Research Guides: Entrepreneurship & Business Planning: Getting Started

Developing Your Idea

This guide is designed to help members of the University of Oregon conduct research to support their new business ideas. Remember that the resources are a starting place, not everything available. If you have additional questions, please contact your Business librarian for further assistance.

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Gartner Campus Access This link opens in a new window
Access to this resource is provided through UO's User Support Services. The Gartner Campus Access program provides faculty, students, and staff free, unlimited access to the Gartner research library which helps translate complex IT issues into comprehensive advice and meaningful analysis. This access includes Gartner's Hype Cycles, Magic Quadrants, research papers, and statistics.
PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
PolicyMap is a data and mapping application with access to over 15,000 indicators related to demographics, housing, crime, mortgages, health, jobs and more. Data is available at all common geographies (address, block group, census tract, zip code, county, city, state, MSA) as well as unique geographies like school districts and political boundaries. Data comes from both public and proprietary sources.
Street & Smith's SportsBusiness journal This link opens in a new window
Sports Business Journal (SBJ) is a leading source for sports industry news, original reporting, and news aggregation. This subscription provides full access to SBJ's Daily, Weekly, and archival content, as well as their newsletters, podcasts, and videos.
Athletic This link opens in a new window
The Athletic is a service of The New York Times providing national and local sports coverage in the US and UK at the college and professional level. The subscription the Athletics' long-form journalism, original reporting, analysis, podcasts, mobile apps, and email newsletters. Learn how to set up your access through UO Libraries
Wall Street journal This link opens in a new window
This subscription provides current UO faculty, students, and staff access to domestic and international business news, commentary, podcasts, blogs, WSJ+, and more. First-time users create a free account at this link. Learn how to set up your access through UO Libraries’ subscription

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OR Small Business Development Center
The Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a statewide network that provides essential information for successfully starting, expanding and growing a business.
UO Innovation Network
The University of Oregon Innovation Network is the central hub for entrepreneurial events, organizations, and initiatives supported by the University Oregon and regional organizations. This site connects users to campus organizations like the Business Law Clinic and Innovation Journal Club, as well as information about special events, entrepreneurship resources, and campus educational opportunities.

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