General Information
The Entrepreneur's Reference Guide to Small Business Information
A guide compiled by the staff of Business Reference Services. Science, Technology, and Business Division. Library of Congress, Washington.
- Springer E-Books This link opens in a new windowBrowse by subject areas and search for business related topics such business plans
- Key Business Ratios This link opens in a new window
Access to competitive benchmarking data. Researchers can examine industry benchmarks compiled from DandB®’s database of public and private companies, featuring 14 key business ratios in 800 lines of business. (Coverage: latest 3-5 years depending on the Industry Code.) An archive dating back to 1979 is available.
Business Plans
- Bplans.comA dedicated site for business plans including a collection of free samples of business plans.
- Business Plan ArchiveA research database for scholars and students and supports non-commercial academic research and education.
- The Guide to Writing and Business PlanA usual guide for writing business plan, from Northeastern University School of Business.
- Quick MBA /EntrepreneurshipPresents variety of tools including sample business plans and business models.
- Writing a Business PlanBasic information on writing business plan from the SBA. Includes overview of the steps in preparing a business plan, an outline of content, and sample business plans.