Databases
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Small Business Reference CenterProvides full-text journal articles and information from reference books on topics related to starting a company, business plans, operations management, sales, and growing or rescuing a business; included are business videos and an advice section.
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Data Axle (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Data Axle contains information on over 107 million public and private businesses, including branches and subsidiary locations. Use the heat map feature to create a custom map of competitors.
Web Sites
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U.S. Small Business Administration - Business GuideThe SBA guide to planning, launching, managing and expanding a business, including a ten step guide to starting a new business
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Census Business BuilderCensus Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format.
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U.S. Small Business Administration - Market Research GuideMarket research and competitive analysis strategies and recommended information sources.