Resources

Information about business culture and practices in 100 countries. Up-to-date information on importing, exporting, and logistics.

Unique videos and book summaries help develop skills critical for success in work and life. Whether looking to advance in a career, find a new job, transition from the military or build life skills, users will benefit from this collection.

Job Seekers can easily explore the skilled trades and ultimately connects  with employers. BlueCareer has a robust level of information, assessments, and training materials for over 100 skilled trades specialties in one easy to use platform.

Tutors are available from 3 - 10 p.m. every day with live homework help for math, science, English, social studies and adult learning. Take ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL and U.S. citizenship practice tests.

HelpNow (AyudaAhora): Los tutores están disponibles de 3-10 p.m. todos los días con ayuda en vivo para tareas de matemáticas, ciencias, inglés, estudios sociales, y aprendizaje de adultos. Puede tomar examenes de practica para el ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL y de ciudadanía estadounidense.

Covers all disciplines of business including marketing, management, accounting, banking, finance and industry information. It is a complete business database that offers many of its articles in full text from 1000s of sources.

Find the best-rated doctors, auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, dentists, carpet cleaners...and much more. Checkbook will tell you which Chicago Area service providers and retailers rated best and worst for quality and price.

This database links to all the products provided by the State of Illinois' library grant program. The Illinois State Library's Explora platform includes a variety of databases covering diverse topics, including general and consumer research, health, auto repair, business, home improvement, history, literature, and more.

Easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools to make informed financial decisions and achieve financial goals.

Independent and unbiased values and ratings by Weiss Ratings of stocks, mutual funds and exchange traded funds. Check ratings of banks, credit unions, and insurance companies. Compare Medicare Supplement insurance plans. Download free financial planning ebooks.

Hundreds of sample business plans, journals, and multimedia content. All aspects of starting and operating a small business: financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting, taxes and more.

Brings together a wide variety of business information, including company profiles, SWOT analysis, company brand and market share, rankings, company histories, chronologies, and articles. Use to find company histories, brand share, and market share data. 
 

An online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit.

Gale Courses deliver hundreds of engaging, instructor-led online courses focused on professional development and technology skills.

Authentic, professional legal documents. Useful for filing patents and trademarks, developing leases, creating bills of sale, delegating power of attorney, and more. Ideal for supporting legal tasks for personal or business use.

Comprehensive tools for test preparation, college planning, and career exploration, including practice tests, college search features, career assessments, resume builders, and scholarship information.

Provides tutorials on a broad range of topics like computers, reading, math, and careers. Learn how to use Pinterest, count change, and brush up your interviewing skills all in one place.

Our 6-12, College, and Adult tools support your lifelong career exploration and development. Create your own individualized career plan.

Search The East North Central Manufacturers database. Find detailed company profiles including executive names, titles, parent companies, map and satellite driving directions for each company and more.