Databases for Business Planning
-
Gale Business: EntrepreneurshipSample business plans, articles, overviews, directories, business topics and types, "how-to" documents.
-
PrivCoBusiness and financial data on major, non-publicly traded corporations: family owned, private equity owned, venture backed, and international unlisted companies. Company financials, M&A deals, valuations, venture capital funding, private equity deals, etc.
-
DemographicsNowGeographically customized demographic data reports and maps. Identify patterns and trends regarding household expenditures, market penetration and location of goods and services.
-
Social ExplorerCurrent and historical census data and demographic information: US Census, American Community Survey, religious membership, carbon emissions data, etc. Customizable maps, charts, and reports.
-
StatistaQuantitative data, statistics, infographics, and related information compiled from market research institutes, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.
Websites for Business Planning
-
Small Business AdministrationAn excellent resource for information on starting and running a business aimed at both the beginner and current small business owner. Click on the tab for “Small Business Planner” tab to find guides to writing a business plan and sample plans.
-
SCORENonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground; supported by the Small Business Association.
-
Business Plans Handbook OnlineActual business plans written by entrepreneurs in North America who are seeking financing for their business.
-
Inc.Com: The Daily Resource for EntrepreneursThis source covers the A-Z of starting a business and feature daily columns and articles on topics ranging from “Raising Capital” to "How We Did It" articles. Excellent online source with primarily free information .
-
SBDCnetA national information clearinghouse set up to serve the Small Business Development Centers nationwide, this website and clearinghouse provide more sample business plans, information on franchises, e-commerce, procurement, home businesses, inventions, etc
-
Edward Lowe FoundationGeared to the business information needs of second stage entrepreneur's. Includes YourEconomy, as well as the Entrepreneur's Resource Center.
Books for Business Planning
-
Business Plans Handbook: A Compilation of Actual Business Plans Developed by Small Businesses throughout North AmericaeBook: A basic resource made up almost entirely of actual service, product, high tech, non-profit, food, virtual reality and other sample business plans. -
How to Write a Business PlanCall Number: MGT HD 30.28 .M3839Available in print or electronically using this link.
