Industry and Company Research
Sources for Industry Classification:
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): A standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Examples: 722511 (Restaurants); 423450 (Medical Equipment & Devices) ;541921 (Photography Studios) and 812113 (Nail Salons )
The IBISWorld Industry Report database has specialized industry report codes. These codes cover special industries and provides analysis for new industries or specialized products not captured by NAICS. Example: OD4260 - Candle Manufacturing.
These databases can be used to identify NAICS: Search for company by name and the company record will show assigned codes.
- Business Source Premier This link opens in a new windowCovers all disciplines of business, marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics
- Business Insights: Global This link opens in a new windowFull-text company and industry intelligence on global corporations
Industry And Company Analysis
A review of the industry and company issues that can impact the industry and business operations such economics, political, business cycles, government regulations, revenue size, risks, employment, etc. (See also section on RISK Analysis)
Recommended Databases:
- IBISWorld Industry Reports This link opens in a new windowU.S. industry market research and industry risk ratings
- Statista This link opens in a new windowStatista provides access to data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets.
- Business Insights: Global This link opens in a new windowFull-text company and industry intelligence on global corporations
- Euromonitor Passport This link opens in a new windowGlobal market research database providing statistics, analysis, reports, surveys and breaking news on industries, countries and consumers worldwide.
- Business Source Premier This link opens in a new windowCovers all disciplines of business, marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics
- Marketscope Advisor (S&P Global) This link opens in a new windowInvestment research, market analysis, and commentary from Standard & Poor's.
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowSuite of information resources for business and financial research