Useful Information

Financial Analysis

www.SEC.gov Securities and Exchange Commission– provides information on top officers and key players in public companies.

www.10Kwizard.com The 10k's proprietary search technology lets users view SEC filings of more than 68,000 companies, plus search historical filings by key words, phrases, and names.

http://news.google.com/ Google's news aggregation service allows you to search and browse 4,500 news sources updated continuously. You can optionally register (free) to receive email alerts for articles containing your favorite search key words.

www.google.com/reader Google's reader service allows you to have a personalized aggregation of news feeds. You can search Google's catalog of news feeds to find good news sources and select them for your reader. Although the service is free, you must register and login. Each time you login, you will see an aggregation of recent news from your personal selection of news sources.

www.wsj.com/economists Survey of economists.

www.phil.frb.org/econ/bos Philadelphia Federal Reserve survey.

www.nfib.com National Federation of Independent Business, NFIB, confidence survey (perform a search or click on newsroom).

www.bison1.com BISON stands for Business International Sales and Opportunity Network. This search engine is helpful in identifying franchise opportunities.

www.eventseye.com This site provides schedule and location of trade shows and professional events for almost any industry.

www.masa.org Mailing and Fulfillment Services Association.

www.semai.org Southeast Mailers Association.

www.quickconsultant.com Website for Dick Stewart, Consultant who conducts national mailing and fulfillment surveys.

www.usa.gov USA.gov provides official information and services from the U.S. government and is the government's official web portal.

www.archives.gov The National Archives and Records Administration is the government agency that is responsible for overseeing the management of federal government records. Check out the Exhibit Hall and Internet resources.

www.ftc.gov Federal Trade Commission - a host of information available for consumers looking to purchase a franchise. Use the search box to find many useful documents.

www.franchise.org International Franchise Association - a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. This site provides members and guests with a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information.

www.kodakgallery.com an online photography service owned by Eastern Kodak. Photos can be edited, cropped, or enhanced with special effects by using their free online tools. Prints cost range from $.15 - $22.99; print size ranges from 4x6 to 20x30. They also offer additional photo products such as books, mugs, cards and more.

www.acenet.edu/ American Council on Education.

www.give.org Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions through our charity evaluations, various "tips" publications, and publishes the quarterly Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide.

www.cancer.org American Cancer Society (ACS) – is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.

www.asco.org The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer.