The Emory community has access to a wealth of business research databases. This series highlights many of these great resources, including content and the best applications for classes and career prep.
What You Will Find
Bizminer aggregates industry benchmarks, key performance indicators, and analysis for over 5000 industries and 9000 lines of business in the United States, which can be analyzed at the national, state, and metro-area level. You can search for industries by keyword or industry codes (NAICS) and drill down to very specific industry segments.
Use for Class Projects
In addition to exploring industry performance benchmarks of specific business types in a given location, for example, furniture stores in Metro-Atlanta area, you can also get valuable information like retail sales per square foot and even financial reports for sole proprietorships. Reports generated in Bizminer can be very helpful for business and entrepreneurship plans, particularly those that focus on regional or city level markets, as well as real estate projects.
Use for Interview Prep
In tandem with our other interview preparation resources, such as more general industry and competitive landscape reports, Bizminer reports can provide more data about specific geographic locations or industry segments. If you’re interviewing for a job in the real estate industry or in a niche industry that focuses on regional and local markets, Bizminer’s reports will help you prepare to discuss detailed aspects of the market and industry.
Additional Business Research Resources
You can also use the Business Research Guide to locate additional business resources, locate tips for how to use them, and understand which are best for your specific research needs.