WWW Resources: Subject Resources

Business Resources: Selected Federal Business Websites

SEC (United States Securities and Exchange Commission) – Includes the laws that govern publicly traded companies, as well as news and policy analysis.

·         EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval system) – A searchable database of documents filed by public companies with the SEC.  One source for corporate financial and management records.

Department of Commerce – An umbrella agency for many federal organizations which support commerce in the U.S.

Bureau of Economic Analysis – Provides domestic and international federal economic statistics.

International Trade Administration – A source for international trade and industry information.

U.S. Copyright Office – Includes copyright and licensing law, registration forms, compliance guidelines, policy analysis, and news.

United States Patent and Trademark Office – The key to understanding patent and trademark legislation, registration, and policy.

U.S. Department of Labor – Offers the federal labor law, policy analysis, employer and employee guidelines, news, and more.

Internal Revenue Service – Tax forms, tax laws, policy analysis, and news

Social Security Online – The official website of the United States Social Security Administration. This site serves both individuals and businesses.  Includes history, law, policy analysis, and news.

SBA (United States Small Business Administration) – Includes information about how to start, finance, and manage a small business.  Also includes relevant news and legal information.

United States Treasury – An umbrella Agency for the U.S. Mint, the Inspector General, and other federal organizations which support the U.S. economic stability and prosperity.

The Federal Reserve Websites

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