12 Day Business Readiness Challenge - 2025

Get career-ready, research-savvy, and library-powered in just 12 days!

Days 1–4: Getting Informed & Equipped

• Day 1: Subscribe to major business news sources like Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
• Day 2: Explore specialized journal apps and learn how to access or request journal articles via Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
• Day 3: Sign up for training platforms like LinkedIn Learning, Sage Business, and others.
• Day 4: Dive into AI tools supported by FSU Libraries such as Copilot, Gemini, Scite, and Mintel LEAP.

Days 5–8: Research & Analysis Skills

• Day 5: Learn citation tools and guides to streamline referencing.
• Day 6: Explore case study resources like Sage Business Cases and the Case Study Guide.
• Day 7: Use databases like Factiva, NetAdvantage, and Privco for company research.
• Day 8: Conduct industry research using tools like IBISWorld, BCC Research, and Statista.

Days 9–12: Marketing, Careers & Well-Being

• Day 9: Access marketing research tools like WARC, AdAge, and MRI Simmons.
• Day 10: Utilize career research guides and services from FSU and the College of Business.
• Day 11: Learn how to find articles, including Harvard Business Review, using ABI/Inform and other databases.
• Day 12: Relax and recharge with FSU’s leisure and recreational resources.