Anyone have an opinion of ReferenceUSA as a search tool?

by a professional from Marquette University

5 years ago

I recently learned that ReferenceUSA is available free through our area library system here in Portland, OR. Doing a bit of searching online, I see it is available through many libraries around the country. A couple quick searches on companies that I have worked with and know quite well, suggests to me the information can be old or just plain wrong. Anyone have experience with the database and an opinion on it?

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searcher from University of Texas at Austin

I use ReferenceUSA as well. ReferenceUSA + intern/upwork has worked for me

5 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School

I’ve found ReferenceUSA useful to identify companies in niches and geographies of interest. It does require effort and thought on codes and filters, and ultimately researching each company in the search results.

Using interns and UpWork consultants to collate contact info is also helpful.

5 years ago | like reply | 1 like

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