FAQ: How do I find company information in the library?

Databases

You can find company information using the following databases or search for more databases on the A-Z Database List and use the drop-down provided to narrow down the subject to "Company & Industry Information".

• Business Source Ultimate - EBSCO This link opens in a new window
  • In addition to providing a wide range of periodical information, Business Source Complete also makes Marketline reports and SWOT analyses available for downloading. Use the search box at the top of the page to do a keyword search, or use the featured options in the Business Searching Interface below the search box to explore company profiles by country or industry or browse SWOT analyses. 
• Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
  • Click "Find a Company" under the search box to search company dossiers. Find the correct company profile. You can download the full report using the Download button on the right side, or explore the report sections as you scroll down the page, including company overview, competitors, related legal cases, financial summary, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Business Insights: Essentials - Gale This link opens in a new window
  • Business Insights brings together in a single database company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Company SWOT analyses are available in many individual company profile sections.
• Reference USA This link opens in a new window
  • Search in the U.S. Businesses section for locating specific businesses or categories of businesses by geography, sales, or number of employees. Use its OneSource component and its "Companies" search box to locate detailed information on thousands of U.S. and International companies. Look in the left-hand column of a specific company's record for Strengths/Weaknesses (SWOT).
• D&B Hoover's This link opens in a new window
  • D&B Hoovers — which combines the best of the former Hoovers solution, insights-rich Dun & Bradstreet data, and the robust Avention OneSource platform — offers deeper insights on your most important industries, accounts, and contacts. It offers one-of-a-kind functionality to help you quickly analyze and understand companies at a level that was previously unheard of. SNHU’s subscription includes CRUSH and One Stop Reports.
• MarketLine (Explorer) This link opens in a new window
  • MarketLine (Explorer) offers a comprehensive and unique collection of company, industry, financial, product and country information, research and data extending across every major marketplace and industry. Many company reports will contain a SWOT analysis. To access data, click "Explorer" under Cross Industry Intelligence Center.

Guides

• Company Information