Research Guides: Entrepreneurship: Getting Started

Getting Started - Library Licensed Databases

Small Business Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Full text reference books and other tools with information on starting your own business.
Entrepreneurial Studies Source This link opens in a new window
Full-text resources for entrepreneurship and small business research, including videos with transcripts and related articles from the Harvard Faculty Seminar Series and Vator.TV, one of the world’s largest social network sites for high-tech entrepreneurs.

Ohio 1st Stop Business Connection
State-level information you need to get started on your entrepreneurial journey.
Small Business Administration's 10 steps to start your business
Website from the SBA that walks you through the steps to start your own business.
Kauffman Entrepreneurs
Online resource for entrepreneurs covering Entrepreneurial Life, Legal, Marketing & Sales, Money, Planning & Strategy, and Talent & HR.
Ohio Small Business Development Centers
Provides business counseling and assistance to individuals who are either starting or growing their business
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
Advocacy non-profit with a focus on advancing policies and initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship and small business growth.