Business Resources

Business Market Research Collection

Business Market Research Collection offers information on 40,000 global public and non-public companies including location, summary financials, competitors, officers and more. Stay abreast in the business world with this research center.

Business Plans Handbook

Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.

Candid – Foundation Directory

Candid – Foundation Directory offers nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships find and connect with funders. Access is in-house only.

Candid - GuideStar

GuideStar helps community members connect those in need to resources they rely on, like food banks. Also encourages volunteerism by connecting with local nonprofits where they can donate, work, or volunteer. Access is in-house only.

Morningstar

Morningstar provides financial data on thousands of stocks and mutual funds. Research with their independent reports to inform yourself on current business news and trends.

RefUSA by Data Axle

Verified information on more than 16 million U.S. businesses and residential demographic profiles of neighborhoods, counties and states. Use this information to search for jobs, new business opportunities, marketing options, research companies worldwide, trace addresses and phone numbers and find location profiles of all sizes. Great for business research for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Universal Class

Universal class offers hundreds of online continuing education classes facilitated by dedicated instructors sharing their knowledge on almost any imaginable topic. Classes are free for Scottsdale Public Library card holders.

Wall Street Journal (1984 - Current)

We are excited to promote our new daily Wall Street Journal newspaper access!

Use instructions below and links to get the daily newspaper.

• Access The Wall Street Journal daily newspaper from anywhere!
• Simply click here to create your account, and you can start using WSJ.com immediately
• Your access will be available for the next 3 days
• After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created