Writing Style Guides
Forgot how to write a proper research paper using MLA guidelines? This little site should help. It is even conveniently indexed. If you prefer APA style, use this. These are the authoritative sources for writing formal papers and reports.
Provides comprehensive access to U.S. Government branches, departments, agencies, organizations, & affiliations. Includes bi-lateral agreements and quasi-governmental offices. If you are looking for information about Canada, use StatCan.
Everything you always wanted to know about the European Union and more. Covers history, membership, governance, initiatives, laws, and current events.
Most of what you would like to know about the World Trade Organization. Takes you from the founding of the GATT up to the most recent developments.
A compilation of domestic and foreign census data as well as international trade statistics. The Bureau does not limit itself to counting populations and households.
A great "jump site." Provides links to a broad spectrum of international and domestic business resources along with annotations regarding their content (fee and non-fee sites).
Want to know the current exchange rate for Italian Lira in US$? The value of the Euro in other currencies? Check it out!!
Here is a handy little site. Maps and flags of all countries are provided along with a world fact book, country codes, an index of SIC numbers, the Dictionary of Occupational Titles index, and The Immigration Superhighway
Want to write a business plan? Want to see some examples? How about some helpful tips and guidance? This is the place.
Your Federal Government has funded the Small Business Administration to assist the aspiring entrepreneur. This is their take on what a good business plan should contain. Be sure to check out the shareware.
This is a good jumping-off point to start learning about Jamaica.
Is that e-mail about the "whatever" virus, offering free merchandise for forwarding 17 copies, or providing you a secret receipe for cookies the "real deal" or just a hoax? The Urban Legends site is the last word on the subject.
What is a POSSLQ? What is an SDRAM? If you have the acronym, they have the answer.
So what Federal laws pertain to copyrights, patents, the Internal revenue service? This is the U.S. Legal Code direct from the House of Representatives server.
A great place to start looking for economic data. Data bases include U.S. Government departments and bureaus; Japan; Australia; the Central Bank of Europe; and, several trade associations and private companies.
What country can claim the longest lifespans. lowest taxes, or most murders? National rankings across 1200 data bases an be found here
A good place to start to find out about just about anything business-related. Begin with daily news from both print and broadcast sources. Move on to business research resources. There are even sections covering office tools and travel and some nice diversions when you want to take a break. Good jump site.
Want to find the local time in Abu dhabi to Zurich? Check here! Want "Zulu Time" (GMT) go to the source at Greenwich Mean Time
Ever wonder how things are made? From accordians to zippers. Check it out.