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Business Management

Library Databases

ABI Inform Complete This link opens in a new window
In-depth coverage of business, economics, management, advertising, marketing, human resources, finance, taxation, and more.

ABI Inform - Browse Reports
Browse topics, industry & market research, commodity, country, and company reports.
ABI Inform Trade & Industry
This database includes in-depth coverage of companies, products, executives, trends and other topics.
Wall Street Journal
Full text coverage; a daily business-focused newspaper.

International Business

CIA World Factbook
Understand the economic, social, and political conditions in which companies do business.

Demographics Research

Understand the people to whom you are marketing your business.

U.S. Census Data
New data collected about U.S. demographics every 10 years.
International Census Data
Developed by the U.S. Census Bureau; includes demographic information for countries with a population of 5,000 or more.
globalEDGE Insights by Country
Statistics as well as historical, economic, and political conditions by country.

Nonprofit Organizations

990 Finder
From Foundation Center, this tool searches Form 990s submitted to the IRS, disclosing essential financial data about non-profits and foundations. Learn how to read a 990 form.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
A directory of reports detailing standards of charitable accountability.
Charity Navigator
Analysis of charitable organizations including a systematic financial rating system.

Web Resources

Finding Annual Reports

Many publicly traded companies post their annual reports online. Check the company's website and look for information for investors.

AnnualReports.com
Free database of corporate annual reports.
Edgar (Securities & Exchange Commission)
Includes company filings and SIC codes.
NAICS codes
Search for and learn about the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.