upConsumer 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. Also included here are links to categories covering personal service industries and companies that provide services to the consumer market (note: most of the consumer services categories exist elsewhere in the ODP, and are represented here by @links). Industries and companies focused on providing professional and administrative services primarily to other businesses are listed under Business/Business_Services. Producers and supplies of the materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial technology used in manufacturing goods are listed under Business/Industrial Goods and Services. However, producers and suppliers of materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial technology used in the manufacture of specific consumer goods are listed under Consumer Goods and Services (e.g. a manufacture of fans for use in home appliances; or water heaters for consumer as well as commercial use).
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General Electric http://www.ge.com/Products and services including consumer appliances and repair, lighting products for home improvement and warranty registration.
Unilever http://www.unilever.com/Official corporate site for a major manufacturer of food, home care, and personal products including margarine, tea, and Dove soap.
The Gillette Company http://www.gillette.com/Worldwide manufacture and marketing of consumer products in the areas of grooming, batteries and oral care.
Forest River, Inc. http://www.forestriverinc.com/Manufacturer of recreational vehicles, boats, and commercial vehicles. Located in Elkhart, Indiana.
Church & Dwight http://www.churchdwight.com/Producer of sodium bicarbonate, which producing four categories which are deodorizing and household cleaning, laundry, personal care and international.
Sai Ka Industrial Development http://www.saika.com.hk/Makes a variety of plastic products such as car accessories, decoration, golf and office supplies. Hong Kong, China.
Qia Business Services http://www.qia.nl/Manufacturer and distributor of electronics, personal care, promotion, gadget, and domestic products. Netherlands.
Fortune Brands, Inc. http://www.fortunebrands.com/Producer of home and hardware products, office products, golf equipment, and spirits and wine. Investor relations, product divisions, careers and corporate profile.
Dinosaur Designs http://www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au/Manufacturer of homewares and jewellery. Materials used include resin, silver, glass and ceramic. Australia.
Hip Tai Plastic & Metal Factory http://www.hiptai.com/index.htmlManufacturer of novelty plastic items. Located in Hong Kong.
Laura Ashley http://www.lauraashley-usa.com/Designer of women and children apparel and jewelry, soft furnishing and home decoration with geometric, figurative or floral motifs. USA.
Showa Denko Group http://www.sdk.co.jp/html/english/Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in personal care products, environmental goods, automotive parts and electronics. Japan. [English, Japanese]
Creative Album http://www.creativealbum.com/Manufacturer and exporter of a selection of photo albums. Singapore.
Reckitt Benckiser http://www.reckittbenckiser.com/Manufactures and distributes household cleaning and personal care products. (London: RB)
Kwang Hsieh Enterprise http://www.kwanghsieh.com.tw/Manufacturing gumball machine and scissors. Taiwan.
Bolton Group http://www.boltongroup.net/International group manufacturing branded consumer products including foods, detergents, home care, tissues, adhesives and personal care products. View brand portfolio, descriptions and images.
Bad Arrow Industries http://www.badarrow.com/Custom vintage bowling shirts and retro gear, photography for advertising, weddings, and concerts and hot spices and organic mixes dried peppers. USA.
Kenrico http://www.kenrico.com/Manufacture and provides shower heads, bamboo extract, collagen lotion, and wood. Japan.
Replica watches http://ammononline.com/Wholesale high quality Swiss movement watches of all brands,ETA 7750,2824,2836,2846 movement watches of AP replica watches,Breitling replica watches,Patek Philippe replica watches,Omega replica watches,Rolex replica watches,iwc replica watches,08 new replica watches
Overseas Commitment http://www.overseascommitment.com/Exporters and manufacturers of home, clothing and sports products such as leather wear, bathroom fittings, utensils and cookware, and bicycle. India.
Subcategories
Associations This category is for professional associations dealing with Consumer Goods and/or Services. This can include organizations representing a range of products, services, or a commercial business sector,
or developing professional standards, networking, and information exchange.
(less...) The Awards category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of products related to awards.
Beauty The Beauty category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to beauty.
Brushes This category lists companies involved in the manufacture and sale of static and rotational industrial brushes.
Children The Children category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to children. It includes items intended for children or their
parents, including baby bottles, strollers, and car seats.
(less...) The Clothing category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to clothing. Items include accessories, clothing fasteners,
and finished garments for men, women, and children.
(less...) The Crafts category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to craftwork or simply craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are
made completely by hand or using only simple tools.
(less...) The Electronics category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to consumer electronics. Typical types of products include home
entertainment equipment, portable radios, and calculators.
(less...) The Eyewear category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to eyewear. It includes contact lenses, eyeglasses, optical frames, sunglasses, safety
glasses, lenses for eyewear products and accessories directly related to the use of eyewear, such as eyeglass cases and cleaning products.
(less...) The Firearms category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to firearms.
Fireworks The Fireworks category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to consumer fireworks. Consumer fireworks are small and relatively harmless compared to
the larger professional display fireworks one sees in the sky at major special events. Consumer fireworks are designed to be bought in packages and used by the average consumer. They are not legal in all areas, but where they are legal they typically do not require a license or any particular skills to use, unlike display fireworks which often require professional licensed operators for safety and liability reasons.
(less...) The Floral category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products
related to flowers, foliages and decorative botanicals.
(less...) The Gifts category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to gifts.
Holidays The Holidays category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to holiday items. This may include decorations, ornaments,
and other products used during a specific holiday.
(less...) The Consumer Goods and Services: Home and Garden sector category includes industries and companies focused on manufacturing, distributing and marketing finished products that will be used by the
general public. Producers and suppliers of materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial technology used in the manufacture of specific consumer goods are listed under Consumer Goods and Services (e.g. a manufacture of fans for use in home appliances; or water heaters for consumer as well as commercial use).
(less...) The Jewelry category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to jewelry.
Luggage and Bags The Luggage and Bags category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to luggage and bags.
Marketing and Advertising Marketing and PR firms focused on consumer products and services are listed here.
Marketplaces This category houses sites that facilitate interactions, transactions and trade between consumers
and other consumers and/or business and consumers.
(less...) For sites of regularly issued online publications containing articles and illustrations, covering consumer goods and services related matter.
Novelties and SouvenirsOffice Products This Office Products sector category includes industries and companies focused on manufacturing, distributing, wholesaling, and marketing office products that will be used directly by the public or
other businesses. It does not include sites which sell products online, or those for local supply stores or retailers.
(less...) Pet supplies are those products normally used to feed, house, train, entertain, or care for pets
including mammals, fish, insects, reptiles and birds.
(less...) The Recreation category covers English language sites about hobbies, activities, and pastimes that are meant to give enjoyment during a participant's leisure time. The purpose of the category is to
focus on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to leisure and recreation goods that will be used by the general public.
(less...) The Sporting Goods category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to
sporting goods that will be used by the general public.
(less...) This category lists sites focused on manufacturing, distributing and marketing finished tobacco and tobacco accessory products.
Toys and Games The Toys and Games category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing products related to toys and games.
Watercraft This category is for sites relating to the fabrication of watercraft, watercraft parts and supplies, and onshore products that relate to watercraft, like
trailers, boat lifts, and dock and marina products.
(less...) Manufacturers and wholesale distributors of furniture for the home.
HandicraftsRelated categories
Chinese 此類別收錄消費者可以直接使用的成品之製造商,通路商和服務的網站.原料供應公司請於其他類別登錄.產品銷售為主的網站請登錄於購物類別.
Chinese SimplifiedCroatian Kategorija o potrošačkoj robi obuhvaća industrije i tvrtke koje se bave proizvodnjom i distribucijom
produkata koje će biti korišteni u širokim masama.
(less...) Denne kategori indeholder dansksprogede web-steder, der handler om produkter og serviceydelser til forbrugere, herunder websteder for firmaer som fremstiller,
markedsfører og sælger produkter til forbrugere.
(less...) Deze categorie bevat sites van bedrijven die producten bedoeld voor gebruik door consumenten maken, distribueren en verhandelen.
Farsi این شاخه مربوط به کالاها و خدمات مصرفی است.
Finnish Yksityisille kuluttajille tarkoitettuja tuotteita ja palveluita.
French Cette catégorie comprend les industries et les sociétés qui fabriquent, distribuent ou commercialisent des produits finis qui seront utilisés par le grand public. Cela inclus aussi les services
d'industries ou de sociétés qui fournissent des services pour le marché des consommateurs (note: la plupart de ces catégories existent dans d'autres parties de l'annuaire ODP, et sont représentées ici par des @liens). Les industries et les sociétés dont l'objectif premier est de fournir des services professionnels et administratifs à d'autres sociétés sont listées sous Services aux entreprises. Les producteurs et fournisseurs de matériels, composants, machines et autres technologies industrielles utilisés pour la fabrication de biens sont listés sous Produits et services industriels. Cependant, les producteurs ou fournisseurs de matériels, substances, composants, machines et autres technologies industrielles qui sont utilisés pour ou dans des produits de consommation sont listés ici. (ex un fabricant de ventilateurs utilisés dans les maisons ou encore des chauffes eau pour le marché domestique ou commercial).
(less...) Empresas que fabrican o distribuen artículos terminados dirixidos ó consumidor final.
German In der Kategorie Konsumgüter werden Unternehmen gelistet, die Produkte und Dienstleistungen anbieten, die dem Bereich Konsumgüter zugerechnet werden können. Hierzu gehören auch Halbfabrikate,
Materialien, Vorprodukte, Maschinen und andere Technologien, soweit sie in erster Linie Konsumgütern zugerechnet werden können.
(less...) Kategori ini melingkupi industri dan perusahaan yang berfokus pada manufaktur, distribusi, pemasaran produk jadi dan jasa atau layanan yang dipergunakan langsung oleh konsumen. Produsen barang atau
jasa untuk kalangan industri dapat ditemukan di kategori Barang_dan_Layanan_Industri
(less...) La categoria Beni e Servizi di Consumo include i siti di aziende, attività e risorse riguardanti la produzione, distribuzione e promozione dei prodotti finiti destinati ad un utilizzo da parte del
pubblico generale. Comprende inoltre i siti riguardanti i servizi personali e diretti verso i consumatori. Per la maggior parte questi ultimi siti sono inseriti sotto altre categorie di ODP che sono qui rappresentate da @link. Le aziende, attività e risorse relative alla fornitura di servizi professionali e amministrativi alle altre imprese sono inserite sotto World/Italiano/Affari/Servizi_alle_Imprese. Tuttavia le aziende, attività e risorse relative alla fornitura di servizi professionali e amministrativi alle altre imprese per uno specifico bene o servizio di consumo sono listati sotto Beni e Prodotti di Consumo (ad esempio i servizi di consulenza o design per il settore abbigliamento). Le aziende, attività e risorse relative alla produzione e fornitura di materiali, sostanze, componenti, macchinari e altri prodotti e servizi di tecnologia industriale utilizzati nella produzione di beni sono inseriti in World/Italiano/Affari/Beni_e_Servizi_per_l'Industria. Tuttavia, i produttori e fornitori di materiali, sostanze, componenti e e altri prodotti e servizi di tecnologia industriale utilizzati nella produzione di specifici beni di consumo sono listati sotto Beni e Prodotti di Consumo (ad esempio la produzione di ventole per elettrodomestici).
(less...) 一般消費者が購入・利用する物品やサービスの製造・流通・販売などに関するサイトを扱います。
LatvianLithuanian Kategorija skirta įmonių, kurios gamina ar parduoda galutines (visiškai pagamintus) prekes galutiniam (individualiam) vartotojui, svetaines. Ši kategorija taip pat apima ir paslaugas, teikiamas
galutiniam vartotojui (įskaitant "buitinį aptarnavimą"). Įmonių, kurios teikia paslaugas tik kitoms įmonėms, arba gamina/parduoda žaliavą kitoms įmonėms, svetainės talpinamos World/Lietuvių/Verslas_ir_finansai/Prekės_ir_paslaugos_pramonei kategorijoje. Svetaines, kurių pagrindinė paskirtis - parduoti prekes internetu, rasite World/Lietuvių/Pirkiniai kategorijoje.
(less...) Dobra konsumpcyjne to dobra wytworzone w celu wykorzystania bezpośrednio po nabyciu przez konsumenta. Kategoria zawiera strony firm wytwarzających i
sprzedających dobra konsumpcyjne o zasięgu ogólnopolskim.
(less...) A categoria do setor de bens e serviços de consumidor inclui as indústrias e as companhias focalizadas na fabricação, distribuição e marketing
dos produtos que serão usados pelo público geral.
(less...) Categoria este dedicată paginilor în limba română ce conţin informaţii despre producători sau produse de folosinţă imediată, ca de exemplu: ustensile de gospodărie, bunuri
personale, echipamente sportive şi consumabile de birou.
(less...) Сайты, содержащие информацию о потребительских товарах и услугах.
SlovakSpanish En esta categoría se listarán sitios de empresas dedicadas a la fabricación o suministro artículos terminados dirigidos al consumidor final, con presencia
física o capacidad operacional en más de un país.
(less...) Här listas svenskspråkiga webbplatser för företag som tillverkar eller säljer konsumentprodukter, men som inte har försäljning via sin hemsida.
TurkishUkrainianAutomotive This category will list the companies that manufacture and support the manufacture of automotive products. Automotive is defined as vehicles that are self powered such as
cars, trucks, racing cars, snowmobiles and motorcycles.
(less...) Book publishing involves the preparation and issuing of printed or electronic books for public distribution or sale. This category is for the sites of book publishing businesses, and for sites related
to, and focused on, the book publishing process. Sites not listed in this category include: Sites that offer to sell books directly from the publisher to the consumer. These sites are found in Shopping: Publications: Books. Sites about self-published books by a single author. If they offer sales directly from the author to the consumer, these sites are found in Shopping: Publications: Books. If they do not, they are found in appropriate areas of Arts: Literature: Genres and Arts: Literature: Authors.
(less...) Sites offering primarily caskets.
Computer Hardware Computer hardware retailers organized alphabetically with some additional special categories. Submission Guidelines - The Open Directory Project editors are committed to building the most useful
Directory on the Internet. We want to help your promotion efforts by listing your site in a timely manner. We want your website to be found easily. By choosing the most appropriate category, you assist us in both these efforts. Please be sure to review the FAQ for more information.
(less...) This category focuses on online and physical site retailers of software.
Consumer Information This category provides product and service information so that consumers can make informed purchasing decisions. It also provides information about service contracts, warranties, recalls, and other
product or service information for consumers who already have made purchases. Sites in this category are buyers' guides, decision guides, price comparisons, recall information, or tips and advice. Sites which are primarily promotional in nature, and not significantly useful in making informed shopping choices, can be found in appropriate Business, Regional, or Shopping categories.
(less...) 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. Also
included are manufacturers and distributors of processing supplies and equipment, wholesalers, and services supporting industries in this sector, which include consulting, employment, marketing, associations, etc. Professional and industrial resources are also included. Sites generally not listed in this category include: Local retailers (bakeries, for example) which serve a very limited geographic area are listed in the Regional category according to the city or town where they are located. Retailers providing online shopping are listed in Shopping: Food. Sites dealing with food and beverages as a recreational interest (history, humor, facts, etc.) are listed in Recreation: Food. Cooking and recipe sites are listed in Home: Cooking. Scientific, research and technical sites covering food science are listed in Science: Technology: Food Science. Sites covering human nutrition and dietary aspects of food are listed in Health: Nutrition. Industries engaged in growing crops and raising livestock are listed under Business: Agriculture and Forestry.
(less...) Links for those businesses that sell products or services to the Professional Healthcare Industry. This means those businesses that serve the healthcare industry, not the healthcare industry itself.
If your site is targeted for the public and not the healthcare industry please submit your site to the appropriate category in Health. If you are selling products to the public/consumer, please submit to the Shopping tree: Shopping/Health and Beauty.
(less...) This subcategory is for those sites offering personal protection products for sale.
Photography This category is for manufacturers of cameras, darkroom supplies, and other photographic products, as well as directories of manufacturers. Retail and shopping sites can be found in
Shopping/Photography. Descriptions and reviews of photographic equipment can be found in Arts/Photography.
(less...) The Retail Trade sector category includes industries and establishments that focus primarily on providing products and services to retailers. Included in this category are sites covering the retail
merchandising industry, retailer resources, suppliers and manufacturers of retailing products, and services that support the industry. Retailers listed in Business vs. Shopping Corporate sites for regional, national, and international retail chains, corporations, and holding companies may be listed within Business if they are focussed on providing information about the retailer rather than functioning as a consumer shopping destination. For example, http://www.walmartstores.com/ is WalMart's corporate site, and may be listed in the Business branch. However, http://www.walmart.com/ is a consumer shopping site, and would thus be listed in Shopping. When a retailer's site functions as both a corporate site and a shopping destination, the site is generally listed only in the Shopping branch (e.g. http://www.landsend.com/). Sites generally not listed in this category include: Individual retailers are listed in one of three places, according to the above criteria. Business: Those which qualify for a listing in Business are listed according to their industry. For example, sites for major automotive retail chains are listed in Business: Automotive: Retail. Shopping: Retailer sites designed as online destinations for distance shopping. Regional: Sites for local retail outlets are listed according to the city or town where they are located. Manufacturers of the goods sold by retailers are listed according to their primary industry within Business. Many are listed in Business: Consumer Goods and Services.
(less...) This category contains informational, not shopping, sites for major retail corporations which operate multiple
retail outlets on a national or international level.
(less...) Shopping/ contains sites of which the primary focus is to allow the consumer to select and obtain goods and services over the Web. Common examples include:
Integrated online shopping-cart systems that allow the user to order directly over the Web Online shopping-cart systems that allow the user to generate an order form to be sent to the merchant via fax or mail Simple directories of products and prices that the user can order via mail or phone. For more information about the Shopping category please see the Shopping FAQ .
(less...) This category is for businesses that sell, hire, repair or otherwise deal with tools that are intended
for use in the construction and maintenance industry.
(less...) Sites offering primarily cremation urns.
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. Sites not listed in this category: Sites for entities involved in the transportation of goods are listed in Business: Transportation and Logistics Entities whose primary function is to facilitate wholesale transactions across international borders are collected in Business: International Business and Trade: Import and Export
(less...)Neigbour categories
Accounting This category contains sites pertaining to the accounting profession.
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. Development and production of aerospace and military product prototypes. Aircraft conversion (i.e., major modifications to systems). Complete aircraft or propulsion systems overhaul and rebuilding (i.e., periodic restoration of aircraft to original design specifications). Services that specifically support these industries (e.g., consulting, marketing, associations, etc.). In general, the aerospace industry is engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of flight vehicles, ranging from unpowered gliders, sailplanes and lighter-than-air craft up though space vehicles. The term aerospace is derived from the words aeronautics and spaceflight.
(less...) 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. The companies in this sector are often described as farms, ranches, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, or hatcheries. This sector includes supporting industries such as equipment, supplies, consulting and administrative services, etc. (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) The entertainment industry, or "show business" as it is sometimes called, includes the motion picture, television, radio, music, theatre, and theme park industries. In addition, it includes the
entertainment-related aspects of several other industries such as sports, fashion, and gaming.
(less...) The Business Associations category only lists sites for trade associations which have global membership across multiple business industries. Excluded from this category are: Industry-specific
associations are listed according to the industry which they serve. For example, associations of real estate professionals are listed in Business: Real Estate: Associations. Regionally-specific associations (local, state/province, or national) are listed according to the geographic area from which they draw their membership. For example, a local chamber of commerce will be listed in the category for the town or city it serves.
(less...) Biotechnology refers to the use of cellular and molecular processes in drug discovery and manufacturing, research, and biologically engineered food production. Pharmaceuticals include
over-the-counter and prescription medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements. The term also covers drug delivery systems and diagnostic compounds.
(less...) The Business and Society category contains sites which pertain to the interaction between businesses, organizations, and governmental bodies. Most sites in this category will focus on the social,
economic, or environmental impact of businesses, while many will deal with ethics and social responsibility as it pertains to business.
(less...) The Business Services sector broadly covers establishments and industries that provide professional and administrative support services to a variety of businesses (e.g. B2B) and
organizations (e.g. B2G). In some cases, these companies also provide services to consumers, but providing services to other enterprises is their main focus. The common theme in this category are B2B industries where human capital is the major input. The companies classified in this sector sell expertise. The Business Services hierarchy is implicitly grouped into the following two areas. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. Much of the expertise requires academic degrees, though not in every case. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; information and research services; corporate communication services; translation and interpretation services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. Administrative Services: Industries in this subsector include establishments engaged in activities that support the day-to-day operations of other organizations. The processes employed in this sector (e.g., clerical activities) are often integral parts of the activities of companies found in all sectors of the economy. The establishments classified in this subsector have specialized in one or more of these activities and can, therefore, provide services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular process that they are engaged in and the particular services they provide.
(less...) 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. Pharmaceuticals are listed in Business: Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals.
(less...) The Construction and Maintenance sector category includes resources on industries and companies primarily engaged in the design and construction of buildings and other structures, heavy
construction (e.g. such as highways, power plants, and pipelines), additions, alterations, reconstruction, installation, and maintenance and repairs. Demolition or wrecking of buildings and other structures, clearing of building sites, and sale of materials from demolished structures are also included. Finally, industries and companies that manufacture and distribute construction supplies and equipment are included in this branch. This category also includes information resources covering these industries, such as associations, reference resources, news, etc. (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) Cooperatives (also called co-ops) are a form of business ownership that is practiced all over the world. The most common types of cooperatives are worker-owned and consumer-owned. Most cooperatives
adhere to seven principles: Voluntary and Open Membership Democratic Member Control Member Economic Participation Autonomy and Independance Education, Training and Information Co-operation among Co-operatives Concern for Community Co-ops include: Agricultural: farms, feed suppliers, and seed banks. Computer and Internet: ISPs, web hosting, and computer design collectives Energy: utility companies and power providers Financial: banks, credit unions, investors, insurers, and mortgage brokers Food Cooperatives: health-food stores and bulk food sharing programs Housing: housing cooperatives and intentional communities. Visual Arts: groups of artists, both living and working together.
(less...) The Customer Service category is a directory of resource sites containing information related to the broad field of customer service (including customer satisfaction, technical support, etc.). This
category will contain a combination of informational sites broadly related to customer service theory and its practical application, of interest to customer service related professionals in all industries and occupations. It will also contain resource listings of practitioners (companies, governmental, academic) engaged in some aspect of customer service (consulting, facilitation, training, etc.). Check subdirectories for specific topics.
(less...) The Business Directories category only lists business directories which span more than a single continent and cover multiple business industries. Excluded from this category are:
Industry-specific directories are listed according to the industry which they cover. For example, a directory of hospitality industry businesses would be listed in Business: Hospitality: Directories. Regionally-specific business directories (local, state/province, or national) are listed according to the geographic area which they cover. For example, a state business directory would be listed in the category for the state it serves.
(less...) E-Commerce, or electronic commerce, is defined as the conduct of business and financial transactions by electronic means. It is the use of Internet technologies to bring together customers, business,
partners, suppliers and employees. This category focuses on the many aspects of conducting business using the Internet and the World Wide Web: Marketing, Strategy, Training, Research, Practice, and Services, among other topics that are related to Electronic Commerce.
(less...) 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 Education for formal education opportunities.
(less...) This Electronics and Electrical sector category includes industries 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 electronics and electrical components. Sites for industries and companies that manufacture, distribute and sell finished electronics and electrical products (e.g. home appliances, radios, TVs, etc.) are not listed here. Only a few companies in the world qualify to be listed on the main page. Please submit your company's primary URL to the category that represents your companies primary focus. If you believe you have been listed inappropriately please submit a feedback to the listed editor(s).
(less...) 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 employers Advice or assistance with preparation of resumes and portfolios Job search directories Career management Excluded from this category are: Individual job postings (i.e. the "help wanted" section of an employer's website) are not listed in the Open Directory due to their inherent transient nature. Resumes/portfolios, recruiters and staffing services, and job search directories specific to an industry sector are listed according to the industry which they serve. Agencies and individuals which offer local employment services and regionally-specific job boards are listed according to the geographic area which they serve. Topics related to the management and training of existing employees are organized in Business: Human Resources.
(less...) The Energy_and_Environment sector covers distinct, but increasingly interdependent industries. This category includes the following: Industries engaged in the electric power generation
industry. Industries engaged in oil and gas exploration, refining, storage, distribution, and marketing. Providers of electric, water, and gas services (e.g. utilities). Industries developing renewable and alternative energy sources. Industries providing environmental protection and safety equipment and services, such as pollution control products, waste management, recycling operations, and waste-to-energy products. This category also includes information resources covering these industries, such as associations, reference resources, news, etc.
(less...) 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.
(less...) Includes banking, loan and credit categories. Please review the related categories below if you cannot find what you are looking for here.
Healthcare The healthcare industry depends on an infrastructure of suppliers, distributors and management services.
Hospitality The Hospitality sector category is broadly defined to include industries and establishments offering customers with lodging and/or food services. Also included are establishments offering supplies
and equipment, and services that support these industries. Excluded from this sector are civic and social organizations, amusement and recreation parks, theaters, and other recreation or entertainment facilities and venues providing food and beverage services. Also excluded from this sector are establishments that offer event planning and production services, which may include accommodation and food service activities. Examples of companies in this sector include conference, exhibit, and meeting planners. Sites offering event planning services are listed under Business/Business_Services/Event_Planning_and_Production/ Sites for individual lodging establishments (e.g. hotels, motels, B&Bs, etc.) and individual restaurants, bars and nightclubs are listed in the Regional branch. However, the Hospitality category does list sites for regional, national and international chains, corporations and holding companies.
(less...) Human Resources covers a range of topics, all dealing with the "People" aspects of running a business. HR has 2 major components HRM (management of people) and HRD (learning and development for
staff). Typically larger companies have their own HR department but may buy in specific services from a specialist firm. Smaller companies may opt to have all their HR managed by an external HR company. Business/Human_Resources contains sites for companies specializing in Human Resource services. This may be as an HR service provider to other companies or as a provider of advice/resources/consultancy to HR departments. It has been divided into several subcategories for companies specializing in a particular aspect of HR. Those offering a more general service can be found at the top level.
(less...) 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. Producers and suppliers of industrial goods used by manufacturers (e.g. Industrial Supply). Engineering and consulting services for manufacturing and allied industries. Information resources on diversified manufacturing and allied industries.
(less...) The Information Services industry broadly includes those establishments that create, disseminate, or provide the means to distribute information. Specifically, the scope of this category includes
companies that collect, retrieve, and deliver various types of information, including real-time data via online services, electronic transmission, the Internet, or other means.
(less...) 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 The editors reserve the right not to list your site, and to delete it after its addition. Multiple submissions, especially to inappropriate categories, will not be tolerated.
(less...) 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/ Individual importers', exporters', manufacturers' and industry specific sites are found as a subcategory of the industry such as Business/{IndustryName}/
(less...) Before submitting your site, please review the Guidelines for Submitting a Site. Any investment related site may apply for placement here. Check
subdirectories: Brokerages, Chats and Forums, Commodities, Companies, Day Trading, Games, International, Investment Guides, Managed futures, Mutual Funds, Options, Organizations, Publications, Retirement Planning, Socially Responsible, Software, Stocks, and so on. Please do not submit your site to more than one category. Please do not try to use different URL's to receive more than one listing. If you have a site pertaining to venture capital, please submit that to Business: Financial Services: Venture Capital.
(less...) Overview Category includes an alphabetical listing of web sites for all publicly traded and major privately held companies throughout the world. The list also includes major partnerships,
cooperatives, government-owned corporations, mutual companies, not-for-profit enterprises, and joint ventures. Public Companies Sites for all public companies whose securities are traded on one of the world's major stock exchanges may be listed. Private Companies and Other Types of Companies Major private companies and other major business enterprises should be selected from objectively published rankings, such as Hoover's 500, Forbes, and 500 Private. Do not list companies that appear on lists where the company must pay or apply to be listed (e.g. Inc. 500).
(less...) The Management category is a directory of resource sites containing information related to the broad field of management. This category will contain a combination of informational sites broadly
related to management theory and its application, of interest to managers and related professionals, and it will also contain listings of practitioners engaged in some aspect of management (companies, governmental, academic). Check subdirectories for specific topics.
(less...) 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 media Branding and
corporate identity design Creation and distribution of promotional items Internet marketing strategy and analysis Collection and analysis of market research Public relations activities Training and development of sales representatives Excluded from this category are: Agencies and individuals which offer advertising and marketing services to a specific industry sector. These are listed according to the industry which they serve. Agencies and individuals which offer local services only are listed according to the geographic area which they serve Companies which offer web design, promotion, and hosting services are listed only in Computers: Internet: Web Design and Development.
(less...) Materials are the raw stuff used in manufacturing and industry. Some examples are steel, fibers, glass, and plastics. This category
lists manufacturers and distributors of raw materials.
(less...) The Mining and Drilling sector comprises industries and companies involved in 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 mine site, or as a part of mining activity. Industries and companies involved in Oil and Gas extraction are listed under Business/Energy_and_Environment/Oil_and_Gas/ (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) The Business News and Media category includes newspapers, magazines and e-zines, and other media
sites which cover the business industry as a whole.
(less...) The "Opportunities" category is generic and intended for general information about business opportunities for individuals, and general approaches to opportunities in business. For Web sites and
companies involved in specific aspects of business opportunities including sales, employment, jobs, MLM, Internet, home-based, franchises, distributing, internet and partners programs, and so on, please see those sub-categories.
(less...) 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. Printing: Establishments involved in the manufacture, production, and distribution of print products, such as newspapers, books, periodicals, business forms, greeting cards, and other materials. This includes companies that perform perform support activities, such as bookbinding, platemaking services, and data imaging. This subsector includes printing on clothing because the production process for that activity is printing, not clothing manufacturing. Publishing of printed and electronic products is the main theme of this category. All printing sites are colocated under the Printing subcategory. (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) 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. Sites generally not listed in this category: All local and regional real estate agents, agencies, and businesses are listed in the Regional branch according to the city or town where the office is located. This is discussed further in the real estate guidelines. Mortgage sites are listed under Business: Financial_Services: Mortgages. Establishments primarily engaged in construction and land development are classified under Business: Construction and Maintenance. Real Estate investing (e.g. REITs) sites are listed under Business: Investing: Real_Estate.
(less...) 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. a company's web site), or selling a
product or service. Sites listed directly under Business/Resources should provide a comprehensive overview of the field of Business. The information contained in these sites should cover multiple areas of business. Resources typically include search engines *and* directory information. They usually provide directories, FAQs, chats, forums, news, publications, etc. all on one site. Sites that are solely directories or search engines should be placed in either the Directories or Search_Engines subcategories. -- rdkeating25, updated 6/16/00
(less...) The Small Business category is a resource-based category aimed at owners and operators of small businesses. It contains sites about small businesses, small business operations, advice for starting a
small business, and other resources. Sites generally not listed in this category include: Sites for individual small businesses are not listed here. Most will be listed geographically by the city or town where they are located. Those which offer online sales to a non-local audience may qualify for a listing in the Shopping branch.
(less...) 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. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. This category also contains industry information, support services, as well as sites for equipment suppliers and manufacturers. Sites generally not listed in this category include: Scientific, technical, and research oriented sites are listed under Science: Technology: Electrical Engineering: Communications. Informational and resource sites covering computer network data communication are listed under Computers: Data Communications. Affiliate sites or co-branded sites are not listed in the Directory. Affiliate sites include (but are not limited to): Cognigen Communications, American Telecom Network, Excel, Internet Call Manager, Telegroup, Voice Net, World Quest, and WorldxChange.
(less...) The Textiles and Nonwovens industry category comprises entities involved in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of textile and nonwoven products. Sites generally not listed in this
category: Manufacturers, suppliers, etc. involved in the clothing industry are organized in Business: Consumer Goods and Services: Clothing. Sites whose aim is to sell products online are listed in Shopping: Clothing and other Shopping categories.
(less...) The Transportation and Logistics sector category includes industries providing transportation of people, cargo, goods, merchandise and products by land, air or sea. Also included in this category
are industries and companies engaged in importing and exporting, customs brokers, packing, warehousing, and storage. Scientific, technical and research oriented sites are listed under Science/Technology/Transportation/ Sites dealing with the social and public policy aspects of transportation are listed under Society/Issues/Transportation/ Hobbist sites and other transportation sites of recreational interest are listed under the Recreation branch (e.g., Recreation/Boating/, Recreation/Roads_and_Highways/ and Recreation/Trains_and_Railroads/ ). Industries involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sales of automotive products and services are listed under Business/Automotive/. However, industries providing transportation services via automobiles, trucks, buses, etc. are listed in the Transportation and Logistics category. Before submitting your site, please review the Guidelines for Submitting a Site.
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