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About this Guide
This research guide provides resources for students and professionals interested in entrepreneurship and small business projects. It focuses on practical, real world business planning and research activities and includes University Library resources available to UD-affiliated community members as well as publicly available information and data. This guide is organized with:
- Business Planning Resources, such as business plan templates, books and articles, and business model canvases
- Industry and Market Research Tools including sources for competitive, industry, consumer, and external environment analysis
- Finance & Funding Resources with starting points for learning about and researching business financing options
- Management Resources, covering tactical and leadership topics in the launching and managing of a small business
- Local Resources and Information for entrepreneurs in the Dayton metropolitan area
Roesch Library is open to the public, however, some subscription databases require a UD login for access. We encourage all community members to visit Dayton Metro Library for additional small business and entrepreneurship resources.
Get Started
- How to Start a New BusinessAn step-by-step guide to starting a Small Business from the National Business Association
- SBDCNetSBDCNet is the official National Information Clearinghouse of the U.S. Small Business Administration with articles and resources on small business related topics.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Business GuideFrom the federal government, this site provides step-by-step guides for creating, financing, and managing a small business.
Suggested Books
The Harvard Business Review Entrepreneur's Handbook: Everything You Need to Launch and Grow Your New BusinessISBN: 9781633693715Publication Date: 2018
The StartUp Master Plan by
The book discusses how to keep your startup running and stop it from falling into the pitfalls. Starting up a business is one of the most interesting journeys you can take up in your life; it's your 'only shot' and a 'big risk'. It can be stressful, chaotic and filled with many sleepless nights, but the payout is always worth it if you do your job right. In this book, we lead you through every single step in building a start-up. The book discusses how to keep your startup running and stop it from falling into the pitfalls. We cover everything you need - from choosing your name and logo to operational methods to decision making to timing your launch. Rеаdу tо ride the rосkеt ѕhір that іѕ being аn entrepreneur? Strар yourself in!
ISBN: 9781637422038Publication Date: 2022
