1. Consider Company Types:

• Public Company: Trades on a stock exchange (e.g., NASDAQ). Must disclose financials (10-K, 10-Q).
  Example: Casella Waste Systems (CWST)
  → Check Investor Relations on the company website and use library business databases.

• Private Company: Privately owned, not publicly traded. Limited disclosure requirements.
  Example: Burton Snowboards
  → Use news articles, trade publications, and the company website (About Us section).

• Subsidiary: Owned by a parent company.
  Example: Ben & Jerry’s (owned by Unilever)
  → Research the parent company for financials and reports.

2. Search the VSCS Libraries:

Business Source Premier

1. Go to the Companies Search in Business Source Premier

2. Search/browse by company name

Gale Business: Insights

1. Go to the Companies section of Gale Business: Insights

2. Search/browse by company name

3. Select company name from the search results

4. The company profile page includes a link to the company's website, a company overview, revenue, competitors, industry information, and articles on the company.  

Statista

1. Go to Statista

2. Search by company name

3. Filter options include content types, location, industry, and more.  

3. Use the Company Website:

• Start with the About Us page for mission, history, structure, and leadership.

• For public companies, look for Investor Relations (often at the bottom of the homepage) for:

  • Annual Reports

  • SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q)

  • Proxy materials

4. Dig Deeper:

• EDGAR. Search registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms companies are required by law to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

• AnnualReports.com. PDFs of company annual reports (most annual reports can also be found on company websites). Browse by industry, exchange, and sector.

• GuideStar. Leading resource for information about IRS-registered nonprofit organizations. Create a free account to access the most information.