Are you thinking about becoming your own boss? Do you have a compelling idea for a new business? These library and Internet resources, recommended by the Peoria Economic Development Department and the Public Library System, will be helpful as you develop into a successful entrepreneur.

Try these subject headings when searching our online library catalog for library resources.
Entrepreneurship
Franchises (Retail trade)
Home-based businesses
New business enterprises
Small business

Use the following call numbers to browse the reference and nonfiction book and audiovisual areas of the collection:
338.04 and 338.642 - Entrepreneurship
346.0652 - Small business law
346.73 - Commercial law
658 - Business management

658.1522 MCKEEVE 2008
How to write a business plan 9th ed.
McKeever, Mike P.
A thorough self-help book that will lead you through the procoess. Examples and worksheets will help yo present a convincing financial opportunity to banks and investors in a format they understand.

658.0412 STEPHEN 2008
Ultimate homebased business handbook: how to start, run and grow your own profitable business 2nd ed.
Stephenson, James, 1966-
Up-to-date, detailed information on every stage of business creation.

658.041 STARTYO 2007
Start your own business: the only startup book you'll ever need 4th ed.
Lesonsky, Rieva
A collection of tips and strategies for creating a business from scratch, offering help with every stage of development of the business.

346.7306 PAKRO 2008
The small business start-up kit 5th ed.
Pakroo, Peri
Shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. The book includes forms and instructions you need on CD-ROM to start your business.

346.7306 STEINGO 2008
Legal guide for starting & running a small business 10th ed.
Steingold, Fred
From opening day to tax day, this is the all-in-one book you need!

Arizona Business Gazette
The Business Journal
Business Week
Forbes
Wall Street Journal

Databases

eSources

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Internet Sites

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Business, Consumer, Financial & Leadership Sites