Where to Find Business Information:
An overview of key business databases and their content
Jump to Additional Business Databases Below 
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Business Source Premier *Best Starting Point* |
Thomson
OneBanker
(Requires IE)
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S&P's
Net
Advantage
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IBISWorld |
Lexis
Nexis Academic
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Reference USA
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Morningstar
Library Edition |
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Extensive |
Basic |
Basic |
No |
Extensive |
No |
No |
Industry Reports and Surveys
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Good |
Partial |
Good |
Extensive |
Basic |
No |
No |
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Extensive |
Extensive |
Extensive |
Basic |
Good |
Basic |
Basic |
Ratios and Financial Data
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Basic |
Extensive |
Good |
Partial |
Basic |
Basic |
Extensive |
| Annual Reports |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
No |
Partial |
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Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Covers Private Companies |
No |
Yes |
Partial |
Partial |
Good (includes Hoover's Company Records) |
Yes |
No |
Stock Information |
No |
Good |
Basic |
No |
Basic |
No |
Extensive |
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No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Directory Information |
Yes |
Yes,
allows creating company lists |
Yes |
No |
Yes, allows creating company lists; (includes Hoover's Company Records) |
Yes, allows creating company lists |
Yes |
* Market Share defined: Market share is the ratio of sales of a brand to the total sales of that product-type in a defined area (county, continent, etc.). Market share can also be defined as the ratio of sales of a company's entire product line to the total sales of all related companies. Market share is usually presented as a percentage, although sometimes a raw number of sales or units is provided.
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Additional Business Databases SimplyMap
An Internet-based mapping application that enables users to develop interactive thematic maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, and marketing data variables. (More...)
Mintel
Provides research reports for U.S., U.K., and other European consumer markets. Reports analyse market drivers, sizes, trends, market segmentation, cosumer attitudes and purchasing habits.
(New users must create a profile using NC State email address.)
Gartner Research Goup
Provides reports focusing on use of technology to achieve business success. Research topics include customer relationship management (CRM), business-to-business e-commerce, supply chain management, wireless, emerging technologies, security, IT services, e-business, and IT spending and strategies.
Corporate Affiliations (Lexis Nexis)
Maps out corporate affiliations among parent, subsidiary, venture companies; tracks mergers and acquisitions. (Limited to two simultaneous online users at a time.)
Reference USA - CorpTech, Residences, Health Care Providers
Provides detailed directory information not only on businesses, but also has seperate sections on residences, and health care providers.
Thomson Research
Requires IE browser. Access via Thomson One. A repository of public filings for U.S. and international companies. (more...)
Wharton Research Data Services (includes Compustat)
A comprehensive source of financial, accounting, economic, management, marketing, banking data. It provides web access to the following economics and financial data collections: The Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), Compustat (includes executive compensation data), and Trade & Quote Database (TAQ).
Gale Directory Library
Provides a searchable online version of many directories and reference sources for business information (print copies can be found in the Learning Commons):
- American Wholesaler and Distributors Directory,
- Brands and Their Companies,
- Business Rankings Annual,
- Encyclopedia of Associations - National and International,
- Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources,
- Encyclopedia of Governmental Advisory Organizations,
- Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media,
- Governmnet Research Directory,
- Information Industry Directory,
- International Researach Centers Directory,
- Market Share Reporter,
- Medical and Health Information Directory,
- National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations,
- National Faculty Directory,
- Research Centers Directory,
- Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies.
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