Business Databases
The following databases can be found on the library web site under the databases tab (at the top of the page). Databases are arranged alphabetically by name. The following summaries contain brief descriptions of company information that can be found on these particular databases.
See also Databases by Subject (Business) for other databases that may be useful.
Academic Universe (Lexis Nexis)
This database contains U.S. public, private, and international company information as well as industry and market news and accounting literature. Company information includes reports from Hoover’s, Disclosure, S & P Corporate descriptions, and SEC filings. The database also has world business opportunities that report on current business opportunities around the world with the U.S. government. Additionally on this database is news, legal, medical, reference, statistical, and congressional information.
Associations Unlimited
Good for finding industry trade associations, labor groups, etc. with URL links. Has SIC browse and nonprofit information as well.
Business and Industry (First Search – OCLC)
Business and industry facts, figures, and key events. Search by keyword, marketing term phrase, industry, corporation, etc. Search article type by column, editorial, ranking, overview, etc.
Business and Management Practices (First Search – OCLC)
Articles related to business and management practices. Ability to limit to areas of accounting and finance, human resources, information technology, marketing and sales, and operations. Searches can be limited by book review, case study, guideline, interview and speech, table of contents, and survey.
Business Dateline (First Search – OCLC)
Regional business information. Can limit search to newspapers, journals, reports.
Business News (EBSCO)
Regional business news.
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Business Source Premier contains the full text for over 8,300 periodicals and other sources. Sources include peer-reviewed journals, trade journals and general business magazines, monographs, country economic reports, industry reports and yearbooks, and market research reports.
CCH Tax Research
This database is also available at the College of Business. Interface has folders for federal, state tax information, news, etc.
D & B Million Dollar Directory
Provides basic information on U.S. and Canadian companies with sales greater than $9 million or 180 or more employees. Excellent SIC table/NAICS table browse feature.
Investext Plus (Infotrac)
Good for up to date investment brokerage house reports on companies and industries. Wall Street Transcript is also available through this database.
Mergent Online (FIS)
Extensive company information including financials, Edgar SEC filings, U.S. and international annual reports and the ability to compare companies.
RIA Checkpoint
Accounting/Tax information. Editorial materials, news & current awareness, primary source materials (cases, IRS rulings), legislation.
Value Line Investment Survey - Plus Edition
Detailed stock information for investors on 1700 large and 1800 small & mid cap companies as well as reports on 90 industries and the economy.