Major Databases
- Business Source CompleteExtensive collection of articles (scholarly, trade, and business reports) on all aspects of business.
- ABI/InformExtensive database on all aspects of business. To hone in on news articles and trade journal reports about a particular company, use the drop-down box to select "Company" then add additional search terms on subsequent lines.
- NetAdvantageProvides good coverage of companies that are publicly traded in the United States.
- Hoover's Company RecordsProvides brief, factual data on over 40,000 companies
- Lexis-Nexis AcademicThis is the best source we have for getting information on companies that are not traded on the New York stock exchange. Select "Companies" from the column on the left, and enter the name of a company.
If you wish to compile a list of companies in a particular line of business, geographic region, or by size, go to the "Companies" tab in the left column, the select "Company Dossier." - Business Environment Reports (from IBISWorld)Concise reports about factors such as exchange rates, commodity prices, consumer attitudes, government policies, etc. which impact specific industries.
- IBISWorld Market ResearchComprehensive research reports on a huge range of U.S. industries and services.
Recommended Online Sources
- Market Share ReporterQuick statistical data on market share for companies, brands, and products.
- Lexis-Nexis AcademicThis is the best source we have for getting information on companies that are not traded on the New York stock exchange. Select "Companies" from the column on the left, and enter the name of a company.
If you wish to compile a list of companies in a particular line of business, geographic region, or by size, go to the company tab in the left column, the select "Company Dossier." - KompassDatabase searchable by product or industry, to provide companies from around the world which deal with that product. Provides basic directory information for over one million companies.
- EDGARUse EDGAR to gather the SEC filings for any US and international company that trades on the U.S. Stock Exchange.
Reference Books (available in the Olin Library)
Call Number: Reference HD2721 .D36
ISBN: 155862614X
Massive set of encyclopedias with chapter-lenth treatment of the history of a company. This set provides an excellent overview of major events in a company's development from its inception to the present day. Use the index in the final volume to look up your company.
Call Number: Reference HG 4009.H66
ISBN: 1573111104
Major Financial Institutions of the World
Call Number: Reference HG64.M35
Florida Business Directory
Call Number: Reference HC107.F6
This is an outstanding source for identifying businesses in Florida. Allows you to search for major employers and businesses in a particular city by SIC code.
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