Company information, in the form of profiles, histories, government filings, financial data, analyst reports, and more, can be a great way to learn about specific companies in the country you are studying or visiting. Use the resources below to find some of these sources.
There are many places you can find information about a company and its history. Try the following approaches:
Accompanying image is from a company report in the Mergent Online database.
1. In the Company Search bar, type in your company. (Note: if it is a private company, select the D&B Private Company Database box above).Although it might take some digging and persistence, searching for articles that refer to your company can prove helpful. Try the below databases, along with Google and Google Scholar.
Finding up-to date company information and news can be really important when working on research projects, networking, and job hunting. Use the following resources to help.
Many companies are using social media outlets both to convey their message and to track what customers are saying about them on the web. Social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube can provide insight into your company and the responses of their users.
For example, searching Twitter for your company or product line can yield a bevy of marketing insight and customer commentary.
Many databases offer alert services. Look for any button or link that says alerts or save search or something similar. Most databases will first require you to sign up for a free account.
For further information about setting up alerts, RSS feeds, and other ways to get up-to-date company news more quickly, refer to the following guide.
