Business Information Resources 2025 Edition

Since its first publication in 1992, this resource has been the premier reference book of choice for business researchers in a wide range of industries. With comprehensive coverage of 104 industries, Business Information Resources provides ways for users to find new customers, increase customer loyalty, and improve the bottom line. As America's economy continues to improve, current, comprehensive business information is more valuable than ever.

New & Revised Content Chapters include:

• Alternative Energy
• Brewing & Distilling
• Environment & Conservation
• International Trade
• Law Enforcement & Public Safety
• National Security & International Affairs
• Pharmaceutical Drugs & Devices
• Real Estate
• Social Media
• Transportation
• Water Supply

There are more than 400 new records and thousands of updates across all chapters.

With 25,389 listings, this edition is the most comprehensive guide to business information on the market today. All listings include name, address, phone, fax, website, email, key contacts, and a brief description, making your research focused and productive. When available, the publisher has indicated an association’s social media presence.

The content breaks down as follows:

• 6,580 Associations
• 3,148 Newsletters
• 5,523 Magazines & Journals
• 4,394 Trade Shows
• 2,434 Directories & Databases
• 3,060 Industry Websites
• 57,200 Contact Names
• 44,035 Phone and Fax Numbers
• 19,729 Websites
• 13,334 email addresses

Front Matter

• Small Business Profile offers data on employment, income & finance, self-employment, turnover, and small businesses by industry;
• Frequently Asked Questions offers answers to common questions such as, What is a small business? How many small businesses are there in the U.S.? and What role does small business play in the economy? among others;
• Small Business Finance Frequently Asked Questions provides answers to financial questions such as, What is the current condition for small businesses seeking capital? Why do small businesses seek financing? and What percentage of small businesses seek financing? among others;
• Sample Business Plans offers visual examples of how to structure both regular and lean business plans;
• All Grown Up: How Small Business Jobs Transition through the Economy looks at how jobs that start at small businesses often grow into positions at large companies;
• The Eye of the Storm: Small Businesses and Natural Disasters examines how natural disasters impact small businesses;
• Lost in Translation: The Effects of Language on Business Ownership and Outreach provides research and statistics on languages commonly spoken by business owners and the effect language has on their businesses;
• and Patterns of Small Business and Young Business Hires Pre & Post COVID-19 by Region compares regional data from before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Content Summary of Chapter Listings: Lists more than 1,600 specific businesses under each chapter name. For example, Accounting lists auditors, bookkeepers, payroll and taxes; Engineering includes cost engineers, geologists, and robotics; Restaurants cover bakers, cookware and caterers.
• NAICS and SIC Reference Tables: Enable users to approach their topic based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), or the Department of Labor’s Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC).
• User Guide and Key: Defines fields for entry type. In addition to name, address, phone, fax, web site, e-mail, and description, Associations include number of members, dues and founding year. Publications include cost and frequency. Trade shows include location, number of exhibitors and attendees.
• Finishing off the title are two indexes, Entry Index and a Publisher Index.
• This reference work offers an unequaled collection of valuable, industry-specific resources. Reach out to new customers through industry Associations, Directories, Databases, and Trade Shows. Find new ways to cut costs and improve efficiency through Magazines, Journals and Newsletters. Learn what your competitors are up to by visiting the latest, most important Web Sites.
• Business Information Resources answers the need for well-organized, accessible business information to a wide variety of industries today. Suitable for market researchers, advertising agencies, job placement offices, career planning offices, public relations personnel, and business schools and colleges, this resource provides the information all industries need for guaranteed business growth.