Business, Finance and Investment

Business

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The following books, journals, websites, newsletters and databases provide timely and beneficial information for anyone interested in business.

If you are starting a small business, needing economic data, or wanting to find the history of a company, these resources will be invaluable.

Corporate decisions affect the lives of us all nowadays; new products are changing the way we live at an ever faster pace. Therefore, it is good to stay as informed as possible. These resources provided by the Research Department can help you do just that.

Websites: 

These recommended websites are chosen by a Reference Librarian as reliable sources of business information.

Search Starters: 

Get started with your research by finding and requesting materials from the catalog on subjects related to business.

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Indexes/Databases: 

The following are part of Upper Arlington Public Library's premium resources. Unless you are in one of our library locations, you will need your library card number and PIN to access them. Please note: Links to our databases open in a new window or tab in your browser.

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AtoZ Databases - This database of millions of U.S. business listings includes such data as company names, phone numbers, complete addresses, key executive names, number of employees, sales volume and more. It also contains an extensive residential directory useful for conducting market research.

Business Source Premier - Includes full-text access to scholarly business journals covering management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more. Also includes company profiles.

DemographicsNow - Provides entrepreneurs and businesses a wealth of nationwide consumer and business information through a variety of simple, ready-to-use demographic reports.

US Major Dailies - Provides access to current news stories and articles from major national newspapers like the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post and more. Invaluable for research on businesses and industries.

Small Business Reference Center - Provides resources for small business owners, including instruction on creating business plans, as well as lectures, interviews, demographic data, and more.

Click here for the entire list of the UA Library's Business, Finance and Investment Databases.

Journals/Magazines: 

Some current issues of the following magazine and journal titles are available for checkout, while older issues may be accessed by seeing a librarian in the Research Department. Follow the links to the catalog to get more information and request specific issues. 

Related Materials: 

ISBN-10/13: 

9780691229959

Title: 

Writing on the Job: Best Practices for Communicating in the Digital Age

Author: 

Martha B. Coven

ISBN-10/13: 

9781119912637

Title: 

Entrepreneurship

Author: 

Kathleen R. Allen

ISBN-10/13: 

9781451612578

Title: 

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age

Author: 

Dale Carnegie

ISBN-10/13: 

9781118413685

Title: 

The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace

Author: 

Cy Wakeman

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Gale Directory Library

Contains listings from the Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media for radio stations, television stations, and cable companies, including those from the United States and Canada, and listings from the Encyclopedia of Associations for national organizations in the United States.

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Database URL: 

https://oh0218.oplin.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/colu60512?db=GDL

Do Your Investment Research...at Home!

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Get ratings, reports, and recommendations on stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs from trusted investment research firms, free and from the comfort of your home, through the UA Library.

Two of the library’s investment research databases are accessible to our UA Library cardholders, anywhere with an internet connection. Morningstar Investment Research Center and Weiss Financial Ratings both provide comprehensive financial information and independent analysis on stocks and mutual funds to help investors make informed decisions.

Weiss also covers other aspects of your financial life with their ratings of banks, credit unions, and insurance companies, as well as consumer guides and financial planning tools.

Try them today! Contact the UA Library Reference Department by e-mail or call us at 614-486-3342 if you have any questions about using our subscription databases and reference e-books. For more information on doing investment research, take a look at our Investments Subject Guide for a list of recommended resources available through the UA Library.

Encyclopedia of American Industries

Examines different industries in the United States with information on current leaders and conditions. Includes manufacturing, agriculture, service, mining, and construction industries, among others.

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Database URL: 

https://oh0218.oplin.org/login?url=https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL.uaplref&sw=w&u=colu60512&v=2.1&it=etoc&id=GALE%7C9781410363299&sid=GVRL.uaplref

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