Business and Fundraising

Articles on business, construction, real estate, money, technology, architecture, and the environment.

Access Video is experiencing slowness. 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.

RBdigital magazines provides access to business magazines that will help you stay up-to-date. Current issues of Entrepreneur, The Economist, Fast Company, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Inc., and other business magazines are available.

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.

Non-fiction reference materials on a variety of subjects can be read in your browser, emailed, and printed.

• Business Plans Handbook sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
• College Blue Book guide to thousands of 2 and 4-year colleges and the programs offered. 
• Financial aid sources such as scholarships, fellowships, and loans.

Directory of over 245 million global down to homebased businesses with data for over 100 million executives, 1,000 First Research industry reports, company financial searching capability, KBR Key Business Ratios and Industry Norms, Nielsen Demographics, 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.

Investing data and reports on 23000+ mutual funds, 7000+ stocks, and investment management tools. Online training sessions and Financial Literacy webcasts are available. For technical support, please contact 1-866-229-9449 or libraryservices@morningstar.com.

Business and residential listings of US and Canadian companies, US residences, US job/internship searches (from Indeed.com), US Historical Businesses, and new movers/homeowners (from US Consumers & Lifestyles). Download up to 250 records at a time. Instructional webcasts on growing a business and video tutorials are available. For technical support, please contact 1-800-808-1113 or reference@infogroup.com.

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). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Contracting opportunities with the Washington State Department of Transportation.

For fundraisers and grant writers, contact information for over 140,000 foundation and corporate giving programs.

Potential funding sources for grant seekers.

Philanthropic history and announced gifts of corporations, foundations, and individuals, searchable by giving interests and amounts.

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.

In person, online, and print resources available at your library to save you time and money at every stage of your business.

Business development training and support for individuals with limited resources.

Network of microloan providers in Washington State.

In person, online, and print resources available at your library to save you time and money at every stage of your business.

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.