LibGuides: MGMT 310 (Brown): Small Business Management

Small Business Management Course Resources- Online

NetAdvantage
Detailed descriptions of companies, industries, and mutual funds including stock and bond issues, earnings estimates, and dividend and split history. Also includes industry survey information on trends, forecasts, major players, market share, key ratios, and statistics.
Market Share Reporter (Gale)
Presents comparative business statistics including data and market description, producers/products and their market share, and citations for original sources.
IBISWorld
Industry market research and industry risk ratings on over 700 U.S. industries. Each report includes key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, current and forecast performance, and major industry participants.
ABI/INFORM (ProQuest)
Can also find Hoovers information here.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
You can search the Encyclopedia of American Industries here.

Small Business Management Sources - Print

These print sources can be found in the FLITE Reference area.

Industry norms and key business ratios. by Dun & Bradstreet Credit Services.
Call Number: Reference: HF5681.R25 I52
Publication Date: Various
RMA Annual Statement Studies by Robert Morris Associates.
Call Number: Reference: HF5681.B2 R6
Publication Date: Various

Other resources of interest

Small Business Administration
Great government site for all things small business.
Better Business Bureau
The BBB system in the U.S. extends over 98% of the nation. They help solve marketplace problems through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education. Core Services include: Business Reliability Reports; Dispute Resolution; Truth-in-Advertising; Consumer and Business Education; and Charity Review.
American Small Business Alliance
Enhancing your business for success
National Association of Small Businesses
NFIB is also an advocacy group for small businesses. The group tracks issues affecting small businesses, and provides tips for small business owners. NFIB has been ranked the most influential business organization in "Washington's Power 25" survey conducted by Fortune magazine.

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