Indexes and abstracts are used to locate articles on particular topics appearing in magazines and journals. Consult the Library Databases for Business for detailed list. Current issues of magazines, journals, and newspapers are located in the Periodicals Room,and selected titles are in the Reserve Room. They are shelved alphabetically by title. Magazines and journals, when bound, are assigned call numbers and placed in the main collection with books on the same subject. Consult DELCAT for the call numbers for periodicals. Some periodicals are on microfiche or microfilm. Their call numbers begin with the type of format followed by a number; for example, Film S7.

Finding U. S. Government Sources

Most federal government documents are located in a separate collection on the Lower Level. They are arranged by a special call number from the Superintendent of Documents, called SuDocs for short. Some documents are received in microfiche. These are also arranged by SuDocs call number, in cabinets adjacent to the U.S. Doc Collection. Most of the materials of interest are published by the Small Business Administration, whose SuDocs number begins with the letters SBA.

USA.gov.
LOCATION: Internet (http://USA.gov)

The USA.gov is the Official information and services from the U.S. government.

Delaware Small Business Development Center

The Delaware Small Business Development Center (DSBDC) provides management counseling, seminars, workshops, and other resources for both beginning and existing small businesses in Delaware. There are four locations in Delaware; the closest one is One Innovation Way, Suite 301, Newark, Delaware; telephone number: 831-1555.

Bibliographies and Guides

Corporate Technology Directory. Wellesley Hills, MA: Corporate Technology Information Services, Inc. Annual. Four volumes.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HG4057 .A16)

Covers over 25,000 U.S. firms which manufacture or develop over 85,000 high technology products. Includes private firms, public firms, and subsidiaries. Volume I contains the following indexes: company name, geographic, non-U.S. parent company, technology, and who makes what. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 contain corporate profiles. Each profile lists names, address, telephone number, type of ownership, size, names of executives, brief description of business, Standard Industrial Classification code numbers, and "CorpTech" code numbers.

The Direct Marketing Market Place. Boca Raton, FL: Hilary House Publishers, Inc. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5415.1 .D57)

"Direct Marketers of Products and Services to Consumers and Industry" (section 1) lists eleven types of direct marketing businesses. Also listed geographically by state. "Service Firms and Suppliers to Direct Marketing Companies" (section 2) lists ten types of suppliers. "Creative and Consulting Services" (section 3) lists advertising agencies, artists, consultants, and copywriters serving direct marketing firms. Other sections include U.S., Canadian, and foreign organizations, and courses and seminars offered by colleges and universities. Two indexes list names, addresses and telephone numbers for companies and key executives.

Findex. Bethesda, MD: Cambridge Information Group Directories, Inc. Annual with supplement.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5415.2 .F55)

Contains descriptions of commercially available market research reports. Lists approximately 13,000 such reports. Entries contain title, abstract, publisher, date, number of pages, and price. Reports are arranged according to twelve industry categories. Indexed by subject, geography, and company.

Franchise Annual. Lewiston, NY: Info Press, Inc. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5429.3 .F69)

Covers over 4,100 U.S., Canadian, and overseas franchisers. Each entry gives franchise name, address, telephone number, contact person, brief description of business, date franchising began, number of franchisees, initial investment required, and royalty charged. Also has several chapters which discuss various aspects of franchising.

Franchise Opportunities Handbook. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5429.3 .F694)

Nearly 1,500 franchises covering 44 different types of businesses are listed. Each entry gives franchisor name, address, telephone number, contact person, brief description of business, number of franchisees, length of time in business, capital needed, training provided, and managerial assistance available. Also contains discussion of what franchising is, how to evaluate a franchise, government and non-government programs, and other sources of information.

Mancuso, Joseph R. Mancuso's Small Business Resource Guide. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1988.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (HD62.7 .M367 1988)

Lists over 600 sources of information and help for small businesses. Covers 66 subjects ranging from accounting to women entrepreneurs.

National Directory of Women--Owned Business Forms. Washington DC: Business Research Services, Inc. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD2346 .U5 N33)

A comprehensive directory of women owned business.

The Rating Guide to Franchises. Ed. Dennis L. Foster. New York: Facts On File, 1991.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5429.23 .F676 1991)

Franchisors rated according to industry experience, franchising experience, financial strength, training and services, fees and royalties, and satisfied franchisees. Entries also list name, address, telephone number, description of business, franchisor's services, initial investment, fees and royalties. Covers nearly 340 franchisors.

Ryans, Cynthia C. Small Business: An Information Sourcebook. Phoenix: The Oryx Press, 1987.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD62.7 .R92x 1987)

Provides annotations for over 1,500 sources of interest to people starting and operating small businesses. Sources cover such topics as accounting, law, franchising, marketing, purchasing, starting a business, and venture capital.

Small Business Bibliography. Washington, DC: U.S. Small Business Administration. Irregular.
LOCATION: Morris Library - U.S. Documents (U.S. Doc SBA 1.3:)

Series of nearly 100 brief lists of sources relating to various types and aspects of small business operations. However, many have not been updated in some time.

The Source Book of Franchise Opportunities. Homewood, IL: Dow Jones-Irwin. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5429.235 .U5 S66 )

Divided into 47 types of businesses, this covers 2650 franchises. Entries include franchisor name, address, telephone number, contact person, description of business, when established, number of franchisees, investment required, fees, training, financial assistance availability, etc. Part One gives detailed explanation of contents and how to use book.

The States and Small Business. Washington, DC: Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration. Irregular.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD2346 .U5 D57) Latest ed.

Guide to assistance available for small businesses from all fifty state governments. Six pages devoted to agencies in Delaware.

Try Us: National Minority Business Directory. Minneapolis: National Minority Business Directories. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD2346 .U5 N34)

Over 6000 firms in 84 categories of businesses are listed by state. Each business is at least 51% minority-owned. Entries list name, address, telephone number, owner/president/partner, business description, length of time in operation, sales, number of employees, customers, and certification.

Finance

The Corporate Finance Sourcebook. Wilmette, IL: National Register Publishing Company. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HG4057 .A1565)

Covers nineteen different sources of business financing. Of particular interest is the chapter listing venture capital firms (700+). Each entry gives the company name, address, telephone number, contact person, type of service offered, types of financing preferred, industry preferences, fee structure, minimum investment, etc. Other chapters cover top 100 private lenders, 80 commercial finance firms, 100 leasing firms, top 100 banks, and top 50 business insurance brokers.

Financial Studies of the Small Business. Winter Haven, FL: Financial Research Associates. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD2346 .U5 F55a)

Covers 30,000 firms each with total capitalization of under $1 million. Nearly 70 industries are listed according to six categories of business: retail, wholesale, services, contractors, professional services, and manufacturers. Liquidity, leverage, activity, and profitability ratios (total of 16) are given for each industry.

The Partnership Almanac: A Sourcebook of Financial Data, Trends, and Performance Ratios. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1989.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HG4061 .T725 1989)

Lists 38 types of financial data and ratios for partnerships in 89 industries by three-digit SIC number. Sources for the data are tax returns for partnerships from 1984 and 1985. Table 1 for each industry covers partnerships with and without net income. Table 2 covers only partnerships with net income. Table 3 lists 24 items for the period 1976 to 1985.

Pratt's Guide to Venture Capital Sources. Needham, MA: Venture Economics, Inc. Annual.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HG65 .G83 )

Most of source lists information on over 800 venture capital companies in the U.S. and Canada. Firms are listed alphabetically by state/province. Information includes name of firm, address, telephone number, contact person, type of firm, preferences as to project, industry and geography, plus additional information. Includes company, personal name, and industry preferences indexes. Beginning of book has five sections describing the venture capital industry and the process of raising venture capital.

Law

Incorporating in Delaware. Wilmington, DE: Guage Corporation, 1986.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref KFD230 .I52 1986)

This booklet discusses the advantages of incorporating in Delaware, Delaware's new personal liability law for directors, and frequently asked questions about incorporation procedure. Also contains telephone numbers for Delaware's Division of Corporations. A list of Professional Registered Agents is provided. Appendix includes corporation forms.

Delaware Division of Corporations
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.delawaresbdc.org)

The state of Delaware, Department of State, Division of Corporations provides an online access to information on how to incorporate in the state of Delaware. The site provides information for the convenience of people wishing to explore the opportunity of incorporating in the state and also to help them fulfill the requirements needed to incorporate in Delaware. Some of the information on this site deal with issues like: Polices and procedures, telephone directory, schedule of fees and franchise tax, list of registered agents, special services, and answers to FAOs on incorporating in Delaware.

Jenkins, Michael D. and PSI Research. Starting and Operating a Business in Delaware. Grants Pass, OR: Oasis Press, 1991.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref KFD234 .J46x 1991)

Emphasizes the legal aspects and requirements of business. Part I (Preliminary Considerations) discusses the decision to go into business, choosing a legal form, and buying an existing business. Part II (Starting the Business) explains the legal requirements for starting a business. Part III (Operating the Business) describes business taxes and other legal requirements. Part IV (State Laws and Related Resources) covers laws specific to Delaware. The 2007 edition is avaliable on the web. To access this edition, See Starting and Operating a business in Delaware

Management and Planning

Fallek, Max. How to Set Up Your Own Small Business. 2 vols. Minneapolis: American Institute of Small Business, 1989.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD62.7 .F35 1989 )

Covers all areas of running a small business. Chapters 2 through 18 cover such items as market research, forecasting, financing, law, advertising, accounting, insurance, planning, etc.

Goldstein, Arnold S. Starting on a Shoestring: Building a Business Without a Bankroll.3rd ed. New York NY: Wiley, 1991.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD62.5 .G65 1991)

Gumpert, David E. Inc Magazine Presents How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Featuring the Business Plans of Piazza Hut, Software Publishing Corp, Celestial Seasonings, People Express, Ben and Jerry's. Boston MA: Inc Pub., 1996.
Location: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HG4027.6 .G86 1996)

Lewis, Jerre G. How to Start and Manage a Men's Apparel Store Business: A Practical Way to Start Your Own Business. Interlochen, MI: Lewis and Renn Associates, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library (HD62.5 .L49x 1996)

Management Aids. Washington, DC: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Business Development. Irregular.
LOCATION: Morris Library - U.S. Documents (U.S. Docs SBA 1.32:)

Series of short pamphlets on all aspects of running a small business. Covers such areas as budgeting, planning, accounting, pricing, quality control, location, marketing, etc.

Necarsulmer, Barbara K. Planning for Your Small Business. Newark, DE: University of Delaware, Delaware Small Business Development Center, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD62.7 .N42 1992)

Covers all aspects of setting up and financing a small business. Includes discussion of planning, taxes, insurance, and hiring. Also has sample tax forms and financial worksheets.

Small Business Management Series. Washington, DC: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Management Assistance. Irregular.
LOCATION: Morris Library - U.S. Documents (U.S. Docs SBA 1.12:)

Series of booklets concentrating on information on how to manage small businesses. Unfortunately the series has not been updated for some time. However, much information is still useful.

Starting and Managing Series. Washington, DC: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Business Development. Irregular.
LOCATION: Morris Library - U.S. Documents (U.S. Docs SBA 1.15:)

Series of booklets related to getting a new business started. Some contain useful worksheets and checklists for the entrepreneur-to-be.

Starting Out Series. Washington, DC: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Management Assistance. Irregular.
LOCATION: Morris Library - U.S. Documents (U.S. Docs SBA 1.35:)

This series of brief pamphlets gives tips on starting particular kinds of small businesses.

Starting Your Business
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html)

Small Business Administration Web site. Includes "31 Most Asked Business Questions," "Shareware Available from SBA" and lists of contacts for information and for capital. Also an Online workbook for preparing a business plan, business plan Masters for both Word and Lotus, and more.

Stolze, William J. Start Up: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching and Managing a New Business. Hawthorne NJ: Career Press, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD62.5 .S755 1994)

Zuckerman, Laurie B. On Your Own: A Woman's Guide to Building a Business. Dover, NH: Upstart Publishing Company, Inc., 1990.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD62.5 Z82x 1990)

Covers basics of starting a business such as getting started, the business plan, and using the plan to get financing. Appendices contain worksheets, brief discussion of the legal forms of business, and state business advocates for women.

Entrepreneurship

There are many resources on the topic of entrepreneurship on the Internet. However, the following sites on the Internet will provide access to excellent resources and tools to the entrepreneur at little or no cost.

USA.gov.
LOCATION: Internet (http://USA.GOV)

The USA.gov is the Official information and services from the U.S. government .

The Delaware Small Business Development Center.
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.delawaresbc.org)

The Delaware Small Business Development Center helps entrepreneurs with many issues affecting buisness. They provide training and counseling to small business owners in addition to a range of other services beneficial to businesses.

Business Reference Services, Library of Congress.
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/)

To select material for The Entrepreneur's Reference Guide to Small Business Information, the reference specialists at The Library of Congress examined a number of major bibliographies dealing with small business information. They also collected citations filed under relevant subject headings in the computer catalogs of the Library of Congress. From all these sources they chose items that appeared to be relevant and useful for the entrepreneur and for information providers working with small-business people. They looked for books that were up to date and indicative of the most recent work in the field. Each work suggested was examined by a staff member before being accepted for inclusion in this bibliography.

The Edward Lowe Foundation
LOCATION: Internet (http://edwardlowe.org)

The Edward Lowe Foundation website has the greatest depth of printed material with indexed articles and (generally short) books on hundreds of topics in entrepreneurship and running a business. The site also has a very good INTERNET guide for entrepreneurs, complete with hotlinks to their favorite sites.

The Family Firm Institute (FFI)
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.ffi.org)

The Family Firm Institute (FFI) is an international professional membership organization dedicated to providing interdisciplinary education and networking opportunities for family business advisors, consultants, educators, and researchers and to raising public awareness about trends and developments in the family business field.

SBANC: The Small Business Advancement National Center
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/)

This site has a focus toward entrepreneurship information for academics. It has an extensive archive for the proceedings from academic conferences. For non academics entrepreneurs, SBANC's major resource is a collection of dozens or books and papers organized for ready access.

The Small Business Administration Online
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov)

A very broad based site in its resources. It provides a wealth of information. Virtually all SBA pamphlets are available for downloading 24-hours a day. It provides Contact and program information about the SBA and hundreds or different offices, and SBA Online also provides software for downloading.

Yahoo! Small Business
LOCATION: Internet (thttp://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index)

The Yahoo's Small Business Information listing generally is biases toward commercial providers. Many of the sites will link you to a commercial provide of related information.

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