Business links

See also the Business databases page for business research databases.

Business News

Business Wire
Electronic wire service for business news with news released every hour which is keyword searchable. Can also view news by industry, subject, or language and access Company Archives, Company Profiles, and USA Retail Reports. Free registration required to view many features.

CEOExpress
Business news, research, and tools.

Company Information & Directories

Dallas Morning News - 2008 Business Scorecard (formerly D-FW Top 200)
Top publicly traded companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Forbes Lists
Search the 200 Best Small Companies, the 400 Best Big Companies, richest people, and more.

ThomasNet (formerly Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
Information on industrial products and services. Free registration allows customization.

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Patents, Trademarks, & Copyrights

All About Trademarks
Basic national and international trademark information plus a collection of links to other trademark resources from a lawyer whose practice includes copyright and trademark law.

Trademarks -FindLaw
Information and tips on trademark protection and registering a trademark, as well as resources from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from FindLaw's Intellectual Property Center.

U. S. Copyright Office
Copyright information including general information, publications including forms, copyright records, and laws both for the United States and international agreements.

United States Patent and Trademark Office
Information on how to find, file, or check on status of a patent or trademark.

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Small Business

Business.gov (formerly U.S. Business Advisor)
Directory of government links to information on business development, financial assistance, taxes, laws and regulation, international trade, workplace issues, and buying and selling. Managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal agencies.

Business Owner's IdeaCafe: Small Business Help
Resources, advice, and ideas on starting and running your own business presented in a fun way. Free membership required for some features including grant searching.

Kaufmann eVenturing
"The site provides original articles, written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, and aggregates 'the best of the best' content on the Web related to starting and running high-impact companies."

SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership Entrepreneurial Development
Professional and personal skills training for entrepreneurial women provided in partnership with U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Women's Business Ownership. Includes online business center, gateway for selling to the government, women entrepreneurship, and more.

Business & Small Business : Entrepreneur.com
Information and tips on starting and running your own business. Sections include How-To Guides, Startups (business plans), Home business, Franchise, Marketing, and Management.

TexasOnline: Business And Consumer Services: Starting a Business
State of Texas information on starting your own business including permits, regulations, and tips on expanding your market.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
"The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses."

See also the Business databases page for business research databases.

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