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Finding SWOT analyses for companies
If you are researching a company for a project or job interview, one of the key things you may want to uncover are its Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. A SWOT analysis will summarise these ...
Journal searching tips
Searching for journal articles can seem a little daunting at the beginning. Here are some of our top tips to get you started when searching for articles in any of our key business journal collections, ...
A quick guide to sourcing EIU data
In MIRC we are frequently asked where users can source EIU data. The EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit, part of The Economist Group) produce regular country reports and macroeconomic datasets. Although we are not direct subscribers to ...
Having problems with the Advanced Search in ABI/Inform? There’s a fix!
We are really sorry to hear that some of our customers have become unable to use the Advanced Search in ABI/Inform. We have contacted the supplier, and they have recommended the following fix. Firstly, it is ...
Looking for case studies?
Case studies are used in many business schools to study real-life business and management scenarios. They can be particularly successful in generating discussion and debate around business themes. In MIRC, we are often asked where ...
Finding full-text Economist articles…
If you’re looking for The Economist, the place to go is ABI/Inform. Follow these step-by-step instructions to get full-text access. On-campus users login to ABI here and click on the Publications option at the top, ...