Reference USA, a detailed business directory for business/competitor research, features more than 14 million U.S. businesses. All data is verified and updates are made monthly to maintain accuracy of information.
This database can assist small business owners, entrepreneurs, and job seekers research companies. Researchers have access to company information such as, but not limited to, address, telephone number(s), number of employees, sales volume, maps, credit rating, and nearby competing businesses. This information is particularly helpful for potential small business owners to research if there are competing companies in the area of where h/she may want to open up shop. Or perhaps a job seeker wants to locate all the construction companies in Miami-Dade County so h/she can get contact information.
Custom Search allows you to see all the information that is available. This is the database to keep in mind when customers have business start-up questions or any time a customer wants detailed company information.
Researchers can use the Quick Search or Custom Search function to locate information. Users are allowed 50 downloads per search.
Questions to explore with Reference USA:
Question 1: How many listings are there for “bakery (restaurant)” in the 33134 zip code.
Answer: Go to “Custom Search” Search by “Business Type” and “Geography.” Two listings come up
Question 2: What are the parent companies for these listings?
Answer: Click on Blue arrow at the right to see parent company. Dunkin’Brands and Einstein Noah Restaurant Group.
Question # 3 Which of these locations in 33134 has the highest sales volume in 2010?
Answer: Click on “Historical Data” for each listing. Einstein Brothers sales volume was $896,000 in 2010. Dunkin’ Donuts sales volume was $784,000
Answer: Go to “Custom Search” Search by “Business Type” and “Geography.” Two listings come up
Question 2: What are the parent companies for these listings?
Answer: Click on Blue arrow at the right to see parent company. Dunkin’Brands and Einstein Noah Restaurant Group.
Question # 3 Which of these locations in 33134 has the highest sales volume in 2010?
Answer: Click on “Historical Data” for each listing. Einstein Brothers sales volume was $896,000 in 2010. Dunkin’ Donuts sales volume was $784,000
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