Information Resources for Developing Business Plans
Demographic InformationSTATS Indiana A service of the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University provides a statistical database that offers a wide array of social, economic, and demographic data about the State of Indiana, its counties, and many smaller units. Unrestricted access.
United States Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts (includes cities.) The simplest on this list. Use pull down menus to find basic information on Fort Wayne. Demonstration video
Psychographic data for United StatesStatistical Abstract of the United States The primer of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Available online or in print. Ask at the Library Service Desk for the most recent print copy.
New Strategist Publications Best Bet Resource Do an IUCAT Catalog (Indiana University's online library catalog) keywords anywhere search for New Strategist and find books with titles like: Who's buying alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages American generations : who they are and how they live American attitudes : what Americans think about the issues that shape their lives The Millennials : Americans born 1977 to 1994 American women : who they are & how they live Demonstration video
Sample Business PlansBest Bet Resource
Helmke Library has many sample business plans available online in the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Each volume includes a template for writing your own plan. To search all volumes of the Business Plans Handbook, use the Advanced Search screen in Gale Virtual Reference. Using daycare as an example, a search for business plans for daycare facilities would be: Search for Publication Title (pu) = Business Plans Handbook And Keyword (ke)= daycare. Demonstration video
And Finally, Ask a LibrarianLibrarians and skilled information assistants are always available to assist you. Visit the Service Desk to meet an information assistant who will help you get started. You are welcome to make an appointment with Your Subject Librarian if you need more in-depth assistance.
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garrisoj@ipfw.edu
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
260-481-6499
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Judith Garrison M.L.S.
Reference & Information Services Librarian; Liaison to School of Business & Management Sciences, Labor Studies, Division of Public & Environmental Affairs; Assessment Coordinator
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