Business Resources and Tools
Use these tools to enhance your business potential. Look up competitors, read up on industry trends or research company financials.
BrainfuseBrainfuse offers skill-building and tutoring assistance in a number of subjects for school age kids from Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as FAFSA and college skills practice test. Brainfuse also offers assistance for adults with GED prep, job skills and resume help, live help with MS Office products like Word and Excel, and study information for the US Citizenship exam. Brainfuse is offered by the NJ State Library as part of the CARES Act. |
Business Plans HandbookLook up sample business plans in this comprehensive multi-volume set that is now searchable in electronic format. The range of coverage includes everything from pet-sitting services to online consulting businesses. |
Business Source EliteThis business database provides full text for over 1,000 business publications. The rich collection of titles in Business Source Elite provides information dating back to 1985. More than 10,100 substantial company profiles from Datamonitor are also included. This database is updated on a daily basis via EBSCOhost. |
Foundation Directory OnlineIn-library access only. Available at all libraries. Please ask staff for assistance. Updated weekly, Foundation Directory Online provides the most accurate details available on U.S. funders and their grants. |
Management Handbooks and GuidesA collection of ebooks with knowledge for starting and managing a business. |
Reference SolutionsAccess to business, residential and health directories. Search company and organizations by name, major industries, geographic area, and other criteria. Residential listings may be used to generate sales leads or for marketing analysis. |
Regional Business NewsGet local business news from 75+ regional publications from all over the US. |
Small Business Reference CenterYour comprehensive online library for starting and running a business, including: |