Additional Resources
The following resources are accessible from anywhere in Minnesota and are sourced from the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) through Minitex.
Bplans
A website devoted to business plans. Create a free account and gain access to all features including: business plan templates, sample business plans in a variety of industries, how-to guides for researching and writing business plans, and calculator tools for startup costs and break-even analyses. MORE INFO
Category: Business Plans
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
An article aggregator database, gathering and providing access to articles from industry journals and trade publications. MORE INFO
Categories: Company Research, Industry Research, Market Research, Online Periodicals
Regional Business News (EBSCO)
An article aggregator database, gathering and providing access to articles from news sources related to business. MORE INFO
Categories: Company Research, Industry Research, Market Research, Online Periodicals
Forbes
This is a direct link to the online version of the business journal Forbes, available in EBSCO. MORE INFO
Categories: Company Research, Industry Research, Market Research, Online Periodicals
Global Newsstand (ProQuest)
An article aggregator database, gathering and providing access to articles from news sources. Includes access to the Star Tribune and Pioneer Press. MORE INFO
Categories: Company Research, Industry Research, Market Research, Online Periodicals
Harvard Business Review
This is a direct link to the online version of the business journal Harvard Business Review, available in EBSCO. MORE INFO
Categories: Company Research, Industry Research, Market Research, Online Periodicals
Learning Express Hub Career Calculation
Powerful tools and expert guidance for career exploration. MORE INFO
Categories: Career Exploration, Skill Development
Learning Express Hub Computer Skills Center
Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics. MORE INFO
Categories: Skill Development
Thomas Register of Manufacturers
A supplier discovery resource for adding quality certified suppliers to the supply chain, meeting diversity goals, identifying local job shops, finding specific products, accelerating the design process, and more.
Categories: Specialized Company Research