TradePub.com – Why pay for trade publications if you can get them free? At TradePub, qualified professionals can subscribe to free trade publications and technical documents. Browse by industry and geographic eligibility to find the titles that best match your skills and interests, then simply complete and submit an application form. Some publications offer generous trial subscriptions, while others offer ongoing free subscriptions. There are a variety topics – here’s a quick link to the available Human Resources publications.
Benchmark your business – Ever wonder how are you doing compared to others in your industry? BizStats is an interactive site offers small to mid-size organizations instant access to useful financial ratios, business statistics and benchmarks. Simply select your industry and enter your revenue to determine if your expenses are above or below national industry averages. The site also offers links to dozens of statistics for various industries.
Quick MBA – Been putting off enrolling in that MBA program? In the interim, pay a visit to Quick MBA. The site is self-described as an online knowledge resource for business administration operated by the Internet Center for Management and Business Administration, Inc. It’s a very handy reference tool!
Acronym Finder – Awash in industry jargon and pesky acronyms? The HR field is notorious for an alphabet soup of abbreviations and acronyms – this invaluable resource offers some welcome relief.
Newspapers24 – Need to find the local newspapers for your regional offices to submit a job ad or keep in touch with local headlines? This site is your one-stop shop, linking to 12,000 newspapers worldwide.