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The Internet as a Business Intelligence Tool

1.13 European Business Intelligence Sites

Here are some European specific information sources.

Europa News, calendar, statistics, and information about the institutions and policies of the European Union.
EuroPages Multilingual site featuring extensive European trade and industry information. Offers database of 150,000 European suppliers, company catalogues with product specifications, yellow pages, international trade fairs, daily business news, European market trends, economic indicators and useful organisations.
European Commission  

1.14 Statistics

Many organisations provide periodic statistical reports that may affect your business or the business of your customers. These can also be useful in your marketing documents as well as for strategic business intelligence.

Here are a few general starting points.

Central Bank Most recent Irish financial statistics and exchange rates.
European Central Bank Source for Pan-European financial statistics.
Central Statistics Office The Central Statistics Office (CSO) collects, compiles, analyses and disseminates statistical information relating to the economic and social life of Ireland. It is also responsible for co-ordinating official statistics of other public authorities and for developing the statistical potential of administrative records.
Irish Internet Association Internet Statistics and e-business section.
FedStats The gateway to statistics from over 100 US Federal agencies

1.15 Stockbroker Reports

These tend to be relevant only when researching your public competitors. They can, however, be very informative on industry background and trends. Most international brokers restrict access to research to clients only. Here are the main Irish brokerage sites.

Davy Stockbrokers Davy research, quotes and stats online.
Goodbody Stockbrokers Goodbody research, quotes and stats online.
NCB Stockbrokers NCB research, quotes and stats online.
Merrion Capital Group Merrion research, quotes and stats online.
Dolmen Butler Briscoe DBB research, quotes and stats online.

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