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Schedule an appointment with me to discuss your research. I'm also happy to answer short questions via email. Meetings will be most beneficial if you have already tried searches on your own.
Relevant Databases
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text covering scholarly business journals on management, economics, finance, accounting, international business etc.
More information - Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowCompany data for public and private companies, including financials, annual reports, SEC filings, industry analysis, and more.
More information - Regional Business News This link opens in a new windowA full text newswire database that incorporates business wires from all over the world. Includes content not available in Business Source.
- Wall Street Journal (The) This link opens in a new windowRegister for an account to Wall Street Journal. If you have already created an account, login
Suggested Strategies
- Use search limiters
- Date limiters can help you narrow down results to the relevant time frame
- Trade journals (found in Business Source) will be valuable resources
- Don't rely solely on the company's websites and press releases
- They are not your most objective source
Tips
- Be sure you are researching the official name of the company. Many companies have popular names that may not be listed anywhere. For example, 3M is really Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing.
- If the company is a personal name or includes initials, e.g. Walt Disney or H. J. Heinz, look under each part of the name. Various sources are not consistent in how names are treated.
- If you are researching a subsidiary, expand your research to include the parent corporation.
- Very small or very new companies may not appear in the standard sources, particularly print sources. Look for news articles and a company website. Use any regional or specialized industry directories which may be available.
From BRASS Business Guide - COMPANY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH: Trouble Finding Info?
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