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ABI/INFORM Collection
Business research from journals, trade publications, market research reports, dissertations, and working papers.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economic statistics including unemployment rates, average earnings, and consumer price index.
Copyright.gov
Search existing copyrights, register a work, or get your copyright questions answered.
Data Axle Reference Solutions
In-depth info on millions of U.S. businesses and residents. Find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research, and much more.
Help and more info for Data Axle Reference Solutions
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Data.Census.gov
U.S. demographic and economic data.
Entrepreneurship Database
Info for entrepreneurs and researchers. Includes business start-up plans, video clips, journals, business cases, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE
Hoover’s Company Records
Company information including company overviews, industry information, leadership, and financials.
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Morningstar Investing Center
Covers mutual funds, stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the individual investor. Read in-depth, independent stock and fund reports written by experts with the proprietary Morningstar Rating and Style Box.
Help and more info for Morningstar Investing Center
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North Carolina Department of Commerce
Info and resources for starting, locating, or expanding a business in North Carolina.
North Carolina Online Business Registration
Register your new business with the North Carolina Department of Revenue online instead of mailing in the NC-BR form for some tax types. Please call the NC Department of Revenue at 1-877-252-3052 if you have any questions.
Small Business Administration
Get help with starting, expanding, and financing a small business.
Social Explorer
Visualization and data-mapping tool with thousands of data indicators across demography, economy, crime, and more.
Provided by NC LIVE
U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
Research copyright, patents, and trademarks. Search for U.S. patents, file patents, and check the status of a patent.