Google and MSN may be the top search engines for the average person, but are they necessarily the best option for your business needs.

Here are some search engines that you may not have thought of that are business specific and may be a better value for your advertising dollars to be spent on.

ThomasNet.com is a search engine specifically for buyers and wholesalers to network with. This search engine allows you to narrowly identify specific company's that want what you have to sell.

Alibaba.com is another business specific search engine that allows you to connect with international wholesalers and buyers. It also has its own messaging system built in allowing you to have instant contact with potential buyers immediately.

TopTenWholesale.com is a newer search engine catering to new retailers looking to wholesale merchandise. This site is unique in that it also allows for news bulletins, blogs, forums, and classifieds. It is selling itself as a wholesale portal rather than a search engine.

USA.gov is a government based search engine that has area's specifically targeted at business owners and nonprofit companies. Many of the taxing paperwork necessities of doing business can be handled from the comfort of your own office using this search engine.

IT.com is a specific search engine for technical sources and provides for technical industry solutions, including white papers on various subjects.

IdeaMarketers.com is a unique search engine site that is geared towards the small business owner. Not only does it have great opportunities for networking, there are some creative ways to market and advertise as well.

Yellowpages.com is the online version of the old fashioned yellow pages. Are you listed there?

ArticleBiz.com is a business specific article search engine that provides business' with content for magazines, websites, or direct mailers.

There are numerous search engines besides google and MSN that may actually better suit your advertising needs. Before spending money on getting your company on the first page of Google, check out other engines that may prove more valuable in the long run.