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Standard Industrial Classification Manual (SIC): 1987
Contains the classification scheme (commonly known as SIC Codes) devised by the federal government to group like businesses together. This code has been used since the 1930s and was replaced by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) in 1997. [Washington, DC]: Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, 1987.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / PrEx 2.6/2: In 27/
http://spider.osha.gov/oshstats/sicser.html

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
NAICS replaced the SIC codes in 1997. It provides common industry definitions for Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The new NAICS system replaces the countries' separate classification systems with one uniform system for classifying industries.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / HF 1042. N35 1997
http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics

Investext (InfoTrac) | UT Arlington Only
Provides extensive industry reports from investment banking and financial research firms worldwide. Narrative and financial information helps analyze prospects of individual industries. Foster City, CA: Information Access Co.

Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys
Provides narrative and financial information on a wide range of key industries with considerable attention to non-manufacturing activities. You will see industry profiles, comparative company analyses, current environment, and composite industry data. [New York]: Standard & Poor's Corp., 1973- . Latest issues at the reference desk.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HG 4907 .S82

U.S. Global Trade Outlook 1995-2000: Toward The 21st Century
This publication emphasizes the globalization of U.S. industry and the importance of trade and foreign markets to all of our businesses. It highlights growth and trade trends in key countries and sectors. Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, International Trade Administration, 1995.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / C61.34/2:995-2000
http://www.ita.doc.gov/industry/otea/usio/usio95.html

U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook 2000
Jointly prepared by McGraw-Hill and the Department of Commerce, this publication succeeds the U.S. Global Trade Outlook 1995-2000. It offers an industry-by-industry overview of the U.S. economy, and includes industry reviews, analyses, and forecasts for industries covering manufacturing to high-tech to service. It is based on the SIC Manual; however, all federal statistical data collected on or after January 1, 1997 uses the NAICS. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / C 61.48

The Value Line Investment Survey
Investment advisory service analyzes and reports on companies and industries. Includes valuable information in each one-page per company submission and industry overview at the beginning of each industry section. New York: Arnold Bernhard & Co.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / HG 4501 .V26

Business Publication Advertising Source (SRDS)
Monthly. Excellent source of trade publications grouped by subject. Describes the target market, advertising rates, special issues that may be buying guides, regional editions, circulation figures, etc. Designed for advertisers but useful for identifying targeted trade publications. Wilmette, IL: Standard Rate & Data Service, Inc.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5905 .S723

Encyclopedia of Associations
Comprehensive list of 22,000 national and international nonprofit organizations headquartered in the United States. Indexed by subject and geographically. 3rd ed. Detroit: Gale Research Co., 1961- . Latest edition at the reference desk.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / HS 17 .G333

Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources
Listing of information sources on detailed subjects, industries, and business topics. Includes references to publications as well as financial ratios, prices sources, trade associations, and professional societies to name a few. Detroit: Gale Research Co., 1970-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5001 .E9

Guide To Special Issues and Indexes of Periodicals
General business magazines publish special issues highlighting industry. For example, the first January issue of Forbes publishes the "Annual Report on American Industry." 4th ed. Miriam Uhlan and Doris B. Katz, eds. Washington, DC: Special Libraries Association, 1994.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5351 .Z934 1994

Industry.net - Societies and Associations
Links to selected industry societies and associations.
http://www.industry.net/associations

National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States
The book is an alphabetic list of more than 6,400 national trade associations, labor unions, and professional associations. Includes names of associations' publications. Washington, DC: Columbia Books, 1982-. Latest edition in reference.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HD 2425 .D53

Small Business Sourcebook
Part 1 gives an overview of information sources for the 163 most popular small businesses. Part 2 identifies organizations and publications to assist and inform the small-business owner in general. Detroit, MI: Gale Research Co., 1983-. Latest edition in reference.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HD 2346 .U5 S65

Texas Trade and Professional Associations
Alphabetic list of regional, statewide, and national associations. Includes city and subject indexes. Austin, TX: Bureau of Business Research, University of Texas at Austin, 1979-. Latest editon in reference.
Latest at Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HD 2428 .T4 T48

Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios
Leo Troy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1971-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5681 .R25 A45

Annual Statement Studies
[Philadelphia]: Robert Morris Associates, 1964- .
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5681 .B2 R6

Financial Studies of the Small Business
Arlington, Va., Financial Research Associates, 1976- .
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HD 2346 .U5 F55

Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios
New York: Dun & Bradstreet Credit Services, 1983-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5681.R25 I52

FOR FINANCIAL RATIOS NOT FOUND, search Statistical Reference Index (SRI) or Statistical Universe under the heading "Operating Ratios."

American Business Disc (database)
Provides information on over 10 million businesses and organizations nationwide, including public and private companies, non-profit organizations, hospitals, schools, churches, and more. Addresses and sales information searchable by state, city, zip code, and area code. Omaha, NE: American Business Information.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / CD-ROM, ask at Reference desk

American Wholesalers and Distributors Directory
Profiles more than 28,000 wholesalers and distributors across the U.S. and Puerto Rico including small businesses and private and well as public companies. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1992-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5421 .A615

Brands and Their Companies
Useful if you are not sure if the name you have is the name of a company or a brand name. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1990-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / T 223 .V4 A25

Business Rankings Annual
Provides business rankings on a variety of subjects. Identifies publications where rankings can be found and specifies the names of the top five or ten firms in each ranked list. Compiled by Brooklyn Public Library, Business Library Staff. Detroit, MI: Gale Research Inc., 1989-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HG 4057 .A353

Directory of Corporate Affiliations
Directory information for over 16,000 major U.S. and Foreign corporations and their subsidiaries, divisions and affiliates. Skokie, IL: National Register Pub. Co., 1973-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HG 4057 .A219

Corptech Directory of Technology Companies
This multi-volume set covers data on over 35,000 U.S. companies and industries that manufacture or develop high technology products, including operating units of larger corporations. Includes both public and private companies with no minimum size restrictions. 11th U.S. ed. (1996). Woburn, MA: Corporate Technology Information Services, Inc., 1995-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HG 4057 .A168

Corptech Explore Database (database)
CD-ROM version of Corptech Directory of Technology Companies.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / CD-ROM, ask at the Reference desk
Abbreviated version available on the WWW at http://www.corptech.com

Market Share Reporter
Only resource devoted exclusively to market share data. It is an annual compilation of published market share data on companies, products, and services. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1991-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HD 2757.15 .M37

Moody's Manuals:
Consult Moody's Complete Corporate Index. New York: Moody's Investors Service, 1977- to determine which of the Moody's manuals you should use. Each company listing provides an abstract of the financial statement and debt structure, a brief history, and a description of subsidiaries and properties.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / HG 4001 .M66

Mergent Online (database) UT Arlington Only
New York, NY: Moody's Investors Service, 1991-. Moody's U.S. and International public company information online.
http://library.uta.edu/cgi-bin/db/db-mergent.cgi

Reference USA (database) UT Arlington Library Workstations Only
A directory of 10.5 million businesses. Researchers can search by company name, geographic area, business type or by combinations of these criteria. In addition to address and phone number, each entry includes officer names and titles, corporate affiliation, business type, and size of yellow page advertising. Toll free and fax numbers are given for some companies. Web version of American Business Disc.

Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies
Detroit MI: Gale Research, 1990-. Volume 5 ranks companies by sales within 4-digit SIC codes.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HG 4057 .A458

American Statistics Index (ASI)
A comprehensive guide and index to the statistical publications of the US Government. Monthly with annual cumulations. Washington, Congressional Information Service, 1973-. ASI index now available in Statistical Universe.
Central Library / U. S. Gov't Publications / Reference / Floor 2 / HA 195 .Z926

Census of Population and Housing
Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Central Library / U.S. Gov't Publications / Reference / Floor 2 / C 3.223/11:1990
http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/statis.html

Census of Population and Housing, 1990 -- Texas
Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Central Library / U.S. Gov't Publications / Reference / Floor 2 / C 3.223/11:1990
http://govinfo.library.orst.edu/cgi-bin/state2?tx

County Business Patterns
Counts business establishments by SIC codes for every county in the U.S. Also provides employment and payroll statistics by county, industry, and employment-size class. Summary data is provided for each state and the nation. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census.
Central Library / U.S. Gov't Publications / Reference / Floor 2 / C3.204/3.
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html

County and City Data Book
Contains statistics for all counties in the U.S. and cities with populations greater than 25,000. Includes information on population, vital statistics, health, housing, crime, education, and economics. Data are derived from the Censuses as well as other sources. Published every five years. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census.
Central Library / U.S. Gov't Publications / Reference / Floor 2 / C 3.134/2: C 83/2/
http://fisher.lib.Virginia.EDU/ccdb/

County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book.
Lanham, MD: Bernan Press, c1992- . Latest edition in reference.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HA 203 .C68

Economic Report of The President Transmitted to the Congress
Released each February, this is a report on the state of the economy sent by the President and his advisors to the Congress. It is a useful and succinct review of economic conditions, and an outline of the President's current and future economic policies. Also includes a five-year outlook for the economy and over 100 statistical tables which track the most important economic indicators. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office (Annual).
Central Library / U. S. Gov't Publications / Reference / Floor 2 / PR 42.9:
http://w3.access.gpo.gov/eop

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Includes U.S. and regional economic data.
http://www.dallasfed.org/index.html

The Irwin Business and Investment Almanac
Provides summaries, graphs, and statistics from a variety of business sources. Burr Ridge, IL: Irwin Professional Pub., 1994-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5003 .D68

Publications of the Economic Census, 1997
Provides a detailed portrait of the Nation's economy once every five years, from the national to the local level.
http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html
See the U.S. Census Bureau page for more web links.
http://www.census.gov/
Census of Manufacturers. C3.24/3:
Census of Construction Industries. C3.245/
Census of Retail Trade. C3.255/5:
Census of Wholesale Trade. C3.256/2:
Census of Service Industries. C3.257/2:
Census of Transportation. C3.233
Also available on the WWW at http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/econ-stateis.html

Regional Economic Information System (REIS)
Each of web sites provides employment, income, and earnings data for states, counties, and metropolitan areas. Produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/

http://www.lib.virginia.edu/socsci/interactives.html

Small Business Administration (SBA) Publications
The SBA publishes many aids for small business. A major annual report is the "The State of Small Business" (SBA 1.1/2:) which assess small business nationally.
Central Library / U.S. Gov't Publications / Floor 2 / SBA 1
http://www.sba.gov/

The State of Small Business: A Report of the President Transmitted to the Congress
Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Central Library / U.S. Gov't Publications / Floor 2 / SBA 1.1/2:
http://www.sba.gov/ADVO/stats/ec_state.html

Statistical Abstract of the United States
Handbook of the most often requested federal government statistics. It provides the statistics rather than being an index to other sources. Prepared by the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics, Treasury Department. Washington, DC: GPO., 1879- (annual).
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / C3.134:
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract-us.html

Statistical Reference Index (SRI)
A major guide to state, corporate, and association sources of statistics. Many of the publications indexed are available in this library on microfiche. Washington, DC: Congressional Information Service. Paper volumes cover 1980 to 1995. Electronic indexing for SRI available in Statistical Universe from 1980 to current date.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HA 214 .S73

Statistical Universe (database) UT Arlington Only
1974-present. Statistical Universe provides access to statistical publications indexed in the American Statistics Index (ASI) and the Statistical Reference Index (SRI). Indexes and abstracts federal statistical publications since 1974 (ASI) and publications issued by trade, professional, and other nonprofit associations and institutes; business organizations; commercial publishers; independent research organizations; state government agencies; and universities and affiliated research centers since 1980 (SRI).

Survey of Current Business
Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce.
Central Library / U.S. Gov't Publications / Reference / Floor 2 / C59.11
http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/pubs.htm

Stat-USA (database) UT Arlington Only
The one-stop internet source for business and economic data. STAT-USA/Internet includes over 300,000 reports and statistical series gathered from over 50 Federal Agencies. It provides web access to the National Trade Data Bank, the Economic Bulletin Board (EBB), all major releases from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and more.

USA Counties
Demographic, economic, and governmental data are presented for multi-county comparisons or single county profiles. Includes data published in the last three editions of County and City Data Book, State and Metropolitan Area Data Book, as well as previously unpublished data.
http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/

(see also Statistical Resources)

Annual Growth Profile
Overview and analysis of the demographic changes, development characteristics, and transportation trends in the City of Arlington. Also includes population changes throughout the city's history and changes in the distribution of population. Prepared by the Planning Department, City of Arlington, Texas. Update 1991-.
Central Library / Reference Desk / Floor 2 / HT 168 .A6 A77a

Editor & Publisher Market Guide
Provides profiles of every city in the U.S. and Canada which has a daily newspaper. Also contains two extensive sections of comparative statistics for states, MSAs, counties, and major cities. New York, NY: Editor & Publisher Co.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5905 .E38

The Official Guide To The American Marketplace: The Real Facts About How Well-Educated, Healthy, Family-Oriented, Rich, Productive, Demanding, And Opinionated We Are
Margaret Ambry and Cheryl Russell. Ithaca, NY, 1997-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HA 214 .A62 1999

REZIDE
The National Encyclopedia of Residential Zip Code Demography: Population and Housing Profiles for All United States Residential Five-Digit Zip Code Areas. Alexandria, VA: Claritas, 1996.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HA 215 .A15 1996

The Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics
Provides census statistics and proprietary marketing estimates for each U.S. zip code. (Fairfax, VA): CACI, 1990-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HA 203 .S66

Survey of Buying Power
Annual supplement to Sales and Marketing Management.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5437 .A2 S86

Academic Universe (database) UT Arlington Only
Provides access to nearly 6,000 titles in news, business and legal information. It includes company financial information, industry and market news, foreign and U.S. newspapers, magazines and trade journals, federal and state case law, accounting information, medical news and abstracts, law reviews, state and country profiles, and much much more!

Factiva.com (database) UT Arlington Only
Comprised of databases that contain documents with up-to-the-minute and retrospective information on companies, industries, the economy, and government affairs. New York, NY: Dow Jones & Co., Inc.

F & S Index United States (formerly Predicasts F & S index, United States)
Periodical index for searching current information on U.S. companies, products, and industries in a wide selection of trade magazines, business-oriented newspapers, and other financial publications. Contains information on corporate acquisitions and mergers, new products, technological developments, and social and political factors affecting business. Foster City, CA: Information Access Co., 1993- .
Central Library /Reference / Floor 2 / HF 1040.8 .P74

Industry.net - News by Industry http://www.industry.nt/news/industries.htm

Also search The UT Arlington Library Catalog Basic Keyword Subject (small business - handbooks manuals)

121 Internet Businesses You Can Start from Home : Plus a Beginner's Guide to Starting a Business Online
Ron E. Gielgun. Brooklyn, NY: Actium Pub., 1998.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / HD62.38 .G54 1997

How to Start, Run and Stay in Business
Gregory F. Kishel. New York: John Wiley, c1998.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / HD 62.7 .K58 1998

The Bootstrapper's Bible : How to Start and Build a Business with a Great Idea and (almost) No Money
Seth Godin. Chicago, IL: Upstart Publishing, c1998.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / HD62.5 .G632 1998

Also search The UT Arlington Library Catalog Basic Keyword (small business and finance)

Financial Troubleshooting : An Action Plan for Money Management in Small and Growing Businesses
David H. Bangs. Boston, Ma.: Inc., c1999.
Central Library: Books / Floor 4 /HG4027.7 .F555 1999

Financing start-ups : how to raise money for emerging companies.
Robert Brown. San Diego : Harcourt Brace & Company, c1999.
Central Library / Books / HG4027.7 .B74 1999

Financial Planning For The Entrepreneur: Notes, Profiles, Cases
Donald E. Vaughn. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1997.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / HG 4027.7 .V38 1997

Also search The UT Arlington Library Catalog Basic Keyword (marketing research) or Basic Keyword (marketing and small business)

The Small Business Marketing Handbook
Iain Maitland. New York, NY: Cassell, c1998.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / HF5415.13 .M326 1998

AMA Complete Guide To Small Business Marketing
Kenneth J. Cook. Chicago: American Marketing Association, 1993.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / HF 5415.1 .C595 1993

Also search The UT Arlington Library Catalog Basic Keyword (legal and small business)

The Upstart Small Business Legal Guide
Robert Friedman. 2^nd editon. Chicago: Upstart Pub. Co., 1998.
Central Library: Books KF 390 .B84 F75 1998

Business and the legal system : mastering your small business
Scott Minter. Chicago: Upstart Publishing, 1996.
Central Library: Books KF 390 .B84 M56 1996

Entrepreneur Magazine Small Business Legal Guide
Barbara C.S. Shea, with Jennifer Haupt. New York: John Wiley, 1995.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / KF 1659 .Z9 S525 1995

Also search The UT Arlington Library Catalog Basic Keyword (business plan?)

Business Plans Handbook: A Compilation of Actual Business Plans Developed by Small Businesses Throughout North America
Detroit, MI: Gale Research, Inc., c1995-
Central Library / Floor 2 / Reference / HD62.7 .B865

Business Plans
The Planning People. The web site provides sample business plans including "Dot.com"plans.
http://bplans.com

Starting Your Business
Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA site offers a self-paced business plan tutorial.
http://www.sba.gov/starting/indexbusplans.html

Startup.wsj.com
This site offers a startup toolkit to assembling a business plan.
http://startup.wsj.com

Also search The UT Arlington Library Catalog Basic Keyword Subject (franchises)

Bond's Franchise Guide
1995 ed. Oakland, CA: Source Book Publications, 1995-.
Central Library / Reference / Floor 2 / HF 5429.235 .U5 S66

Franchise opportunities handbook: a complete guide for people who want to start their own franchise
LaVerne, Ludden. Indianapolis, IN: Park Avenue, c1999. Revised ed.
Central Library / : Books / HF5429.235.U5 L83 1999

Home Businesses You Can Buy : The Definitive Guide to Exploring Franchises, Multi-level Marketing and Business
Opportunities; Plus : How to Avoid Scams
Paul Edwards. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher / Putnam, c1997.
Central Library / Books / Floor 4 / HF 5429.23 .E39 1997

Lycos Small Business http://www.lycos.com/business/

National Small Business United http://www.nsbu.org/

The National Federation of Independent Business http://www.nfibonline.com/

Smallbiz.net Hailed Sites (subject organization of small business sites) http://lowe.org/smbiznet/sites/index.htm

Small Business Advancement National Center http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/

U.S. Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/

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