Guide Information
This guide was constructed primarily for use by Dr. Jeananne Nicholls Principles of Marketing course. However, information within may be of use to all Principles of Marketing students with adjustments for specific course assignments.
Where Can I Find the Information I Need?
In addition to your in-person research, library databases and retailer corporate websites will likely aid you the most in completing your project. A quick summary of the best databases to use is below.
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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowProvides full-text articles of scholarly journals in all disciplines of business, and financial data, industry reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses and more.
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Business Insights: Global This link opens in a new windowProvides information about countries, company and industry profiles, SWOT reports, and financial data.
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U.S. Census BureauProvides a wealth of information about American communities. The information on this site can be daunting - try starting with Quickfacts - located part ways down the page.
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Corporate Web Sites (Link to Google Search)Public companies' websites often provide their annual reports, financial filings, and other information to the public through sections of their corporate websites. Search for the company's home page, (try a company's name or well-known brand and "corporate website") and look for a tab or link that mentions investors or financials. Note that if your retailer has a parent company you may find this information in their report.
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