LibGuides: Business: A Guide to Library Research: A-Z List of Business Databases

A-Z Lists of Online Resources for Business Topics

Browse lists of online resources by subject area. Best Bets are listed at the top, and you can filter the lists by Database Type (e.g., Journals & Articles, Statistics, E-Book(s), etc.).

Some Other Business Resources Online

Google Finance
Google pulls its financial data from open sources (such as SEC filings).
International Labour Organization - Statistics
International Trade Centre: Foreign direct investment data
Foreign Direct Investment Statistics 2001-2013 by country or industry.
Michigan Business News
Breaking News on business activities in Michigan from the M-Live Business Section Online.
Michigan Financial Health Dashboard
Visual data regarding Michigan's municipalities.
Michigan Labor Market Information
Michigan's one-stop source for reliable information on recent employment trends, wages, detailed industries, and jobs in demand. It also is a great source of economic information on Michigan regions and counties.
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Publications (full text):
- Key Labor Market and Economic Metrics
- Michigan's Labor Market News
- Michigan Industry Highlights
- Regional Long-Term Industry Forecasts (2010 - 2020)
- Regional Long-Term Occupational Forecasts (2010-2020)
- Regional Prosperity Initiatives
... and more.

Links:
- Business Resources
- Workforce Partners
- Educators/Schools
- Economic Developers
- Unemployed/Unemployment
- Industry Information
- Wages
- Occupational Information
- Press Releases
- Archives
... and more.
NAICS - North American Industrial Classification System
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.
NASDAQ
Find Ticker Symbol for any company publicly traded on NASDAQ.
National Association of Small Business
Resources from the NFIB -- America's leading small business association.
National Minerals Information Center
Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security, and protection of the environment.
New York Stock Exchange
Find Ticker Symbol for any company publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYS).
Industry & Analysis (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Trade analysis to create and implement innovative trade and investment strategies for U.S. businesses.
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-Evaluates the potential effects of U.S government regulations and domestic policies on industries.

-Maximizes U.S. gains in trade negotiations and support the enforcement of U.S. trade laws.

-Provides trade and industry data to underpin the development of national economic policies
Pure Michigan Business Connect
A marketplace for businesses that features thousands of buyers and Michigan suppliers. Matches your business expertise and puts you in front of customers the moment they have a need with exclusive matchmaking technology.
Strategic Business Services is offered by the MEDC and their partners for growing companies in Michigan.