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Business Databases: An Overview

Business Insights: Essentials (Gale) Overview

Gale Business Insights provides a variety of ways to peruse businesses. By scrolling down on the basic search page, you can:

  • Browse All Companies (e.g. Amazon.com, Apple, Tesla, etc.)
  • Browse All Publications (e.g. The Economist, The New York Times, The Guardian, etc.)
  • Browse All Topics (e.g. Accounting, Marketing, Small Business, etc.)
  • Browse All Industries (Soft Drink Manufacturing, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Media Streaming Distribution Services, etc.)
  • Browse All Countries/Territories (e.g. United States, United Kingdom, Canada, China, etc.) 

A screenshot showing how to browse different categories in Gale Business Insights

Or, click Advanced Search to limit what type of sources you obtain when searching

A screenshot pf Gale Business Insights showing how to click advanced search to limit what type of sources you obtain

Add Search Terms and Search Limiters. The terms and limits can be determined by reading your assignment guidelines

A screenshot of Gale Business Insights' Advanced Search page showing how to add search terms and search limits

From the search results page you can look over the results and then revise the search or filter your results further. If you are not finding what you need, try different search terms or use Ask a Librarian for assistance. 

 

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