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Web Links...
On this page are sets of links that you may find useful as you complete this course - in general these links are optional, but are probably worth looking at when you have the time.
Some Interesting Links
Investor words is (according to their own web site) "the most comprehensive financial glossary you'll find anywhere, online or off." Another investing site is Motley Fool, and they have a page about handling credit card debt.One more site that was suggested is http://www.howtotradestocks.org/learn-about-stocks/stock-market-terminology.html and is an indepth list of financial trading terms.
Starting a business can be an overwhelming thought - so many sites exist to provide their opinions and expertise. One such site (provided by Miss Evan's class) is Business Administration Degree. There are also many sites for getting more information about creating
a business plan (the first step in starting your own business), perhaps the Small
Business Administration is the best place to start for unbiased samples
and tutorials about starting your own business. They also provide some helpful advice specifically for writing a business plan. http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/starting-managing-business/starting-business/writing-business-plan
Montgomery College's mission statement.
A graphical view of the managerial concepts.
Here is additional information about an Interactive Balance Sheet and an Interactive Income Statement from "the Street" website. A more detailed explanation of the terms can be found at "investopedia" for both the balance sheet and the income statement. After looking at financial records, it is time to start comparing the numbers. There are many sites with tutorials on understanding financial ratios, and which are the most significant to owners and lenders.
Lies, Damn Lies, and ...
| Government maintained sites and statistics | ||
| Dept of Labor | Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): | Consumer Price index (CPI) Unemployment Rates Producer Price Index (PPI) |
| BLS - Occupational Outlook Handbook: | Nature of the work, Working conditions, Qualifications, Earnings Outlook... | |
| Dept of Commerce | Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA): | Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Personal Income International Trade Balances |
| Census Bureau (part of DOC) | NAICS - North American Industrial Classification System | A code used to identify an entire industry - used mostly for governmental reporting - ranging from 2-6 digits of classification |
| Privately Maintained sites and statistics | ||
| Better Business Bureau | http://www.bbb.com/ | Reports on businesses |
| InfoPlease | www.infoplease.com | The nations 50 largest businesses in 2004 (one of many such lists on the Internet) |
Job Seeker Sites
These are just some of the sites available on the Web for help with jobs, job descriptions, resume writing and salary information.
CollegeBoard.com
- ten hottest jobs in 2012
CareerBuilder.com
CollegeGrad.com
Monster.com
News Sources
The Washington
Post
The New York Times
Wall Street Journal
CNN (currency exchange
rates are also available)
MSNBC