Resources marked with a library card require a valid EPL Card number for access from outside the library. These resources are not freely available on the Internet, but are premium sources purchased by the library.
- Recommended Business Titles
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The best new business titles in EPL collection
Guide to print and online tools for the entrepreneur
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Understanding current events affecting our economy can be a challenge. The Business Center of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore has compiled a list of websites that will help you navigate the flow of information. Also, the "Times Topic" on the United States Economy contains columns by New York Times columnists and journalists who report regularly on the subject.
The U. S. Economy
Company Information
- The Business section of Library Express provides a full range of credible sources for business information, including business and financial news, U.S. and international company financial information from government or private sources, market research, industry reports, and actual SEC filings. Search features permit comparison of companies based on criteria such as sales, income and number of employees.
General Business Information
- Business Online
- Online business and investment books.
- Demographics Now
- Up-to-date resources on demographics, and extensive market level information for Illinois.
- Investor’s Business Daily
- Daily market analysis and business news from one of the nation's most respected investment sources.
- Wall Street Journal Abstracts
- Summaries of every WSJ story from March 2004 to the present.
- Barron's and Wall Street Journal Digital Microfilm
- Full image of Barron's and the Wall Street Journal in your web browser. Digital coverage begins with January 2008. Prior years available in the library on microfilm.
Investment Information
- Mutual Fund Investor's Center
- Get star ratings and rankings of mutual funds, and exclusive planning, tracking and monitoring tools for retirement college planning etc.Site provided by the Mutual Fund Education Alliance; data powered by Morningstar.
Online Investment Resources -
The best of the Web as selected by our librarians.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission -
- Search for 10k reports, and get news and tips for small business and investors.
Legal Information
LexisNexis Library Express Public Records Electronic Database
Create lists of new homeowners, new business licenses, foreclosures and bankruptcies anywhere in the 7 county Chicagoland area.
A guide to online legal resources.
Taxes
Download and print tax forms and instructions in PDF format.
The Illinois Department of Revenue's downloadable forms and instructions, in PDF format.
