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Industry Analysis
- IBISWorldCSU database. Industry reports covering U.S. and global markets. Provides information on industry landscape, trends and outlook, financial indicators, and risk ratings.
- Euromonitor PassportCoverage: Varies
Market research and industry reports with a heavy international focus. Reports include market analysis, including hard to find statistics such as company and brand market shares. This database is licensed for CSU faculty, staff, and students only, so you will be prompted to login using your eid, both on- and off-campus.
- Business Source Complete - MarketLine industry reportsCSU database. Direct link to locating industry reports in BSC.
- Sage DataCSU database. The largest repository of standardized and structured statistical data, Data Planet includes over 6.2 billion datasets and offers immediate access to data presented in charts, maps, graphs, and table form. Users can compare billions of indicators at the county, MSA, census-tract, state, and country level.
- GlobalEdge Industry ReportsInternational industry reports at the broad sector level.
- TechCrunchTechnology news and information. Great source for tech industry info.
NAICS and SIC codes
Many databases use NAICS and/or SIC codes to organize companies by industry, so knowing the code(s) that apply to your business idea can help you search for competitors more quickly. You may find one code that perfectly fits, but if you have multiple lines of business, there may be two or more that apply.
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Use the 2017 NAICS search box on the left side of the screen to find the most relevant industry codes.
Industry Ratios
- eStatement StudiesCoverage: Varies
Contains industry ratios and composite financial data compiled from anonymized financial statements of businesses operating in various industries across all sectors of the economy. Designed to be particularly useful to those who want to compare one company's performance relative to other companies in the same line of business.
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