Venture Accelerator
Information and library services and resources available to the North Campus Research Complex's Venture Accelerator.
Business Plan Resources
In addition to resources mentioned below, you can also search the databases in the Business News Databases.
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ProQuest Ebook CentralOnline book collection includes many books that document the process for creating business plans. Search for "business plans" when you get to the site.
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Business Plans Handbook (Gale)Full text version of this book series from Gale (available at Kresge). Includes good examples of the information needed in a business plan.
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Business Guide - US Small Business AdministrationValuable resources from the Small Business Administration.
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Sample Business Plans - Business Resource SoftwareAlso from a software vendor, this site includes many sample business plans that you can see as examples.
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Business Plans and Profile IndexSubject Guide to Sample Business Plansand Profiles for Specific Business Types.
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Michigan Department of Labor and Economic OpportunityHow to incorporate and create an LLC in Michigan
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Small Business Reference CenterResources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.
Business News Databases
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ABI/INFORM CollectionFull text index to scholarly journals and trade magazines.
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FactivaFull text access to thousands of newspapers and newswires, including the Wall Street Journal.
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Nexis UniFull text access to newspapers.
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Business Source Complete (EBSCO)Full text access to scholarly journals and trade magazines, but with a business focus. Includes full text access to the Harvard Business Review (HBR). AVAILABLE TO ROSS USERS ONLY.
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StatistaStatista includes ready-made statistical charts, graphs and tables on marketing, demographics, communication, technology, politics, health, leisure and public opinion polls.
Last Updated: Nov 5, 2025 12:57 PM