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Online resources

NC LIVE: Business & Management
Magazines, trade and academic journals, company information, and other resources from NC LIVE.
BusinessUSA
Comprehensive resource on starting, expanding, and financing businesses, including information on market research, business plans, licensing, regulations, hiring, the Affordable Care Act, veterans' benefits, etc.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Information and resources for small business owners, including loans, grants, and legal information.
NC Small Business Center Network (SBCN)
Directory of small business centers in North Carolina, offering information on local seminars, online training, and resources for business owners.
Business Link North Carolina (BLNC)
Tips and resources for NC entrepreneurs, plus free business consulting. From the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
SCORE
Free business mentoring, live and online workshops, how-to guides, blog, and more. Nearby chapters are based in Wilmington, Raleigh, and Morehead City.
Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
Business counseling, workshops, and online training. Special SBTDC programs address selling to the government, selling internationally, obtaining investments, and more. The SBTDC is administered by NCSU.
NC Department of Commerce
Information on NC regulations and taxes, grant and incentive programs, and workshops, plus official reports and statistics.
The Rural Center
Directory of organizations providing services to rural businesses, plus reports on rural economic development in NC.
NC LEAP
Pro bono legal services for NC and regional entrepreneurs.
Doing Business
Data and reports related to business around the world. From the World Bank.
Knowledge@Wharton
Articles, videos, and more arranged by topic ("Finance," "Innovation," etc.) or geographic region. From the Wharton School of Business at UPenn.
Entrepreneurship.org: Resource Center
Articles, worksheets, audio lectures, and recommended resources sorted by topic and audience. From the Kauffman Foundation.
Fambiz.com
Information targeted specifically at family businesses, with categories including "Sibling Rivalry," "Succession," and "Non-Family Employees." From the Center for Family Business, Northeastern University.

Videos

Films on Demand
Streaming videos on all subjects from the BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and other producers. Search by keyword or browse titles in the "Business & Economics" category and several sub-categories.

TED Talks: Ideas Worth Spreading
Presentations by scholars, business leaders, innovators, and artists. See especially collections on TED: business and TED: leadership.
Harvard Business Review
Presentations and interviews from business leaders and scholars on topics including management, professional development, and economics.
Entrepreneurship Corner
Videos and podcasts on subjects including innovation, globalization, leadership, and fundraising. From Stanford University.
Khan Academy: Entrepreneurship
Interviews with successful entrepreneurs in several industries.
CNNMoney: Small Business
News and features on small businesses. (Note: no transcripts or captions provided.)
The Economist Films
Reports and interviews on global economic issues and events, found under the "Business & economics" tab. (Note: no transcripts or captions provided.)

Small Business Center at JSCC

SBC clients are welcome to use library resources. Please contact the library staff to gain access to print and digital materials, including those from NC LIVE .