Business / Finance: Business Research

  1. A Guide to the Global Financial Crisis -

    From Colorado State University - includes articles and links to everything you need to understand the global financial crisis.
  2. Abbreviations.com -

    Find acronyms and abbreviations for a wide range of topics, including computing & the Internet, academics & science, medical, business, governmental, military, and more.
  3. Annual Report Resource Center -

    From Investor Relations Information Network (IRIN).
  4. AnnualReports.com -

    Search and browse a company's yearly outlook by name, ticker symbol, exchange, industry, sector, or alphabet.
  5. BBB - Better Business Bureau -
  6. BBB - Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado -
  7. Biz Stats -
  8. BizOffice.com -

    Tools for the small or homebased business, covers reference, financing, services, news, marketing and franchises.
  9. Business & Licensing -

    From the Colorado Secretary of State. Locate information on business renewals, trade name renewal, notary public, Uniform Commercial Code, charities & fundraisers, bingo & raffles licensing, administrative rules, and lobbyist registration.
  10. Business Center -

    From the Federal Trade Commission.
  11. Business Law & Regulations -

    Provides legal and regulatory information for America's small businesses.
  12. Business Reference Services -

    From the Library of Congress.
  13. CEO Express -
  14. Colorado Business and Economic Information -
  15. Colorado Business Registration Form -

    Form to register your business (Form CR 100).
  16. Colorado Business Resource Guide -

    A comprehensive business start-up guide for Colorado entrepreneurs.
  17. Colorado by the Numbers -

    Online statistical abstract for the state of Colorado. Provides links to government information on topics such as crime, education, health, endangered species, immigration, poverty, taxation, transportation, and much more.
  18. Colorado Government -

    Colorado government, elected officials, elections and voting, state agencies, boards & commissions, local governments, etc.
  19. Colorado Small Business Development Center Network -
  20. Colorado Springs Business Journal -
  21. Colorado State Business Organization Information -

    Where to register for your business and see if your name has already been registered. From the Secretary of State website.
  22. Colorado Virtual Library -

    Website is divided into three sections: "Colorado Histories" where you can find biographies and Colorado history; "Tech Help" which provides lessons on computing from the very basics to digital photography to e-books and other gadgets; and "Tools for Tough Times" which provides a jobhunter's guide, small business information, food & shelter, health, money management, and legal assistance.
  23. Copyright Crash Course -

    Overview of the laws and concepts concerning copyrights from the University of Texas.
  24. Core Competencies for Business Reference -

    Resources for all aspects of small business information.
  25. County Business Patterns -

    From the U.S. Census - covers most of the country's economic activity. Searchable by U.S. states and counties, zip codes, or metropolitan statistical area.
  26. Delphion's Gallery of Obscure Patents -

    Lesser known and obscure patents, from the unusual to the bizarre.
  27. Department of Local Affairs (CO) -
  28. Economic Indicators -

    Available from April, 1995 forward - provides economic information on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance.
  29. Economic Indicators -

    From the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  30. Economics Guide -

    From How Stuff Works - learn more about the world of money and economic fundamentals, including information about recessions, how money is made, budgeting & saving, credit, types of businesses and more.
  31. Edgar Database of Corporate Information -

    Find all corporate documents that must be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including annual reports, financials and statement of changes in beneficial ownership.
  32. Engage Colorado Springs Magazine -

    2011-2012 Business Development and Relocation Guide.
  33. Ethics Resource Center -

    Information about organizational ethics. Find national surveys, trends in federal legislation, toolkit, publications, webcasts, and more.
  34. eWeb -

    Contains much of the information needed to start a new business; including entrepreneurship, small business, grants, business plans, e-commerce, and more.
  35. FedStats -

    Statistics from more than 100 agencies, including statistics on demographics, aviation, cigarette smoking, crime, education and much, much more!
  36. Google Patent Search -

    Quick access to over 7 million patents, includes the text and any figures or drawings pertaining to said patents.
  37. Grants.gov -

    Find and apply for federal grants.
  38. Hoovers -

    Corporate profile database.
  39. How to Write a Business Plan -

    From the Small Business Administration.
  40. Kauffman eVenturing -

    The entrepreneur's trusted guide to high growth.
  41. Labor Market Information -

    Statistics about Colorado's labor force and employment outlook.
  42. Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Bureau & Office of Economic Development -
  43. Marketing Plan Tutorial -

    Self-paced tutorial on developing a marketing plan with outline.
  44. MIT World -

    Provides on demand video of significant public events at MIT. Includes more than 800 videos covering a wide range of topics.
  45. Nolo Online Books -

    Covers topics such as Renters' Rights, Foreclosure Survival Guide, Small Claims Court, Small Business, Probate, Every Dog's Legal Rights, Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples, and more.
  46. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -

    Find the codes that identify the industries in which you, your competitors, and your vendors operate.
  47. Occupational/Industry Licensing Requirements Database (Colorado) -

    Find out which licenses are required for your business and where to get them at the local, state and federal level. Gives prices and forms to obtain said licenses. Also lists regulatory agencies for all business types.
  48. Retirement Planning -

    Calculators, estate planning, investments, FAQs, taxes, etc. - from About.com.
  49. Salary.com -

    Salaries by title and location, as well as a job finder and career information. This gives the local low, high, and average salary range for the specified job/career.
  50. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) - Colorado Springs Chapter -

    Assists new and existing businesses in developing a business plan, as well as offering counseling on a wide variety of business topics such as start up, financing, marketing, competition, industry outlook, and classes.
  51. Small Business & Real Estate Guide -

    From How Stuff Works. This includes basic information on starting a business, money and taxes, business profiles, and real estate.
  52. Small Business Administration -

    Designed for new and existing businesses. Sample business plans, fiancing, formation, marketing and more.
  53. Small Business Advisor -

    Get resources on all topics relating to starting or growing a business.
  54. TEDTalks -

    Free videos of talks and performances at TED conferences, covering a wide range of topics.
  55. Thomas Register Directory Online -

    Directory of U.S. manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.
  56. Totally Absurd Inventions -

    America's Goofiest Patents!
  57. Trade Name Search System -

    From the Colorado Department of Revenue.
  58. U.S. Census Bureau -

    Online access to all of the data collected by the Census Bureau.
  59. U.S. Census Bureau - State & County Quick Facts -

    State and County Quick Facts (people, business, geography).
  60. U.S. Commercial Service Colorado -

    International sales and export markets, and resources for doing international business.
  61. U.S. Copyright Office -

    Copyright basics, laws and forms to obtain copyrights.
  62. U.S. Copyright Office - Forms -

    Direct link to all copyright forms and the instructions and costs involved in obtaining copyrights.
  63. U.S. Department of Commerce -

    Economic growth, jobs, international trade, trade, technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, environmental stewardship and statistical research and analysis.
  64. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office -

    Find out whether a patent or trademark already exists for your idea or product, and/or register your own patents and trademarks.
  65. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Forms -

    Direct link to the forms needed to file for a patent or trademark for your idea, product, or business.
  66. USA Services - Federal Citizen Information Center -

    Portal to many government agencies and programs for starting or expanding a business, as well as job information.
  67. What Is a Dollar Worth? -

    CPI and inflation rates, compare values of a dollar from 1913 to the current year.
  68. World Factbook -

    From the CIA - maps, government, economy, statistics, ethnicity, population, etc.
  69. YouTube EDU -

    Videos and channels from YouTube college and university partners, including Dartmouth, Stanford, USC, and MIT.