Looking for your competition?
You can find similar for profit (public and private) businesses nearby using the D&B Hoover's database.
D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new windowScroll down to the "Build a Company List" to create a list of companies by any number of the 175 segmentation and filtering options, including company size, industry, location, and more.
You can find similar nonprofits nearby using the popular free charity research websites, such as Guide Star and Charity Navigator.
Guide StarOne of the most recognized resources for researching nonprofit organizations. Create a free profile to access full records and the most comprehensive data available. Includes Form 990s and proprietary ratings.
Charity NavigatorAnother resource for investigating non-profits. Includes Form 990s and their own rating system. Will need to create a free account.
Once you find a competitor's name, search for them on the Web to find their website for even more information about them. Also, see the resources listed under "Company Information" on the main Business Administration research guide for helping find more information on individual public and private companies and nonprofit organizations.
