Research Guides: GSM 6123: Strategic Management: Check List for Library Sources

Resources & Guides for Frequently Asked Business Questions

Overview for using the Business Source Complete database
Shortcuts for common queries using the Business Source Complete database
Overview of other Business oriented databases from the Hatfield Library
Current list of ALL 190+ databases available from Hatfield Library organized by Subject/Academic major or by Document type.
For Profit Businesses (a collection of resource guides on Finding: Industries, Ratios, Company snapshots & Corporate reports)
Non-Profits - How to research them - primarily in Oregon
Industry Research
Finding trade associations & professional societies using the Encyclopedia of Associations - (unique resource for finding Special interest groups, Trade associations; Professional societies, Fan clubs, or Hobby enthusiast groups)
Economic Census -- what is it? and how to find them
Population Census -- what is it? and how to find them
NAICS code -- what is it? and how to use them
SIC code -- what is it? and how to use them
Local people & Local businesses in the news - How to Find in Salem, Portland or across Oregon
Regional Business News - how to find full text sources
Statistical Sources -- 13 major categories of statistics with direct links & overview of major statistical aggregators