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Company Databases

Research a single company or create a list according to size, industry, location, etc. The quantity and quality of company information is governed by three principles:

Its type: public or private
Its size: large and well-known or small and obscure
The degree of transparency in its home country

Mergent Online
In-depth profiles of public U.S. companies. Filings, ownership, supply chain, financials, etc.
Mergent Intellect
Over 100 million private companies. Also includes First Research industry reports, D&B Key Business Ratios.
PrivCo
Specializes in private companies. Covers fewer companies, but provides fuller, more reliable data. Watch a tutorial.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Finding the right NAICS code can make searching more efficient.

More Company Research Tools

Factiva
Our best source for global and local news on business and economics. Includes the Wall Street Journal.
Statista
An aggregator of statistics on almost any topic. Also includes company search feature for reports and profiles.
Gale Business Insights: Global
Company histories, SWOT analyses, and investment reports.
MarketLine
SWOT analyses for major companies.

Business Source Premier - Enhanced Business Searching (EBSCO)
Company SWOT analyses, industry reports, and scholarly journals.

Euromonitor International Passport
SWOT reports for some major international companies.

Specialized Directories

GuideStar
Data on every IRS-registered non-profit organization.
American Hospital Directory (AHD)
On campus only.
Prospector
Search for suppliers of plastics, metals, ingredients, and other raw materials.
ThomasNet
A directory of manufacturers and suppliers for product sourcing.
World Industrial Reporter
By Thomas, but with global coverage.

Career Research

FirstHand
Requires free registration. Detailed rankings of employers, and full-length career guidebooks.
Wall Street Oasis
Career and interview guides for Wall Street.
Glassdoor.com
Crowdsourced employer reviews and salary information.

VMock
VMock scans your resume and provides detailed feedback on its elements so that your resume not only reads right, but also looks right. VMock identifies core competencies reflected in your profile, and helps you optimize your skills and make a solid first impression.