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AtoZ World Travel

Get information on major cities worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for travelers. 

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Business Plans Handbook

Volumes 40-44. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.

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Consumer Reports (Articles via EBSCO)

Full-text articles and ratings from Consumer Reports Magazine.

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DemographicsNow

Find detailed demographic data about people and businesses and gain access to reports about purchasing shifts and trends.
Note: This eResource is not accessible to eLibrary Card members at this time.

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Gale Business: Plan Builder

Turn your small business idea into reality using this set of planning, management, and analytical tools.

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Gale Small Business Resource Center - Entrepreneurship

Expand your knowledge of small businesses with this collection of articles from professional publications.

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Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) - eBooks

Search or browse eBooks on Business, Cooking & Food, Kids interest, and more!

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Global Road Warrior

Get information on countries worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for business travelers and tourists.

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JobNow & VetNow

Chat online with job search coaches regarding resume help, interview practice, and more. VetNow offers live help for navigating veteran resources and benefits.
Note: Live coaching is available daily 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST. Support materials are available 24/7.

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LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)

An online learning site that hosts a growing library of over 16,000 courses available in seven languages. Courses are delivered by expert instructors on creative, business and technology topics. Library ID for the app: sjpl.

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O'Reilly for Public Libraries

Use online learning content and tools to learn new technologies and research business trends. O'Reilly provides access to eBooks, videos, learning paths and case studies.

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PrivCo

Get business and financial data on non-publicly traded companies. Includes information about VC fundings, private equity deals, private mergers and acquisitions, and private market investors.

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Reference Solutions Business Directory

Access detailed directory information on millions of U.S. and Canadian businesses, including address, sales, headquarter and subsidiary information, and SIC and NAICS numbers. 

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Rich's Online Directory (Bay Area)

Directory information for Bay Area companies.

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Small Business Reference Center

Full-text books from Nolo Press and other publishers, sample legal forms and videos on starting a company, operations management, sales, growing or rescuing a business.

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Value Line Investment Survey

Access in-depth financial information, research, commentary, and analysis for stocks.

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VetNow & JobNow

Chat online with job search coaches regarding resume help, interview practice, and more. VetNow offers live help for navigating veteran resources and benefits.
Note: Live coaching is available daily 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST. Support materials are available 24/7.

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Web Resources about Your Money

These web resources have been selected for you by librarians.