See also Business & Economics databases.

Research Tools

• BEOnline Plus - Selected business, economic, and related web sites.
• Biz Info Library - Starting and growing a business.
• Business Stages for Entrepreneurs - Resources that can help research, start, run, and grow a business.
• SBA.gov - The U.S. Small Business Administration.

Economics

• The Dismal Scientist - Today's economy, business outlook, economic indicators, data, tools, and commentary.
• EconData.Net - Regional economic data on the web.
• Economic Census - From the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Federal Reserve Board Districts - Each district website provides data & publications relevant to that district's economy.
• State Comparisons - Federation of Tax Administrators.
• Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District ("Beige Book") - Summarizes key economic activities for twelve Federal Reserve districts.
• U.S. Credit Conditions - Delinquency rates for mortgages, bank cards, auto & student loans.

International Business

• FITA: Really Useful Links for International Trade - Sponsored by the Federation of International Trade Associations.
• Global Resources - History, culture, government, and economy of 196 countries around the world.
• Market Research - Resources from the United States government.

Nebraska

• Bureau of Business Research - Business & economic conditions in Nebraska from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration.
  
• FDIC State Profiles - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
• House Price Index - Federal Housing Finance Agency.
• Nebr. Dept. of Economic Development. Business Development Division - Information and services for new and existing businesses.
• Labor Market Information - Statistics on economic trends, employment/unemployment, wages, and more from the Nebraska Dept. of Labor.
• Map Your Community - Create custom maps of Federal Reserve Board Tenth District communities, counties and states using key economic and demographic indicators.
• Nebraska Public Power District Online Library - Industrial overviews, opportunity studies, community data, and more.
• Nebraska Tax Climate - From the Tax Foundation.
• Nebraska Tax Policy - From ITEP (Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy).
• Omaha Chamber of Commerce: Greater Omaha Site Selection Data - Local economic trends, demographics, business climate, infrastructure, and quality of life.
• Overview of BLS Statistics by Geography - Employment and wage-related data and reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Recovery.gov: Track the Money - Tracks federal stimulus funds awarded to each state. See also Stimulus Watch: Find and Rate Stimulus Projects in Your Neighborhood.
• Regional Economic Accounts - U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
• Regional Economic and Data Analysis - U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
• Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council - Provides state rankings in two publications: Small Business Survival Index: Ranking the Policy Environment for Entrepreneurship across the Nation and Business Tax Index: Best to Worst Tax Systems for Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
• State New Economy Index - Detailed rankings of U.S. states by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
• Where Can I Find Income and Poverty Statistics for Nebraska Counties and Towns? - Helpful list of links compiled by the Nebraska Library Commission.
• Where Can I Find Statistics About Nebraska Counties and Towns? - More links from the Nebraska Library Commission.