Company Research
This document provides a comprehensive list of resources for researching companies, including directories, databases, and tools for monitoring competitors, analyzing financial data, and finding business contacts. Some notable resources include Bloomberg, Hoovers, and Forbes Global 2000.
AllStocksLinks: A directory of links to stock market research and analysis resources.
Better Business Bureau: A nonprofit organization that provides accreditation and ratings for businesses based on their reliability and ethical practices.
Bizeurope: A business directory and trade portal for European businesses.
Bloomberg: A financial news and data service that provides real-time market data, news, and analysis on companies, industries, and markets worldwide.
Business Source: A comprehensive business research database that provides access to full-text articles from academic journals, magazines, and trade publications.
Bureau Van Dijk: A provider of business intelligence and company data, including financials, news, and legal entity information.
Canadian Business Research: A resource provided by the Canadian government that provides information and resources to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed.
Canadian Business Resource: A directory of Canadian businesses and organizations.
Central and Eastern European Business Directory: A directory of businesses and organizations in Central and Eastern Europe.
Company Registration Round the World: A directory of company registers from around the world.
Company Research Resources by Country Comparably: A directory of company research resources organized by country.
CompeteShark: A tool for monitoring and analyzing the online presence and marketing strategies of competitors.
Corporate Information: Aggregated information from publicly available sources on publicly traded companies worldwide.
CrunchBase: Detailed information on startup businesses, with a specific focus on funding sources and funding procedures used by specific businesses.
Data.com Connect: A business-to-business contact database that provides access to millions of business contacts and company profiles.
EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Filings: Periodic reports and extensive corporate disclosures from all businesses publicly traded in the United States.
Europages: A searchable database of over 2.5 million European companies.
European Business Register: A network of national business registers that provides access to information on companies in the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Ezilon: A directory of businesses and organizations worldwide, organized by category and location.
Factiva: A global business news and research tool that provides access to a wide range of information from newspapers, trade journals, and company reports.
Forbes Global 2000: An annual ranking of the world’s largest public companies based on a composite score of revenue, profit, assets, and market value.
Glassdoor: A website that provides company reviews, salary reports, and interview questions submitted by employees and job applicants.
globalEdge: A comprehensive resource for international business research that provides country insights, economic analysis, and data on trade and investment opportunities.
GuideStar: A database of nonprofit organizations in the United States that provides information on mission, programs, finances, and governance.
Hoovers: A business research tool that provides company profiles, industry analysis, and sales leads.
Inc. 5000: An annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States based on revenue growth over a three-year period.
InstantLogoSearch: A tool for finding and downloading high-quality logos in various formats.
iSpionage: A tool for conducting competitive research on pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns, including keyword analysis and ad copy analysis.
Judyrecords: A free, nationwide search of 400 million+ United States court cases.
Linkedin: Commonly used social-media platform with a focus on professional profiles and recruitment. Spans a wide variety of industries. Very useful for gathering information on what specific individuals are active within an entity.
National Company Registers: A list of national company registers around the world.
Mergent Intellect: A business research tool that provides access to private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles, and much more.
Mergent Online: A web-based subscription service that provides U.S. and international company data, annual reports, and other financial data.
Notablist: A database of email campaigns that allow users to search and analyze email marketing campaigns by industry, company, or keyword.
Orbis directory: A global database of over 300 million companies, including private and public companies, with information on financials, executives, and news.
OpenCorporates: Global search of registered corporate entities and their associated individual officers or investors.
OpenOwnership Register: A global register of beneficial ownership information for companies, providing transparency and accountability in business ownership structures.
OpenSanctions: A global database of individuals and entities linked to illegal or unethical activities, including sanctions lists, law enforcement agency data, and adverse media.
Overseas Company Registers: A list of company registers for countries outside of the UK.
Plunkett Research: Provides industry trends analysis and market research statistics on a wide range of industries.
Scoot: A business directory for the UK.
SEMrush: A tool for SEO and keyword research, advertising research, and competitor analysis.
Serpstat: Similar to SEMrush, a tool for SEO and PPC analysis.
SpyFu: A tool for competitor research in SEO and PPC advertising.
UniCourt: Limited free searches, premium data upsell. A nationwide search of 100 million+ United States court cases.
Vault: Well-known ranking of largest United States Corporations.
Xing: A social networking platform for professionals that allows users to connect with colleagues, find jobs, and share information and updates about their careers.
Caselaw Access Project: Collection of the full text of historical (not up-to-date) cases from United States state appellate courts.
BrownBook: A global directory of businesses searchable by location and category. Allows businesses to list their information for free.
CorporationWiki: Comprehensive database of corporate information, including company profiles, officer and director information, and registered agent information.
GoodFirms: A research and review platform for software development and IT services companies. Provides a directory of companies, as well as verified client reviews and ratings.
YouControl: A Ukrainian online service that provides corporate data, including company profiles, financial reports, and beneficial ownership information, among others.