Explore the Company's Web Site
- Finding a Company's Mission and Vision Statements, which may be in sections such as About Us or Mission Statement. Additionally, if the site has a search feature, search for Mission Statement.
- Explore any details about the company including financials/annual report, current events/news, and employment information/human resources.
Resources for Researching Companies and Industries
It is important to search beyond the company's web site for information on your company and it's associated industry.
Use the below databases to:
Use the below databases to:
- Find information including financial details about your company and competitors.
- Explore trends in the industry associated with the company.
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Hoover's Company Records This link opens in a new windowSearch for both public and private companies.
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Value Line This link opens in a new windowSearch for public companies and also find industry overviews.
Note: Three simultaneous users.
- Also, explore the resources on the Company/Industry guide.
Newspapers
Search for your company or it's associated trends in newspapers to find current information.
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Boston Globe (1980 - present) This link opens in a new window
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New York Times - Academic Pass This link opens in a new window
Newspaper Databases
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ProQuest US Newsstream This link opens in a new windowNational and local newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites' transcripts including U.S. major dailies, CNN, Meet the Press and hundred's more. Current coverage and back files will vary.
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Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new window