Business
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Ignite Your Business
Whether you have an established business or are an entrepreneur looking to jump start a new venture, we can help. We offer personalized assistance, business programming, specialized databases, and relevant resources in books, newspapers, and magazines.
Contact Us
Have a business reference question, need help with our resources, or don't know where to begin? We are here to help in all phases of the business cycle, from start-up to scale-up to exit.
Contact our business librarian Tricia Swanstrom at ignite@wheatonlibrary.org or 630-868-7531 to schedule a consultation over the phone, online, or in person at the library.
Business Databases
Business Source Premier
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Full-text articles from more than 2,300 journals in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics.
Crain's Chicago Business
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Read the latest issues or search for articles from 1996 to present. Find articles, business profiles, interviews, financial information, and timely news.
Gale Business: Plan Builder
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A guided step-by-step experience for starting, managing, or growing a business. Develop a business plan, create deliverables, and track progress. Resources for new entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners.
Community Partners
City of Wheaton Department of Economic Development
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Serves the community by attracting new businesses to Wheaton and retaining existing businesses. Offers planning tools to help businesses in Wheaton thrive.
Downtown Wheaton Association
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Supports Downtown Wheaton businesses through promotions and events.
Illinois Small Business Development Center
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Located at College of DuPage. Delivers affordable support to small businesses and entrepreneurs.