Topics: Business
The Business component of the Open Directory generally lists and categorizes English-language sites that cover: Business as an activity: Sites covering industrial and commercial activities involving the exchange of commodities, services, or financial resources. Sites offering supporting services, information and resources to business and business people, such as trade associations, educational institutions and training programs, business and economic news, events, etc. Business as an entity: Official web sites for and about corporations and commercial enterprises (including subsidiaries) that manufacture, distribute, market and sell goods and services to other businesses (B2B) and/or consumers (B2C). Note: If the purpose of the site is to serve as a Shopping destination for consumers (or consumers and businesses), the site should be listed in the Shopping branch. Sites that exist solely to provide information about a company and its goods and services. Note: a company's brand name sites that focus on providing information to consumers are listed under Home: Consumer Information. See the Consumer Information FAQ for more information. Sites that focus on the theoretical, practical or operational aspects of a business enterprise: accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, etc.
Accounting
This category contains sites pertaining to the accounting profession.
Associations,
Business-to-Business,
By Region,
CPE For CPAs,
Employment,
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Aerospace and Defense
The Aerospace and Defense category comprises industries and establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following:Development, manufacture, and distribution of civil and military aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, military equipment, and the auxiliary equipment, parts and supplies.Development, manufacture, and distribution of aerospace engines, propulsion units, and auxiliary equipment or parts.
Aeronautical,
Associations,
Conferences,
Defense,
Directories,
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Agriculture and Forestry
The Agriculture and Forestry sector comprises industries engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats.
Aerial Application,
Aquaculture,
Associations,
Barns and Structures,
Biologicals,
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Arts and Entertainment
The entertainment industry, or "show business" as it is sometimes called, includes the motion picture, television, radio, music, theatre, and theme park industries.
Agents and Agencies,
Amusement Parks and Attractions,
Associations,
Beauty Pageants,
Circus,
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Associations
The Business Associations category only lists sites for trade associations which have global membership across multiple business industries.
By Industry,
By Region,
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Automotive
This category will list the companies that manufacture and support the manufacture of automotive products.
Associations,
Auto Racing,
By Region,
Car Rentals,
Education and Training,
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Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology refers to the use of cellular and molecular processes in drug discovery and manufacturing, research, and biologically engineered food production.
Associations,
Consulting,
Contract Research Organizations,
Directories,
Education and Training,
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Business and Society
The Business and Society category contains sites which pertain to the interaction between businesses, organizations, and governmental bodies.
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Business Services
The Business Services sector broadly covers establishmentsand industries that provide professional and administrative support servicesto a variety of businesses (e.g.
Auctions,
AudioVisual,
Barter,
Communications,
Consulting,
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Chemicals
The Chemicals category focuses on industries and companies engaged in chemical manufacturing, including: Basic organic and inorganic chemical compounds, resins, additives, pigments, dyes, and petrochemicals which are generally used as raw materials for other chemical products, Intermediate and end products for both industrial and consumer use, including cleaning agents, adhesives and coatings, and agricultural chemicals, Synthesis of polymers and plastics, as well as companies which provide contract processing such as extrusion or molding, Support industries such as producers of chemical manufacturing equipment as well as associations, wholesalers, importers, and media companies focussing on chemical sectors Sites not listed in this category include: Topics related to scientific or academic aspects of either chemistry or chemical engineering are organized in Science: Chemistry and Science: Technology: Chemical Engineering, respectively.
Agrochemicals,
Associations,
Basic Chemicals,
Biochemical,
Catalysts and Adsorbents,
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Construction and Maintenance
The Construction and Maintenance sector category includesresources on industries and companies primarily engaged in the design andconstruction of buildings and other structures, heavy construction (e.g.
Associations,
Building Types,
By Region,
Commercial Contractors,
Conferences,
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Consumer Goods and Services
The Consumer Goods and Services sector category includes industries and companies focused on manufacturing, distributing and marketing finished products that will be used by the general public.
Associations,
Awards,
Beauty,
Brushes,
Children,
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Cooperatives
Cooperatives (also called co-ops) are a form of business ownership that is practiced all over the world.
Arts and Entertainment,
Associations,
Business Services,
Computer and Internet,
Construction and Maintenance,
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Customer Service
The Customer Service category is a directory of resource sites containing information related to the broad
Associations,
Conferences,
Consulting,
Education and Training,
Mystery Shopping,
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Directories
The Business Directories category only lists business directories which span more than a single continent and cover multiple business industries.
By Region,
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E-Commerce
E-Commerce, or electronic commerce, is defined as the conduct of business and financial transactions by electronic means.
Associations,
By Region,
Conferences,
Consulting,
Customer Relationship Management,
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Education and Training
Broad category of business covering Training as well as Schools. Category includes numerous areas of training and schools that businesses provide, ranging from Aviation to Zookeeping.See also
Business Development,
Driving,
Education,
Health and Safety,
Manual Skills,
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Electronics and Electrical
This Electronics and Electrical sector category includesindustries and companies that manufacturer electronic and electrical components,equipment, and hardware, and manufacturers of materials, supplies, tools,components and equipment that are specific to the manufacture of electronicsand electrical components.
Associations,
Circuit Protection,
Commercial and Industrial Products,
Components,
Contract Manufacturing,
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Employment
The Employment category focuses on bringing employees and employers together. This includes resources and establishments engaged in one or more of the following disciplines:Recruitment and/or staffing services on behalf of employersAdvice or assistance with preparation of resumes and portfoliosJob search directoriesCareer managementExcluded from this category are:Individual job postings (i.e.
By Industry,
By Region,
Careers,
Job Search,
Recruitment and Staffing,
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Energy
The Energy_and_Environment sector covers distinct, but increasingly interdependent industries. This category includes the following: Industries engaged in the electric power generation industry.
Associations,
Consulting,
Directories,
Electricity,
Employment,
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Environment
This category is for Safety items only. It is referenced for Environmental Issues so that these sites can be directed to the Science: Environment ODP category.
Conferences,
Engineering,
Environmental Compliance,
Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14000,
Industrial Health and Safety,
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Financial Services
Includes banking, loan and credit categories. Please review the related categories below if you cannot find what you are looking for here.
Appraisal and Valuation,
Associations,
Automobile Buying and Financing,
Banking Services,
By Region,
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Food and Related Products
The Food and Related Products sector category includes industries and companies engaged in transforming livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption.
Additives,
Associations,
Baby Food,
Baked Goods,
Beverages,
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Healthcare
The healthcare industry depends on an infrastructure of suppliers, distributors and management services.
Alternative,
Animal Health,
Case Management,
Computing,
Consulting,
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Hospitality
The Hospitality sector category is broadly defined to include industries and establishments offering customers with lodging and/or food services.
Associations,
Bed and Breakfast,
Consulting,
Design and Project Management,
Directories,
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Human Resources
Human Resources covers a range of topics, all dealing with the "People" aspects of running a business.
Associations,
Compensation and Benefits,
Consulting,
Education and Training,
Employee Relations,
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Industrial Goods and Services
The Industrial Goods and Services category includes sites covering the following types of industries: Producers and supplies of the materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial technology used in manufacturing goods.
Associations,
Bearings,
Cable and Wire,
Calibration and Testing,
Casting, Molding, Machining,
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Information Services
The Information Services industry broadly includes those establishments that create, disseminate, or provide the means to distribute information.
Consulting,
Information Brokers,
Library Services,
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Information Technology
This category is for sites about Information Technology, a term which refers to the use of a variety of computer and other technologies, and their associated business practices, to support efficient and effective business operations
Associations,
Conferences,
Consulting,
Directories,
Employment,
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International Business and Trade
This category is for businesses and resources that deal with business and commerce between nations.Businesses and resources that deal specifically with business within a country, should be found at that country's regional business category, for example:Regional/North_America/Canada/Business_and_Economy/
Associations,
Barter,
Conferences,
Consulting,
Directories,
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Investing
Before submitting your site, please review the Guidelines for Submitting a Site. Any investment related site may apply for placement here.
Associations,
Brokerages,
Chats and Forums,
Clearing Houses and Securities Depositories,
Commodities and Futures,
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Major Companies
Overview Category includes an alphabetical listing of web sites for all publicly traded and major privately held companies throughout the world.
Company Information,
Company Rankings,
Publicly Traded,
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Management
The Management category is a directory of resource sites containing information related to the broad field of management.
Associations,
Benchmarking and Best Practices,
Business Process Analysis,
Business Transformation,
Communication Skills,
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Marketing and Advertising
The Marketing and Advertising category comprises sub-industries and establishments engaged in one or more of the following:Advertising in print, broadcast, interactive, or other mediaBranding and corporate identity designCreation and distribution of promotional itemsInternet marketing strategy and analysisCollection and analysis of market researchPublic relations activitiesTraining and development of sales representativesExcluded from this category are:Agencies and individuals which offer advertising and marketing services to a specific industry sector.
Advertising,
Associations,
Branding,
By Age Group,
By Ethnic or Cultural Focus,
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Materials
Materials are the raw stuff used in manufacturing and industry. Some examples are steel, fibers, glass, and plastics.
Abrasives,
Animal Products,
Carbon,
Ceramics,
Composites,
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Mining and Drilling
The Mining and Drilling sector comprises industries and companies involvedin extracting naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores;liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas.quarrying, well operations, beneficiating (e.g., crushing, screening, washing,and flotation), and other preparation customarily performed at the minesite, or as a part of mining activity.Industries and companies involved in Oil and Gas extraction are listedunder Business/Energy_and_Environment/Oil_and_Gas/
Associations,
Conferences,
Consulting,
Directories,
Dredging,
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News and Media
The Business News and Media category includes newspapers, magazines and e-zines, and other media sites which cover the business industry as a whole.
Book Reviews,
By Industry,
Magazines and E-zines,
Newspapers,
Regional,
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Opportunities
The "Opportunities" category is generic and intended for general information about business opportunities for individuals, and general approaches to opportunities in business.
Brokerages,
Consulting,
Directories,
Distributors,
Education and Training,
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Publishing and Printing
The Publishing_and_Printing sector category covers two distinct, yet very interdependent industries. Publishing: Entities engaged in publishing and distributing newspapers, magazines, other periodicals, and books, as well as electronic materials.
Associations,
Binding and Finishing,
Directories,
Education and Training,
Employment,
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Real Estate
The Real Estate sector category includes industries and establishments that are primarily engaged in renting or leasing real estate to others; managing real estate for others; selling, buying, or renting real estate for others; and providing other real estate related services, such as appraisal services.
Agents and Agencies,
Appraisal,
Associations,
By Region,
Commercial,
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Resources
Sites listed in this category include information resources of interest to a businessperson. Sites should not solely focus on promoting a business enterprise (e.g.
Conferences,
Personal Pages,
Search Engines,
Standards and Codes,
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Retail Trade
The Retail Trade sector category includes industries and establishments that focus primarily on providing products and services to retailers.
Associations,
Conferences,
Consulting,
Directories,
Education and Training,
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Small Business
The Small Business category is a resource-based category aimed at owners and operators of small businesses.
Associations,
Business Plans,
Consulting,
Directories,
Education and Training,
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Telecommunications
The Telecommunications sector category comprises industries and establishments primarily engaged in operating, maintaining or providing access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, and video between network termination points and telecommunications reselling.
Associations,
By Region,
Call Centers,
Carriers,
Colocation,
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Textiles and Nonwovens
The Textiles and Nonwovens industry category comprises entities involved in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of textile and nonwoven products.
Associations,
Consulting,
Directories,
Dyestuffs and Chemicals,
Education and Training,
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Transportation and Logistics
The Transportation and Logistics sector category includes industries providing transportation of people, cargo, goods, merchandise and products by land, air or sea.
Armored Car Service,
Associations,
Aviation,
Bus,
By Region,
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Wholesale Trade
The Wholesale Trade category comprises establishments whose primary function is to purchase goods and merchandise from producers and manufacturers and sell those goods, generally without transformation, to re-sellers, often in bulk.
Directories,
Fine Arts,
General Merchandise,
Liquidators,
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