Information Examples
Use the following databases to determine if the company is public, private, or subsidiary:
If you’re having trouble accessing a database or getting an error code, try opening the link in an incognito or private window.
Public Companies
| Company History & Directories | Financial Information | Company Reports | Article Databases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Axle (US companies only) International Directory of Company Histories ProQuest Historical Annual Reports | Nexis Uni EDGAR | Emerging Markets Information Service | Business Easy Search ProQuest One Business Business Source Ultimate |
Private Companies
| Information on Private Companies | Article Databases |
|---|---|
| Data Axle (US companies only) Hoovers Academic Pro PrivCo Emerging Markets Information Service | ProQuest One Business Business Source Ultimate Nexis Uni |
STEM-E-Business has created video tutorials at Illinois Media Space.
- How to use Emerging Markets Information Service (EMIS)
- How to Create Company Lists Using Data Axle
- How to Search Harvard Business Review
- How to Build A Company List in Hoovers
