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Business and Industry Databases
Mouse over each link for how to search for data and articles on your industry from newspapers and industry publications.
Industry Codes
When researching your industry, find the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) and SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) codes that apply.
- Business Insights: Essentials and GlobalSearch for a company in your industry and use the NAICS and SIC codes listed in the Company Profile.
- 2007 NAICS Codes - BrowseBrowse all of the NAICS codes. Try 44-45 Retail Trade; 51 Information; 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; or 71 Arts, Entertainment and Recreation to find the 5- or 6-digit NAICS codes for many AEMM businesses.
Find Professional Organizations for your Industry
Industry professional organizations collect data and statistics that may help with your business plan.
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Search Encyclopedia of Associations by the name of your industry
Financial Ratios
- RMA eStatement StudiesFinancial data organized by NAICS code for benchmarking and commonsize analysis.
Industry Data
- Economic Census of the United States 2007Economic data about U.S. industries is collected every five years and released over time. Find data by NAICS code or U.S. state for number of businesses in an industry, revenues, number of paid employees, and more.
E-Books
- Encyclopedia of Small BusinessDefinitions of and information about key concepts in small business.
- Business Plans HandbookActual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
- Business BiographiesBiographical articles about business leaders, including entrepreneurs.
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Local Area Information
Research your competition in the place where you plan to start your business. Search for industry information in a local newspaper.
- America's NewspapersNewspapers from all 50 states.
- Chicago Tribune (1985-present)Starting your business in Chicago? See what the Tribune has reported about your industry in the city and region.
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