Terrific Business Sources
Check out these terrific business sources. The American Library Association has made a list of the best business websites and we have made a list of the top twenty-two print sources on our shelves.
American Library Association's Best of the Best Business Websites
TOP 22 Print Business References Resources available
in the Business and Investment Center at BTPL.
1) State Profiles (Michigan)
R317.74 MIC (behind Adult Services Desk)
Woods & Poole Economics, Inc.
Number one resource profiling Michigan state, county and city projections to
2030. Includes detailed population data by sex, age and race; personal income
by source of income; retail sales by kind of business; and data on the number of
households, their size and income.
2) America's Top Rated Cities: A Statistical Handbook
R307.7609 AME and
America's Top Rated Smaller Cities: A Statistical Profile
R307.7609 AME (behind Adult Services Desk) Grey House Publishing
Statistical data on select cities throughout the United States. Data includes city
finances, demographics, income, employment, residential real estate, taxes,
commercial utilities, transportation, employers, cost of living, health, education,
public safety, recreation, media, hazardous waste and air & water quality.
3) SRDS: The Lifestyle Market Analyst R307.7609 LIF (behind Adult
Services Desk)
Standard Rate and Data Service Media Solutions
Extensive analysis of lifestyle information on people's interests, hobbies,
activities, etc. Also includes demographic statistics and consumer segment
profiles.
4) Corporate Affiliations
R338.8 LEX (behind Adult Services Desk)
**Also available online**
LexisNexis Publishing
The ONLY resource covering major public and private businesses in the United
States and throughout the world. Complete company profiles including current
information on personnel, subsidiaries, holdings and joint ventures.
5) Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies
(Business Aisle Section 5-5)
The special feature in this book is information on company rankings. Companies
are ranked by SIC and NAICS (products) as well as various profile rankings, i.e.,
1,000 largest employers, 1000 largest privately held companies.
6) Standard & Poor's Statistical Service (Business Aisle Section 6-3)
Standard & Poor's
The authority for statistics. Your one-stop shopping resource for current and
historical statistics. Included:
• prime rate
• cost of living
• interest rates
• Dow Jones averages
• employment
• retails sales
• manufacturing sales
• construction
• value of the dollar
7) Plunkett's series (Business Aisle 6-3)
Comprehensive analysis of various industries including industry overviews,
statistics (charts), company profiles and rankings within industry groups.
Titles included: (list not complete)
• Plunkett's Infotech Industry Almanac
• Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac
• Plunkett's Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Almanac
• Plunkett's Telecommunications Industry Almanac
• Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac
8) Market Share Reporter
(Business Aisle Section 6-4)
Thomson Gale
A one of a kind resource for marketing research, economic analysis, planning
and much more. Ranks many products and brand names.
Example:
• Top Ice Cream Brands
• Top Laundry Detergent Brand
• Top Motor Oil Brands
9) Encyclopedia of Products and Industries - Manufacturing
(Business Aisle Section 6-4)
Gale Cengage Learning
Provides a more detailed analysis on many products.
10) Encyclopedia of Global Industries (Business Aisle Section 6-4)
Grey House Publishing
Key source into large industry sectors of global significance. Each industry
profile includes:
• industry snapshot
• organization and structure
• background and development
• current conditions and workforce
• industry leaders
• major countries in the industry
11) Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries (Business Aisle Section 6-4)
Grey House Publishing
Broad business sectors that have shown significant growth or potential for
exemplary growth in the near future.
Each profile includes:
• industry snapshot
• organization and structure
• background and development
• current conditions
• America and the world
• research and technology
12) Harris U.S. Manufacturing Directory National Edition
(Business Aisle Section 5-3)
Harris Infosource (A Dun and Bradstreet Company)
The only comprehensive directory of U.S. manufacturers. Search by company
name, businesses geographically, by SIC or product.
13) Direct Marketing Market Place (Business Aisle Section 4-3)
National Register Publishing
One stop shopping directory for all marketing needs!
14) Dun and Bradstreet Regional Directory (Michigan)
R338.74 DUN (Behind Adult Services Desk)
Dun & Bradstreet
Comprehensive list of companies in Michigan. Search by company name,
geographically, by SIC or product.
15) ACCRA Cost of Living Index
R317.3 ACC (Behind Adult Services Desk)
Council for Community and Economic Research
Comparative data on 311 urban areas. Entries include how much people in
certain geographic areas are paying for grocery items, housing, utilities, health
care, transportation, etc. Includes specific items.
16) Human Resources Management and Business Strategies and Forms
(Commerce Clearing House) (Business Aisle Sections
7-3 and 7-4)
A comprehensive blend of tax, human resources, and accounting information and
forms to provide assistance in all aspects of business planning, from day to day
concerns to long-range planning. Four volumes in each set cover everything
from compensation, employee relations, personnel practices, and OSHA
compliance, to up-to-date articles and forms on all financial aspects of running a
business.
17) Standard Periodical Directory
R 016.051 STA (Behind Adult Services Desk)
Trade publications, advertising costs and
information
18) Encyclopedia of Associations
R650.5 ENC (Behind Adult Services Desk)
Find national and regional associations, with full contact information, searchable
by keyword
19) Finder Binder: Detroit Area and Outstate
Michigan Updated Media Directory
R 070.025 FIN (Behind Adult Services Desk)
Contact information for every media outlet, from radio and local TV stations to
print media
20) NAICS/SIC Codes
(Business Aisle Section 6-2)
Also in separate volumes
R 658 (behind Adult Services Desk
Every business and industry code – essential for researching suppliers, clients,
and competitors
21) Bressers Cross-Index Directory
North and South Oakland County
R 317 (behind Adult Services Desk)
Every address in Oakland County with phone number listed, and every listed
number with address
22) Crain’s Book of Lists
(Business Aisle Section 5-5)
Annual directory of top companies in the area in numerous fields.
