Business Databases
Find sample marketing and business plans, info for starting a business, compare mortgage and credit card rates, and more.
AtoZdatabases*
Financial information on over 30 million U.S. businesses & executives as well as addresses and phone numbers of over 220 million U.S. residents.
Bankrate
Compare mortgage loan, credit card, CD, personal loan rates, and award-winning content to make smarter financial decisions.
Business Advisers of Cleveland (BAC)
Provides individual business advice free to any business or nonprofit organization. BAC volunteers are current and business executives.
Business Source Premier*
Features full text and searchable cited references for top journals covering a variety of business disciplines.
Entrepreneur
Advice, insight, profiles and guides for established and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide. Home of Entrepreneur magazine.
Lorain County Community College Business Growth Service
A one-stop location for comprehensive training and business-support for companies that need help with growth strategies.
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
Find resources including local deals, online training, and more.
MoreBusiness
Find sample marketing, business plans, templates, sample contracts and business agreements to help entrepreneurs start a business.
1st Stop Business Connection
Information for starting or expanding a small business in Ohio.
National Federation of Independent Business
Advocates for small independent businesses on the federal and state levels. Most information is free; a paid membership is optional. Nonprofit and nonpartisan.
Reference for Business
Full text of the Encyclopedia of Small Business, Encyclopedia of American Industries, Business Biographies, and more.
Reference Solutions*
Helps users of all kinds search for jobs, research U.S. businesses, create marketing and small business plans, locate specific people and more.
Regional Business News*
Full-text articles from over 75 regional business news sources, including Crain’s Cleveland.
SCORE Cleveland
A local source of free counseling and workshops tailored to meet the needs of new and established small business and nonprofit owners in northeast Ohio.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Find out how to register and maintain a trademark in the U.S., search trademark databases and patents, and more.
U.S. Small Business Administration - Cleveland District Office
Helping small businesses succeed with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.