Innovation Challenge @ CSULB: Business Research
This research guide provides key research resources for students participating in the Innovation Challenge @ CSULB, covering topics such as marketing research, product development, and intellectual property.
Your business librarian has selected the databases linked here as the best bets for conducting research for start-ups and new venture creation. Select "Access Database" to login with your CSULB email and password. If you're not sure what database to use, check out this table of business research databases that will help you decide which one might have the information you need.
ABI/INFORM
Scholarly sources, market information, and business news
Business Source
Scholarly sources, market information, and business news
Global Newsstream
U.S. and global news sources. Updated daily.
IBISWorld
Industry and company research
Statista
Visual data and statistics
MarketResearch.com
Market and consumer research
Mergent Online
Company financial data
Data Axle
U.S. business directory
Social Explorer
U.S. demographic & geographic data
Checkpoint Edge
Tax and Accounting Research
Value Line Investment Survey
Financial data and analysis for investors
