Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: MGMT 650: Senior Project: Financing

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Financial Statements

Sample Construction Financial Statement
Courtesy of the CPA firm, Stambaugh Ness, PC.

Tax Information

Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
SB/SE serves taxpayers who file Form 1040, Schedules C, E, F or Form 2106, as well as small businesses with assets under $10 million.
Mass. Dept. of Revenue
Information on business taxes and energy credits in Massachusetts.

International Financing

African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s mission is to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent’s economic and social development. It provides reports on infrastructure and construction projects throughout Africa.
Asian Development Bank
The ADB is major source of development financing for the Asia and Pacific region. It provides detailed reports and statistics on infrastructure financing and development throughout Asia.
European Investment Bank
The EIB provides funding for infrastructure projects in the European Union and in the developing world.
Inter-American Development Bank
The IADB's activities cover the entire spectrum of economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on programs that benefit the most vulnerable and the poorest populations.
International Monetary Fund
The IMF lends to countries in difficulty, and provides technical assistance and training to help countries improve economic management. It provides free access to reports and statistics on infrastructure financing and development around the world.
World Bank
The World Bank provides "low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management."

Business and Management Databases

ABI/Inform Collection
..."thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals such as the Economist, country-and industry-focused reports, and downloadable data. Its international coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world." Includes the Wall Street Journal
Academic Search Ultimate
Offers scholarly journal articles in science and technology, the arts, medicine, education and more. Content covers nearly all academic disciplines.
Gartner Core Research
Comprehensive collection of analysis and advice for the users and vendors of technology.
GlobalData Explorer (Formerly MarketLine)
GlobalData is a business information database covering a unique mix of company, industry, financial, and country data for every major marketplace in the world. Industries covered include Aerospace, Defense & Security, Agribusiness, Apparel, Automotive, Construction, Consumer, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Power, Technology, and more.
GlobalData has created a "how-to" tutorial to help users get to know the resource. Check it out to assist you.
- GlobalData Tutorial
*This is an upgraded product, replacing MarketLine. If you have any questions or would like a demo of this product, please contact the Library.*
Nexis Uni
Vast resource includes:
- Company profiles on millions of organizations
- SEC filings & international company financials
PrivCo
Allows access to hard-to-find business information and financial data on privately-owned companies.

Users must create a free account (with their WIT credentials) to access the full content of this resource.
Statista
A statistical data and research platform that consolidates statistical data on over 80,000 topics from more than 22,500 sources.
Statista has a suite of tutorials on their YouTube. Check them out to assist you.
- Statista Tutorials

Funding Sources

A Guide to Multilateral Development Banks
Multilateral Development Banks are institutions that provide financial support and professional advice for economic and social development activities in developing countries.
Mortgage Bankers Association
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the national association representing the real estate finance industry.
SBA Loans & Grants
Information on the various kinds of loans offered by the US Small Business Administration.
USDA Rural Development
The USDA-RD financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service.
US Economic Development Administration (EDA): Funding Opportunities
The EDA partners with distressed communities throughout the United States through grants and technical support.

Articles

How to Get the Cash You Crave
Search ABI/INFORM COMPLETE using the keywords: entrepreneur and financing.
Still Not Working
Search Academic Search Premier for this article and others like it.

Books

Start Your Own Business : The Only Start-up Book You'll Ever Need / by Rieva Lesonsky
Call Number: 658.11 .L47 2007

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Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Keys to Winning in Business by Gregory K. Ericksen
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9780793148899
What No One Ever Tells You About Financing Your Own Business: Real-Life Financing Advice From 101 Successful Entrepreneurs by Jan Norman
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9781419502774