisers.
Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor (CSSC)
Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor (CSSC) site provides BRAC-related information and activities that enable businesses the opportunity to be positioned for the expected growth in the county.
Business Owner’s Toolkit
The Business Owner’s Toolkit offers free cost-cutting tips, step-by-step checklists, real-life case studies, startup advice, and business templates specifically geared to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Annual Credit Report
This website was created by the “big three” credit score companies to comply with federal law requiring these companies to provide every citizen with a free credit report (not including credit score) once a year. This service truly is free, unless users choose to purchase additional credit information, especially their credit score.
