Research Guides: ENGL 317: Writing for Business & Industry (Volker): Finding Company & Industry Info

Company Information

Company web page: Annual Report/10-K & press releases
(check company website for link to investors/investor relations)
Business Source Complete library database
> search for company name
> Refine Your Results (left side of screen) > Source Types > Show More > SWOT Analyses
Nexis Uni library database
> Before searching, select "Publication" under "What are you interested in" and search for & select Hoover's Company Records - In-Depth Records as the Source before inputting your company name, for a concise overview of larger public & private companies
OR
> Before searching, select Company Information for several options (usually briefer than what is in Hoover's report)
Factiva library database
> Companies/Markets > Company > For “Snapshot,” financials, news, custom reports
ValueLine Investment Survey library database > Search for company
NetAdvantage library database: search for company from this resource from Standard & Poor's

NetAdvantage
Click on Industry Surveys in the top bar.
Next "Select a GICS Industry" on the pulldown menu for a relevant Industry Overview/Survey.

In-depth reports covering industry trends, operations, competitors, and tips on how to analyze companies in the industry.

Trade/professional association websites are GOLDMINE$ of industry info, including relevant legislation/regulation. Examples: Entertainment Software Association: theesa.com; American Marketing Association: www.marketingpower.com