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Boston Business Journal

Posted on March 28th, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library
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The Boston Business Journal is a great resource for finding out what’s going on in the Boston business community.  In additon to the weekly newspaper, we also have their Book of Lists going back to 1990. Stop by our library to check out this great resource.

If you have an eCard you can also search the Boston Business Journal remotely using our Gale General OneFile electronic resource.

  • Index coverage: December 10, 1984 – Current
  • Full-text coverage: May 7, 1990 – December 14, 2001

2012 Boston Business Journal Editorial Calendar: 

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Companies established in 1912

Posted on March 23rd, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library
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The MBTA and Fenway Park aren’t the only ones turning 100 this year.  Did you know you can run an advanced search using our D&B Million Dollar Directory to screen on Massachusetts companies that were established in 1912?

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Career Guidance

Posted on March 22nd, 2012 by Gregor Smart in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library
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Looking for a new job? Check out our Career eBooks!

Whether you are looking for help with your resume, cover letter, or answering tough interview questions, our eBooks have you covered.  Click on any title below to check availability and to download to your eReader.

Need help on downloading an eBook? Click here.

 

 

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Boston Business Hub

Posted on March 16th, 2012 by Melissa Andrews in Electronic Resources, Internet Resources, Kirstein Business Library

The City of Boston has recently launched a new website, Boston Business Hub,  to help connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with resources available throughout the city of Boston.   This new webportal brings together resources from various city departments such as the Department of Business Development and the Kirstein Business Library,  local industry resources and associations, and other state and federal agencies that promote business growth. Also highlighted are Mayoral Initiatives and Programs by community.

The Boston Business Hub provides tools that allow you to:

 Connect with the right people in City Hall to answer your questions and:

  • Guarantee a response within two business days;
  • Provide an inquiry number, the name of the person who will respond, and their contact information; and
  • Track the status and history of your inquiry.
Create a permitting and licensing checklist for your business needs, including:
 
  • Details and links to the relevant departments; and
  • Downloadable application forms and a personalized checklist that you can save or email.
Compile resources based on business type and location.
 
If you are interesting in starting or growing a small business, visit and register on the Boston Business Hub today at http://businesshub.boston.gov/
 
 

 

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Looking for Business or Career Books for your Kindle, Nook, or iPad?

Posted on March 13th, 2012 by Melissa Andrews in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library

The Boston Public Library has a large collection of downloadable business & career books covering the areas of management, productivity, economics, investing, exam prep and more that you can enjoy on your kindle, nook or ipad.

To browse or search our collection of  business books follow these easy steps:

From a computer, go to http://overdrive.bpl.org to search the BPL’s collection of downloadable media.

In the upper right hand corner of the page you will see a link to Login to Overdrive with your BPL card and pin number. You can login at anytime while you are searching or browsing for books, but you must have a valid library card be to place holds or check out books.

 On the left-hand menu, click or cursor over browse ebooks by subject for a pop-up menu of subjects. Select Business and Careers from the menu to see a list of all of the books in our business ebook collection.

 

Or, if you’re searching for a particular book or format, click on the Advanced Search tab at the top of the Overdrive page to create a specific search. On the Advance Search page you can limit to kindle or epub format, subject, and/or  search by title. If you are looking for a book you can check out right away, click the Available Now option before you search.

 

You can search within results page or sort by newest, most popular, title our author (creator).

Be mindful of the device you own and the format you are selecting. Kindle books on kindle devices, epub books for nooks and ipads will read both though you must have a kindle app on your ipad to read the kindle books.

If you placed a hold on an item you will receive an email when the item is ready to added to your cart and downloaded.

If books are available now, the books will be added to your cart you will be directed to your cart to review the titles. You can check out now, or continue looking for books. Items in your cart will be held for an hour. When you are ready to check out books click on the My Cart tab at the top of the page and follow the onscreen prompts and instructions.

When you are reading to transfer the book to your device, follow the directions available at any of these sites:

Boston Public Computing Centers -http://bpcc.bpl.org/index.php/curriculum/ebooks/

Overdrive.com- http://help.overdrive.com/?Sup=http://overdrive.bpl.org/Support.htm

Amazon.com -Public Library Books for Kindle  -http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=200747550

 

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