Business Periodicals Index , a print index to over 300 business periodicals. Don t forget to check out your public library s selection of pamphlets. Look under Industries , or specific types of industries, Service Industries , or High Technology Industries , or for demographic information, arranged alphabetically by subject. Online Electronic Databases Moody s Company Data Direct , online database, provides extensive information on publicly traded companies. ReferenceUSA , online database covers more than 10.5 million businesses in the U.S. and can be searched geographically, by type of business, etc.
Information includes information on company executives, number of employees, and sales volume.
Back to Top Industry Statistics and Surveys Adams Job Almanac , profiles of 7,000 companies, arranged by industry. Descriptions include common positions, educational backgrounds and benefits. For each industry, there is a listing of associations, magazines, online services and other information sources. The American Almanac of Employers , focuses on 500 large, growing companies that are likely to hire. General information for job seekers, including web sites, how to research companies and outlook for specific industries and occupations.