Research FAQ

Research FAQ
Companies Basic company information Company financials, e.g. balance sheets etc. SWOT Analysis of a company A company's competitors Information on private companies Information on nonprofits Key executives of a company Information on international companies Current news about a company Current and historical annual reports A PEST/PESTLE analysis Historical Industry Reports Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Industries Basic industry overviews, reports and news Information about international business(es) Statistical sources for industry research Industry financial data, analysis, and tools How can I search for SIC and NAICS codes Where can I find information on industry trends/forecasts Where can I find a PEST/PESTLE analysis
Marketing How to write a marketing plan Where can I find information on global industries and market. Market research reports Consumer behavior/demographic data Information on market share or market size Information on product development Information and data on direct marketing
Global Business Country profiles Information on a country's political, operational, and credit risk Information on how to do business in countries worldwide Information on business regulations worldwide Economic, industry, and country forecasts worldwide U.S. trade statistics Foreign trade statistics Information on U.S. importing and exporting Information on cultural differences relating to international business
Writing Research Papers and Citing Sources Information about research writing and citing An online guide about how to write an academic research paper ebooks about research paper writing and citing Information on how to avoid plagiarism Free, on-campus help with research papers and oral presentations An online guide that tells how to cite my sources Information on how to cite a database, an e-book, a tweet, etc. Information on how to write an annotated bibliography A free citation tool to collect and format my sources A free tool to help organize and keep track of all my research

Other websites that help you find answers to frequently asked business questions.

Use this list to find other business websites that may help you with your research.

Access Business Research Guides through William & Mary Libraries.

Additional resources are available at the McLeod Business Library. Please check the library catalog and see a McLeod staff member for assistance.