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Get Started with Business Research

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library subscribes to many excellent business resources. Not sure which database to use? Check the full list of Business Databases: By Topic.

Get started with Company Information, Industry Information, Market Research, and much more.

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The Wall Street Journal

Registration required. UH Mānoa students, faculty, and staff must create an individual account on our WSJ registration page: https://WSJ.com/UHManoa. Once activated, you can access this resource directly from WSJ.com or by using the WSJ app on your smartphone or tablet. The Wall Street Journal is a national newspaper with emphasis on business and finance, but also includes U.S. and world news on education, politics, health, technology, the arts, and more. Available in English, Chinese and Japanese language editions. WSJ.com archives go back four years. More information and directions for setting up and renewing your personal WSJ account.

New Business Databases

BCC Research
Market research reports covering life sciences, sensors, materials, environment, sustainability, and commerce. Coverage includes: advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, information technology, health maintenance, medical devices, energy, food, fuel cell and battery, finance, venture capital, and much more.
eMarketer
Provides analysis, market data, and statistics on e-commerce, online marketing, social media, the internet and emerging digital technologies around the world. Includes sections for advertising & marketing, ecommerce & retail, financial services, health, technology, and more. Reports are developed using over 3,000 global resources from research firms, audience measurement companies, media agencies, government institutions, industry associations and more.
Mintel Reports
Market research reports on consumer products, services, and lifestyles. Reports describe the economic drivers, leading companies, market share, market size, trends, segmentation, and consumer attitudes and purchasing habits. U.S. reports, consumer data, and interactive databooks.