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Business (Foundations of Business)

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  • Business Plans
    • Find BOOKS on Business Plans in Library Catalog
    • Find E-BOOKS on Business Plans in Library Catalog
    • Great Reference Resources Available in the Library
    • Database and Websites for Writing Business Plans
    • Library Books on Business Plans
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Small Business Resources
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Find BOOKS on Business Plans in Library Catalog

Do a keyword search for:

  • business plan*
    (including the * will expand the search to include "plans" and "planning")

----OR----
Do a subject search for:

  • Business planning
  • New business enterprises -- planning

Search the IWU Catalog by 

Search term      Advanced Search

Find E-BOOKS on Business Plans in Library Catalog

Go to:

Advanced Search

and enter search terms from one of the searches above.

Then change the "Material Type" to "eBooks/eJournals"

(To access the ebook, click on the title you want and look for a link under the words "Connect to")

Great Reference Resources Available in the Library

1st Floor Reference
  • Small Business Sourcebook by Gale (Editor) A guide to services and sources for 100 types of small business by associations, consultants, education programs, franchisers, government agencies, reference works, suppliers, trade shows, and venture capital firms.
    Call Number: 658.022 SM18G
    ISBN: 978-1414479644
  • Business Plans Handbook by Gale Editors (Editor) Published for many years, this volume is a compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America.
    Call Number: 658.4012 B964
    ISBN: 978-1414468341

Database and Websites for Writing Business Plans

 
 Use the "How To" menu to access "How to Write a Business Plan" for access hundreds of sample business plans or search by keyword. 
  • Small Business Reference Center
    • Requires IWU Login when Off-Campus
    This database offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as the necessary tools and instructions to address a wide-range of small business topics. In addition, it provides business videos, a help and advice section, and information on how to create business plans.
  • Write Your Own Business Plan
    Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

Library Books on Business Plans

  • Business plans that work : a guide for small business
    Call Number: 658.4012 T484B
    ISBN: 0071412875
  • Guide to business planning
    Call Number: 658.4012 F915G
    ISBN: 1576603288
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