Business & Finance
Featuring online library resources, in-person services and additional trusted sources curated by JCPL librarians, this guide will help you take the next step towards building your business empire.
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Financial Wellness Resources
Community resources for financial counseling and financial empowerment.
Consumer Reports
Search for product reviews and ratings, as well as recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Money Matters: Digital Business Magazines
Personal finance on your mind? Knowledge is power as you browse the latest titles in digital business and finance magazines online.
Business and Finance Resources from the Library
ABI/Inform Trade & Industry
Discover in-depth coverage of companies, products, executives, trends and more, as you compare trades and industries.
Chicago Tribune
Stay informed of the latest daily news from the Chicago area, the nation and the world.
Gale eBooks
Access a variety of business-related reference books including the Business Plan Handbook. Download full chapters in pdf format.
ABI/Inform Trade & Industry
Discover in-depth coverage of companies, products, executives, trends and more, as you compare trades and industries.
Chicago Tribune
Stay informed of the latest daily news from the Chicago area, the nation and the world.
Gale eBooks
Access a variety of business-related reference books including the Business Plan Handbook. Download full chapters in pdf format.
Academic Search Premier
Browse full-text scholarly publications covering many academic areas of study.
Access America's News
Discover full-text articles of U.S. newspapers from the local, state, regional and national levels.
Access Business News
Browse news articles on companies, industries, executives and products from more than 400 U.S. news sources from 1993 to the present.
Business Source Premier
Find full text from scholarly business journals on all business subjects, some dating back as far as 1886.
Academic Search Premier
Browse full-text scholarly publications covering many academic areas of study.
Access America's News
Discover full-text articles of U.S. newspapers from the local, state, regional and national levels.
Access Business News
Browse news articles on companies, industries, executives and products from more than 400 U.S. news sources from 1993 to the present.
Business Source Premier
Find full text from scholarly business journals on all business subjects, some dating back as far as 1886.
At the Library
Office Center
Take care of all your office center needs at JCPL with our all-in-one printer/copier/fax/scanner.
Book a Librarian
Need help with e-books, library resources or research? Arrange a virtual appointment with a librarian to find the answers you need.
Mobile WiFi Hotspots
Need WiFi on the go? Check out a portable WiFi hotspot that allows you to connect up to 10 devices to the internet.
Meeting & Study Rooms
Need a quiet place to work or study? Seven library locations have rooms that can be used for up to two hours each day. Call to reserve one!
Office Center
Take care of all your office center needs at JCPL with our all-in-one printer/copier/fax/scanner.
Book a Librarian
Need help with e-books, library resources or research? Arrange a virtual appointment with a librarian to find the answers you need.
Mobile WiFi Hotspots
Need WiFi on the go? Check out a portable WiFi hotspot that allows you to connect up to 10 devices to the internet.
Meeting & Study Rooms
Need a quiet place to work or study? Seven library locations have rooms that can be used for up to two hours each day. Call to reserve one!
Explore More
Check out staff recommended resources and reads.
Additional Resources for Business
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
SBDCNet.org
A clearinghouse of information resources for small businesses. Includes planning templates, market research reports and industry profiles.
Thomasnet (Thomas Register Online)
Access an extensive directory of American manufacturers. Source suppliers or buyers, create saved searches and review helpful industry data.
SBDCNet.org
A clearinghouse of information resources for small businesses. Includes planning templates, market research reports and industry profiles.
Thomasnet (Thomas Register Online)
Access an extensive directory of American manufacturers. Source suppliers or buyers, create saved searches and review helpful industry data.
Additional Resources for Finance
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Investor.gov
Tools to check on your investment professional, compound interest calculators, and other objective resources for the average investor.
AnnualCreditReport.com
The only Federally authorized source for your free credit reports plus information on protecting your identify from theft.
MyMoney.gov
Increase your financial knowledge with this Federal resource. Suitable for people in all stages of life.
Investor.gov
Tools to check on your investment professional, compound interest calculators, and other objective resources for the average investor.
AnnualCreditReport.com
The only Federally authorized source for your free credit reports plus information on protecting your identify from theft.
MyMoney.gov
Increase your financial knowledge with this Federal resource. Suitable for people in all stages of life.
Staff Picks
Browse related reads and a few of our staff recommendations.
Staff Picks
Financial Literacy and Taxes for Teens
Tax season is upon us. Sharpen your money smarts and skills for a brighter future with these resources!
What About Retirement?
From planning for retirement to enjoying this stage of life, these resources will have a wealth of practical information.
On the Money
Get your financial house in order with this collection of budgeting resources that'll make money management as simple as possible.
Financial Literacy and Taxes for Teens
Tax season is upon us. Sharpen your money smarts and skills for a brighter future with these resources!
What About Retirement?
From planning for retirement to enjoying this stage of life, these resources will have a wealth of practical information.
On the Money
Get your financial house in order with this collection of budgeting resources that'll make money management as simple as possible.
Getting Started
Get a library card and access all of the great online resources JCPL has to offer.
Learn How: Reference Solutions
Learn more about this premier source of business and residential information with an intro tutorial from Niche Academy.
Learn How: EBSCO Reference Center Databases
Learn how to search, browse and research with EBSCO Reference Center databases with this tutorial. Great for school or work!
Learn How: Reference Solutions
Learn more about this premier source of business and residential information with an intro tutorial from Niche Academy.
Learn How: EBSCO Reference Center Databases
Learn how to search, browse and research with EBSCO Reference Center databases with this tutorial. Great for school or work!
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