Q. In which databases can I find company profiles?

The databases Business Source Ultimate, Gale Business Insights, Mergent, and Nexis Uni all have company profiles. Below are instructions for accessing the databases and how to find company profiles in each one. 

Access the Databases

1. Start at the Libraries' homepage. 
2. Go to Search Databases.
   
3. Enter the database names in the "Database Search" bar or select "Business and Economics" under "Search databases by subject."
   
4. Click the link to the database to open it.

Business Source Ultimate

1. Enter your company name into the search bar.
   
2. Below under the "Limit Your Results" heading, go to the "Document Type" dropdown menu and select "Company Report." 
   
3. Click Search. 

Gale Business Insights

1. From the homepage, scroll to the heading "Gain Deep Insight on Companies Around the Globe" and then click "Browse All Companies."
   
2. A table with every company in the database will appear. Enter your company in the textbox at the top that says "Filter by name or table value" and click the Submit Query (magnifying glass) icon.
   
3. Select your company from the table to see the profile. Note: Gale does include all subsidiaries, you make sure you are clicking the right version for your research.
   

Mergent

Enter your company name or ticker symbol in the "Company Search" bar and click "Go."

Nexis Uni

1. On the Nexis Uni homepage, go to the Dossier section below the search bar and click "Find a Company."
   
2. Enter your company name in the first textbox then click the Search (magnifying glass) icon. You can also change the drop-down menu to search by other options such as ticker symbol.
   
3. Select your company name from the results list to access the profile.