{"id":16793,"date":"2024-03-06T09:49:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T17:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/librarywp.whatcom.edu\/guides\/?p=16793"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:05:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T18:05:46","slug":"bus_background","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/librarywp.whatcom.edu\/guides\/bus_background\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Background Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"mcetoc_1ehs7hcls1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topic Selection Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"book\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-book \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M96 0C43 0 0 43 0 96V416c0 53 43 96 96 96H384h32c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32V384c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H384 96zm0 384H352v64H96c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32s14.3-32 32-32zm32-240c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H336c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H144c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16zm16 48H336c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H144c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/search.credoreference.com\/topics?subject=VG9waWM6MTIxNA%3D%3D&amp;aid=103736\">Credo Reference: Business<\/a> is excellent for topic browsing while providing authoritative background info on a wide range of business topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"film\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-film \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 96C0 60.7 28.7 32 64 32H448c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64V416c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V96zM48 368v32c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H96c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V368c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H64c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16zm368-16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v32c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V368c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H416zM48 240v32c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H96c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V240c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H64c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16zm368-16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v32c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V240c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H416zM48 112v32c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H96c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V112c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H64c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16zM416 96c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v32c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V112c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H416zM160 128v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H320c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V128c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zm32 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H320c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZkaWdpdGFsLmZpbG1zLmNvbS5ob3BlLndoYXRjb20uZWR1JTJmUG9ydGFsUGxheUxpc3RzLmFzcHglM2ZwVHlwZSUzZHNiaiZzdD1hZHYmcmQ9dGl0bGUmU3ViamVjdElEPTEyNTAmYWlkPTExMzA5\">FilmsOnDemand: Business &amp; Economics<\/a> contains documentary and educational films on a variety of business topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"mcetoc_1ehs7hcls2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"stairs\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-stairs \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M384 64c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32H544c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H448v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32H320v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32H192v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32H32c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32s14.3-32 32-32h96V320c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32h96V192c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32h96V64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Browse the Stacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HB Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HD Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HF Finances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"magazines-newspapers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magazines <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magazines can offer valuable insights in the current trends and up to date ideas in the business community.   Come sit back in the library for a selection of print magazines or click through to the online versions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2gucHJvcXVlc3QuY29tLmhvcGUud2hhdGNvbS5lZHUlMmZwdWJsaWNhdGlvbiUyZjEwMzM3\">Barron&#8217;s<\/a> <br \/>Provides in-depth analysis and commentary on the markets. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2guZWJzY29ob3N0LmNvbSUyZmxvZ2luLmFzcHglM2ZkaXJlY3QlM2R0cnVlJTI2ZGIlM2Ric2glMjZqaWQlM2RGUkIlMjZzaXRlJTNkZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ\">Forbes<\/a><br \/>&#8220;Business news and financial news. Core topics include business, technology, stock markets, personal finance, and lifestyle.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2guZWJzY29ob3N0LmNvbSUyZmxvZ2luLmFzcHglM2ZkaXJlY3QlM2R0cnVlJTI2ZGIlM2Ric2glMjZqaWQlM2RCN09BJTI2c2l0ZSUzZGVob3N0LWxpdmU\">BusinessWeek<\/a><br \/>Reports on news, ideas and trends affecting industry and the economy for those in business management, with national and international coverage. Reports on news, ideas and trends affecting industry and the economy for those in business management, with national and international coverage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2guZWJzY29ob3N0LmNvbSUyZmxvZ2luLmFzcHglM2ZkaXJlY3QlM2R0cnVlJTI2ZGIlM2Ric2glMjZqaWQlM2RGT1IlMjZzaXRlJTNkZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ\">Fortune<\/a><br \/>&#8220;Fortune 500 daily &amp; breaking business news.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2gucHJvcXVlc3QuY29tLmhvcGUud2hhdGNvbS5lZHUlMmZwdWJsaWNhdGlvbiUyZjQxNzE2\">The Economist<br \/><\/a>&#8220;Offers authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2gucHJvcXVlc3QuY29tLmhvcGUud2hhdGNvbS5lZHUlMmZwdWJsaWNhdGlvbiUyZjI2MzE2\">Financial Times<br \/><\/a>(FT) is one of the world&#8217;s leading business news and information organizations, recognized internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2guZWJzY29ob3N0LmNvbSUyZmxvZ2luLmFzcHglM2ZkaXJlY3QlM2R0cnVlJTI2ZGIlM2Ric2glMjZqaWQlM2RIQlIlMjZzaXRlJTNkZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ\">Harvard Business Review<\/a><br \/>&#8220;Written for upper level management. Presents analysis of management problems and helpful commentary on advanced thinking and practice in all fields of management and administration.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2guZWJzY29ob3N0LmNvbSUyZmxvZ2luLmFzcHglM2ZkaXJlY3QlM2R0cnVlJTI2ZGIlM2RhcGglMjZqaWQlM2RJTkMlMjZzaXRlJTNkZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ\">Inc.<\/a><br \/>&#8220;Advice, tools, and services that help your small business grow.&#8221; Available in print in the library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2guZWJzY29ob3N0LmNvbSUyZmxvZ2luLmFzcHglM2ZkaXJlY3QlM2R0cnVlJTI2ZGIlM2RhcGglMjZqaWQlM2RNT04lMjZzaXRlJTNkZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ\">Money<\/a><br \/>&#8220;Personal finance news and advice.&#8221; Available in print in the library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.whatcom.edu\/Login.aspx?n=TGlicmFyeSBSZXNvdXJjZXM&amp;p=T25saW5lUmVzb3VyY2VzL0xpYnJhcnlEYXRhYmFzZXMuYXNweA&amp;q=RGlyZWN0VVJMPWh0dHAlM2ElMmYlMmZzZWFyY2gucHJvcXVlc3QuY29tLmhvcGUud2hhdGNvbS5lZHUlMmZwdWJsaWNhdGlvbiUyZjEwNDgyJTJmY2l0YXRpb24lMmZEMDkwMzM3MkVCNkQ0M0U2UFElMmYxJTNmYWNjb3VudGlkJTNkMjkwNg\">Wall Street Journal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topic Selection Tools Credo Reference: Business is excellent for topic browsing while providing authoritative background info on a wide range of business topics. 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