dboerner on January 30th, 2009

SWOT- an analysis of a company’s strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats.
SWAT- killing flies.
Totally not related.  Once again, I’m just trying to get your attention.  If you need to find a SWOT analysis on a company, use the TCU database, Business Source Complete.Â
Here’s the quickest way to find a SWOT analysis in that database:  Type the ticker [...]

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dboerner on January 24th, 2009

Here is the  handout I created for the TCU Seniors Career workshop held on January 24th, 2009 (double click on image to enlarge).

Go to my delicious account (on the right hand sidebar of this page) to find more websites than what I showed at the workshop.  Just click into the “Career Information” tag bundle.
I’m still trying [...]

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dboerner on January 14th, 2009

One of our database vendors, Morningstar, sent their analyst’s investment report for 2009 with permission to put on a website.  So I am.  There are 4 different reports in the pdf file: 1) 10 Best Companies in the World, 2) The Best Funds for 2009, 3) Retirees’ 2009 Survival Guide, and 4) Clip and Save: 20 [...]

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dboerner on January 13th, 2009

TCU’s domestic industry database, IBISWorld, is now providing recession analysis for each industry (down to the 5 digit NAICS code).  Here’s their blip:
In response, IBISWorld has developed a special “Recession Insights” macro-economic study.  From this high level study, we have developed new “Recession Update” chapters for all industry reports – including quarterly forecasts for all 700 [...]

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dboerner on January 13th, 2009

I dunno.  Out. For the holidays.  Taking a break.  I’m back now and ready to post.  Any minute now, it’s going to happen.  Really.  Stayed tuned!

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