LibGuides: BUS 491CS Small Business Consulting: Recommended Library Databases

Recommended Library Databases

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Industry Research and Reports

ABI/INFORM Complete This link opens in a new window Cross searching of the business databases: ABI/Inform Dateline, ABI/INFORM Global, and ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry. Features thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals, country-and industry-focused reports and data. International coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.
Business Source Premier This link opens in a new window Full text for more than 2,200 journals, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed titles in all business disciplines, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Additional full text, non-journal content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.
IBISWorld This link opens in a new window A business information databases that includes economic, demographic and government data to provide insight into over 700 industries in America. It includes market conditions and forecasts, supply chain information, risk ratings reports, and business environment profiles.
Mintel Reports This link opens in a new window Mintel Reports include detailed consumer research, sales data and market information along with analysis, context and commentary to provide the complete picture of the past, present and future of key markets.

APA Business Citations

APA 7th Edition (CSUN Library)
Quick guides, sample papers, and bibliographies using APA 7.
APA 7 for Business
This is a continuously updated document created by business librarians across the US to give citation examples for common business databases (Mintel, Business Source Premier, IBIS, etc.) and documents (reports, analysis, etc.).
APA 7 for Business (other guide)
Guide from Bentley University with very specific instructions.

Data and statistics databases

Statista This link opens in a new window Statista provides statistical data on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Sources include market reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Data can be accessed by searching or browsing by industry, topic, country, digital market or infographic.
PolicyMap This link opens in a new window Web-based Geographic Information System covering the United States used to understand communities. With easy-to-use menus, PolicyMap is a GIS tool for non-GIS experts for those who need to visualize large amounts of data quickly and easily, often down to the census tract or block group level.

News resources

Wall Street Journal (WSJ.com) This link opens in a new window This provides current access to the Wall Street Journal and all their online content. It requires new users to create a WSJ account. After registering, you will be able to use WSJ apps and log in across all devices.
Financial Times (FT.com) This link opens in a new window FT features world business, politics and economic news, as well as dedicated coverage of company news, climate change, technology, the arts, culture and book reviews. Students, faculty, and staff may create a free personal account that includes FT.com app or desktop access, set up myFT customized news feeds and alerts, access special reports and the ePaper, which is the digital reproduction of todays print edition.
NewsBank California Collection This link opens in a new window Research diverse perspectives, topics and trends that align with curricular areas such as Political Science, English, Sociology, Humanities, Business, International Studies and more. Features reliable, credible information from a wide variety of local and regional news sources.

LAPL business databases and directories

Los Angeles Public Library has a world class collection to support business research. Plus you can use it even after you graduate!

Residents of the City of Los Angeles may apply for an e-card online, but anyone with a California ID may get a physical card. More info is on their website.

To find the business resources, go to Research & Homework Help and check the boxes for Business and Company Information.

Some databases to consider are:

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly known as ReferenceUSA)
Gale Business (Demographics Now, Plan Builder, etc.)
Hoover's Company Profiles
Leadership Connect
Legal Information Reference Center
Nexis Dossier
Standard Rate and Data Services (SRDS)
Statista
Value Line Library

LAPL also has a helpful guide, Entrepreneurs and Small Business, which combines library and freely available resources.