Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Investors

Unless otherwise noted, the resources on this page are available for FREE. Some may require a library card (also free).

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Research

Find the information you need.

Available through L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Data Axle provides comprehensive data on both businesses and individuals. This platform offers detailed profiles of over 50 million U.S. businesses, 150 million U.S. residents, 2 million job postings, internships, historical business data, and healthcare listings.

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The EBSCO Business Resources portal searches Business Source Premier, Newspaper Source Plus, Military & Government Collection, and Regional Business News. Are you new to EBSCO Host? Learn how to find what you need. Check out the Quick-Start Guide here.

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Value Line provides access to the current issue of Value Line, the Small and Mid-Cap Investment Survey, current and archived issues of Fund Advisor, Rank Changes, and the Investment Survey.

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Newspapers & Magazines

View our collection of current and archived newspapers and magazines.

Available through the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

These resources are available for in-house use at McIntyre Library on the UW–EC campus. Anyone is welcome to come into McIntyre Library and use its online databases. You can use McIntyre Library databases by logging on to one of the computers. Public access is available on the bank of computers closest to the east entrance on the first floor. Find more information about McIntyre Library’s services for community users here.

  • Statista: Global data and business intelligence platform with an extensive collection of statistics, reports, and insights on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources in 170 industries.
  • IBISWorld Industry Reports: Market research reports on over 700 different industries in the United States, organized by NAICS code. The reports include key statistics, market segmentation, life cycle, regulation, market share, industry outlook, and more.
  • Simmons Insights: Data about consumer demographics, behaviors, attitudes, and habits.

Other Recommended Websites and Databases

  • GuideStar: Information on all IRS-registered non-profit organizations. Free account required.
  • NAICS: Guide to the classification system 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.
  • Finatopia: An easy to use website that offers several calculators to assist with retirement, savings, loans, and debt calculations.

Learn

Customize your business education.

  • LinkedIn Learning: Access 16,000+ courses in seven languages on a variety of Business, Technology, and Creative topics.
  • Enrich Online Learning: Access personalized financial lessons on business topics like entrepreneurship, personal branding, and investing. Access is provided to the community for free by Royal Credit Union (RCU); an RCU account is NOT required.
  • SBA Learning Platform: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers online training programs, and development and growth opportunities designed to empower and educate small business owners.

Consult

Ask real people for practical advice.

Network

Meet other local business people.

  • Rotary Club of Eau Claire: Club of professionals who share a passion for both community service and friendship.
  • Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI): Non-profit that promotes the development of business, housing, cultural resources, and activities within Downtown Eau Claire.
    *Membership fee based on size and type of business.
  • WWWBC Conference and Events: WWWBC hosts an annual business conference and regular educational events.
  • Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce: Nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a robust local economy and advocating for the business community in the Eau Claire region.
    *Tiered membership fees required.
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