The diversity of information needed by enterprises determines the diversity of information collection channels. To sum up, the main sources of financial decision-making information include public databases, corporate business databases, research reports of professional consulting institutions, various exhibitions and meetings, and field visits.
Public database refers to the database resources that everyone can use for free, such as obtaining the basic factual information of a specific enterprise, obtaining directory information, annual statistical data, regulatory documents, etc. You can also get basic information of an industry, statistical data of an industry, production status of the industry, main suppliers, some specific import and export projects, technical transformation projects, etc. , as well as some macro information, statistics, financial and regulatory data of international market investment. This information can be obtained from public databases provided by government agencies, libraries, chambers of commerce and some relevant international organizations.
The business database of an enterprise records the data of all business cycle activities of the enterprise and is the most important data source for enterprises to make various decisions.
The research report of a professional consulting organization refers to the research report on the credit status of a specific enterprise, the market research report on a specific product, or the research information on national and international finance, economic trends, and important industrial development policies.
Enterprises can also collect specific information about a product, major enterprises in a certain industry, customers and competitors through various exhibitions and conferences.
Through on-the-spot investigation, we can obtain first-hand perceptual information and establish preliminary contact with related enterprises.