Why Use This Guide?
Choose a toolbar tab to:
- Identify a SIC or NAICS code to search library databases for comparative industry data.
- Access analyst reports and forecasts for data/detailed information on an industry, reflecting its investment potential.
- Use ratios to benchmark against competitors.
- Monitor the environment for industry, business, and market trends.
- Find regulations affecting compliance/administrative costs.
- Research specific industries using customized guides.
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Starting Points
Here are some great resources for getting started with domestic industry research:
- S&P Netadvantage: Industry SurveysInstruction Guide
How an industry operates, analyzing a company in the industry, and trends with key players. - IBISWorldInstruction Guide
Organized by NAICS codes, overviews include industry life cycle and operating conditions. - Plunkett Research OnlineInstruction Guide
Market research and trends, industry statistics, company profiles and build-a-report feature. - BizMinerInstruction Guide
Industry financial profiles and market research reports (include business failure rates). - Business Insights: Essentials (formerly Business & Company Resource Center)Instruction Guide
Excellent template for getting industry info. Search by NAICS, SIC, or industry keyword. - First Research via ProquestHR, Executive Insight, and Call Preparation Q&As help you prepare for job interviews.
Research Librarian |
 Mary Gavett-Orsi |
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