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Resources for Locating Company Information 

 

International Directory of Company Histories  1988-  (Ref HD 2721 .I63)

This multi-volume reference work presents information on the development of the world's largest and most influential companies. 

Sample Page:international_directory_of_co_histories.pdf

 

Fortune 500s Most Admired Companies 2008

Sample Page: Fortune Most Admired 2008.pdf

 

Business Source Premier 

Full text information on over 60,000 companies.   Use the Company Profiles link to find analysis and reports. Connect

 

Lexis-Nexis

Use the business database for full text articles and documents.  Connect

 

Mergent Online   

The Company Financials tab contains ratio information that can be compared to the industry ratios.  Connect

 

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Resources for Locating Industry Information 

 

Annual Statement Studies: Financial Ratio Benchmarks (Ref HF 5681 .B2 R6)

This print source provides aggregate comparative data on industry performance.  It contains the benchmarks for each industry.  

Sample Page: http://www.rmahq.org/NR/rdonlyres/1552E2D7-426A-4CB4-A1B9-A0641193D6CB/0/541611FRBSample.pdf  

 

Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios  [D&B] 1996-   (Ref HF 5681 .R25 I525)   

Provides financial ratios for the industries.  Compare this data with the ratios from Mergent Online to gauge the financial strength of a  company. Available in print and electronically through the Business Databases page. Connect 

Sample Page:  d_b_industry ratios.pdf 

 

Industry Surveys  2000-2002  (Ref HC 106.6 .S74)         

An invaluable tool for finding information on major U.S. industries.  Prospects for the industry are presented. 

Sample Page: Industry Surveys.pdf 

                      

North American Industry Classification System United States, 1997  (Ref HF 1041.5 .N674)    

Presents the NAICS structure with titles and descriptions of industries.  Connect

 

Mergent Online   

Select the Industry Reports tab from the search screen for information on 20 industries.  Connect

 

MarketResearch.com 

Browse the Research by Category area to find industry reports. Connect

    

 

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Resources for Identifying Competitors 

 

Business Rankings Annual  1991-  (Ref HG 4050 .B88)

An annual list of companies, products, services and activities compiled from a variety of sources.

Sample Page:business_rankings_annual.pdf 

 

Market Share Reporter  1991-  (Ref HF 5410 .M35)

An annual compilation of reported market share data on companies, products, and services.

 Sample Page: market_share_reporter.pdf 

 

Value Line Investment Survey Current yr. (Ref HG 4501 .V262)

Information on approximately 1,700 companies and stocks, more than 90 industries, and the economy. 

Sample Page: value_1.pdf 

 

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Resources for Identifying, Economic, Governmental, Social Climates   

 

Brookings Institute  

A private nonprofit that conducts independent research and offers policy solutions  Connect

 

Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Federal Government's  principal fact-finding agency for the fields of labor economics and statistics.  Connect 

 

CQ Researcher 

Use the browse by date or browse by topic options.   Connect through Business Databases.

 

Federal Government Regulations  

Locate final and proposed regulations and other notices of Federal Departments and Agencies Connect

 

 

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Miscellaneous Resources

 

American salaries and wages survey 2004- (Ref HD 4973 .A67)

Find salary information by occupation/type/industry; location; wage figures for each.

Sample Page: american_salaries_wages_.pdf 

 

National Directory of State Business Licensing & Regulations  1994 (Ref HD 3630 .U7)

Information on licenses and regulations for small business start ups.   Sample Page: directory_of_state_business_licensing.pdf 

 

Small Business Advancement National Center 

From the University of Central Arkansas, this page is a source for business plans, finance and research on small business. Connect 

 

Small Business Association 

Planners, tools, services, and contacts for entrepreneurs and anyone interested in starting a small business.  Connect

 

Small Business Profiles 1994 (Ref HD62.7 .S62) 2 vols.

Detailed start-up info, such as costs, expected profits, financing, marketing, etc.

 

 

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Business Topics in the News 

 

Business Week:  www.businessweek.com

Also available in print in the library.     

 

National Business Association:nationalbusiness.org/  

The “biz corner” newsletter link provides full text articles of interest to small business.   

 

Philadelphia Inquirer

Available in print in the library and electronically.    Connect

 

Wall Street Journal

Available in print in the library and electronically.   Connect

 

 

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Information Literacy Presentation  Business Administration Seminar 2009.ppt 

  

Information Sheet with Library Resources & Search Tips  Business Seminar 2009.doc 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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