Management Information Systems: Websites

Provides access to 41 metropolitan business weeklies in the US. Search 10 years of archives for older business news. Current information may be available only to subscribers. View the Pittsburgh Business Times. http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/

Monthly survey from 1968 to the present of manufacturers in the Third Federal Reserve District. Includes information on "employment, working hours, new and unfilled orders, shipments inventories, delivery times, prices paid, and prices received." From the FRB of Philadelphia.

Page of useful links for keeping up with what's going on in the business world, including daily news, business magazines, statistics, small business, international business, and much more

Provides information on the business climate of many countries along with the worldwide risk information and snapshots of various industry sectors.

Provides economic data by country, specifically that which would appeal to companies attempting to do business in those countries. Particular emphasis is placed on business regulations in those countries.

Use Edgar to find the SEC filings of US public companies, mutual funds, and more.

Provides data on the financial services industries, including insurance, banking, mortgage, securities, and finance companies.

Provides a "rich collection of thousands of international business- and trade-related resources." Locate country information via the "Multi-Country" link, statistical information via the "Statistical Data Sources" link, and much more!

"U.S. and California government information resources, categorized by type of business information need."

Provides financial information on nonprofit companies, including completed IRS forms. (Note: A free account is required).

Provides company information on thousands of manufacturers.

Provides reports on what companies need to know when doing business in over 60 countries.

A searchable database of the results of 2,000 questions asked of small businesses all over the U.S.

Provides information on starting a small business, writing business plans, legal issues, finance, management, and more.

Provides over 100 free sample business plans as well as advice on creating business plans.

Provides information on planning and expanding a business, including sample business plans, guidelines for writing business plans, hundreds of resources, and much more

Provides access to information for small business owners including state and local info; government forms; and useful guides dealing with starting and managing a business, finance, taxes, and much more.

Provides reports and other information on nonprofit executives

Includes information on women in business, marketing, innovation, startups, and much more.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a non-profit organization that provides business advice to entrepreneurs.

Use this website to locate a nearby Small Business Development Center (SBDC). SBDCs provide consulting, business information, and education.

Provides advice (written and video) on starting a business, as well as forums where entrepreneurs can share information.

An excellent starting point for finding information on starting and managing your own business, expanding your business, and more.