Miscellaneous/Global Business Sites
Fortune 500 Business Blog Wiki
Links to hundreds of corporate blogs. Some are generated by the companies, some are written anonymously by current/former employees. Some are consumer watchdog sites that focus on specific industries. Be sure to fact-check and confirm any information you find on these blogs. Carolina Business News Initiative
This list of 250 links to resources for business reporters is probably one of the most comprehensive gatherings of information for the business journalist. From the University of North Carolina COJMC. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index Database
Select an item (gas, food, etc.) and track price increases nationally over time. Great quick reference for stories. You also can track it by region or major metropolitan area by using the image map and pulldown menu on this page Bureau of Labor Statistics: Inflation Calculator Food Timeline: Prices Over the Years
Track prices of various food items over decades. The Grocery Game.com
Tracks prices of more than 10,000 grocery items. Great for cost comparison studies over time.
Tools for Business Journalists
From Prof. Joshua Mills of Baruch College. ConsumerAffairs.com
Tracks corporate sites, consumer affairs blogs. Business for Social Responsibility
Tracks news and legislation relating to corporate responsibility. Center for Corporate Citizenship
Boston College site works with global corporations to help them define, plan and operationalize corporate citizenship. Corporate Responsibility Newswire
News feed of stories relevant to businesses acting responsibly. EthicalCorporation.com
News, conferences, podcasts and editorial content that covers corporate responsibility internationally. Forbes People Tracker
Track more than 120,000 executives and members of the Forbes rich and celebrity lists. Cusomized e-mail alerts (free!), research public companies and news updates! Forbes Layoff Tracker
Launched in January 2001, this site tracks layoffs issued by companies on the Forbes 500 list. Global Rich List Database Current Value of Money (History)
Includes the history of money. EconData.net
A great resource for regional economic data. Federal Reserve 101
Basic facts, research, etc. Forbes 400: The 400 Wealthiest Americans
Search the database by name, rank or age. Fiscal Policy Institute
Releases hundreds of reports and projections on the economy, inlcuding several after the 9-11 attacks. MSN Gas Prices Database
Has prices from more than 30,000 stations around the United States. U.S. Fuel Tracking Site Oil Prices History and Analysis
Great for tracking prices by the barrel with oil and gas stories. Diesel Technology Forum Forbes: 10 Most Over-Priced Places to Live
Has prices from more than 30,000 stations around the United States. SmartEconomist.com
Reviews of new economics and finance research, sortable by topic. Easy-to-read, little jargon PaperCalculator.org
Developed by Enviornmental Defense, a nonprofit group. Offers U.S. average wood consumption energy use, and other environmental impacts of different kinds of paper. Business Week: Industry Innovation
Stories, surveys, slideshow, design board, etc. Tracks how certain industries are finding new ways to research and develop products. Forbes: America?s Most Philanthropic Corporations Eco-Labels.org
Resources that monitor a company?s claim on a label. Also helps customers decipher what?s on a label. Very handy in covering consumer issues. Fiscal Policy Institute: Economic Fallout of WTC Attacks
A preliminary report (in .PDF format) says New York stands to lose 108,000 jobs as result of the September 11 terrorist attacks and $16.9 billion in total lost output for the New York City economy. ActivistCash.com
A great site. Roots out the funding sources of the most notorious anti-consumer groups. It continually adds profiles on the first of every month. Find-It! Consumer
A government consumer-protection guide. J.D. Power Consumer Center Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Consumer Price Index
Check the index for your area. Consumer Automotive Guide
Offers informative pages on prices, ratings and reviews, best-buy vehicles and stories about the automotive industry. Recalls.gov
View recall announcements once they go public: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, etc. U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration Oil Price Information Service National Flea Market Association
Search for flea market location by state. Business Week Extras
Slideshows, interactive maps, etc. that complement the magazine's content. ProfitCentsPublic.com
The site is free of charge to all journalists. Get a comprehensive written analysis of the company's financials in plain English. The NewsMarket, Inc.
A journalist's resource for B-roll, this site provides thousands of images free to television newsrooms. Users can preview video, read press materials and order video clips online. Delivery options include digital file transfer via FTP, whereby the material moves from TNM's server to the user's server; satellite feeds via APTN or tape delivery can also be requested. There is no cost to news professionals. The NewsMarket's primary service is providing broadcasters with video from the world's leading companies and organizations; news stories and archived stock shots from a large and growing range of sources. Particularly helpful to business and medical-health reporters. ConsumerWebWatch.org
It's mission is to "investigate, inform and improve the credibility of information published on the World Wide Web." CorpTech Relaunches Web Site
The relaunched database contains profiles of over 50,000 U.S. "hi-tech related" companies. Areas include biotech, computer, defense, medical, and transportation. The site offers a variety of free, pay-per-view, and subscription content. CorpTech was acquired by OneSource Information in 1999. BizNet Experts Database ThomasNet.com
A comprehensive resource for industrial information. Go straight to the source of product, company information, CAD drawings and more. Linked In
A business site that networks thousands of professionals. Helps you find jobs, locate employees and close deals. Smart Money: Tax Bill Database
Plug in income and expenses to this database to determine how much your taxes will be cut by the new tax bill. Mortgage Bankers of America Business Week Online: Best Business Schools Forbes.com Event Calendar
Lists business and economic events, conferences, earning reports, etc. Corporate Communications Broadcast Network Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality Corporate Business Travel News Magazine Travelocity: Car Rental Taxes Database
A state-by-state breakdown. U.S. International Trade Commission
Press releases, research and more. Obsessive Consumption
Obsessive Consumption is a documentation of spending habits of Kate Bingaman, a 26-year-old, third-year graduate student in design at the University of Nebraska. The site tracks 22 months of purchases ? and growing. MSN: Jobs and Paychecks by County
Track the best and worst for jobs, pay, pay increases, etc. EPA Fuel Economy Site
EPA estimates. Dept. of Energy: Active Oil Rigs
Use this state-by-state map to see where oil rigs are running in the United States. MSN Gas Map
Find lower gasoline prices by typing in a zip code. AAA Fuel Cost Calculator
Enter make, model, miles per gallon, distance, etc. and this site determines how much you?ll spend on gas. It?s based on pricing in various parts of the country. National Fraud Information Center
A great consumer protection site. Fraud: GSA List of People Excluded from Government Contracts American Association of Railroads
Facts and figures galore on the railroad industry. Team Marketing Report: Fan Cost Index PizzaMarketplace.com
Great facts, figures and trend story ideas from the pizza industry. ScamBusters.com
This newsletter site is dedicated to fighting online hype and disinformation. The American Antitrust Institute Antitrust Research Guide
A not-for-profit Washington, DC, think tank provides an easy-to-use format, with plain-English annotations and research tips to help antitrust neophytes and sophisticates quickly find useful materials on antitrust law, policy, legislation, enforcement, and more. Access is free. The AAI says the site is content-neutral, giving users access to commentary and analysis from across the spectrum of antitrust, political and economic perspectives. Contains a search tool and table of contents to find resources and links.
National Association of Consumer Agency Administration Consumer Federation of America PBS Frontline: Business/Economy
A collection of companion Web sites on various business issues. Financial Services Industry: U.S. 2002 Financial Services Factbook Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Look up international development data. BizJournals.com
Each American City Business Journal should lists dozens of resources, including the top 25-100 employers in its metro area, which you can either order online or view the top 5 of online. BusinessWire.com PR Newswire Press Room
A journalist-only site that has an archive of news releases and photos, expert sources through ProfNet, multimedia, a directory of company contacts and more. Ecompany.com
A super resource for business and technology information. Business 2.0: 101 Dumbest Moments in Business Poten.com: Oil & Gas Industry
The site is a great source of story ideas, news and data for journalists covering the oil and gas industry, transportation industry and commodity markets. Covers issues such as oil transportation rates from the Middle East; disruption in supply due to Venezuelan strike; natural gas price volatility in the United States; and environmental issues relating to oil tankers. Dictionary of Financial Terms
A guide with hyperlinks at the First Amendment Project Web site. USPTO: Trademark Database
Check this database to see if something is trademarked; be it a logo or a name. Hit the search button under the trademark heading on the left side navigation. Enter what you'd like to search for an you'll get a response including type of business, intended use, date of filing, etc. It is just a great resource. Department of Labor: Women?s Business Resources
Tips, statistics and other handy resources for anyone reporting on trends with women in business. Forbes.com: Terrorism Insurance
The impact 9-11 has had on insurance rates. Risk and Insurance Management Society Lemon Law America
Lists legal rights for car buyers. Phone Company Complaints Identity Theft Resource Center Wirefly.com: Cell Phone Rates Number Portability: Cell Phone Rates CellUpdate.com: Cell Phone Rates Business Week Online: Best Business Schools Institute for Policy Studies and United for a Fair Economy American Management Association Internal Memos
This site claims to be the world?s largest collection of internal and corporate memos. It collects information from a variety of sources, so you need to be careful and check the validity of the memos. Use this site, but use it with caution. Best of the Web Today
James Taranto's great Wall Street Journal/Opinion Journal column features stories and resources. CNNMoney.com
This site, built by CNN and Money magazine, launched Oct. 2001. CNNfn.com's Investor Research Center
Upgrades, downgrades, economic calendar, Wall Street research database (need ticker symbol) and more. CNNfn's CEO Page
News on company leaders. CNNfn.com's Financial Briefs
Short, breaking stories on stocks, tech and more. Federal Consumer Information Center U.S. Bankruptcy Statistics
From the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the U.S. Courts, based on basic bankruptcy filings in 2001. .PDF files. HispanicBusiness.com AmeriStat Earnings Study SafeShopping.org: Tips
Tips on online shopping safety tips from the American Bar Association. Glossary Agent
Description: Glossary Agent(tm) is an expanding, focused gateway to online monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual glossaries in insurance and related fields such as law and finance. Topics include environmental protection, finance, health care, information technology, insurance, law, medicine, safety, transportation and weather. National Institute for Consumer Education
Dozens of reference materials and links from Eastern Michigan University. MSNBC: Government Tax Refund Database
Does a state and/or the IRS owe you money? Type your name into this database and see. Some states also have now put their lists of people who are owed money online. Businesswire's Expert Source Service American Society of Business Publication Editors Individual.com
Offers business news and lets you create your own list of industries you're interested in. National Foundation for Women Business Owners Sourcewire.com
This British site is for business and technology journalists. Also includes job listings (in Britain). Vault.com
Read what employees are saying about corporate culture at companies across the country. Good for sourcing and job hunting. Housing Opportunity Index
The National Association of Home Builder's database ranks the nation's most affordable housing markets. Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights WTO and Gatt Research
The guide, which is focused on sources from the United States, gives pointers for reviewing the World Trade Organization through research, covering a variety of materials in electronic, print, and microfiche formats. OJR: Researching Technology Businesses Business Telephone Directory Business Directory by County Economic Times Business Standard Financial Dictionary Global Edge Resource Desk
A great one-stop site for anyone covering international business. Hundreds of links to global business resources: trade law, federal government, banking, stock exchanges, mailing lists, company directories, statistics resources, associations and organizations. International Business Advisor
Dozens of articles and trend stories, some high-tech. IMF's Global Economic Outlook
The International Monetary Fund site offers several great online resources. Wall Street Journal City Profiles
Click on a city name to review WSJ's exclusive, in-depth report, including taxation and cost-of-living data, education resources, arts and recreation activities, crime statistics and additional sources of information. Deloitte & Touche: Fast500.com
Fastest-growing tech companies in North America. Deloitte & Touche: Fast50.com
Fastest-growing tech companies in 20 regions in the United States and Canada. Digital Economy 2000
Find out why the federal government thinks information technology products and services are harbingers of a new era of higher, sustained growth. Keep in mind this was developed before all the layoffs. WorldClass
This site gives you "instant free access and step-by-step commentary for 1,025 top business sites from 95 countries." Internet Business Library
A great Internet resources page from the University of Kansas. Material Safety Data Sheet Repository
A site full of testimonials and consumer safety data. Search and sort by product, industry, etc. Wacky Patent of the Month American Society of Association Executives
An alternative search engine for locating associations. Madalyn Business Research Tool
From the University of Delaware, this site helps you search accounting, economics, technology and international business sites, among others. Government Finance Officers Association
This association offers background on public-sector finance and accounting. Esquire's Finance Column SmartMoney.com Broker Meter JustQuotes.com Salary Assessment
This calculator analyzes your salary based on experience, education, etc. Financial Economics Network
Content from various journals. Restaurant.com
A site for restaurant owners, it features a searchable database of restaurant listings. Restaurant.org Research Page
National Restaurant Association offers hundreds of statistics and projections. Telemarketing Revenge Site
Links to resources that can help consumers gain vengeance, or maybe a monetary settlement, from obnoxious telemarketers. Interest.com
Publishing consumer financial information since 1995. Consumers can compare mortgage, auto, CD and credit card rates for financial institutions across the country. The site also publishes daily analysis on the financial markets and how they impact mortgage rates. It can provide journalists with the average interest rate on popular mortgage loan products for any day for the past two years. CapitalistPig.com
Financial and investor news. Yahoo! Iplace Database
See how much houses have sold for in any given area. Retail Alliance
Stats on shoplifting, purchases, etc. Franchising Links
National associations, research resources and more. FlipDog's Business and Technology Resources
Links to hundreds of business sites. Financial Times: Euro Issues Logophilia.com
Features terms tied to current events. A very helpful resource. You have to pay for some items, though. J.D. Power Consumer Center Consumer Protection Agency BankRate.com Bank Marketing Association
An affiliate organization of the American Banking Association. You need to be a member to use it. Economic Journals on the Web
An alphabetical listing of hundreds of global sites. Service Corps of Retired Executives
Good sources for business stories. Some consulting, business tips. Legal Journals Online
A listing of hundreds of journals from all over the world, many of them related to business. Business Information Sources Online
A dynamite listing of hundreds of business sites in alphabetical order. The Daily Deal
Covers deals and dealmakers. Sections include Movers & Shakers and Media Maneuvers. Gary Price's List of Lists
Links to rankings of various kinds, some general business in one big page. Links for Business Journalists
From Reuters' Jon Oatis. Baruch College's links page
Prof. Josh Mills' links for business journalists. NY Times Cyber Business Connection
You need a password to NY Times to get in. This set of links was compiled by Rich Meislin, editor in chief of The New York Times Electronic Media Company. Networking Enron Xers Back to Work Track Gas Prices Gas Price Watch National Investor Relations Institute Business Europe
Free daily business news and how-to guides. OandA.com Currency Converter
This site allows you to convert for a specific day or a range of dates (up to 2000 days). U.S. Currency Converter
Converts only the U.S. money. XE.com Currency Converter
Use this site for computations involving the historical value other nations' currency. InvestTools
Insights into the types of information investors are looking. Business2.com: Top 101 Dumb Business Mistakes
A literature and publishing news site. Annual County Business Patterns
Contains leading economic indicators and statistics on levels of income, poverty and labor. Ask Jeeves Business Insight
A business solutions sight with some search capabilities. LocalBusiness.com
Search articles, newsletters, press releases and company research. DePaul's Online Busines Ethics Page Hyperinvesting.com
Links to dozens of economics and personal finance sites. A great one-stop site. Harvard Business Review Consumer Reports
Research and investigations on hundreds of industries. Class Action Database
A collection of class action lawsuits broken down by topics. VentureWire
The daily e-mail newsletter from Technologic Partners is a way to get the skinny on dot-com companies and the high-tech sector. Philanthropy News Network BenefitsCheckup.org
Seniors can check federal and state benefits at this site. Good background for reporters covering this issue. U.S. Trademarks Search AmericanBusinessMedia.com Business.com
Business search engine. CNET's Technology Enterprise Business Section Sookoo.com
Big-think sources, ideas and trends for business stories. Golf Business AgriBiz Business Site Economic and Social Research Council
A British economic research site. Wall Street Journal Database of Homes Sold
Searchable database of homes sold in 27 states and the District of Columbia. Data for some states goes back nearly 20 years. California's Pacific Gas & Electric
The site features several pages related to the blackouts, including maps, company bankruptcy documents and more. Cars.com
This page links to advice to journalists covering the automotive industry. www.carfax.com
Type in a vehicle's VIN (I.D.) number and trace its history. Was it in a wreck? Was the odometer moved back? Kelley Blue Book Prices
Look up current-year Blue Book prices on cars from all years. Gas Buddy: Find Cheap Gas
This image map shows you where to find cheap gas in each state. Consumer Sentinel
Government newsletter on consumer issues. Consumer Reports Online
Several great studies on consumer products. EconData.net
More than 600 links to regional economic data. About.com's Business Resources Page LSU Webliography
Internet resources from Louisiana State University libraries.
Click on the business link. Wharton Business Knowledge
A variety of tools from Penn's Wharton School of Business. Knowledge@Wharton is an Internet-based guide to competitive information. E-Trade UK Directory of British Business Resources British Business Info. British Companies House Disqualified Directors Kalends.com
A free consumer-oriented, searchable site that features, general interest, business, holidays, and trade show events set to occur in the U.K. and elsewhere. There is some U.S. material. International Trademark Assn. Athand.com
Directories for airlines, attorneys, doctors and other categories. Global Yellow Pages American B2B Yellow Pages Asia Yellow Pages China Yellow Pages Biz Links: British MBA program
A dynamite list of global business links. Electronic Business Information SelectSurf Business Links
Links to several great politics sites. Groceteria
The history of grocery stores. BusinessJeeves.com
Like Ask Mr. Jeeves, this has phone directories, company background and more. Garage.com
A venture capital investment bank that features helpful news releases, a resources page and more. SpaceBusiness.com
Links to several industry sites. RickOnTV.com
News and notes about the business side of the TV industry. CNN: Top 500 Zip Codes for Foreclosures Treasury Releases Business Taxation and Global Competitiveness Background Paper Bizwiki
This UK-focused Wiki-style business directory accepts free business listings,
consumer reviews of businesses and allows registered users to edit and add to business information. World's 300 Largest Pension Funds
Wall Street Journal: Markets Data Center
A great quick-reference tool. Access to this does not require a subscription to the WSJ. Track the Consumer Price Index Bank for International Settlements Database
Tracks new research published sites of the participating central banks.
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