Proprietary Search Tip of the Week

by a searcher from Gonzaga University

1 year ago

My local library database has access to this website:  

Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA).

Most likely your library will have the same website in its database. It is free to use and you search all sorts of companies with various criteria (i.e. Revenue, Company Size, SIC Code, NAICS Code, etc.) 

Proprietary search is a confusing and difficult topic. I am going to start sharing what I learn on a weekly basis so that way other people can learn along with me as well.

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professional from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business

Did you get name, address, or any contact info to?

1 year ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from University of Florida

Also for college students, there would be plenty of other hardcore resources for free at your library. I remember I had access to a Bloomberg Terminal! If you're not a college student you may be able to purchase a membership for the purposes of access to the library/digital content.

1 year ago | like reply | 0 likes

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