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Welcome
Welcome to the Research Guide for the subject discipline of company research. This guide provides you with recommended library resources for your research. If you have a research question, which this guide does not address please click here.
Business Library Hours & Library Services
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 3)
Business Research Desk (Email service)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: irc.reference@miami.edu
Business Research Desk (In-person service)
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Virtual Research Desk (via Zoom) - thru Dec. 3, 2024
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IRC will be closed on the following University holidays during the Fall 2024 semester:
- Mon. – Tues., Oct. 14 – 15, 2024 (Fall Recess)
- Mon. – Fri., Nov. 25 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Recess)
Company Types
Companies are classified as either public, private or a subsidiary of a larger company.
Public companies sell shares of the company (stocks) to the general public, and are required to submit financial information and annual reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Searching for data on a public company is easier that seeking data on a private or subsidiary company.
Private companies do not sell publicly traded stocks and as a result, are not required to release information to the government or the general public Searching for data on a private company is challenging and is typically limited to directory information and/or news articles.
Subsidiaries of public companies can be difficult to research because the parent company is not required to report on each of them. Subsidiary information may or may not be found in the parent company's reports and/or within news articles.
Access
List of 100+ Business Databases
The University of Miami subscribes to over 700 online databases. From the list of 700, over 100 databases are dedicated to the subject discipline of business. Click the link above to access all the business databases.
Remote Access
Remote access to the University of Miami's online database is possible from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access. Once you have selected a library research database, you will be prompted for your CaneID name and password. This process is necessary to authenticate your enrollment status at UM.
NOTE: If you have a firewall on your computer, please bring down the firewall. All the library research databases contain encrypted data and this will not pass through a firewall.
Company profiles
Use these databases to locate company location, history, competitors, and more.
Contact
If you have a research question this guide does not address, please send an email to: IRC.reference@miami.edu
Business Library Hours & Library Services
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 3)
Business Research Desk (Email service)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: irc.reference@miami.edu
Business Research Desk (In-person service)
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Virtual Research Desk (via Zoom) - thru Dec. 3, 2024
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IRC will be closed on the following University holidays during the Fall 2024 semester:
- Mon. – Tues., Oct. 14 – 15, 2024 (Fall Recess)
- Mon. – Fri., Nov. 25 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Recess)
Company Filings - U.S. & International (Excel downloads available)
Company Financials
Company - Key Ratios (Excel downloads available.)
Company - Stock Price History (Excel downloads available.)
Contact
If you have a research question this guide does not address, please send an email to: IRC.reference@miami.edu
Business Library Hours & Library Services
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 3)
Business Research Desk (Email service)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: irc.reference@miami.edu
Business Research Desk (In-person service)
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Virtual Research Desk (via Zoom) - thru Dec. 3, 2024
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IRC will be closed on the following University holidays during the Fall 2024 semester:
- Mon. – Tues., Oct. 14 – 15, 2024 (Fall Recess)
- Mon. – Fri., Nov. 25 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Recess)
News - Newspapers, Journals, & Trade Magazines
News - Press Releases & News Wires
News - Broadcasts & Transcripts
Contact
If you have a research question this guide does not address, please send an email to: IRC.reference@miami.edu
Business Library Hours & Library Services
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 3)
Business Research Desk (Email service)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: irc.reference@miami.edu
Business Research Desk (In-person service)
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Virtual Research Desk (via Zoom) - thru Dec. 3, 2024
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IRC will be closed on the following University holidays during the Fall 2024 semester:
- Mon. – Tues., Oct. 14 – 15, 2024 (Fall Recess)
- Mon. – Fri., Nov. 25 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Recess)
Investment Reports/Stock Analysis
SWOT Analysis Reports
Contact
If you have a research question this guide does not address, please send an email to: IRC.reference@miami.edu
Business Library Hours & Library Services
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 3)
Business Research Desk (Email service)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: irc.reference@miami.edu
Business Research Desk (In-person service)
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Virtual Research Desk (via Zoom) - thru Dec. 3, 2024
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IRC will be closed on the following University holidays during the Fall 2024 semester:
- Mon. – Tues., Oct. 14 – 15, 2024 (Fall Recess)
- Mon. – Fri., Nov. 25 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Recess)
Market Research Reports
Business Monitor International (BMI) Industry Reports (2007 to 2018)
Fitch Solutions Country Industry Reports (2018 to date)
MarketResearch.com Academic
Fitch Solutions Country Industry Reports (2018 to date)
MarketResearch.com Academic
Market Share & Rankings
Advertising Librarian
Ms. Terri Robar is the UM Libraries' Librarian who specializes in the subject discipline of Advertising, Public Relations and Communication. She has created several subject and course guides that support the research and teaching curriculum at the School of Communication.
Email: trobar@miami.edu
Voicemail: 305-284-6028
Email: trobar@miami.edu
Voicemail: 305-284-6028
Contact
If you have a research question this guide does not address, please send an email to: IRC.reference@miami.edu
Business Library Hours & Library Services
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 3)
Business Research Desk (Email service)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: irc.reference@miami.edu
Business Research Desk (In-person service)
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Virtual Research Desk (via Zoom) - thru Dec. 3, 2024
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IRC will be closed on the following University holidays during the Fall 2024 semester:
- Mon. – Tues., Oct. 14 – 15, 2024 (Fall Recess)
- Mon. – Fri., Nov. 25 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Recess)
Suppliers
ChineseSourcingAgent.com - Sourcing agents provide free news on manufacturing or product sourcing strategies used by companies.
ImportYETI - Locate company suppliers. Data is extracted from U.S. Customs' Sea Shipment records. Searchable by company name or H.S. code.
ImportYETI - Locate company suppliers. Data is extracted from U.S. Customs' Sea Shipment records. Searchable by company name or H.S. code.
Contact
If you have a research question this guide does not address, please send an email to: IRC.reference@miami.edu
Business Library Hours & Library Services
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 3)
Business Research Desk (Email service)
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: irc.reference@miami.edu
Business Research Desk (In-person service)
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Business Virtual Research Desk (via Zoom) - thru Dec. 3, 2024
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IRC will be closed on the following University holidays during the Fall 2024 semester:
- Mon. – Tues., Oct. 14 – 15, 2024 (Fall Recess)
- Mon. – Fri., Nov. 25 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Recess)
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