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Small Business Startup Guide

Most Useful Databases

Use electronic databases to find articles on your small business topics. Below are the recommended databases for small business research.

ABI/INFORM Complete (ProQuest)
Index to full text articles from business periodicals including trade journals (Inc., Entrepreneur, etc.) and scholarly research journals (Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Small Business Management, etc.). CSUS Authorization Required

Business Source Complete
Provides scholarly business journals and other sources, including full text for peer-reviewed business publications. Covers all business subjects including small business management. CSUS Authorization Required
Full list of business databases
Use this page to find other business databases for doing further research in HRM.

Other Useful Databases

Use these databases to find research articles that go beyond business.

Sacramento Bee
Library subscription database. Includes full-text articles going back to 1984. Images of articles going back to 1850.

Online Magazines and Papers

These magazines and newspapers are also available through Library subscription databases.

Entrepreneur
Includes articles, blogs, and plenty of good information on start ups.
Inc.
Be sure to look at the "Start-up" section for useful articles.
Sacramento Business Journal
Great source for business news concerning the Sacramento market.
Pro-tip! Sacramento Public Library provides full-text access, you just need a Sac Public library card.

Last Updated: Apr 3, 2024 9:54 AM