Library resources and knowledgeable librarians can help you find information for writing a business plan, analyzing market demographics, building prospect lists, researching stocks and mutual funds, finding grants and more.
Business Research Tools
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Search business and residential listings, including consumer demographics. Build company lists according to location, industry, number of employees, sales volume and more.
Morningstar Investing Center
Access stock, ETF and mutual fund reports and ratings. Compare or screen securities, and find historical prices.
Business Plans Handbook
Read actual business plans from entrepreneurs.
Business Source Complete
Read articles from business journals, research companies and industries, and find SWOT analyses, case studies and market research reports.
More Business Resources
Access even more business research databases, including additional business directories and investment tools.
Nonprofit Resources
Find grants for your nonprofit with resources available to the Library through Candid.
Candid NonProfit Directory (In-Library Use Only)
Candid provides a complete view of nonprofit activity and funder behavior designed to support due diligence, market analysis, partnerships, and strategic decision making.
More Resources
American Job Center in Wheeling
Free assistance to build your resume, search for jobs, attend a career workshop, prepare for an interview, or find training resources. Located in Wheeling.
Charity Navigator
Search charity evaluations, including rankings on their financial health and transparency.
Candid Learning
Access training, articles, sample documents and eBooks of interest to nonprofits. Free with registration.
ThomasNet
Look up manufacturers, including company profiles, product catalogs and CAD drawings.
FINRA
Find general bond market information including ratings, news, benchmark yields, market activity and performance information from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.