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Recommended databases
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BizMinerContent type(s): Industry financial benchmarks on more than 16,000 lines of business in national and local markets.
Dates covered: Most recent 5 years -
Business Source CompleteContent types: Peer-reviewed journals, industry and market research reports, magazines, news sources, SWOTS
Dates covered: 1922-present
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Data Axle Reference SolutionsContent types: Directory of U.S. businesses searchable by NAICS code and/or geography (U.S. City, State, Zip code) .
Dates covered: Current
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IBISWorldContent type(s): Analyst reports with forecasts and key statistics on more than 700 U.S. industries.
Dates covered: Current
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Mintel AcademicContent types: Market research reports, data and forecasting for consumer industries in the U.S.
Dates covered: Current
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PrivCoSource for business and financial research on non-publicly traded corporations, including family-owned, private equity-owned, venture-backed, and international unlisted companies.
Note: Users will need to register for an academic account using their JMU email address -
ProcurementIQContent type(s): Analyst reports that assist with buying decisions in supply chains and sourcing.
Dates covered: Current
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StatistaContent type(s): Statistics, charts, and dossiers covering brand shares in global markets, industries and societal topics.
Dates covered: Varies
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WARCContent type(s): Case studies, trend reports, best practice guides, event reports, company profiles, consumer insights, news, forecasts.
Dates covered: 1990-present
Connecting from off-campus
JMU students, faculty & staff can use electronic resources from off-campus via one of these methods.