You may begin with the following:

Go to the HBS alumni research portal to access the following databases: (HBS email login required)

• Mergent Intellect – allows screening for private and public companies by industry, geography, Keywords,  etc.
• America City Business Journal – provides local business news and information from more than forty cities across the United States.

Open database and industry organization’s website

• American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) – the website provides resources for franchise buyers.
• BizBuySell is one of the largest online databases of businesses for sale.
• International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) -- The IBBA is the world’s largest professional community of business intermediary specialists.
• Contracting resources for small business provides a list of government sponsored resources that allow you to identify vendors of interest.

For more information about alumni resources, including video tutorials, please refer to our 'Baker Library Resources for Alumni' learning module.