Business (BA): BA Web Resources

resource on technology and intellectual property law

Cornell Law

National economic indicator of customer satisfaction with the quality of goods and services available to household consumers in the United States.

Population, Housing, Economic & Geographic Data

Ebook. 2010. Spending patterns by the demographic characteristics of households. Update this info with Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditure Survey: www.bls.gov/cex

GRCC has a print copy of the entire publication in Reference 361.8 D396 2010

Great source for demographic information, especially for smaller locations

All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free.

for West Michigan / Grand Rapids-based research

Census of Population and Housing is available here. “Subjects A-Z” is an easy way to search site.

Important for food-related research

online compendium of available studies on happiness, also known as "subjective well-being," a topic of strong and growing interest in the social sciences.

federal government website whose stated goal is to provide a "one-stop shop for everything related to business in the USA." It supplies free, user-friendly access to many popular government agencies, such as the Small Business Administration and the Census Bureau.

from Stanford University

Whisper numbers come from research analysts, either on the sell-side or the buy-side, and are used by professional traders, institutional investors, and hedge funds.

source for job postings and salary information

basic directory information is free; more in-depth information is available for a fee.

links to individual country pages, regions, and other resources

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

"Providing National and World Leadership to Prevent Workplace Illnesses and Injuries"

US Dept. of Commerce physical science laboratory supporting US business. "From the smart electric power grid and electronic health records to atomic clocks, advanced nanomaterials, and computer chips, innumerable products and services rely in some way on technology, measurement, and standards."

Provides tools and workshops for those interested in small business start-ups.

Identify suppliers for industrial products and services

produces economic, business and social index and data information on many countries and businesses operating in foreign countries.

portal to franchise oppportunities around the world