Google Scholar

Posted on December 10, 2012 iramos| Comments Off

Google Scholar is a great resource for research on almost any subject. So what is Google Scholar? It is a collection of scholarly information available over the Internet.  Continue reading →

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Foreign investments by or in a country

Posted on December 7, 2012 iramos| Comments Off

How do you find out the amount of money a country has in foreign investments? A good place to start is the CIA World Factbook. Continue reading →

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Financial statements and their purpose

Posted on December 7, 2012 iramos| Comments Off

Finding information on financial statements and their purpose is pretty simple. ScienceDirect database is a good place to start. Try terms such as BALANCE SHEET and (PURPOSE or DEVELOPMENT) Continue reading →

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10-K or annual report

Posted on November 7, 2012 iramos| Comments Off

You can find a public company’s 10-K or annual report in several places. The SEC will give you a comprehensive list of all of the forms a company has filed with them. To find the 10-K or annual report, see the video below: Continue reading →

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Intercultural communication

Posted on November 1, 2012 iramos| Comments Off

Intercultural communication plays a vital role in international business relations. Business etiquette, understanding the culture, values and even the religion of another country can make or break your success in a foreign country. The library has many resources that help you: Continue reading →

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