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# Look up SIC, NAICS Codes | # Look up SIC, NAICS Codes | ||
# Gather information | # Gather information | ||
Revision as of 12:45, 15 September 2014
When beginning any business research it is often help to consult a pathfinder offering you various sources to begin your study. It is with that in mind the following guides were generated.
Business history
Business records are one of the least used resources for genealogists. Information about business may be found in many ways. Histories of businesses may be found through newspapers, directories, local histories, biographical collections, and old photographs. In addition, business directories, local vending licenses, estate settlements, annual reports, business history publications, account books and journals, Common Pleas court records, and maps may include useful information pertaining to businesses. Other genealogical resources such as census records and agricultural and manufacturing schedules, obituaries, and family histories, should not be ignored. For more information
Industry Information
Researching information on industry data will require the research to be diligent.
- Begin by defining the industry.
- Ask yourself who else cares and thinks about this industry on a regular basis.
- Search databases: Business Source Premier (Industry Report)
- Look up SIC, NAICS Codes
- Gather information
- Industry reports
- Harvard Business School Baker Library Industry Overview Index
- Economic Census
- Survey of Manufacturers and Annual Retail Trade Survey
- Library of congress BRS Assists Industry Surveys
- Value Line Investment Survey - print
Company finance
Investment information
Consumer information and Marketing & Advertising
General Business and Other Statistics
International Business
Small Business
Research Helps and Tips
Further reading
- Ross, Celia. Making sense of business reference. Chicago: American Library Association, 2013. BUSINESS 025.5 ROSS