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BUS 457 Entrepreneurship

Guide to Entrepreneurship Resources

Business Students and Entrepreneurs

This guide provides information about library resources and free websites for researching a new business venture.  

Guide Contents

  • Industry and Company Info  Find industry and company research
  • Market Research      Find market research, such as market size and consumer information
  • Business Plans         Find information that will help you with writing a business plan and pitching your ideas        
  • Marketing                  Find books and websites that will help you plan your marketing
  • Trademarks & Patents  Find information about trademarks, patents, and copyright
  • Funding                    Find books and websites that will help you fund your business
  • Social Entrepreneurship  Find resources about this topic
  • Ask a Librarian         Have a question? There are lots of ways to ask for help!

Good Starting Points

A good starting point to learn more about starting a business:

Apply for a NYPL digital card

As a SUNY New Paltz student, you have access to the Sojourner Truth Library (STL). However, public libraries are always an excellent resource too. If you live, work, or attend school in New York State, you can sign up for a New York Public Library (NYPL) card!

If you do not have an NYPL card, apply online to receive a digital library card and gain access immediately. It works for digital resources such as e-books, audiobooks, and databases, but not print. NYPL subscribes to hundreds of databases, giving you access to scholarly journals, magazines, and business data. Regardless of your field of study, chances are you'll find some databases useful.

Browse NYPL's extensive database collection.

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