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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
This database contains business related journals covering all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics. It consists of full-text, peer-reviewed journals. Includes Australian content.

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship This link opens in a new window
This Gale database covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax and more. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.

Gale Business: Plan Builder This link opens in a new window
A step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimising a business or non-profit. The program’s dashboard walks users through areas of exploration to develop a business plan focused on long-term success.
Registering for a FREE personal account is required, so you can save a portfolio of your documents. You will need to login with your TAFE NSW username and password, and then log in to your personal account each time.

WGSN This link opens in a new window
WGSN (formerly Worth Global Style Network) is a trend forecasting and design resource database that provides an insight into current and future trends. Resources relevant to your course include consumer and product forecasts, sustainability initiatives, global emerging trends, and businesses to watch encompassing skincare, colour cosmetics, fragrance and haircare, interior design, retail and packaging.
You will need to visit a TAFE NSW campus to create or reactivate an account. Accounts will need to be accessed on campus once every 90 days for ongoing access. If you need to create or reactivate an account please click here.

LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Contains 10,000+ high quality online courses teaching creative, business and technology skills. The courses are available at all levels from beginners to advanced. The platform provides personalised course recommendations and is aimed at self-directed learning.

Latest resources on Beauty shops - Management borrow now, reserve or ask for an interlibrary loan (ILL).

ClickView This link opens in a new window
Over 3,000 educational videos on a wide range of topics, including health and business, plus instructional content for trades, hospitality and tourism, and more. Many of the videos include resources to support learning.

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