Introduction
If you are currently in business, studying for a business qualification, or thinking of starting your own business, you will need to carry out some research. This section of the website will help you get started, whether you're trying to find specific data for your company, or whether you've got an academic report of several thousand words to write. The advice presented combines practical knowledge and experience, with academic rigour, and can be used by anyone, whether you are based in Monaco or not.
QUICK LINKS
- For executives - or for their managers and employees who have been asked to carry out research.
- For graduates - if you have an assignment due, we can help.
- For undergraduates - help with your thesis or your assignments.
General help and useful links
About companies
If you need to carry out some research into specific companies, here are some links and tips to help you get started.
Company websites
Company websites contain a wealth of information, however, bear in mind the reason why a company has a website. It will be primarily for marketing, sales and public relations, hence may contain a lot of bias.
National organizations
Each country has its own regulations relating to companies, from how a company can be registered, to legal documents required to be submitted, and to how companies can be dissolved. If the company you want to research is privately owned, then you may need to contact the registration organization in the relevant country. The UK Institute of Chartered Accountants has a list of organizations on their website, and I've put links to a few of the most well known organizations below. Contact the Librarian if you're not sure about the status of the company you're researching.
France - EURIDILE
Monaco - Direction de l'Expansion Economique
UK - Companies House
USA - Securities and Exchange Commission - only public companies.
Google Finance
Hoovers
Please use Factiva as we do not have a paid subscription to Hoovers. Ask the Librarian if you're not sure how to do this.