Answered By: SAC Library
Last Updated: Jan 19, 2024     Views: 63

Here are the steps and a screenshot on how to find industry profiles using the Business Source Complete database (linked below):

 

1. Click on Advanced Search

2. Type the word industry in the top box and change the dropdown to SO Publication Name.

3. Type your industry (ie, confectionery) in the middle box and change the dropdown to TX All Text.

4. After you get your list of search results, Refine your results on the left to Limit by Geography > United States if you want a specific region.

5. Look at the PDF version of a specific industry profile to see charts, graphs, etc.

6. Email yourself a copy of and a citation for the PDF report and/or click the Permalink tool to the right of the profile to copy/paste a permanent link back to the industry profile.

 

Business Source Complete screenshot