Where can I find information about a company?
How do I research a specific business? Where do I find information on companies?
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Examples of company research include financial statements, market share breakdowns, competitor matrices, SWOT analyses, products & services, key company benchmarks, analyst reports and commentaries.
The Online Research Portal is an excellent place to find a SWOT analysis. For example, if you wanted a current SWOT analysis of Apple, Inc. you could search "SWOT Apple".
Nexis Uni, a separate database, includes the Company Dossier, a company search tool which gathers news, competitors, reports, SEC filings, and more. Check out the link below for more information.
Statista and IBISWorld, two additional databases specific to businesses, contain company reports and industry trends. Discover these detailed sources with our library guides and video demos.
The Library of Congress also offers the online "Doing Company Research: A Resource Guide" with other strategies for researching companies and industries.
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