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Popular Topics
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Small business
Small Business--Management
Small Business--Finances
Small Business--Marketing
Self-employed
New business enterprises
Business plans
Online Books
Use the Library's ebook databases to search for available online books.
- EBSCO eBook Collection This link opens in a new windowThis growing collection contains a large selection of eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter. Tutorial for EBSCO eBook Collection
- ProQuest eBook Central This link opens in a new windowLarge ebook collection providing breadth and depth of authoritative content.
- Salem eBooks This link opens in a new windowProvides online access to all of TTC Library's Salem Press titles.
- Oxford University Press Online This link opens in a new windowProvides access to e-books in Oxford University Press’ University Press Scholarship Online (UPSO).
Get Started With Research
Books related to Small Business Management can generally be found in the HD-HG call number range.
Helpful Titles
The specialty shop : how to create your own unique and profitable retail business by Call Number: HF5429 .F497 2007ISBN: 9780814474426Publication Date: c2007.
Small time operator : how to start your own business, keep your books, pay your taxes, and stay out of trouble by ISBN: 9781589796645Publication Date: 2011
Subject Specific Databases
The following databases contain materials that are helpful in understanding and keeping up-to-date on business issues: news articles, market info, company info, etc.
- Business Source Premier This link opens in a new windowCoverage includes all areas of business, including: marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. This database is updated daily. Tutorial for Business Source Premier
General Academic Databases (multiple subjects)
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowFull text for nearly 4,700 publications, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals and offers information dating as far back as 1975. Tutorial for Academic Search Premier
Small Business Management Websites
The links below are to websites that may be helpful to those studying small business management-related topics. Please remember to always evaluate websites to make sure they're reliable for academic research.
- Nolo: Law for AllContains a library of forms for many small business purposes
- US Census FactfinderSelected facts from the US Economic Census
Pascal Delivers
Use PASCAL Delivers to request books from SC colleges and universities.
