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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC EDGAR Company Filings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission offers the public a wealth of information on this website, which also includes the EDGAR database of disclosure documents that public companies are required to file with the Commission.

IBISWorld
aids industry and company research, covering 723 industries and 8,000 companies. Additionally, the Specialized Industry Report Collection contains over 510 reports on emerging industries in the areas of technology, healthcare, consumer goods, etc. The Business Environment Reports provide important information on externalities that have an impact on industry performance.

Mergent Online
allows users to search for public and private U.S. and international company information, financials, and annual reports.

SBA - Calculate Your Startup Costs
Calculating startup costs helps you estimate profits, do a break-even analysis, secure loans, attract investors, and save money with tax deductions. The calculator tool at bottom of page is especially useful.

World Bank Country Economies
Includes regional comparisons, GDP, and income levels for individual countries around the world.
World Economic Forum Reports
The World Economic Forum is the international organization for public-private cooperation; it engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Index of Economic Freedom
an annual index and ranking created by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal to measure the degree of economic freedom in the world's nations.
Export.gov
Developed by international trade experts and economists, Export.gov provides trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help U.S. companies expand in global markets.
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.