Want to start your own business? Thinking about investing? Check out these business resources.
New York Times Business Markets, investing, company information, business news, etc.
American Economic Association
Federal Trade Commission Receive your free credit report once per year
Better Business Bureau
CardRatings Compare credit cards
Consumer Action Website
Consumer Search Product Reviews
Consumer World Money Saving tips, compare prices
Federal Citizen Information Center
Business & Human Rights Resource Center Tracking the positives and negatives of companies worldwide
Effingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Stock Quotes
CNN Money Stock quotes, current converter, financial news, etc.
Foreign Exchange Rates/Currency Converters
Yahoo Currency Converter
Oanda
Universal Currency Converter Books online
Company Directories, Profiles and Reports
Corporate Information
Hoovers
ThomasNet
Kompass
KellySearch
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Entrepreneurship
America’s Small Business Assistance Network Free Small Business Help by area and type of assistance
The Site Wizard Website design, promotion, & revenue advice
All Business Small business forms, how-to, advice, etc
Bplans Sample Business Plans
Business Owners’ Idea Cafe Resources for starting and running a small business
Business Owner’s Toolkit Know-how for small businesses
How to start a small business Online book on starting your own business
Nolo Legal Information for the small business owner
Franchising.com 1200 Franchising Opportunities
Effingham’s B.E.S.T. Center Located on the 2nd floor of the Chamber
Business Brief Small business help
State of Illinois Business Portal Tax incentives for businesses