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Company Research
This site provides a tutorial for researching companies that may be useful for those who need to make career or investment decisions. Also, learn how to research an industry.
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Business Profiles
This source provides information on companies, including names of key executives, business type, location, number of employees and more!
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Hoover's Online
Get basic information and news story links about a company free; additional information is available for purchase.
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RBA's Business Information On The Internet
This site, compiled by Karen Blakeman, contains links to key business information sites on the Internet.
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SEC Edgar Database
This is the Security and Exchange Commission's database of information on publicly traded companies.
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AnnualReports.com
This site provides online access to annual reports.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Want to check out your bank? This is the place!
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National Association Of Securities Dealers
Find background information on NASD brokers and firms, including a 10-year employment history, criminal convictions, disciplinary actions, and more.
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Access Gateway To All 50 Secretary Of State Web Sites
Find the exact legal name/address of a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business in any state in the United States. Find the exact names and addresses of the directors and officers. Download forms to create, form, incorporate and maintain corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other entities in all 50 states. Find the names of creditors of corporations, partnerships and other businesses through Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings in all 50 states. Find the name and address of a registered agent for service of process of a lawsuit. (This site has started to charge for use of their links, but you can view the old version of their site here, though some links may be outdated.)
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Business Filings Databases
Most states make some level of corporate and business filings available online; however, the most up-to-date and accurate information is best obtained by making a written request. As with all online public records databases, remember that it is important to verify how recently the information was updated.
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Better Business Bureau
Check the reliability of a business, and get help resolving disputes. The site is packed with helpful consumer information. You can even file a complaint online.
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Better Business Bureau Online
This site is devoted to checking out online businesses and learning about their privacy policies. Complaints can also be submitted here.
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The Corporate Library
Check out companies here, everything from basic information about a company to corporate scandals and shareholder action campaigns.
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CorpWatch
This watchdog site is devoted to holding corporations accountable for their actions. Be sure to check out their Hands-on Corporate Research Guide.
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CorpTech
This site offers paid memberships, but you can also get some information by signing up for a free guest membership.
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Vault
This career information offers some free information about many companies.
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Moody's Investor Service
This site has credit ratings and financial information about companies.
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Standard and Poor's
Sign up for a free membership and get lots of information about companies.
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Yahoo! Finance
Get stock quotes and other financial information here.
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Reuters Stocks and Stock Market Information
You can also research stocks and other company information here.
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Financial Services Fact Book
This online book is updated frequently as more information becomes available.
