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State Seal of the Governor of TexasGOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS HANDBOOK
The Small Business Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of business planning, registration, requirements and financing. The Handbook also identifies programs and organizations supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the state of Texas. This handbook is intended to provide general guidance and assistance to those interested in developing or further expanding their business in Texas and beyond. It is not intended to be construed or relied upon as legal, accounting, or other professional services or advice. More info: BusinessinTexas.com


AtoZ Databases LogoATOZDATABASES



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Business Abstracts logoBUSINESS ABSTRACTS WITH FULL TEXT


  • Offers full text articles from hundreds of key publications, and provides access to product evaluations, interviews, biographical sketches, corporate profiles, obituaries, surveys, statistical rankings, book reviews and reports from associations, societies, trade shows, conferences and more.


Business and Continuity Disaster Reference Center logoBUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER


  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Reference Center is a full-text database used by corporations and government agencies.


Gale Virtual Reference Library logoBUSINESS PLANS HANDBOOK


  • Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.


Business Source Complete logoBUSINESS SOURCE COMPLETE


  • Search for company profiles, industry profiles, and market research reports.


Entrepreneurship

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship


  • Provides resources for start-ups, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.


Business Insights Global

Gale Business: Insights Global


  • Provides news, articles, and research on global business.


Morningstar logoMorningstar Investment Research Center


  • Morningstar Investment Research Center is an easy to navigate database that is designed to help library patrons reach their investment goals. It’s the one-stop tool for collecting financial information, getting reliable portfolio analysis, learning about investment options, and getting the most up-to-date financial news commentary.


Regional Business News logoREGIONAL BUSINESS NEWS


  • Full text for more than 80 regional U.S. and Canadian business publications (including titles from Crain Communications)


Small Business Reference Center logoSMALL BUSINESS REFERENCE CENTER


  • This database offers a wide variety of information on small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, a help and advice section, and provides information on how to create business plans that lead to successful funding.  “How-to” instructions address small business topics, such as buying and selling a business, managing employees, writing a business plans, understanding legal information, a business and much more.


Sustainability Reference Center logoSUSTAINABILITY REFERENCE CENTER


  • Designed for sustainability experts and information professionals, this collection offers unmatched full-text coverage of content relevant to many integral areas of sustainability initiative management.


ValueLine logoValue Line Research Center


  • Accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies for beginning investors and veterans alike.

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