Finding Customers, Competition and Sources of Supply

Alibaba.com
Can be used for finding sources of supply for import.

 

Business Source Premier
Use the company search to find "MarketLine Reports" Has a section on top competitors. Only larger public companies are listed here.

 

BuyZone.com

Hoover's Company Profiles
Use their company search to find "Hoover's In-dept Reports." These reports include a section on top competitors. Only larger public companies are listed here.

 

Manta: Companies by Location
Manta: Find Companies Home
Manta: U.S. Companies
Manta: World Wide Companies

Reference USA
Can be used to locate customers, competitors and sources of supply. This source can be used to find even small private companies and it is a MAJOR tool for marketing!

 

ThomasNet
Can be used for finding manufacturers.

 

Last Update: December 2, 2020

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