Hi all, A previous MeL Minute discussed Business Insights: Global<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=BIG> in general but there is so much content and functionality that a second look might be useful. As the name states, this resource provides an international perspective on business and industry issues. Profiles of 193 UN-recognized countries, metrics from the World Bank, reports from the Economist Intelligence Unit, and Dun & Bradstreet provide the basis for the in-depth research individuals and companies need. The financials are very robust for included companies. Take a look at the Companies tab. Financial reports are available for over 2,500 companies. Select (or search) a company and the display offers Fundamentals Analysis - income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and ratios; and Financials Dashboard - markets, stocks, funds, and sectors. Additionally, the Fundamentals Analysis offers 3 options for the selected company. Compare it with prior periods, to major competitors, and to specific companies as well as specify the reporting basis and time period. Want to view the income statement for a company for the past 5 years and export the data to an Excel spreadsheet? You can with Business Insights: Global<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=BIG>. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact@mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image003.png@01D0EC76.E81F3600]Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.
