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Resources from the UWSP Library

Users who are not current faculty, staff, or students at UWSP may access these resources by being physically present in the library building and accessing the Guest Wireless Network. To gain access, connect your device to the network SSID called "UWSP_Unsecure_Guest," open your web browser, and register by entering a valid email address. This is an open, insecure network.

Business One (Proquest) This link opens in a new window
Delivering students and researchers the power to discover a vast selection of business-focused content from a variety of sources including newspapers, dissertations, ebooks, video, business cases, industry reports and more [Formerly ABI/INFORM].

Resources from the Portage County Public Library

These resources may also be useful, especially if you are not currently student, faculty or staff at UWSP. Users must have a current Portage County Public Library card to access these databases online.

AtoZ Databases
includes 30 million business & executive profiles and 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, and more.
Business Source Premier
search for business related articles, market research, industrial analysis, SWOT analysis, and company profiles.

Resources from the Marathon County Public Library

These resources may be useful for those enrolled in courses in the Wausau area. They are available in the Marathon County Public library or with a V-Cat login.

Business Source Premier
search for business related articles, market research, industrial analysis, SWOT analysis, and company profiles.
MCPL Small Business Research guide
Useful online resources for small business assistance and market research
Reference USA
A phone and address directory. Find current business and residential phone numbers and addresses, as well as neighborhood information, business profiles and additional corporate information.Also includes databases of healthcare professionsals, jobs postings, consumer profiles and more.
ValueLine
Provides regularly-updated investment research on stocks, mutual funds, options and convertibles. Rates most stocks and funds according to a proprietary formula and assigns a "Value Line" score.

Demographics

Factfinder: Community Facts
Find popular facts (population, income, etc.) and frequently requested data about your community.
Consumer Expenditure Survey
records how Americans spend their money by tracking expenditures on food, housing, transportation, education, pensions, healthcare, etc.