Thinking of starting a business? Writing a business plan? Looking for trends in your industry? The Kenton County Public Library has online resources, books, magazines, and staff that can help you narrow your search and expand your knowledge.

Feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about the resources listed below.

Online Resources
Databases (Library Card Required: Sign up now)

ReferenceUSA
Create custom mailing lists or search for local business by SIC/NAICS code

EBSCO Business Source Premier:
Magazines/Journals: HTML Excel PDF
Other titles: HTML Excel PDF
By subject: Excel PDF

Gale Legal Forms
Find Kentucky business related legal forms and examples.

Cincinnati/Kentucky Enquirer & Post (Newsbank)
Search regional business news

Links:
Map of Northern Kentucky Business Resources
State of Kentucky
Kentucky Statistics
NKU Small Business Development Center
Small Business Owners Association of Northern Kentucky (SBOA)
SCORE-Chapter 34
African American Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Funding Finder

Additional Links

Directories, Industry, and Company Information
Thomas Register
A comprehensive resource for industrial information, products, services, CAD drawings, and more.
Hoover's
Free version includes company information, business news, and more.
Historical Stock Quotes
This Historical Quotes tool allows you to look up a security's exact closing price.

Business Plans:
Businessplans.org
SCORE
SBA
Bplans

Check out these books
Here are a few examples:
Marketing
Business Networks
Public Relations
Small Business -Success
Marketing Research
Entrepreneurship
Small Business-Management
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