Small Business Reference Center
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ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry
Read trade and industry-focused information in journal articles, market reports, industry reports, and news.
Business Insights: Global
Review company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and company & industry news from periodicals.
Gale Business: DemographicsNow
Access a variety of ready-to-use and customizable demographic data reports for entrepreneurs, students or anyone who needs to identify cultural patterns or sociological trends.
First Research Industry Profiles via ProQuest
Review industry intelligence tools that can be consumed very quickly to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business issues. Published by Hoover's Inc.
ReferenceUSA
Gale OneFile: Business
Legal Information Reference Center
Use tools and instructions to independently address a wide-range of legal issues including business law, financial planning, family law, property & real estate, and rights & disputes.
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Washington Business Hub
Find information and requirements for planning, starting, running, and closing a business in Washington State. Do you need a license, business name, information about reporting revenue, paying taxes? It's all here!
SBDC - Small Business Development Centers
Find advice, training, and resources for Washington business owners and entrepreneurs.
Doing Business in Vancouver
Dig into these business resources developed by the City of Vancouver, including links to other local and regional resources dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start and grow a business.
WorkSource Washington
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