Current Subject: Business & Management

Access to Archival Databases (AAD) of the National Archives and Records Administration - Provides online access to nearly 50 million historic electronic records created by more than 20 federal agencies on a wide range of topics. The series selected for AAD identify specific persons, geographic areas, organizations, or dates. Military records, information from businesses and non-profit organizations, and indexes to accessioned archival records in non-electronic formats are among the kinds of material accessible through this site.

American Accounting Association - The American Accounting Association (AAA) promotes worldwide excellence in accounting education, research & practice.

American Hospital Directory - A database of online data for over 6,000 hospitals compiled from both public and private sources. Includes key characteristics, utilization, financial information, and key statistics about hospitals plus state and national totals. Basic data is available free, with enhanced search features and more detailed data available to subscribers.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Committed to member service & the public interest, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) & its predecessors have been serving the accounting profession since 1887.

American Marketing Association - Wide array of information including marketing research, case studies, & best practices in marketing. Some services reserved for members only or available for purchase.

Business, Economics and Labor (MeL) - Links to Internet sites that support the information needs & interests of businesses, librarians & the citizens of the state of Michigan.

Data Center on Transition Economies and Emerging Markets - An online data archive and portal from the Davidson Data Center and Network (DDCN) focusing on transition and emerging market economies. Jointly funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the William Davidson Institute (WDI), the site provides access to socio-economic micro and macro data on these economies at national, firm, household, and individual levels. Free one-time registration required to download datasets.

Global Edge - Connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, & learning resources on global business activities. A gateway to specialized knowledge on countries, cross-border business transactions, & cross-cultural management. A virtual community of both executives & academics with like interests.

Managing for Business Success - Industry Canada's Web portal for owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses who need sources of practical information, tools and advice for just-in-time solutions to their management challenges

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center - Innovative training & consulting services designed specifically for small to midsize bcxmanufacturers in Michigan.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has replaced the U.S. Standards Industrial Classification (SIC) system.

SEC Filings & Forms (EDGAR) - All companies, foreign & domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, & other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access & download this information for free. Here you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR & instructions for searching the EDGAR database.

Small Business Polls - National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) - A series of regularly published survey reports based on data collected from national samples of small business employers. The Poll is designed to address small business-oriented topics about which little is known but interest is high. Each survey treats different subject matter.

St. Louis Fed: Economic Data - FRED II - The web site of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) provides access to many of the Federal Reserve Bank's resources. In addition to economic data series which can be downloaded in Microsoft Excel, the site provides working papers, lectures, tips of the month, job opportunities, and complete online versions of some of their publications.

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search - Allows the user to search the 1987 version SIC manual by keyword, to access descriptive information for a specified 4-digit SIC, & to examine the manual structure.

ThomasNet - An industrial buying guide powered by Thomas Register and Thomas Regional. Provides product/service information and suppliers, company profiles, links to company websites, downloadable computer aided design (CAD) drawings, and e-commerce functionality. Searchable by company name, product/service, and region. Access to the site is free, but registration is required to make use of some of its features.

United Nations Data Access System (UNdata) - Disseminates statistics by United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD, formerly United Nations Statistical Office), providing an integrated information resource with current, relevant and reliable statistics free of charge to the global community. Includes a glossary.

Wall Street Journal, annual Reports Service - Provided by WILink & The Wall Street Journal. The  Annual Reports Service provides you with quick access to annual reports & other information on select companies.