A business research portal that includes company information and a tutorial on researching companies and markets. Thomas Register Search for information on over 150,000 industrial companies. Trade Organizations Hundreds of supplier associations and societies, and how to get in touch with them. U.S. Government Information Bureau of Labor Statistics Useful for information on occupations and employment outlook. Census Bureau Useful for demographic information.
Helps determine potential for consumer products.
Central Intelligence Agency Good starting point to get information on doing business in other countries. Department of Commerce Lots of business news and resources. Federal Trade Commission Find out about the regulatory environment. Read about the new system . Occupational Classification System Manual Use these classifications for lead qualification.