Business Research FAQs

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What does the University Library have that helps business students get acquainted with the library?

Get to know what we have for you by checking out the Start Here! guide. It highlights the 24 hour assistance resources, as well as what to expect when you visit your library. 

Is there a handout that provides tips to help improve my business research skills?

There is a Top 10 Business Research Tips handout to help you become more rounded in your research skills. 

What is Business Information?

Business information includes information about companies, industries, the stock market, consumers, customers, and anything else that can be used by businesses to make informed decisions. Types of business information might include statistics, company financials, industry ratios, market and consumer data, and much more. 

Where can I find Business Information?

Business information can be found in a variety of resources, including print and digital sources, free and fee-based resources, and academic and popular resources. Content can overlap. Most of the time you'll need to search more than one resource to avoid missing data, as well as to compare and contrast the information you find. 

Types of resources where business information may be found include:

News & Trade publications
Scholarly, peer-reviewed journals
Annual reports
Company profiles
Industry overviews
Market & Consumer data
Company directories
Country profiles
Market reports 
SEC Filings