Small business financials from BizMiner

Bizminer does not list individual companies. It does list aggregated financials for small, mid-sized and large US companies in the same industry.  It is excellent for finding the "average" financial profile data. The database "provides financial data for over 5,000 industry segments in over 350 geographic areas with up to 15 sales class options. It includes 24 lines of income statement data, 16 lines of balance sheet data, and 36 financial ratios, with historical data as far back as 2001." (description from the database, 20Dec2022) 

Building industry reports in BizMiner

1. Open the database and login to library eResources using your name and your Webster ID number.
2. Select Industry button to begin. Search or browse for a NAICS code. You may select a 2-, 4- or 6-digit code, depending on how specific you want to be. 
3. Select Market Area button. You may select ALL US, or a state, or a city--select a state to expand the metro area menu.
4. Sales Class: From industrywide (i.e all firms), or limit to small, medium or large businesses.
5. Structure: Select industry firms that are Corporations & Partnerships or Sole Proprietorships.
6. Time Series: either 3 or 5-years of financials.
7. Scroll down below the table, check your parameters, and click the Access Now button.
8. You may view the data using the menu on the left or download the complete industry profile in PDF or a CSV file. The industry report includes this data:
   • Financials: income statement, balance sheet, and sources & uses of funds
   • Ratios: cash flow-solvency, profitability, efficiency, and debt-risk
9. You may return to the homepage by clicking the Bizminer icon on the left of the menu bar.