LibGuides: Business Canvas (Entrepreneurship) Course LibGuide: More Business Databases

Library Business Databases and Tutorials

Business Database Tutorials - LibGuide
Use the short videos and database screenshots to learn how to effectively search Western Library's business databases.
Western Library: Business, Management, and Administration Databases
A list of Western Library databases for students and faculty needing to conduct business research.

Business Insights: Global Database

Business Insights: Global

search for companies, industries, case studies, and comparison charts
find detailed company, country, and industry profiles
locate analyses of economies, companies and industries
look up financials and investment reports
research SWOT reports
locate market share reports
research company histories (global)
industry research essays
find case studies
research scholarly journals
look for business news for deep research coverage of global economies
locate graphing and data-conversion options
watch business executive video interviews and lessons for deeper insight into issues and decision-making.

Business Insights: Global (Gale) This link opens in a new window
A business research database that provides tools for finding information about industries and companies including their histories, SWOT analyses, investment, financial and market share reports, and industry essays. Access comparison charts and case studies to learn practical business skills and decision-making strategies. Find current news, statistical data, and in-depth reports. Set up searches by country, state, city, SIC and NAICS codes, revenue, and number of employees.

Business Insights Global - Tutorial
LibGuide page - includes instructions, screenshots and a video tutorial about using Business Insights Global.
Business Insights Global: Searching - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Companies - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Comparison Reports - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Documents - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Industries - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.

Video Tutoriasl: Business Insights: Global

Business Insights Global - Tutorial
LibGuide page - includes instructions, screenshots and a video tutorial about using Business Insights Global.
Business Insights Global: Searching - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Companies - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Comparison Reports - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Documents - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.
Business Insights Global: Industries - Tutorial
Gale video tutorial and transcript.

Business Insights: Global (Gale) This link opens in a new window
A business research database that provides tools for finding information about industries and companies including their histories, SWOT analyses, investment, financial and market share reports, and industry essays. Access comparison charts and case studies to learn practical business skills and decision-making strategies. Find current news, statistical data, and in-depth reports. Set up searches by country, state, city, SIC and NAICS codes, revenue, and number of employees.

Business Databases by Gale

Gale business log

Find business articles from newspapers, magazines and academic journals.

Business (Gale OneFile) Visual Tutorial
Screenshots describing how to find articles using the database Business (Gale OneFile).

Business (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Business students and faculty will find full-text coverage in the fields of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, and business theory and practice. Business and trade publications are updated daily to reflect the activities of companies and industries worldwide. In addition, this database provides access to a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Entrepreneurship (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Content from trade magazines, journals, newspapers, and multimedia provides insights, tips, strategies, and success stories for students and entrepreneurs alike within a variety of markets. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Economics and Theory (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
A great choice for business students. This content is useful for research on starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.

More Databases by Gale

Business Databases from (EBSCO)

EBSCO host logo

Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, industry reports, and videos from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.

Business Source Premier (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
This is the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, industry reports, and videos from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
Regional Business News (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Find regional business publications from the United States and Canada. Topics range from presidential candidates, to franchise restaurants, to the retail industry, to business planning, political participation, and more. Content includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines and newswires with full-text content coverage provided by The Washington Post, PR Newswire US spanning more than 20 years of coverage.
eBook Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Look for full-text e-books on a wide-range of subjects. Read the content on your computer or device, or download all or part of the book. You can print, save, or email pages to yourself.

Use the database MasterFile Complete for articles about business developments and trends:

trade magazines
business newspapers

MasterFILE Complete
Search for articles in industry trade magazines, as well as popular magazines and newspapers.
More Databases by EBSCO
The complete list of EBSCO databases available to Western students.

EBSCOhost Tutorials

Nexis Uni Database

Find credible sources related to business and legal topics. Access local, regional, and national newspapers, magazines, and journals, as well television and radio broadcasts. Search state and federal legal cases, statutes, and Supreme Court decisions. Locate business information on millions of U.S. and international companies, and their top executives.

Nexis Uni (LexisNexis) This link opens in a new window
Find credible sources related to business and legal topics. Access local, regional, and national newspapers, magazines, and journals, as well television and radio broadcasts. Search state and federal legal cases, statutes, and Supreme Court decisions. Locate business information on millions of U.S. and international companies, and their top executives.