Business

A complete guide to writing business plans

The World Bank ranks ease of doing business by country.

SEC database of company filings. Click "Search" for company filings.

The Federal Trade Commission is a federal agency that protects consumers and competition in broad sectors of the economy. The website provides resources for information and advocacy.

An annual assessment of the entrepreneurial activity, aspirations and attitudes of individuals across a wide range of countries.

Largest source of information about nonprofit organizations.

This website contains free online resources to Business Ethics through Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics including articles, cases, and links on corporate governance, organizational ethics, creating an ethical culture, and global business ethics.

Research firm focusing on mobile advertising. Website contains free access to some data, including "State of the Industry" and "S.M.A.R.T. (US Scorecard for Mobile Advertising Reach and Target)" reports.

The Federal Government's Small Business Association's database small businesses that have sought SBA services. This database can be searched by location, NAICS code, owner demographics, and other criteria.

The mission of the SEC is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation. The SEC strives to promote a market environment that is worthy of the public's trust.