Sources for Small Business Owners and Amateur Investors

Value Line Investment Survey

Whether you are a professional business person or an amateur investor, the Value Line Investment Survey provides you with just about all the information you could possibly need regarding stocks, industries, companies, and the ever fluctuating market. Not only does Value Line provide information regarding the movement of the marketplace, but it also presents diagrams which chart the movement of various stocks and companies. In addition, it provides reviews and opinions which are among the most professional and accurate in the industry, as Value Line has been offering financial information and advice for over seventy five years. Since it is updated each week you can be sure the information you are looking at is the most current available. So whether you are experienced or new to the investment game, Value Line is a resource which will help keep you informed and ahead of the curve!

The value line investment survey. (2008, July 18). Value Line, 63(47), 1160-1310.


Encyclopedia of Small Business

Are you thinking about starting your own business? Have you already begun the process, but feel a bit overwhelmed? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, The Encyclopedia of Small Business is for you. This is a source which provides any and all information a small business owner could possibly need. Not only does it give information regarding the marketing of products, managing finances, and consulting, but it even provides the small business owner information regarding hiring practices and even legal rights and responsibilities. Because there are so many little things that come up when you are trying to get your business off the ground, The Encyclopedia of Small Business is the perfect source to help you wade through them all. So if owning a small business is in your future, check out this valuable resource today!

Hillstrom, K, & Hillstrom, L. C., (2002). Encyclopedia of small business (2nd ed.).
Detroit, Michigan: Thomson Gale.


Business Decision

In order to be a successful small business you need to know who your customers are and where they live in order to market yourself successfully. There might be no greater source to help the small business owner with this aspect of business than the online source, Business Decision. This is a source which can take a city, town, or region, and using its geographical information systems (GIS) technology create maps and charts which provide valuable demographic information. In addition to providing census data and population information, Business Decision also gives important business information such as retail expenditure, income, and market growth. The reports it provides can come in many forms such as maps, charts, and graphs, which are color coded to provide a maximum level of organization and comprehension. If you need to know the demographics of an area to give your business the best opportunity for success, Business Decision is a must!

Business decision. (2008, July 23). http://www.businessdecision.info/Login.aspx


Dictionary of Business Terms

Do you find it hard to keep up with the lingo in today’s business world? It can be difficult, especially with all of the new technology which is being churned out and incorporated by businesses around the globe. To keep up with the times, there is no better source than the Dictionary of Business Terms. It not only provides definitions of many of the new terms which are constantly being created and used in today’s world, but with over 7,500 terms, it also provides a comprehensive list of business terms which have been in use for years. How many times have you heard a financial or business term you did not fully understand? With the Dictionary of Business Terms it is easy to look up any word or phrase which is unfamiliar. Broadening your knowledge base will give you more confidence, whether it is by having a greater understanding of your investments, or by allowing you to more wisely run your small business. The Dictionary of Business Terms is essential for anyone in the business or investment game!

Friedman, J. P., (2007). Dictionary of business terms (4th ed.). Hauppauge, New York:
Barron’s Publishing.