Getting down to Business Resources and Strategies for Better Business Reference
Today 0 Resources to for continuing education and to show to patrons 0 Example Questions 0 Starting a business 0 Company information 0 Investing 0 Stock Research Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 25/18/2016
Beefing up Your Business Knowledge 0 LibGuides—BPL, MLS Guide, University Guides 0 RUSA BRASS 0 Investopedia Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 35/18/2016
“I want to start my own Business…” 0 “What have you done so far?” 0 Local resources 0 Industry profiles/Information—News searching, databases 0 Business plans—Online and Database Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 45/18/2016
Go-to Sources 0 Mass.gov/business 0 SBA.gov 0 Score.org 0 Demographics Now 0 AtoZdatabases 0 Business Insights Essentials Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 55/18/ Business Plans guide
“I want to learn more about this company” ComplaintJob search Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 6 0 Corporate HQ 0 Presidents name 0 Mailing addresses 0 Owner’s name and address 0 Legitimate? Check Licenses 0 Type of company 0 Health of company 0 Facility 0 Work Culture 0 Industry conditions 5/18/2016
Go-to Sources PublicPrivate Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 7 0 Website 0 Investor relations site 0 Social Media 0 SEC 0 Mergent Online 0 S&P Net Advantage 0 Website 0 Social Media 0 Secretary of the Commonwealth* 0 AtoZdatabases 0 Mergent Intellect 5/18/2016
“So…. How Should I Invest?” 0 We are not financial professionals 0 Showcase resources to make an informed decision 0 Certified Financial Planner or Certified Public Accountant Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 85/18/2016
Go-to Sources 0 FINRA 0 Broker check 0 Investor education modules 0 Investopedia 0 MorningStar—Help and Education 0 ValueLine Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 95/18/2016
“I found these stock certificates in my dad’s attic….” 0 What do you know? 0 Time period 0 Company Name* 0 Transfer Agent 0 Where have you looked? 0 Newspaper 0 Pricing Manual 0 Online 0 Directories of Obsolete/defunct securities Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 105/18/2016
Anatomy of a Stock Certificate Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 115/18/2016
Go-to Sources 0 Yahoo! Finance 0 SEC EDGAR 0 New York Times 0 Directory of Obsolete Securities 0 CCH Capital Changes Reporter 0 ISL Pricing Books Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 125/18/2016
Questions? Thank you Amber De Angelis | Boston Public Library 135/18/2016