BEA: Regional Accounts provides in-depth economic statistics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Data is available from U.S. states, Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and U.S. regions.
his site from the Council of Economic Advisers makes accessible relevant economic documents and reports. The Council of Economic Advisers, an agency within the Executive Office of the President, is charged with offering the President objective economic advice on the formulation of both domestic and international economic policy.
This site from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides data on banking, capital markets, the national economy, and the global economy. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of the 12 banks in the Federal Reserve System, an independent govermental entity that serves as the central bank of the U.S.
The Baseline Scenario is dedicated to explaining some of the key issues in the global economy and developing concrete policy proposals. Since it was launched in September 2008, this blog has been cited by virtually every major newspaper, Internet site, and blog covering economic and financial issues.
Stanford University's Entrepreneurship Corner provides a free collection of over 1600 videos and podcasts, featuring lectures by today's Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) dedicates its energy and resources to providing support to small businesses and small-business owners across the nation. SBA site provides links to information about starting, financing, and expanding a business.
Provides business articles for specific businesses. May provide actual sample business plan and financial data and/or guides to starting and operating business. Searchable by business.
Provides links to entrepreneurial news and events. Provides how-to guides about many aspects of business including operations, leadership and strategy, business travel, sales, marketing, human resources, finance and capital, law and taxation, writing a business plan, customer service, and running a one-person business.
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. MBDA is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America.Provides help guides for planning, forming, and marketing a business.
Presents a definition of entrepreneurship and contrasts entrepreneurship to small business. Provides a sample business plan outline that lists topics frequently covered by business plans, a business model. Provides tips for making a successful pitch to venture capitalists, including finding the right venture capital firm, building credibility, and delivering your presentation.
