Sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
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Over 2,000 documentary and how-to videos covering business education, business technology, economics, ethics and business law, finance, accounting and taxation, marketing, and management.
An index to business plans, many available online, from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects.
Industry benchmark data for public and private companies in 800 lines of business, with 14 key business ratios, industry balance sheets, income statement information, and ratios organized by SIC codes.
Directory of over 245 million global businesses with data for over 100 million executives, First Research industry reports, KBR Business Ratios, Nielsen Popfacts, Prizm market segmentation, consumer lifestyle by zip code, Indeed job listings, and directory information for over 250 million residences with previously associated addresses and relatives. Download up to 20,000 records at a time.
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Articles and the Book of Lists from the Puget Sound Business Journal. If you receive a message stating that the link you want to view is for subscribers only, visit a KCLS library to view the article on a public computer or on your own device while connected to KCLS WiFi.
Business and residential listings of U.S. companies, Canadian companies, and U.S. residences. Download up to 250 records at a time from a KCLS library or elsewhere. Instructional webcasts and video tutorials are available. For technical support, please contact 1-800-808-1113 or reference@infogroup.com.
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Current and historical demographic data from the United States presented in easily downloadable maps and tables. For technical support, please contact 1-800-334-4249 ext. 6484 or oxfordonline@oup.com.
Stock analysis from Value Line.
Articles from the Wall Street Journal (1984-present). For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Guide to doing business with the King County Housing Authority.
Guidelines for doing business with the State of Washington.
Help for businesses seeking and obtaining contracts with local, state, and federal governments.
Contracting opportunities with the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Contact information for over 140,000 foundation and corporate giving programs.
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Potential funding sources for grant seekers.
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Philanthropic history and announced gifts of corporations, foundations, and individuals, searchable by giving interests and amounts.
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Find information and resources for nonprofits, fundraising, and philanthropy.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public.
Counseling and resources for small and start-up businesses on the Eastside, with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses.
Helping Washington State entrepreneurs start, grow, and finance their businesses through technical assistance, training, and loans.
Assistance for small businesses in Seattle's economically distressed communities via connections to Business School Students.
Assessment, referral services, counseling, and hands-on training for small businesses in South King County and North Pierce County areas.
One-on-one counseling and business research for business owners and entrepreneurs throughout southwest King County.
Directory of groups, organizations, and events in the Seattle area.
Free one-on-one business counseling and workshops to help clients grow or start a business. Make an appointment to meet with an experienced business professional at the Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, or Shoreline libraries. Free legal resources for business owners.
Consultations with SBI students for business owners developing business plans.
Business development training and support for individuals with limited resources.
Network of microloan providers in Washington State.
Guides to starting and licensing a business from the Washington State Department of Licensing.
State agency requirements and processes for new and existing business owners, from the Washington State Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance.
