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| Research is a process with many steps, and is rarely linear. A good researcher uses multiple sources and continually goes back and reviews their question and keeps adding new vocabulary and learning to their search. This Libguide has been created to provide support for your research. |
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The library has a comprehensive collection of resources on business and business management and they can be accessed in a variety of ways. Books on business can be found in different sections of the non-fiction collection. See the box on the right for the corresponding Dewey numbers to start your browsing. Alternatively, you can use Oliver to search for information. A Reading List for this topic has been created for you. Type in starting a business and check the list button to retrieve a list of books for this topic. |
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The following PREMIUM DIGITAL RESOURCES may be useful for research in this subject . However they are password protected and when you click on any of the icons below you will be re-directed to a page that requires authentication. A text box will appear and you need to click libAuth - Saint Ignatius' College and enter your network log in details. The Gale Virtual Reference Library is a huge collection of e-books and there is a significant business collection. Click on the Business link under Browse collections. The Small Business Sourcebook is particularly good and recently published.
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Before starting your research, it is good practice to think about and create a list of keywords that you can use to search for information on your topic. Google is very intuitive however databases usually require a search string. Here are a few tips to help you. Many search engines and databases use Boolean logic to construct a search term. The asterisk is known as a wild card. The use of AND, OR and NOT can also be helpful. Sometimes it is useful to use other words that mean similar or the same thing (synonyms) Use quotation marks when you are searching for a phrase. Using keywords that relate to the topic will focus the search - startup companies, startup costs, technology startups |
You can use Oliver to find books in the library however sometimes it is helpful to know the Dewey numbers for a subject. In doing so you will be able to find books on that subject in most libraries. It will also be useful at those times when you know the topic but don't know where to start looking
| 338 | Economics - Production |
| 338.092 | Economics - Biography and History |
| 338.4 | Economics - Financial aspects of a business |
| 338.6 | Economics - Organization and Production |
| 338.67 | Economics - Business Enterprises |
| 621.39 | Computer engineering |
| 650 | Management and auxiliary services |
| 650.1 | Personal success in business |
| 658 | Management |
| 658.02 | Small and Big Enterprises |
| 658.1 | Organization and financial management |
| 658.4 | Executive Management |
| 658.8 | Management of Marketing |
