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Business Resources
(Los recursos para hispanohablantes se enumeran en una página separada.)
FVRL Resources
EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS)
Find links to full-text articles without having to guess in which eResource to look! This search will look in most subscription eResources that contain journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, and serve up results no matter on which platform the article resides. No more trying one eResource after another in search of the article you need!
Open Articles
Use the CloudSourceOA database to find to open access research articles.
What is an open access article?
An Open Access article is a research publication that is available under a funding model that provides free full text access to the public, meaning you don't need to log in to view it.
What type of articles will I find in the CloudSourceOA database?
You'll find high quality peer-reviewed research articles covering a broad range of subject areas such as Health Sciences, Environment, Computer Science, Business and many more.
Who is this material suitable for?
- Anyone looking for in-depth knowledge to meet their information needs
- Senior high school students, college students, and other adults with research needs
- Business people needing to monitor industry trends and developments
Who has access?
Full text articles are freely available in the service (and the FVRL catalog - see the "Open Articles" tab in search results). You don't need a library account to access the content.
How do I get to the full text article?
Clicking on the "View Article" button on the results page will open the article in full text format on a new webpage.
Still have questions? You can Get Help Using FVRL's Online Resources.
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
**Please note: If unable to access Reference Solutions using Google Chrome™, try using a different internet browser. The most recent version of Chrome may cause issues.
Find U.S. white pages and yellow pages, as well as demographic details and heat maps for U.S. and Canadian businesses. Get the most out of Reference USA by visiting their Learning Center.
Legal Information Reference Center
Use tools and instructions to independently address a wide range of legal issues including business law, financial planning, family law, property & real estate, and rights & disputes.
DemographicsNow (Gale Business)
Access a variety of ready-to-use and customizable demographic data reports for entrepreneurs, students or anyone who needs to identify cultural patterns or sociological trends.
Dun & Bradstreet First Research Industry Profiles
Review industry intelligence tools that can be consumed very quickly to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business issues. Published by Hoover's Inc.
Small Business Reference Center
Access articles with up-to-date information on starting a company, operations management and sales, or growing or rescuing a business.
You may also view the Small Business Start-Up Guide: Washington directly.
Entrepreneurship (Gale Business)
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more. Find full-text insights, tips and strategies for students and entrepreneurs.
ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry
Read trade and industry-focused information in journal articles, market reports, industry reports, and news.
Gale Business: Insights
Review company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and company & industry news from periodicals.
Business (Gale OneFile)
Research companies, the products and technologies they produce, and the markets in which they compete. Results include summaries and full text from business and trade journals, industry newsletters, newspapers, market research studies, news releases, and investment and brokerage firm reports.
One title of particular interest is The Economist. You can even use the feature "Create Journal Alert" to receive notifications when articles from new issues are published!
Web Resources
WorkSource Washington
Explore careers, research occupations, the labor market, and more under the Career Tools menu. Find local offices, training, job listings, etc. under the Resources tab. Take advantage of the information and services for both job seekers and employers.
Vancouver SCORE
Access free individual mentoring services, no- and low-cost workshops and events, plus templates and tools, all to help entrepreneurs start and successfully run small businesses. Serves Clark County, Longview, and the Columbia Gorge.
SBDC - Small Business Development Centers
Find advice, training, and resources for Washington business owners and entrepreneurs.
Washington Business Hub
Find information and requirements for planning, starting, running, and closing a business in Washington State. Do you need a license, business name, information about reporting revenue, paying taxes? It's all here!
Librarian Tips
Tip: find resources for starting or growing a small business
Try searching the web for "small business." Look for results from .us, .gov, and .org. Add your state, county, or city name to the search to focus more locally, e.g. "small business" +Skamania County.
Tip: find local incentives and assistance for business
Try searching Google Maps for "economic development" and then dragging and zooming the map to focus on your county or metro area, then clicking "Search this area."