You may begin with the following:

Go to eBaker website 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. (See also related Market Research: A guide for contracting officers for more resources and tools.) 

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