Industry classification codes are used to organize industries by numbers. NAICS and SIC are two types of codes that many databases and resources use. NAICS codes are particularly useful in looking for information in the Economic Census. To find a NAICS code for your particular industry, visit the NAICS code website. To learn more about how to use industry codes, take a look at What are NAICS and SIC industry codes and how do I use them?
The Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community, commonly referred to as NACE (for the French term "nomenclature statistique des activités économiques dans la Communauté européenne"), is the industry standard classification system used in the European Union.
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), Turkish Industries follow NACE classification.
Remember to access all Databases from the Library's website and also check the access rights.
Off campus access is not provided for some of the Databases (e.g. WRDS)
Choose from 500+ free sample business plans in a wide variety of industries.
Market / Industry research refers to the information about target markets or customers and it is a very important component of business strategy. In depth analysis, data, trends, market share, distribution, forecasts, are some of the data someone can gather while creating an Industry report.
The Library includes Electronic resources that can help you find these and many more, effectively and accurately.
It offers comprehensive coverage of international consumer markets, consumer lifestyles in other countries, economic statistics, demographic forecasting, and more.
It specialises in emerging markets. It includes 9,000 local news sources, private/public company data, industry reports from global and local providers and complex analytical tools to monitor, screen and analyse trends, risks and forecasts.
It contains market research reports and industry profiles as well. The easiest way to find reports on a particular industry is to do a keyword search for the industry.
A Business plan cannot be completed without a comprehensive Company research which includes detailed information on a company's operations, ranking, financial statements, productivity indicators and many more. Use the Databases mentioned below in order to find the necessary information.
Remember! The number of companies and the depth of information vary in those resources.
It offers comprehensive coverage of international consumer markets, consumer lifestyles in other countries, economic statistics, demographic forecasting, and more.
It specializes in emerging markets. It includes 9,000 local news sources, private/public company data, industry reports from global and local providers and complex analytical tools to monitor, screen and analyze trends, risks and forecasts.
It features more than 15,000 news, business and legal sources—including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790.
You can find PDF reports which contain key facts, history, SWOT analysis, top competitors, locations and subsidiaries, and other details.
Tip: to retrieve the company profile click on the PDF file and not on the title of the company.
Country data are equally important, as they determine in a big extend the operations of a company as well as the market. Information about the economical, social, geopolitical situation are valuable components to a business plan. Databases and directories provide such information.
It provides information that helps Understanding the market landscape with interactive visualisations of industry, category and geographical data
It provides news, reports and cross country comparison.
The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database contains selected macroeconomic data series on national accounts, inflation, unemployment rates, balance of payments, fiscal indicators, trade for countries and country groups (aggregates), and commodity prices whose data are reported by the IMF.
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
Published by the Library of Congress, these country studies are an excellent source for country histories.
Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University (IBC), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.
Regular survey of CEOs, CFOs, and other top executives of Global 1000 companies, performed by AT Kearney, a global management consulting firm. The report, which focuses on expectations regarding international investment, is available for free and can be downloaded as a PDF.
Information on how to plan, launch, manage, and grow your small business.
From the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
From the Center for Business Planning
Includes sample business plans and advice on how to write your own business plan.
Dates from 2003, but still provides thorough guidance.
From Finimpact.com, provides guidance on creating a business plan, with links to some templates.
Composed of actual business plans written by entrepreneurs in North America seeking financing for their businesses.
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