Buying a Business/Franchise

Learn how to prepare yourself for acquiring a new business or franchise.

Best databases

ABI Inform
Articles from journals on U.S. and international business and management topics. For access: Call 217/403–2070 for the authorization number and password.
Encyclopedia of Business & Finance
Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library which has electronic versions of more than 100 reference books. For access: Type in all 14 digits of your Champaign library card number. (No card? Use this at the library.)
Wall Street Journal Online home use | in library use
See articles from the Wall Street Journal issue by issue, or search topics. For access: Type in all 14 digits of your Champaign library card number. (No card? Use this at the library.)

Best web links

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