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SMALL BUSINESSES GET READY FOR BRAC
http://www.fedbizopps.gov/
FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for
Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government
buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting
information directly to FedBizOpps via the Internet. Through one
portal - FedBizOpps (FBO) - commercial vendors seeking Federal markets
for their products and services can search, monitor and retrieve
opportunities solicited by the entire Federal contracting.
To do business with the government, contractors must
be registered and have established a legitimate bank account that can
accept federal funds. Learn more, go to
www.sellingtoarmy.info Baltimore
County offers many advantages for businesses planning to enter the
BRAC market. Check out this website:
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/economicdev/edd_brac.html |
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Bank Finance
Bankrate.com
Find the current rates on mortgages, home equity loans,
certificates of deposit and credit cards. Based on weekly survey of
4,000 banks in 173 markets in 50 states and The District of Columbia.
Bank Ratings
Ratings of banks and credit unions, provided by BauerFinancial. Also
includes CD rates and bank reports. Some items within the web site are
fee-based.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Home page for this government
organization.
TreasuryDirect.gov
The direct connection to the United States Treasury. Check bond
values and T-bill auction results. Open a secure account to manage
purchases, redemptions, and savings portfolios on-line. Use the
Savings Bond Calculator to find the worth of a bond today.
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Baltimore County Resources
Arbutus Business and Professional
Association
Baltimore County
Business Directory
A showcase for the Web pages of a wide variety of
businesses located in the County. Listings are alphabetically and
by product.
Join
the Directory!
Baltimore County Conference and
Visitors Bureau
Put a listing in this directory
which is distributed to trade/travel shows and to meeting planners.
Greater
Baltimore Technology Council
Organization devoted to growing the region's technology
community through programs and forums.
Hereford Zone Business Association
Hunt Valley Business Forum
Infobank
Baltimore County economic, demographic,
and business information.
Overlea Fullerton Business and
Professional Association
Parkville-Carney Business and
Professional Association
Perry Hall-White Marsh Business
Association
The purpose of the Perry Hall
White Marsh Business Association is to provide a forum for bringing
business, community, and education together and to promote Perry Hall as
a premier place to live, work and shop.
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Chambers of Commerce
Baltimore County
and
Small Business Resource Center.
Dundalk
Essex-Middle River-White Marsh
Greater Catonsville
Pikesville
Reisterstown-Owings
Mills
Towson
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Company Reports and
Profiles
Annual Reports (PRARS)
A source of free annual reports from
over 3600 public companies. Provided by the Public Register's Annual Report
Service.
Annual
Reports Library
A portal for sources of annual reports
and company information. Also a
source for non-profit, charity, and other types of annual reports.
Edgar
Database of Corporate Information
All corporations are required to filed 10K and 10KSB
statements and other forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Download these from the
site.
Yahoo Finance Company and Fund Index
Profiles on over 9,000 public
companies including contact information; business summaries; officer and
employee information; sector and industry classification; financial
statements and ratings.
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Databases
Associations Unlimited
The combined data from the entire Encyclopedia of Associations series
plus additional IRS information on nonprofit organizations.
Business
Source Premier
Provides
full-text/abstract access to over 3,350 journals. Also indexed
Country economic reports (EIU; DRI-WEFA;
ICON) and detailed profiles for the world's largest companies.
Hoover's
Provides comprehensive company and industry information as well as
business news and scheduled Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Available for
in-library use ONLY at the Towson Library.
Reference USA
Detailed information on more
than 12 million United States businesses. Sources used include both white
and yellow pages, 10-Ks and other Securities and Exchange Commission documents, Chamber of Commerce
information, business publications, and industry directories.
Regional
Business News
Incorporates 75 journals, newspapers, and newswires covering all
metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Abstracts or
full text available.
Standard & Poor's
NetAdvantage
A comprehensive source of business and investment information. Full text
access for many S&P publications including: Bond Guide; Corporation Records;
The Outlook; Directors and Executives; Stock Guide and Mutual Fund Reports.
Does not include Industry Surveys.
Value Line
Comprehensive source of information and advice on approximately 1,700
stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market, and the economy.
Accurate and independently created research information. Available on
Public PCs in full-service BCPL Libraries
ONLY.
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International Business
Global Edge
Search Michigan State
University's well organized list of regional and country specific sites.
Requires free registration to access some information.
International Business and Technology
Information (Brint Institute)
Search a highly recommended
listing of resources. Requires free registration.
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Maryland Resources
Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury
Maryland
Department of Business and Economic Development
Maryland Insurance Administration
One Stop Shop for Business
Assistance (University of Maryland)
University resources for small
business.
University of Maryland,
Baltimore County (UMBC) – Research Park and Technology Center
A major incubator site in Baltimore County.
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Minority Business
Minority Business Development Agency
Major source of information to foster the creation, growth, and expansion of
minority owned businesses. Provided by the United States Department of
Commerce.
National Black Business Council
A site dedicated to the creation and growth of black businesses.
Advocacy and support programs as well as a business-to-business E-commerce
directory are offered.
State of Maryland Governor's Office
of Minority Affairs
Excellent portal to helpful sites for start ups; financing; marketing and
expanding information. The
Resource Guide
is an exhaustive list of agencies dedicated to small business success.
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Mutual Funds
Brill's Mutual
Funds Interactive
An independent mutual fund site providing investor
information, company profiles, free weekly newsletter.
Fund Alarm
Helps investors get a handle on the
riskiness of their mutual funds by measuring their volatility. Each
month a list of funds are listed that have trailed their benchmarks.
The site is free.
Green Money Journal
Information on socially
responsible investing opportunities.
Morningstar.com
A free registration allows access to a wealth of information on all aspects
of investing.
Mutual Fund Investor's Center
Published by the Mutual Fund
Education Alliance (a no-load fund trade association), this site offers fund
listings and tools for planning, tracking and monitoring them.
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Small Business
About.com--Small Business Information
Mega site containing relevant links,
how-to information, forums, and best practice news.
Resource Directory for the Small Business
Owner in Baltimore County
Important localized
information for the small business community.
United States Small Business
Administration
Official government site for
financial, technical, and management assistance. Also contains an
extensive list of downloadable
forms.
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Stocks and Bonds
American
Association of Individual Investors
A non-profit organization devoted to helping individuals
become effective managers of their own assets through education,
information, and research.
Big Charts
This commercial source supplies an
easy-to-use online charting and investing research tool. It provides
access to interactive charts, quotes, reports, and indicators on over 50,000
stocks, mutual funds, market indexes, and historical quotes back to 1985.
Edgar
Access and download for free the 10K and 10KSB reports from United States
corporations.
Financial Times
Financial and general news from around the world.
Investing
in Bonds
Investor's guides, important links, current information on this investment
sector.
Savings and Treasury Bonds (Treasury
Direct)
Find the redemption value of a variety of bonds. This site also has
information on a selection of products and services offered by the United
States Treasury.
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General
Resources
Cable
News Network (CNN) Financial Network
The 24-hour news powerhouse provides comprehensive news,
financial markets, retirement planning and management articles.
FastFacts
InfoCenter: Directories
Ready reference listing of
directories important to business.
Insure.com
Shop on-line for business
insurance. Get comparative quotes.
Internet Public Library: Business and Economics Reference
A useful and complete portal.
The e-commerce section is particularly useful.
'Lectric
Law Library
Source of free legal forms for
business.
Librarians' Internet
Index: Business Topics
From Accounting to ZIP Codes, this
portal contains links to all areas vital to the small business person.
Maryland
State-Chartered Banks and Trust Companies
Official state list of Maryland
chartered banks and trusts.
Maryland State Library Resource Center: Business Center
A useful collection of e-sites and books on all aspects of business and
investing.
MSN
Moneycentral
A personal finance mega-site.
North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
The new uniform industry-wide
classification system (North American Industry Classification System)
Risk Grades
Compare individual securities with
benchmark indexes and other stocks, or gauge the risk of an entire
portfolio. Allows for comparison of risk across all asset classes.
Free registration is required.
SuperPages.com--Verizon
Searches over 11 million Unites States
companies by business name or category. Map their locations.
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Comprehensive online resource
for finding companies and products manufactured in North America.
Requires free registration.
United States Securities and
Exchange Commission--Investor Information
A source of useful links on topics of
interest to both novice and veteran investors.
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