Project: Consultation report for a company considering expansion overseas

Country information

CountryWatch (Library database)

Comprehensive information about a given country – economy, political climate, culture, market.

Industry and market information

Euromonitor (Library database)

This database has both statistics and reports on industries and consumers in countries worldwide. You can find there lifestyle trends and expenditure statistics, industry reports and market size data, and analysis of key political and economic data about countries.

1. start with "Geographies"
2. select a region
3. select a country
4. explore..

Standard and Poor’s NetAdvantage (Library database)

Select "Industry" tab from the top menu.
Note: you can find up-to-date information about broad industry segments – performance, perspectives, top players. “Global Industry Surveys” provide that information for countries other than United States – Asia and Europe have the best coverage, Latin America is limited (for now).

Stat-USA (Library database)

1. select "Globus & NTDB"
2. scroll down to "Market and Country Research"

Business and Company Resource Center (Library database)

Select the "Industry" icon.
Note: U.S. only (global perspective might be mentioned in context, or in Market Share).
Knowing NAICS is helpful; for more about NAICS – what it is, where to find it - look at the Guide to NAICS

More about export and expansion - business and investment climate, regulations, etc.

Exporters’ Encyclopaedia - R HF 3011 .E9 (Library book)

This comprehensive guide to export markets of countries worldwide includes trade regulations, marketing data, legal requirements, transportation, key contacts and more.

World Bank - Doing Business database
http://www.doingbusiness.org/

This database offers quick access to information about the business climate (for example, registering the business, hiring workers, getting credit) in each of the featured 145 countries. Part of the data is shown as indicators reflecting government regulations and their effect on small- and medium-size firms.

Investment climate
http://www.enterprisesurveys.org/

Scroll down to the "General Economy Snapshot" heading.
The World Bank provides data on “business perceptions of the investment climate” in 71 countries, based on surveys of 40,000 firms.

Transparency International
http://www.transparency.org

Transparency International (TI) is a leading global non-governmental organization devoted to combating corruption. The site contains business tools (guidelines), surveys and studies of corruption at national and international level. Look under “Corruption – Learn about IT” heading on the side menu.

Trade Information Center (TIC)
http://www.trade.gov/td/tic/
or
Export.gov – U.S. Government Export Portal
http://export.gov

Both portals are for would-be and experienced exporters: learn the basics, get help in finding leads and partners, conduct market research. Full text coverage includes Country Commercial Guides, Market Research Reports and Best Market Reports.

International Business Transactions - R KF1976 .F65 2002

This compendium of international business transactions provides, among others, examples of legal documents, information on customs valuation, corrupt practices law, transfer of technology, and protection against loss of investment.

Contacts, directories, associations

Europa World Plus

1. select a country
2. select "Directory: Business and Commerce" (left side menu)

Business and Company Research Center

1. select "Advanced Search"
2. select "Associations" (in “Content Area”)

Citing Your Sources

Be sure to check with your professor on which citation style is required. Bowman Library provides the following resources to assist with citation format:

For online resources, see How to Cite Your Research for links to MLA, APA and Chicago citation styles.

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers - LB2369 .G53 2003 (Located in Library Permanent Reserves).

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - BF76.7 .P83 2001 (Located in Library Permanent Reserves).

The Chicago Manual of Style - Z253 .U69 2003 (Located in Library Permanent Reserves).

Have Questions?

• Explore WOODIE for help with Research.

• The following guides include related information that may assist your research:

  • International Trade Research Guide

  • Exporters' Research Guide

  • International Management and Culture Research Guide

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