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This sampling of searches can guide you in creating your own searches. Along with each application is a step-by-step strategy for running the search.

 
Application Search strategy
How do I find a company directory record for Chevron Corp.?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type Chevron and click Search.
  • I know the ticker symbol for AT&T is "T". I'd like to go right to their company directory record. How do I do it?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type T.
  • Select the radio button next to "Ticker Symbol" and click Search.
  • How do I compile a list of companies with revenue greater than $1 billion?
  • Go to Advanced Search.
  • In the Revenues and Assets field, click the radio button for "Revenues".
  • Type 1000 and click Search. Note: revenue and assets figures are in millions, therefore 1000 is equal to 1 billion or 1,000,000,000.
  • What company is Wolfgang R. Schmitt an officer for?
  • Go to Advanced Search.
  • Type Wolfgang R Schmitt, in the officer name field. Note: enter the middle initial without a period.
  • Click Search.
  • Note: in the directory record you will see that the name "Wolfgang R. Schmitt" is bolded in the officer name field.
  • I work at an Advertising Agency where I am responsible for generating new business for my firm. I'd like to approach all companies with revenues over $100 million who will be having their centennial anniversary in the year 2000.
  • Go to Advanced Search.
  • In the Revenues and Assets field, type 100 in the first box
  • Go to the Year Founded field
  • Select "Between" from the drop down list.
  • Type 1900 in the first and second boxes and click Search
  • How do I link to Rubbermaid's website?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type Rubbermaid.
  • Click Search.
  • Click on the directory record for Rubbermaid.
  • Click on the hot-linked URL in the company address information section.
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  • I'd like to identify private companies with a primary SIC code of 3571 (electronic computers).
  • Go to Advanced Search.
  • In the primary SIC code field, type 3571.
  • In the Business Type field, click the check box next to "Private Company".
  • Click Search.
  • I'd like to compile a list of advertising agencies in New York city (area code 212).
  • Go to Advanced Search.
  • Type 212 in the Area Code field.
  • Type Advertising Agency in the Business Description field.
  • Click Search.
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