INDUSTRY INFORMATION
A Central Library Research Guide
Identify the Industry's Standard Industrial Classification Code
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Standard Industrial Classification Manual is a handy guide to the four-digit coding system that classifies all types of for-profit and nonprofit business enterprises. The alphabetical index of business types takes you to enterprise descriptions.
R 338.0973 Un shelved with the business directories in Range 1
North American Industry Classification System replaced the Standard Industrial Classification system in 1997. Some publishers continue to use the old classification system. However, the newer system provides classifications for many more business types, allowing you to find industry information for a variety of small business enterprises.
R 338.02 No shelved with the business directories in Range 1
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U.S. Census Bureau 1997 NAICS and 1987 SIC Correspondence Tables
U.S. Census Bureau 2002 NAICS Index
Financial Ratios
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| Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios |
R 658.151 Al
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| Annual Statement Studies Risk Management Association |
R 332.742 An
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| Financial Studies of the Small Business |
R 658.15904 Fi |
Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios Dun and Bradstreet
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R 338.740973 In |
Industry Statistics
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Industry-specific reference books are available on the 2nd floor. Browse the R 338 call number section in the Business area or ask the librarian for help finding the resources you need.
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U.S Census Bureau
Industry Overviews
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| Dun and Bradstreet/Gale Industry Reference Handbooks |
R 338 Du |
| Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries |
R 338.0973 En |
| Standard and Poor's Industry Surveys |
R 338.0973 St |
| U.S. Industry Profiles |
R 338.760973 U |
| Value Line Investment Survey |
R 332.6 Va |
| WEFA Industrial Monitor |
R 338.0973 We |
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Business & Company Resource Center
Factiva (Dow Jones and Reuters)
More business databases are accessible at Austin Public Library's Business Databases.
Trade Associations and Publications
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| Encyclopedia of Associations | Reference Desk 2nd floor |
| National Trade and Professional Associations | Reference Desk 2ndfloor |
| Texas Trade and Professional Associations | Reference Desk 2nd floor |
| Small Business Sourcebook | R 658.0220707 Sm |
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Austin Public Library's Business Databases
Gebbie Press Magazine Web sites
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