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Research an Industry
A good database to get you started
- IBISWorldIndustry research and analysis including risk ratings and procurement reports.
Also try
- Business Insights: EssentialsCompany and industry profiles, SWOT reports, and market share and financial reports covering consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology, telecoms, e-commerce, and human resources.
- Standard &Poor's NetAdvantageCovers markets, industries, stocks, bonds, and dividends as well as the S & P Analysis. Provides access to 11 key financial publications, 1996-present.
Hint: Click on the 'Industry Surveys' tab
Journal Articles and More
These databases give you access to peer-reviewed research articles as well as industry news and special reports
- Business Source PremierFull text articles from journals and magazines covering business subjects including accounting, finance, economics, marketing, MIS, and operations management, spanning from 1886 to the present.
- ABI/INFORM GlobalIn-depth coverage of business and management trends, practices, theory and tactics. Mostly full text publications with coverage from 1855 forward.
Current News
Good resources to find current articles about your industry
- Wall Street Journal (1984-current)U.S.-based international newspaper with a focus on business and economics. Coverage: 1984-present.
- ABI/INFORM GlobalIn-depth coverage of business and management trends, practices, theory and tactics. Mostly full text publications with coverage from 1855 forward.
- Deserves a mention in this category, also. Contains regional news sources as well as industry/ trade news sources
Other Suggestions
Use the US Census Bureau's NAICS database to find the industry code. You can use it to search for industry-specific information in the databases
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Searchable database of standards used to identify, collect, analyze, and publish statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Do a web search for the industry's national association and mine it's web page for information, reports, and news items. Just search for industry keywords and add the phrase "trade association." Such as pet supplies trade association.