Once you've narrowed your topic and thought about keywords, try searching the databases, websites, and books below for potential sources you can use for your business plan. Try to find sources that provide evidence to support the different aspects of your plan. If you have trouble finding sources, ask a librarian for help!
This link opens in a new windowOffers a wide variety of information on small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, a help and advice section, and provides information on how to create business plans that lead to successful funding. Includes videos interviewing business owners, as well as state specific resources. Provided through EBSCO. Proxy Bypass
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This link opens in a new windowSearch 3 databases at once! Business Source Premier, Academic Search Premier, Regional Business News. Scholarly business journals and other sources, including 1,125 peer-reviewed business publications. Proxy Bypass
This link opens in a new windowCombines Gale reference content with respected business sources and full-text periodicals to provide access more than 430,000 detailed company profiles with company financial data, in-depth country overviews, and comprehensive industry profiles.
Recommended Websites
For this assignment, government webpages (and other reliable webpages) will be a great source of information. Here are a few pages that you should definitely check out.
This is a limited list of possible eBook and print book sources. Try searching below in our library catalog or eBook databases using search terms such as "small business" and "new business enterprises". You can also go to the "HD62" call number area in the Library to find books about starting a business and making a business plan.
Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business by 
The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit by 
Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting a Business by 
How to Start a Business in South Carolina by 
The Ultimate Business Dictionary by 
Small Business Sourcebook: The Entrepreneur's Resource
Small Business Hacks by 
Thriving in the Gig Economy by 
Trailblazer by 
The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit by Use the search box below to search the SCC Library Catalog for physical books (in one of our library locations) and eBooks. You can also open the Library Catalog or use the Advanced Search for more search options.
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