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Library Resources for GM585

Step by step instruction for finding company information using the database Business Source Complete

Best Bets for Company Research

The primary tool for company research is Mergent Online and we recommend going here first for any company research needs. Additionally, Statista also includes a "Company DB" section and other tools with company information. After that, if you need more or have different company information needs, see the "Finding Company Information Elsewhere in the Library" section for tips and resources.

Finding Company Information Elsewhere in the Library

Business Source Ultimate and ProQuest both have company information as well, which are typically presented as downloadable reports in PDF format. These can be good if you need a quick all-in-one report on company basics and don't need a deep dive into the company details that Mergent provides. Another way to look at it: EBSCO may give you a SWOT analysis, while Mergent gives you the information necessary to create your own.

Below are the steps to gain access. 

Business Source Ultimate

Step 1 Click on All Databases on the Library homepage:

All databases link location

Step 2. From the list of databases select Business Source Ultimate

Step 3. In the database, click on Company Information at the top, then type in a company name to browse reports:

company information search example

ProQuest

Step 1 Click on All Databases on the Library homepage (see above):

Step 2From the list of databases select ProQuest

Step 3. In the database, select Browse:

ProQuest Central Browse example

Step 4. Select Company Reports from the Business Featured Content area and search Hoovers Company Records or ProQuest Annual Reports Collection to browse company information.

Company Reports search example