ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH GUIDE: Research Resources

Access product and industry market research reports covering US and international marketplaces. (Mintel Group)

Search this database for industry financial analysis and marketing research reports by industry and size. It provides startup and small business statistics, such as annual sales and market share; failure rates; entrepreneurial activity rates; startup P&L detail and ratios; and detailed small business balance sheets, P&L and ratios. (BizMiner)

Access data, research reports, and forecasts for a range of industries, including advertising and marketing, social media, financial services (including fintech), technology, health, automotive, ecommerce and retail. It includes US and international content. (Insider Intelligence, Inc.)

Search for journal articles on topics related to business. Also included is some financial data, books, monographs, major reference works, book digests, conference proceedings, case studies, investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, country reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses, and more. (EBSCO)

Access news and company reports, stock quotes, and market information from Dow Jones and Reuters. This database has extensive international news coverage. (Dow Jones)

Access business, consumer, and market data from a variety of sources, including Neilsen, Simmons, and the Census Bureau. Using this data, you can build reports, export data, and create maps. Choose "Sign in as a guest" or create a personal account in order to save your work. Note: Only 10 users may access this database at one time. (SimplyAnalytics)

Access datasets from a variety of government agencies and a few commercial sources. Economic developers often use this data in site requests, developing metrics, grant writing, and strategic planning. (Indiana University)