Use the following databases to get directory information, access a company profile or compile lists of companies according to specific criteria.
Search tip: If your company has a public competitor, you may also use the competitor's name as a tool to find information about your industry and market.
D&B Hoovers enables users to create custom lists and reports for researching US and international companies. Use the Search and Build a List link to identify target companies using filter categories such as company size, company type, financials and more. The resulting reports contain company information such as SEC filings, market research reports, analyst reports, SWOT analyses, and industry information from First Research. Use the Desktop link to assemble and "pin" lists and reports for easy access. NOTE: Pinned items are only saved to the desktop for the length of your session; sessions are subject to timeouts. Simultaneous access is limited to 50 users.
GuideStar provides information on faith-based organizations and IRS-registered nonprofit organizations, including mission, operations, finances, transparency, executives/key employees, board leadership, and governance. Where available, IRS Forms 990 may be viewed and downloaded. Bentley University Library does not have a subscription to GuideStar Pro, but users can create a free personal account to access nonprofit information and use GuideStar's free basic search. The free version does have limitations on how much content is accessible and how many free searches can be run per account per month.