[OPLINLIST] In-person/Hands-on Workshop "Business Reference & Competitive Intelligence Resources on the Web"

[Diane K. Kovacs]

"Business Reference & Competitive Intelligence Resources on the Web" 
http://www.ohionet.org/training_desc.php?ID=274

Date: Sep 22 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: OHIONET
Description:

This workshop offers in-depth training on using the core business 
reference tools that are free or fee-based and Web-accessible. The 
core reference tools for business in print are discussed.

Specific databases include Hoovers Online and the Thomas Register 
Online as well as U.S. Federal government sources including free 
Patent & Trademark searching instruction.

Competitive Intelligence Resources provide information and ethical 
standards that are used in the process of enhancing marketplace 
competitiveness through a greater understanding of a firm's 
competitors and the competitive environment. The Web is a vital 
source for information on local, national and international business, 
research in specific industries, as well as statistical and economic 
intelligence. This is a general business reference workshop and does 
include some small business reference sources. Syllabus is online at 
http://www.kovacs.com/bus.html

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is intended for librarians and other information 
specialists who want to find high quality usable free and fee-based 
business information on the Web. The core reference tools for 
business, in print or electronic format are covered.
Prerequisite:

Familiarity using Internet and experience using a web browser (such 
as Internet Explorer or Firefox). No business research experience is 
expected.
Member Cost:

$85.00
Non-Member Cost:

$110.00

This workshop is also available Web-based  Web-based workshop*.
Syllabus at http://www.kovacs.com/bus.html  along with
"Small Business Research on the Web: Starting, Financing, Growing,
Legal, and Tax Information" Web-based workshop*.
Syllabus at http://www.kovacs.com/sb.html

-- 
  Diane K. Kovacs - Web Teacher http://www.kovacs.com
The Kovacs Guide to Electronic Library Collection Development: 
Essential Core Subject Collections, Selection Criteria, and 
Guidelines  by Kovacs, Diane K. & Robinson, Kara L. (January 2004) 
Neal-Schuman Publishers.     http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/7/347.html