Databases by Topic: Business

In-depth coverage of companies, industries, products, executives, trades, trends and other topics. Includes First Research Industry Profiles

Based on data collected from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2014 Consumer Expenditure Survey, this report analyzes the demographics of household spending on hundreds of products and services. Identifies which households spend the most on those products and services and which have the largest share of spending. 

Lists manufacturers and distributors from small businesses to large corporations, from both the public and private sectors. Provides complete coverage of U.S. consumer brands; manufacturers, importers and distributors; and companies that are out of business, as well as brands that are no longer in production or are now considered generic.

A collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. For those looking for examples of how to approach, structure and compose their own business plans.

For highest quality format, please download the PDF version of the business plan.

Provides "top ten" rankings of companies, products, services, and business-related activities compiled from a variety of published sources.

Full-text articles covering management, economics, finance, accounting, and international business professional and trade journals. Basic Search Video Tutorial | Advanced Search Video Tutorial

App available for iPhone Android 

Business and Residential directories, as well as a job searching tool that includes related guides. Find company info by name, geographic location and industry; residential listings by name, address, city, state or zip code or reverse lookup. Includes: US Businesses, US Consumers/Lifestyles for residential listings, Canadian Businesses, Canada White Pages, and US Healthcare to find physicians and dentists. Video Tutorial

Data Axle also provides free, regularly scheduled webinars to learn more about the tools and how to use them

Delivers the data you need to make sound business decisions. With DemographicsNow you can analyze the demographic and market potential of any geography in the U.S. Includes mapping.

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DemographicsNow Guide (PDF - Updated Sept. 2022)
Mosaic Grand Index (spreadsheet with detailed group and segment information)

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View current issues of the Denver Business Journal, the latest business news and the Book of Lists; search the archives of Business Journals throughout the country.

Magazines and journals focused on small business. Video Tutorial

Industry profiles, analysis and forecasts. Updated regularly.
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Research, analyze and compare global companies and industries with industry rankings, profiles, market share data, company histories and more. Video Tutorial

• Browse companies / industries / countries & territories
• Compare companies, industries or countries

• Federal community: Find Department & agency leadership, CIOs, purchasing contacts, career and non-career SES appointees, advisors, program managers, policy-makers, deputies, directors, and assistants.
   
• State & Local community: Find detailed profiles of elected officials, chiefs of staff, city managers, CFOs, IT decision makers, appointees, attorneys general, police chiefs, state legislators and city council members, department heads, and many more.

Sample legal forms for a variety of issues. Many forms (with numbers starting with CO-) are specific to Colorado.  This selection includes forms like Articles of Incorporation, Start-up checklists and packages of forms for different legal business structures such as for LLCs or S-corps.  Not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Video Tutorial

Full text of top consumer legal reference books, many from NOLO. Includes books on patents, copyright, trademarks, and nonprofits. Classic view | Support Documentation

App available for iPhone Android 

Presents comparative business statistics. Each entry features a descriptive title; data and market description; a list of producers/products along with their market share; and cites original sources.

Business and Residential directories, as well as a job searching tool that includes related guides. Find company info by name, geographic location and industry; residential listings by name, address, city, state or zip code or reverse lookup. Includes: US Businesses, US Consumers/Lifestyles for residential listings, Canadian Businesses, Canada White Pages, and US Healthcare to find physicians and dentists. Video Tutorial

Data Axle also provides free, regularly scheduled webinars to learn more about the tools and how to use them

​Statista is an easy-to-use portal that integrates statistics and reports from thousands of sources on topics related to business, media, public policy, health, technology, and many others. The numerous infographics can be exported or downloaded for use in reports and presentations.

The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Historical editions (1878-2012) available from the U.S. Census Bureau.

A learning platform that offers a wide range of courses in the fields of Cloud Computing, Data Science, Development, IT Operations, Leadership & Management, Marketing, Personal Development, Project Management and Operations.  The majority of courses offer a Udemy certificate of completion.

A Google, Microsoft, or Gale account is required to sign in to Udemy.

To install the app on your device, choose the "Udemy for Business" app and then fill in gale.udemy.com when prompted. See the quick start guide.

Access to the Udemy learning platform is available to permanent library card holders. You will not be able to access Udemy using VPN or any form of IP masking. When using a mobile device to access Udemy, use local Wi-Fi to avoid being blocked. If you are out of state you will need to wait until you return home to Colorado to be able to register an account or login.

Profiles over 100,000 U.S. companies, 90 percent of which are private. Inclusion of companies is based on newsworthy and high-interest companies and industries. Intended for librarians, executives, students, analysts, marketers, and other professionals who require current company and industry profiles.