Use this research guide to assist you in conducting market and company research. Library database resources such as Business Source Premier, Nexis Uni, and Data-Planet Statistical Datasets are featured.
Use NAICS codes to search for specific industries. Note, a broader industry (e.g. dairy) may have several more specific codes you can search on (e.g. 311514 Beverages, dietary, dairy and nondairy based; 424430 Dairy products, frozen, merchant wholesalers)
The world’s largest full-text business database. Find articles business, management, public administration, and nonprofit management articles, as well as case and policy studies. Includes peer-reviewed journals and professional and trade magazines. (SWOT analyses, company reports, industry reports are more easily searched in Business Searching Interface.)
Search using NAICS code:
Find the appropriate NAICS code using the link to the left
Enter broad search terms in the top search fields
Under Search Options enter the 6 digit NAICS code
Access industry surveys in CFRA MarketScope Advantage:
Click "Industry Surveys" from the menu on the left-hand side of the page
Click on the appropriate industry
Select the PDF icon next to the version of the industry report you want. The most recent and up-to-date version of the report will be at the top, with older versions underneath
Market Intelligence at export.govFrom the US Commercial Service. Access to the full text of Country Commercial Guides, Country and Industry Market Reports, and many more. Free registration is required to access some content.
Trade Stats ExpressGet export data from the International Trade Administration for years 2005 to 2013. You may limit by geographic location or by NAICS industry code categories.
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