Gail Borden Public Library
Business, Jobs, Consumer Information
Business
Small Business Administration
Useful information geared towards the needs of "real people," with links to a variety of business-related government resources.
Reference USA (American Business Disc Online)
Click on "Business Database" or "Residential Database" to search for business or residential listings. (requires Gail Borden Public Library Card Number if accessed from outside the library. Note: Enter all fourteen digits of your library barcode when prompted for a password.)
ECC: Small Business Development
Elgin Community College's center for corporate and continuing education provides business training and services for small businesses.
ThomasNet
ThomasRegister a searchable database of North American manufacturing companies and products, contains entries for more than 173,000 United States and Canadian companies, more than 152, 000 brand names, and links to more than 8,000 online supplier catalogs and Web sites.
Big Charts
"Comprehensive and easy-to-use investment research web site providing access to professional-level research tools like interactive charts, quotes, industry analysis, intraday stock screeners, as well as market news & commentary." Also includes historical quotes.
Gail Borden Public Library: Job Hunting
Gail Borden Library has many sources to help with job hunting and career advancement, including a Job Seekers Group.
Newspaper listings
Chicago Tribune: Jobs
Courier-News: Jobs
Daily Herald Employment Listings
ChicagoJobs.org
Definitive Chicago area job guide, maintained by the Skokie Public Library. Offers job leads by field, counseling and legal assistance, networking links, resources for special groups, more.
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
"IDES is your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing, and more!"
Illinois Skills Match
"ISM maintains the fastest growing pool of thousands of available, qualified job seekers, plus an extensive variety of jobs at every skill level in hundreds of industries and occupations in Illinois."
Chicago Job Source
Chicago-area job listings.
Monster.com
Job Hunter's Bible
A supplement to the book What Color is Your Parachute.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Information about hundreds of types of jobs, including: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions. From the United States Department of Labor.
CareerJournal.com
From the Wall Street Journal.
JobStar
Career Information Resources
From the Skokie Public Library. Extensive list of links for career information, salary guides, resumes, and more.
see also Automotive
AnnualCreditReport.com
The official website for free annual credit reports. "AnnualCreditReport.com provides consumers with the secure means to request and obtain a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies--Equifax, Experian and TransUnion--in accordance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act)."
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
The Federal Trade Commission's :Bureau of Consumer Protection works to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. The Bureau conducts investigations, sues companies and people who violate the law, develops rules to protect consumers, and educates consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. The Bureau also collects complaints about consumer fraud and identity theft and makes them available to law enforcement agencies across the country."
Consumer Action Handbook
"Advice and consumer tips on: car repair, purchase, and leasing; shopping from home; avoiding consumer and investment fraud; home improvement and financing; choosing and using credit cards wisely." Also includes the Consumer Assistance Directory. From the Federal Consumer Information Center. (Click on "Expand All" to see the consumer topics.
Consumer World
"Consumer World is a public service, non-commercial guide cataloging over 2000 of the most useful consumer resources."
Consumer Guide
Online version of the popular print magazine.
Consumer Reports
The magazine's website lists recalls and some other information for free. Also offers fee-based access to product and automobile reports and ratings
Household Products Database
A database of chemical ingredients in over 6,000 common household products (e.g., brake fluid, cleaners, pesticides, fertilizer, paint, glue, more). The database, from the National Library of Medicine, also includes the health effects of specific products. Searchable by type of product, brand name, and by ingredient.
Bankrate.com
News and information about financial products (credit cards, mortgages, etc.)
Better Business Bureau
Consumer advocacy group. Elgin's local BBB is the Chicago and Northern Illinois Better Business Bureau.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
"A non-profit consumer education, research, and advocacy program...providing practical tips on privacy protection."
Courier-News Real Estate Listings
The Elgin newspaper's real estate listings.
Daily Herald's Real Estate Listings
The suburban Chicago newspaper's real estate listings.
Homefair.com
Offers moving and relocation information, including a salary comparison calculator.
Smartmoney.com: Real Estates
Financial tips for prospective home buyers.
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Last checked: October 23 2009.
Updated: July 22, 2009.
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