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The removal of international trade barriers has brought quickly changing global markets where competition is fierce between large, medium and small firms. International business information is fast becoming a prime commodity, and information based networks are being developed to help small and medium enterprises communicate about business needs, expand their markets, share their resources, knowledge and experience. This page lists and rates electronic resources related to business networks and topical guides and meta-indexes which identify, describe, and evaluate Internet-based business information resources.

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Last updated December 6th 2011

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Yahoo! Business and Economy Yahoo! has been rated the # 1 guide to the Internet, both in terms of reach and efficiency, and the "business and economy" section is no exception. This meta-index offers everything you can dream of, from current business headlines and news, finance and investment information, list of meta resources to detailed sub-category listings. Combined with a powerful search engine it is probably the most extensive source of information available on the Net today. Sometimes a bit overwhelming in its scope!! Rutgers University Business Research Guide This Research & Reference Gateway from Rutgers University is a fantastic meta-index covering all aspects of business from accounting, financing, electronic commerce to international business, market research and small business and entrepreneurship. The site is very clearly organized and appealing to the eye making it a pleasure to use. A truly exceptional resource. MSU-CIBER International Business Resources on the WWW Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER) has set up this very rich and excellent meta index of International Business Resources on the WWW. I particularly liked their regional and country specific information. WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources This section of the WWW Virtual Library system was created, and is maintained, by Wayne A. Selcher, Professor of International Studies, Elizabethtown College. It covers general sources, media sources, international organizations, international business resources, information on countries, etc. Overall an excellent site truly representative of what a Virtual Library should be. In addition to going directly to the topic of your choice, or exploring the site on a geographical basis, you can also click on the What's New image on the left. This will lead you to a list of the recently added sites. On average 15/20 new sites are reviewed each month. Do not forget to send us your suggestions. About.com About.com is a new concept of web guide relying on outside experts to compile lists of sites that deal with their areas of expertise.The result is impressive as well as innovative. A combination of news, feature articles, country focus, practical tips, preferred links, etc make the site enjoyable as well as useful. I particularly liked the small business and global business sections. A truly excellent site, directly focused on the information needs of small businesses and a model to follow. Scout Report for Business & Economics Part of the Internet Scout Project, University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Scout Report in Business & Economics is a weekly publication offering a selection of new and newly discovered Internet resources of interest. Although originally targeting university professors,, students and librarians, it should be interesting to anyone looking for up-to-date information in this area. A truly excellent site. BizOffice Small and home based business info: Small & home based franchises, business opportunities, small business reference material, info to help run & market your small or home based business, small & home based newsgroups, searching tools, serv ices for small business, just about anything related to small & home based business can be found in these links. Excellent site, essential for any small or home-based business Krislyn's Strictly Business Sites An other meta-link to business sites and resources. Very neatly organised. I particularly liked their Finance, Banking and International Business links Do not miss the opportunity to explore the other sections of ENTERWeb by clicking on the Menu on the left. You will then be able to visit the most popular sections such as Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Knowledge Economy, Globalization, Women and also the new sections on Social Media and Culture and Business. Global Information Network for Small and Medium Enterprises Part of the G-7 Information Society Pilot Project "A Global Marketplace for SMEs" the Global Information Network for SMEs is supposed to contribute to the development of an open non-discriminatory environment for enabling SMEs to accessthe information they need and disseminate information on their products, technologies, and so forth, using international information networks. This site has very much improved in the past 6 months and now provide access to information on SMEs all over the world,including Japan, U.S., Canada,France,Germany, Italy, U.K. and the European Commission. InternationalAffairs.com Created by Oxford Analytica, an international consulting firm involved in analysis of worldwide political, economic and social developments, this site provides an interesting mix of news, analysis, key institutional sites which can also be perused on a regional basis. CEO Express: Executive Gateway to the Internet CEO Express is a "no frills" meta-index providing an extensive list of links categorized into daily news and information, business research, all things Internet, and tools, travel, and fun. The focus is definitely US but it is an excellent value added package. Europe Africa Do not miss the geographical sections where you can find extremely interesting sites with a country or regional focus not included in the thematic sections Asia Latin America World Network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry For nearly four hundred years organized under the name chambre de commerce, and for more than a millennium preceding that, the worldwide network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry is the world's first, oldest and largest trusted third party organization, most responsible for the development and promotion of international business ties among the trading nations of the earth. Do not miss their global index. SEEP Small Enterprise Education and Promotion Network The SEEP Network is an association of more than 30 North American private development organizations that provides a forum for members to engage in joint research and training, and for the development and dissemination of publications for field use. In existence since 1985, the Network produced materials related to evaluation, credit program design, financial projections, training, and technical assistance, poverty lending, and institutional development. Everything International Everything International provides links to a wide variety of international business, education, and research internet sites. It is intended as an electronic library of resources for faculty, students and practitioners in the field of international business. Focus is mostly on trade & exports.Excellent travel section. Strategic Road More than just a meta-index, Strategic Road has the ambitious objective of achieving a truly strategic watch function at the crossroads of economic intelligence and online information search. Although presently still under construction, it offers a lot of potential despite some complexities. Do not miss the sections on the economy and on search engines Forum Francophone des Affaires The "Forum Francophone des Affaires"- FFA, an international non governemental organization member of "l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie", is a network of enterprises active in francophone markets in more than fifty countries in five continents. In addition to a business directory and a listing of business opportunities, the site offers economic statistics, country specific business news, information on the FFA network and on international organizations supporting the private sector. Overall, an excellent site reflecting an innovative initiative. However it should be noted that the use of sophisticated java scripting and java applets makes the site much less useful for people with older versions of Netscape and a 28.8 modem (slow loading or even no loading at all). Berkeley Business Guide This is one in a series of research guides produced by the Thomas J. Long Business & Economics Library at the Haas School of Business University of California, Berkeley.This list begins with recommended starting points and general reference sources, followed by specific business subheadings. Quite good and well structured guide. Planet Business Planet Business claims to be "the most complete business resource on the planet", the objective being to have a representative in each country in order to become a "Gateway Site to the Worldwide Business Community". From what I have seen, that objective is far from being a reality, many countries (including the United States) having no representative. Even when they have one, it looks a lot like a directory of directories rather than a "complete business resource". Still worth a visit.. and will likely improve. BizWeb BizWeb is an Internet based information server designed to bring product information together in one place, to make shopping quick, easy, and fun. BizWeb brings together company listings and product catalogs from around the Internet into one place. BizWeb wants to be the first stop for shoppers to look for goods, services, and company information. 6853 companies are listed at no charge IOMA Business Resources directory The Institute Of Management and Administration, Information Services for Professionals, a leading publisher of management and business information, has set up this guide to business resources on the Internet, even offering sample articles from many of their newsletters. Interesting site providing quite a variety of business links, some of which I had never seen before. Worth some visits.