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Business FindLaw: Internet Legal Sources An extremely powerful Internet guide to US case law, law codes, law review articles, legal news, lawyers, law schools, law consultants, legal organizations, and substantial information on more than 30 major areas of law. FindLaw also includes numerous links to state and international law.   U.S. Small Business Administration Contains SBA forms, publications, laws, regulations, reports, online workshops, statistics, frequently asked questions, shareware programs, and loan information for starting, financing, and expanding a business. Especially useful are the links to topics on franchising, home business, international trade and women entrepreneurs.   Vermontguides Discusses various Vermont businesses and other topics involving entrepreneurship.   Population and Housing This Web site provides information on Population and Household Economic Topics both in the U.S. and through out the world.   U.S. Census Bureau Census data (Population and Housing, Economic), information on the Bureau, and links to genealogical information, including a searchable names database. Also see the POPClock Population Projection for a prediction of the current US population. Financial Data The Dismal Scientist The web’s leading source for analysis and information on the world economy. The Dismal Scientist offers daily coverage of the macroeconomic, industry, financial, and regional trends that affect your business, organization, or investments.   EDGAR: Electronic SEC filings Searching this site works best when you have a specific company in mind. "Search Companies and Filings" allows you to retrieve real-time filings for a specific company and to find key company information — including its name, address, telephone number, state of incorporation, Central Index Key (CIK) number, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, and fiscal year end.   Oanda OANDA, The Currency Site is the #1 source of foreign exchange services and online tools. OANDA provides currency conversion information and services to travelers, investors and businesses worldwide.

Statistics Fedstats Is a subject guide to Web sites of more than 70 statistics-producing agencies of the US government.   United Nations Statistics Division The United Nations Statistics Division provides a wide range of statistical outputs and services for producers and users of statistics worldwide. By increasing the global availability and use of official statistics, this work facilitates national and international policy formulation, implementation and monitoring.   Census Data American Factfinder Your source for population, housing, economic and geographic data on U.S. states, counties, cities and towns.   County Business Patterns County Business Patterns is a Web site that provides subnational economic data by industry. The site is useful for studying the economic activity of small areas; analyzing economic changes over time; and as a benchmark for statistical series, surveys, and databases between economic censuses. Businesses use the data for analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, setting sales quotas, and developing budgets. Government agencies use the data for administration and planning.   Economic Census The Economic Census profiles the US economy every 5 years, from the national to the local level. 1997 Economic Census reports are published here.   News DowJones Each day the site features a business news story, providing reviews and hot links to the featured company or industry and to related sites.   Company/Stock Market Sources Hoovers online Hoover's is well known for its concise publications providing corporate information. Its Web site provides Capsules on over 12,000 companies in the US and the world.   Bloomberg.com Bloomberg's Web site, Bloomberg.com, is among the top five most visited sites in the U.S. for financial news and information.