Business Research
Web Resources: Business Research
We share with you some of the key Web Resources we have referenced, and used in our research, presentations, conferences and books.
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American Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth (AEEG)
With 10,000 members, AAEG is the largest national organization of venture-backed companies and other entrepreneurial enterprises. The association focuses on the public policy issues that affect emerging growth companies.
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
Global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions for mid to large companies. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. The group has more than 9,000 members representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 48 chapters in North America, Europe and soon Asia.
Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
A nonprofit association with membership of more than 3,200 technology managers and business executives who manage intellectual property-one of the most active growth sectors of the U.S. economy. AUTM’s members represent over 300 universities, research institutions, teaching hospitals and a similar number of companies and government organizations.
Ayn Rand Institute
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization introduces people to her novels, to support scholarship and research based on her ideas, and to promote the principles of reason, rational self-interest, individual rights and laissez-faire capitalism to the widest possible audience. The Institute is named for novelist-philosopher Ayn Rand (1905-1982), who is best known for her novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged.
Bioentrepreneur
Nature Biotechnology Magazine’s portal dedicated to scientists interested in commercializing their research.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
BEA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence the decisions made by government officials, business people, households, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy and are key ingredients in critical decisions affecting monetary policy, tax and budget projections, and business investment plans. BEA’s monthly journal, Survey of Current Business, is available in PDF format for the years 1994 to present.
Business Week Online
Small Business news, advice, and resources for small businesses from the publishers of Business Week magazine.
BusinessWire Press Services
Delivers news simultaneously and in real-time directly into the newsroom editorial systems at newspapers, wire services, television and radio programs, magazines and online news services. Journalists rely on the Business Wire file as they plan their news coverage. In addition, full-text news is placed into the news systems of leading Internet portals, financial and research databases, news and information sites, and content syndicates.
CalPERS Shareowner Forum
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (known as “CalPERS”) has long been a leader in the corporate governance movement. Intended to provide an education and communication resource for those interested in the field of corporate governance and CalPERS’ activities.
Cato Institute
It seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate to allow consideration of the traditional American principles of limited government, individual liberty, free markets and peace. Toward that goal, the Institute strives to achieve greater involvement of the intelligent, concerned lay public in questions of policy and the proper role of government.
D&B Industry Reports
Provides a statistical “snapshot” of many industries. One can find and research new markets for products or services. Each report includes such useful information as the concentration of sales, overall risk of late payment, and headquarters locations.
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Hall of Fame
Has both a permanent home at our 5 Times Square office in New York, plus a searchable online site, where you can learn more about the entrepreneurs we’ve been celebrating in the 20 years our awards have been in existence.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The nation’s leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing, supporting and encouraging entrepreneurship education and research. The Center’s nationally recognized staff works with high-growth entrepreneurs, government policy makers, entrepreneurial support organizations and leaders in entrepreneurship education to develop and disseminate innovative, effective programs and informational resources that enhance entrepreneurial skills and abilities at all levels — from children and young people to adults.
eVenturing
A premier online resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Their search engine delivers the best and most useful information, guidance and contacts for the entrepreneur.
Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer
The nationwide network of federal laboratories that provides the forum to develop strategies and opportunities for linking the laboratory mission technologies and expertise with the marketplace.
Foundation for Enterprise Development/Beyster Institute
A non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the use of entrepreneurial employee ownership nationally and internationally, in both the public and private sectors, as a way to build high-performing enterprises and improve corporate performance.
Fraser Institute
Produces The Economic Freedom Network Index, which ranks 123 countries, is a joint venture involving fifty-six research institutes in fifty-six countries around the world.
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
Their research program is an annual assessment of the national level of entrepreneurial activity in 50 countries around the world.
Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs
In almost 100 years of operation, Harvard Business School has helped develop some of the finest entrepreneurs in the world. A new Web page developed by the School’s Entrepreneurial Management unit captures and shares the wisdom of twenty-seven of those leading men and women.
Harvard Business School’s Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship
In 2003, Arthur Rock donated $25 million to Harvard Business School (HBS) to support faculty and their research, fellowships for MBA and doctoral students, entrepreneurship symposia and conferences, and new outreach efforts to extend the impact of the School’s work. All of HBS’s work in the entrepreneurship arena is now under the umbrella of the Rock Center.
Harvard Business School’s Working Knowledge for Entrepreneurs
This e-zine provides timely business information on thirteen diverse management topic areas (including Entrepreneurship) and features interviews with Harvard Business School professors and industry leaders, the best of the School’s publications, and coverage of campus speakers and conferences. New features, book recommendations, and Web site reviews are added each week.
Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute - a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom
Prepared by the Heritage Foundation, this index measures 161 countries against a list of 50 independent variables divided into 10 broad factors of economic freedom.
Hoovers
Hoover’s Pro Plus subscribers can search approximately 2.5 million U.S. companies that have more than five employees. Offers a number of different search criteria to produce a refined and targeted list of companies.
Inc. 500
Survey of America’s fastest growing private companies completed by Inc. Magazine.
Internal Revenue Service
The Small Business and Self-Employed Community Web site has been designed to provide industry/profession specific information to small business and self employed professionals.
International Franchise Organization
The International Franchise Association, founded in 1960, is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. The Web site is dedicated to providing its members and guests with a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information.
Knowledge@Wharton
A bi-weekly online resource that offers the latest business insights, information and research from a variety of sources. These include analysis of current business trends, interviews with industry leaders and Wharton faculty, articles based on the most recent business research, book reviews, conference and seminar reports, links to other web sites. An in-depth searchable database of related articles and research abstracts allows access to information through simple mouse clicks.
Milken Institute
The Institute’s Capital Access Index (CAI) ranks countries by the ability of its entrepreneurs to gain access to capital. And each year, the Institute hosts the Global Conference, which attracts more than 1,500 leading businesspeople and policy makers from around the globe.
National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC)
The professional association for the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) industry. Mission is to build and maintain a strong and profitable small business investment company (SBIC) industry.
National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)
The world’s leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship. It provides thousands of professionals with the information, education, advocacy and networking resources to bring excellence to the process of assisting early-stage companies. Search for incubators here.
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
With over 600,000 members, it is the largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals.
Pew Internet & American Life Project
Produces reports that explore the impact of the Internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life. The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the Internet through collection of data and analysis of real-world developments as they affect the virtual world.
PR Newswire
Provides comprehensive communications services for public relations and investor relations professionals ranging from information distribution and market intelligence to the creation of online multimedia content and investor relations web sites. Learn how to jump start your public relations campaigns.
SBIR World
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, are two competitively awarded, three-phase Federal Government programs, are designed to stimulate technological innovation and provide opportunities for small business. These dynamic teamings of the private and public sectors include joint venture opportunities for small businesses and the nation’s premier nonprofit research institutions.
Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
Review online the financial documents at the EDGAR search engine for all publicly traded companies.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
A nonprofit association and resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneurship and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Since 1964, SCORE has helped nearly 4.5 million entrepreneurs.
Small Business Administration Web Site (SBA)
Provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses.
Small Business Pipeline
Technology Web site for Small Businesses. Produced by the world’s first (since 1994) online news source for IT information on the Web, TechWeb.com, in association with InformationWeek, Network Computing, and InternetWeek.com.
Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP)
The Educators Corner is a free online archive of entrepreneurship resources for teaching and learning in engineering and the sciences. The mission of the project is to support and encourage faculty around the world who teach entrepreneurship to future scientists and engineers.
Startup Journal
Produced by The Wall Street Journal, offers articles and discussions in new business venturing.
Tradepub.com
Browse through the extensive list of trade publications by industry, title, key word or geographic eligibility to find the titles that best match research needs. Then simply complete the application form and submit it.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Industry at a Glance
Consists of profiles of 12 industry supersectors. Each profile contains a variety of facts about the industry supersector, and includes links to additional statistics. The supersectors presented here are based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
U.S. Census Bureau
Comprehensive data on Small Business firms in the US.
U.S. Federal Reserve Banks
On December 23, 1913, the Federal Reserve Bank System, which serves as the nation’s central bank, was created by an act of Congress. The System consists of a seven member Board of Governors with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and twelve Reserve Banks located in major cities throughout the United States.
U.S Patents and Trademarks Office
This is the only official website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
U.S. Statistics in Brief
Supplement to the comprehensive Statistical Abstract of the United States published by the U.S. Census Bureau and presents national summary data and state population estimates.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
An international organization dedicated to helping to ensure that the rights of creators and owners of intellectual property are protected worldwide and that inventors and authors are, thus, recognized and rewarded for their ingenuity. This international protection acts as a spur to human creativity, pushing forward the boundaries of science and technology and enriching the world of literature and the arts. By providing a stable environment for the marketing of intellectual property products, it also oils the wheels of international trade.
Yale Center for the Study of Globalization (YCSG)
The programs and activities of the Center share a common purpose and aim toward one or more goals, all serving to stimulate discussion and examination of the core issues and to connect individuals and institutions whose work contributes to the debate on globalization. Central to YCSG’s goals is to link academia and the policy world.