Center for Materials Informatics Research Guide: Market Research
Market Research Intro
Below are resources for locating market research information. The "Business Databases / Market Reports" box lists resources that are only available to UB students, faculty, and staff. The "Internet Resources" box features FREE resources for market research information, so these can be used even if you are not affiliated with UB.
For a full list of all market research resources here at UB, check out the Business Research Guide by clicking on this link: https://research.lib.buffalo.edu/busresearch.
Business Databases / Market Reports
Please refer to the Business & Management Research Guide for a full list of UB Libraries resources. Some selected resources are also highlighted below.
- Gale Business: Insights This link opens in a new windowDetailed company and industry reports, profiles, and news.More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowBusiness-related research and information. More InfoPartial Full-Text UB ONLY
Internet Resources
These are resources available on the internet to anyone. These are all free tools or have portions of the tool that are free to use.
- IQS DirectoryIndustrial Quick Search Manufacturer Directory
- OwlerOwler crowdsources competitive insights by providing news alerts, company profiles, and polls and allows members to follow, track, and research companies in real time.
- CrunchbaseCrunchbase is a platform for finding business information about private and public companies. Crunchbase information includes investments and funding information, founding members and individuals in leadership positions, mergers and acquisitions, news, and industry trends.
- ThomasNetDirectory with information about companies, products, and services, including actual catalogs from many companies and downloadable CAD drawings of parts
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