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Business Insights: Essentials shines light on industry info!

Posted on October 2nd, 2012 by Amber De Angelis in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library

Apple made the headlines recently with the release of the new iPhone 5 and its patent battles with Samsung. The intricacies of the mobile phone industry can be difficult to follow with so many players on the stage.

But we have to the tools to help you here at the Kirstein Business Library.  Business Insights: Essentials provides industry insights and statistics to help you with your questions.

Some key feature include:

  • SWOT Reports
  • Company histories
  • Financial data
  • Market share reports
  • Industry information
  • Relevant news articles
  • Customizable charts and graphs
  • and so much more!


You can use this tool remotely so you can stay home as the weather gets colder. Use your library card to log in and explore Business Insights: Essentials.

Click here to begin research or check out Apple and Samsung’s company profiles.

Sports Business Research Network keeps score!

Posted on September 25th, 2012 by Amber De Angelis in Electronic Resources, Kirstein Business Library

In 2011, over 3.6 million fans watched their favorite football teams duke it out via their smart phones. It makes you wonder how many viewers saw Golden Tate’s “touchdown” on their phones last night.

For more information about NFL demographics, statistics, reports, and articles, check out the Sports Business Research Network.

SBRnet is one-stop access to multiple resources on professional sports, college sports, social media, sporting goods, and so much more, including:

  • Industry-developed Market Research
  • Government Statistics
  • Facility Reports and News
  • International Market Publications
  • Customized Research
  • Directories
Cowboy Stadium courstesy of SBRnet

Learn more about NFL fans and more using SBRnet. Image courtesy of SBRnet

Come on down to your local branch to try it out!