NAICS and SIC Codes: Company Directories
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If you are unable to determine an appropriate code for an industry, pick a company in that industry and search for that company in a database, Such as Mergent Online, and see what codes are assigned to that company.
Company Directories
Data Axle – This business phonebook from across the U.S. can also show key employees and some financial information. It is very good for data on small private companies. It is the only way to find information on the various locations of a company. Two great features are the ability to modify a search along geographic lines and a Custom Search that can be used to develop a detailed, customized directory. Data can be downloaded into Excel.
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowIndexes newspapers, trade publications, and other business resources and goes back full into the 1970's. The database provides company and legal information.
From the Search page, enter a keyword, click on the box labeled Search by All Content Types>select companies> this opens a list. Select the company you want to investigate, then select search. Users can look up the SIC or NAICS number, should it be unknown.
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