• Getting Started
• Business Plans
• Setting Up
• Growing & Managing Your Company
• Franchising & Family Businesses
• Having an Exit Strategy
• Academic Research & Publications

Entrepreneurship

Getting Started

Also see the Social Enterprise Guide for information on starting a nonprofit venture.

HBS Entrepreneurs
Baker Library
HB615 .H339 2003
A video collection of 27 HBS alumnae sharing their experiences and insights on entrepreneurial strategy, opportunities, and leadership. Also available online.

Small Business Profiles: A Guide to Today's Top Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Gale Research, published annually
Ref. HD2346.U5 S65
A two-volume set of general business and specific topic profiles, state listings, and federal assistance available for small companies based primarily in the U.S. and Canada.

StartupJournal
Wall Street Journal, published daily
Features articles by columnists advising how to start and run a business.

U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Small Business Administration
Access to government information and services on areas such as financial assistance, laws and regulations, taxes, international trade, and workplace issues.
Tip: the SBA Office of Advocacy publishes research studies on growth, financing, and management for Minorities in Business and Women in Business.