Follow up with some online resources to make sure your list is current. Search an article database, like Dow Jones Interactive for announcements of new startups. Back to Ref FAQ 7. Students often use the financial data of competitors to project their own startup costs and early revenues. Financial statements on publicly traded companies are available via Global Access .
Financial data is only available for companies which publicly offer stock.
However, if the private company you are interested in tracking has at least announced its intent to go public, you may still be able to get financial data. Back to Ref FAQ 8. It also contains reports on certain demographic groups, like baby boomers and college students. Gartnerweb provides market research reports on the Information Technology industries. Choices II provides demographic analysis of the purchasers of many goods and services, including specific brands.