Research Guides: Entrepreneurship: Home

About This Guide

This Entrepreneurship Research Guide will help you navigate business-related topics using Library resources as well as credible sources accessible via the Web. Use the side menu to navigate to relevant sources and search tips!

Please don't hesitate to contact the Library Liaison to the School of Business, Rebecca Toolsidass, via email or check with the librarian at the Reference Desk if you have any questions!

Research Starting Points

Suggested Databases

To get you started on your research, here is a list of top library databases for Entrepreneurship students:

ABI/Inform Collection
Nearly 1800 worldwide business periodicals for in-depth coverage of business and economic conditions, management techniques, theory, and practice of business, advertising, marketing, economics, human resources, finance, taxation, computers, and more. Expanded international coverage. Fast access to information on 60,000 + companies with business and executive profiles. Now includes The Wall Street Journal.
IBISWorld
This resource offers the very latest content on every U.S. industry. Each report consists of 30 to 40 pages of key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, current and forecast performance, major industry participants and more.
Mergent Intellect
Mergent Intellect allows users to access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more.
Nexis Uni
Quick and comprehensive access to more than 10,000 full-text business, legal, and news sources.

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Suggested Websites

Here is a list of select web resources that may be helpful:

U.S. Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
U.S. Copyright Office
The United States Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all.
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.
U.S. Small Business Association (SBA)
The United States Small Business Association (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.

M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

M&T Bank Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship exists to support the entrepreneurial spirit at Quinnipiac. The center offers professional resources for budding entrepreneurs and physical space to turn your ideas into reality.

Visit: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lender School of Business, Room #SB 109
Mount Carmel Campus

From the Quinnipiac University website, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Professional Associations

International Franchise Association (IFA)
Provides education, networking, franchise growth, and advocacy to its franchisor, franchisee, and franchise supplier members.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Resources and benefits for women business owners.
National Business Association (NBA)
The National Business Association (NBA) is a not-for-profit association specifically designed and actively managed to assist the Self-Employed and Small Business Community in achieving their professional goals.
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
The National Federation of Independent Business works with and for its members to protect the right to own, operate, and grow a small business. Its state and federal advocacy, business advice, and membership benefits cover a range of small businesses across many industries.
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE)
The USASBE is the largest independent, professional, academic organization in the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship.