Business Research

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This guide is intended to serve as a multipurpose tool for those doing general research in Business. Please note that there are other Library Guides on specific Business-related topics.  This guide is comprised of listings of and guidance for reputable web sites and research databases.

BU students and other researchers may certainly use the Library's databases while off-campus.  To do this:

1. Select the link to the database, such as Business Source Complete.
2. Login with your MyHusky ID and password (the same that you use for BOLT, student email, etc.)

For more info, check out the Library's Off-Campus Access page.

Remember, although this guide offers sources well-suited for your work, you may access all of the Library's online information resources at http://library.bloomu.edu.

As always, if you have questions about your business research, you may contact Michael Coffta, Business Reference Librarian, using the contact information to the left.

Check out these other business-related guides:

Accounting Research Guide

Bloomsburg Investment Group (BIG)

Economics Research Guide

The State System Business Plan Competition Committee is seeking State System students who are interested in starting or growing their own business in Pennsylvania. Funding is available to support students in their business development efforts. Start-up/seed capital and in-kind prizes will be awarded to assist with the creation of your new business or the development of your growing business.

Prizes include:

• $10,000 for 1st place
• $5,000 for 2nd place
• $2,500 for 3rd place
• $500.00 for best Video (Student Choice Award based on number of YouTube views)
• $350.00 1st. place and $150.00 2nd. place for best Poster displayed at Awards Ceremony
  All active competitors as of Jan. 31, 2018 will receive a Certificate indicating their participation.

For more info:

For local info and resources: Dr. Steven Welch (570-389-3952)  Swelc2@Bloomu.edu

For technical info:Cindy Nolte, Business Plan Competition Coordinator cnolte4@edu.edu

For research assistance: Michael Coffta, Business Research Librarian, mcoffta@bloomu.edu