Business
Use our business and finance databases to get stock advice, research legal cases, create marketing plans, build mailing lists, and more.
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Consumer Reports
Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more.
Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA)
Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people.
INSPIRE: Business
Free to Indiana residents: a searchable databases such as Business Sourch Elits, Small Business Source, Health Business, and more!
Legal Forms Library (Gale)
Find sample forms and actual forms available for use. Examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Research stocks and funds, build a portfolio, and find information on publicly traded companies.
New York Times
Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code.
Plunkett Research Online
Research industry statistics and trends. This database contains very in-depth industry reports.
Value Line
Information on stock and investments. Includes an Investment Education section, free reports, and featured relevant news items.
Wall Street Journal - Home Access
Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link may be used outside of the library, but requires a Full Access or eLibrary Card number and PIN just like our other online resources. You will also be prompted to create a Wall Street Journal account.ﾠ
Wall Street Journal - In-Library Use
Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only, and does not require a log-in.
Washington Post - Home Access
Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. You will be prompted to create a Washington Post account, after which you will gain free access for 7 days. When access expires, return to this page, click the link again, log in with your Washington Post account, and enjoy another 7 days of free access. Repeat as needed.
Washington Post - In-Library Use
Current coverage of business, politics, style, technology, world news, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only and does not require a log-in.
