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Helpful Databases
Academic Search CompleteThis link opens in a new windowDesigned for academic institutions, this database is the leading resource for scholarly research with more full-text journals and more peer-reviewed journals than any other database available. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books, and more.
Boston Globe 1980 to PresentThis link opens in a new windowA leading news source for Massachusetts, the Globe features breaking news, business, sports, health, arts & entertainment, politics, education, cars, jobs, real estate & more.
New York Times, Current 1985 -This link opens in a new windowOnline, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
E-Reference Books
Encyclopedia of Business and Finance by Thomson GaleDesigned for the non-specialist, this is a complete reference covering finance and banking, accounting, marketing, management, and information systems. Contributors include academics and business scholars from leading business programs. The new completely revised second edition includes 320 signed essays.
ISBN: 9780028660813
Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns by Thomas RiggsThis reference looks at 500 major marketing and advertising campaigns of the 20th century from a historical perspective and several related initiatives of earlier years that developed the basis for present day advertising.
ISBN: 9780787673567
Publication Date: 2006-12-12
Encyclopedia of Small Business by Thomson Gale StaffThis convenient and exhaustive print reference source is designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. The Small Business Encyclopedia contains detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business users, including financing; financial planning; business plan creation; market analysis; sales strategy; tax planning and more.