Research and analyze companies, industries, and economies around the world.

Samples of actual business plans for almost every type of business.

Articles and SWOT reports from respected peer-reviewed, business related journals.

Full articles from journals and magazines.

Directory listings for both public and private companies.

This searchable database for grant seekers and fundraisers provides details, contact information and histories of giving for grantmaking organizations and listings of available grants.

Search, sort and export vital information from trusted business directories.

Full articles from many Kansas City and regional newspapers.

The premier source for Kansas City business articles. Full issues available online.

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Flip through full-page images of The Kansas City Star.

Printable and customizable legal forms for Kansas and Missouri.

lynda.com helps anyone learn software, technology, creative and business skills to achieve their personal and professional goals. Find in-depth online courses on techie topics alongside business, marketing and software. Learn at your own pace in your own place.

Locate U.S. and international company equity reports, corporate and municipal manuals, industry reports and company profiles.

Key business ratios for public and private companies in 800 lines of businesses plus 30 key business ratios online.

Find detailed financial data, reports, histories and news for U.S. and international companies. 

Explore stocks, funds and analyst opinions with Morningstar. Read detailed financial information, portfolio analysis and news.

Enjoy the highly reputed reporting and interactive storytelling of The New York Times online. Your Library card gets you free access to unlimited articles, breaking news, multimedia and more.

Directory of businesses and residences in the U.S. and Canada. Create lists of businesses and households that meet specific criteria for business development.

Business publications from throughout the U.S.

Up-to-date information related to starting and growing a business along with operations, management and sales.

Handy stock reports, company reports, industry surveys and fund reports along with many S&P newsletters and reports.

Value Line provides stock reports, mutual fund reports and investment information. The popular Value Line Investment Surveys contain ratings for timeliness, safety and financial strength for many stocks. Industry reports are updated frequently.

Updated daily, read articles from the world's leading financial newspaper online.