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Welcome to the e-branch of the Portage District Library! Here you will find electronically accessible books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and directories, the majority of which you can access with your library card from home or anywhere.

Business, Investment, and Finance Databases:

  • Business Plans HandbookPDL Databse

    This multiple volume set from Gale is a collection of actual successful business plans from a wide range of industry sectors. A great resource for the new entrepreneur.

    Availability:

    Anywhere with a library card

  • Encyclopedia of Small BusinessPDL Databse

    This source provides entrepreneurs with articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business owners, including financing; financial planning; business plan creation; market analysis; sales strategy; tax planning, human resource issues and more.

    Availability:

    Anywhere with a library card

  • General Business File ASAPMEL Database

    Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.

    Availability:

    Anywhere with a library card

  • Household Spending: Who Spends How Much on WhatPDL Databse

    Examines how much American households spend on hundreds of products and services by demographics including age, income, household type, region of residence, race and Hispanic origin, and educational attainment. Products and services examined include apparel, entertainment, financial products and services, food, alcohol, gifts, health care, household furnishings, shelter and utilities, personal care, reading, education, tobacco, and transportation.

    Availability:

    Anywhere with a library card

  • Morningstar Investment Resource CenterPDL Databse

    This investor information database provides information on nearly 8,000 stocks and 15,000 funds. Charts and graphs can track the performance of an investment vehicle over time periods that can be specified.

    Availability:

    Only at the library

  • ReferenceUSAPDL Databse

    This resource contains information on millions of U.S. businesses, as well as residential information from every phone directory in the United States. Data is organized and retrievable by economic, geographic, and thematic searches.

    Availability:

    Anywhere with a library card

  • Small Business Resource CenterMEL Database

    Another great resource for small business owners/entrepreneurs and general users Users can learn how to start, finance, or manage a small business. Resources include sample business plans, how-to guides, full-text articles, and websites.

    Availability:

    Anywhere with a library card

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