Industry Information

IBISWorld

IBISWorld

The largest provider of industry information in the U.S.

Since 1971 IBISWorld has provided thoroughly researched, accurate and current business information. Today, IBISWorld employs a team of dedicated expert analysts that researches economic, demographic and government data so you don’t have to. We provide your organization with valuable insight into America’s 700+ industries, so you can make better business decisions, faster.

Statista

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With Statista, you can access the most recent and relevant statistics and studies on a specific topic by simply entering a keyword.
Statista aggregates statistical data on over 600 international industries from more than 18,000 sources, including market researchers, trade organizations, scientific journals, and government databases.
Do you need fast results in quantitative research? Statista is the best solution

Industry Information

There several different approaches to searching for industry information. The NAICS code for each industry can be used to search databases as well as the Economic Census. The NAICS number for your industry allows you to zero in on industry specific data.

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IBISWorld is fast becoming a world leading strategic business information provider offering a wealth of powerful and comprehensive information on every industry, top 2000 companies and the business environment.
ABI/INFORM Complete This link opens in a new window
One of best sources for industry information this database has a lot of industry and market research information.
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This is one of the best sources for industry and company profiles. From an investment perspective You can search by both company name and NAICS code. It's best to use truncated 5-digit codes (like 54151* instead of 541512). Select publication type “Industry Profile” Note – not all NAICS or Industries have Industry reports

The Census Business Builder (CBB)
The Census Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format.

ABI / Inform Industry Information

The Browse link at the top of the ABI / Inform Complete database will allow you to browse for reports by industry.

After you click on Browse in ABI/Inform Complete you will see the industry reports listed at the top of the next web page.

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Search a complete database comprising full-text business periodicals and news sources from ABI/INFORM Global, Dateline, and Trade & Industry

Questions to ask during Industry Research

What Industry is my Company in?
How is the industry organized? A few big firms? Lots of small firms?
Who are your company's competitors?
Who are the industry leaders?
What is the industry jargon?
What are hot topics within the industry?