Research Tools
AtoZdatabases
Telephone directory of 30 million U.S. businesses and 220 million U.S. residents.
Paid for by the Menasha Public Library.
Business Source Premier
Company and industry profiles, country and market research reports.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Explora for Everyone
Easy-to-browse categories, organized by popular topics, provide everyone with a starting point for research.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Gale Courses; Business
This resource will be discontinued on January 1st, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Interactive, instructor led online courses on business software, professional skills, grant writing & more. Even courses to help you start your own business!
This resource is paid for by the Winnefox Library System.
Gale Courses; Personal Finance & Investments
This resource will be discontinued on January 1st, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Interactive, instructor led online courses in money management & investing in stocks, bonds, and real estate.
This resource is paid for by the Winnefox Library System.
Regional Business News
Business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Recommended Websites
Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin
Look up businesses and charities before you do business with them.
Build Your Business
Wisconsin.gov helps you start or expand your business.
Investopedia
Learn about investing from this site which offers a dictionary, tutorials, articles and a free "fantasy investing pool"!
SBA.gov; U.S. Small Business Adminisration
Assistance to small businesses through education, advocacy and financing.
StockCharts
Generate financial charts for stocks. Some are free, but others may require a subscription fee.
Thomas Register
Find company profiles, contact info, subsidiaries, and catalogs of US and Canadian manufacturers.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Resources for starting and operating a business in Wisconsin.
