LibGuides: School of Design Strategies Research Guide: Databases

RECOMMENDED DATABASES

Business & Entrepreneurship databases are recommended for Design and Management.

Company Reports

Hoover's Company Profiles are available in Business Market Research Collection.

Industry Reports

Industry and company reports can be found in Business Source Complete, MarketLine Advantage, Statista, and ProQuest One Business.

SWOT Reports

GlobalData SWOT reports are available in Business Insights: Essentials Use the keywords "[company name]+swot" in your search. For example, "McDonald's SWOT."

Canadean Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Analysis reports are available in ABI/INFORM. Use the keywords "[company name]+company profile" in your search. For example, "McDonald's Company Profile."

WEB LINKS

NAICS codes
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Design Management Institute
The Design Management Institute (DMI) is an international membership organization that connects design to business, to culture, to customers—and to the changing world. Founded in 1975, DMI brings together educators, researchers, designers, and leaders from every design discipline, every industry, and every corner of the planet to facilitate transformational organizational change and design driven innovation.
TED: Ideas worth spreading
TED is a small nonprofit organization whose website features inspired talks from the world's leading thinkers and doers.

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