InfoGuides: NBUS 211 World of Business and Innovation: Industry Databases

Last Updated: Sep 6, 2024 12:24 PM

Industry Resources

Information courtesy of Business Librarian, Jen Freer. Below are some report titles to help you get started on finding company and industry information.

Market Share Reporter
Great source to locate top companies in various fields. You can search by topic or by date.

First Research Industry Profiles

Gale Business: Insights This link opens in a new window
Explore the world's companies through company overviews, financial statements, market share reports, market research, SWOT analyses, company histories, country/territory overviews along with articles from academic, trade, and news sources.
Hoovers (D&B Hoovers) This link opens in a new window
Business database providing company overviews on millions of companies. Records for publicly traded companies include financials. Having trouble accessing Hoovers? Use your browser's incognito or private mode. This option is usually located in a drop down menu accessed from three dots or lines on the top right. Alternatively try a browser you never or rarely use or clear the cookies from your browser of choice. THE DATABASE IS NOT DOWN -- the issue is related to cookies stored in browsers.
IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Industry and market insights, comprehensive data and in-depth analysis. Reports include key statistics, analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, current and forecast performance, major industry participants, SWOT, and more. The majority of reports are for the US with approximately 75 global industries included.
Mintel This link opens in a new window
Consumer market research and analyst insights for the US primarily with limited insights coverage for other countries. NOTE: Our subscription does not permit the use or uploading of Mintel content or data into external applications, software or websites that use AI technology.
NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
Information on companies, executives, industries, stocks, bonds, funds, dividends, and S&P investment advice. Great source for Industry Surveys for large public industries. B2C and B2B
Richard K. Miller Marketing Reports This link opens in a new window
Market research for select topics: business to business marketing, gaming, consumer behavior, consumer marketing, consumer use of the internet, sports marketing, healthcare, retailing, leisure market, entertainment & advertising, restaurants, travel & tourism. B2C and B2B

Vault

(Vault is accessed via Career Connect)

Vault provides information on what it's like to work in an industry, company, or profession. It also provides information on how to best prepare and position yourself for obtaining work in your desired field. Additional information, including internships, company data, rankings, reviews, etc., are also available.