upMarketing 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 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.
Subcategories
Advertising This category is for companies specializing in advertising and promotional services. This category is NOT for advertising your products. Please submit your site to an appropriate subcategory of
this section. Companies specializing in web promotions are welcomed at Computers: Internet: Web Promotions:
(less...) Associations Non profit, educational and trade associations that inform, enable, and support the development and maintenance of marketing related businesses. Associations that deal specifically with business
within a locality, should be found at that locality's regional business category. Associations 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/
(less...) Branding Branding enables an organization to differentiate its goods or services from those of its competitors. The process of branding involves developing a
product's name with a logo, colors, and packaging.
(less...) By Age GroupBy Ethnic or Cultural Focus The Marketing and Advertising by Ethnic or Cultural Focus category comprises businesses and establishments that have a primary organizational focus on one or more specific ethnic or cultural
demographic(s) and are 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 Excluded from this category are: Organizations that do not have an ethnic or cultural focus. 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
(less...) By Industry This category lists marketing sites targeted to specific groups of persons or industries. Marketing and PR firms focusing on a particular market sector are listed here. General marketing and PR
firms are listed under one of the follow categories as appropriate: Business/Marketing_and_Advertising/Consulting/ or Business/Marketing_and_Advertising/Public_Relations/Agencies/
(less...) By Region This category contains links to regions and countries with marketing and advertising sites.
Conferences The Marketing and Advertising Conferences category covers conferences, trade shows, and expositions for marketing and advertising professionals.
Consulting Marketing consulting firms provide advisory services contracted for and provided to organizations by specially trained and qualified persons who assist, in an objective and independent manner, the
client organization to identify problems, analyze such problems, recommend solutions to these problems, and help, when requested, in the implementation of solutions.
(less...) Direct Marketing Direct marketing involves marketing products and services directly to consumers and businesses. Typical forms of this marketing involve print media (such as flyers, mailing pieces, catalogues, and
magazines), direct-response television and radio advertising, telephone solicitations, and the internet. This category is for sites related to businesses that specialize in providing technical and creative support, goods, and services to organizations that market their products and services in this way.
(less...) Education and TrainingEmployment Information on recruiters specializing in the placement of advertising and marketing professionals, as well as job-related information for those
employed in the field of advertising and marketing.
(less...) Internet Marketing First, what this category is NOT! If you are a site designer, builder, promoter, submission service, even if the words marketing appear on your site or in your business name, this does not
make you an Internet Marketer automatically. This would be for companies who do needs assessment, market research, production design and development, pricing and product cycles and positioning, government and regulatory issues, focus groups, identity development, media planning and development, long range activities ... In other words, a well established company or consultant with verifiable expertise and contacts. Marketing does not happen, every inch is planned with contingencies for every plan. Many of these sites have case studies of current or past clientele.
(less...) Marketing Support Services Web sites, publications, information suppliers, and resources that are provided to individuals
and companies who are part of the marketing industry.
(less...) Market Research Firms supply research or strategies to perform research in marketing.
Micromarketing Micromarketing uses information about local areas for applications such as targeting direct marketing, analysing customer loyalty, branch location, planning merchandise mix,or turnover forecasts.
The information for this analysis is usually derived from a database of lifestyle surveys and/or census demographics. The basic principle is that people who live in similar areas will, to some degree, have similar purchasing power and spending habits. This idea allows one to build mathematical models predicting likely purchasing behaviour.
(less...) News and Media The Marketing and Advertising News and Media category covers news services, television or radio programs, newspapers, magazines, and e-zines which
deal exclusively with marketing and/or advertising.
(less...) Public RelationsRelationship MarketingSalesmanship Training laboratories, salesmanship consultants, sales management firms, sales improvement organizations, providers and inspirational resources for sales people fit here. This focus is because
effective salespeople are at the heart of many enterprises.
(less...) Strategic Strategic Consulting professionals in the field of Marketing and Advertising provide training materials, services, and other resources related to the field. The topic of
sales is relevant, while general management is not.
(less...) Telemarketing This category is for those that are looking for products and services that they can use in their call centers, customer care departments and help desks. This category will also
list outsourcing companies such as service bureaus.
(less...) Mailing Lists This category is for sites focused on the development, maintenance, and rentals of lists used for direct marketing. These lists may include postal addresses,
email addresses, phone numbers, and other information.
(less...)Related categories
AzerbaijaniBosnian Ovo je glavna kategorija za sve firme/marketinske agencija na podrucju Bosne i Hercegovine koje se uglavnom bave marketing uslugama kao naprimjer marketing, organizacija promotivnih dogadjaja,
strategija, planiranje, savjeti, istrazivanje trzista ili drugih usluga u ovoj oblasti.
(less...) BulgarianCatalan empreses dedicades a la publicitat i màrqueting
Chinese 本類別收錄市場銷售、廣告、顧問諮詢、市場研究等方面的理論研究或提供市場營銷服務的網站。
Chinese Simplified 有关市场营销的网站,包括营销理论、资源、广告、咨询培训等。
CroatianCzech Marketingové věci, reklama, výzkumy.
Danish Indeholder dansksprogede web-steder, der handler om reklame.
Dutch Marktanalyse, het opstellen van plannen voor de vergroting of behoud van de afzet.
Finnish Tässä luokassa on suomenkielisiä markkinointi ja mainonta -toimialojen kattojärjestöjä, regulaattoreita sekä hyviä tietoresursseja.
French Les sites en français des sociétés présentant des services aux entreprises dans les domaines du marketing et de la publicité.
German Für den Begriff Marketing gibt es mehrere Definitionen, die im Wesentlichen mit folgender Definition übereinstimmen: Marketing umfasst alle Maßnahmen einer ziel- und wettbewerbsorientierten
Ausrichtung der marktrelevanten Aktivitäten der Unternehmung an ausgewählten Problemfeldern gegenwärtiger und zukünftiger Kundenpotentiale unter Einsatz planender, steuernder, koordinierender und kontrollierender sowie marketingpolitischer Instrumente. (Quelle: Gabler - Wirtschaftslexikon)
(less...) GreekHebrewHungarian Marketing témakörű weblapok.
IcelandicIndonesian Kategori ini mendaftarkan situs perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang periklanan melalui media cetak, elektronik, dan sebagainya. Termasuk di dalamnya perancang identitas usaha, pembuatan dan
distribusi bahan promosi, jasa riset pasar, aktivitas hubungan masyarakat, serta pelatihanan dan pengembangan tenaga penjualan.
(less...) Italian Questa categoria contiene i siti dedicati al marketing, alle strategie di mercato, alle Pubbliche Relazioni.
Japanese インターネット・マスメディアやその他メディアを通じた広告、企業のブランディング、販促商品の開発・製造や流通、市場調査・分析など、広告、マーケティングに関するサイトを扱います。
KoreanLatvianLithuanianNorwegianPolishPortugueseRomanian Categoria Marketing şi publicitate cuprinde companii din România care sunt angajate într-una sau mai multe din următoarele activităţi: Publicitate tipărită, interactivă sau în alte media;
Creaţia şi distribuţia de materiale promoţionale; Strategii de marketing în Internet; Cercetare de piaţă; Activităţi de relaţii publice. Din această categorie sunt excluse: Agenţiile sau persoanele care oferă servicii limitate geografic la o anumită regiune; Companiile care oferă servicii de design web, promovare (SEO) şi găzduire.
(less...) RussianSerbian Kategorija predvidjena za web stranice koje sadrze informacije o agencijama koje pruzaju marketinske usluge.
SlovakSpanish En esta categoría se listarán sitios de empresas dedicadas al ofrecimiento de productos, servicios y consultoría para el sector Marteking, con enfoque en el estudio y análisis del mercado,
publicidad, estrategias de ventas y actividades relacionadas a su promoción. Las empresas en esta categoría deberán contar con presencia física o capacidad operacional en más de un país.
(less...) Swedish Marknadsföring (eller reklam) är metoden att förmedla en bild av en producents vara eller tjänst till de tänkta konsumenterna.
Turkish Pazarlama,reklamcılık ve tanıtım amaçlı iletişim planlaması,organizasyonu, ilgili ürünlerin tasarımı ve/veya üretimini yapan şirketler. Reklam ajansları,Halkla ilşkiler ajansları,
Araştırma ve analiz firmaları, Cast ve manken ajansları, Açık hava reklamcıları ve Basım evleri.
(less...) UkrainianBooks This category is for sites that sell Business: Marketing books. All sites must SELL Business: Marketing books.
Having a preview of the book online does not count.
(less...) Consultants Event planning businesses. Corporate conferences are no longer just thrown together or left to corporate staff with some extra time. Services abound to make conferences and events work with the
overall corporate goals to build and enhance corporate functioning and public relations.
(less...) Demography and Population Studies The study and measurement of human populations, including studies of human fertility, health and mortality, and migration.
Laws and RegulationsMarketing Software This category and its sub categories include entries for software that can assist in marketing. Please see the most approprite sub category. Entries will only appear in this category when there is
substantial content covering two or more of its sub categories.
(less...) Social Issues For sites that document, argue, confront, discuss policy about the use, prevalence and economic and social influence of advertising by and for business and businesses. The
business of advertising is found in Business/Advertising.
(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...) 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. 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...) 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. In addition, it includes the
entertainment-related aspects of several other industries such as sports, fashion, and gaming.
(less...) Associations 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...) Automotive 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...) Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals 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...) Business and Society 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...) Business Services 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...) 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. Pharmaceuticals are listed in Business: Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals.
(less...) Construction and Maintenance 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...) 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. 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).
(less...) Cooperatives 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...) Customer Service 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...) Directories 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 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...) 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 Education for formal education opportunities.
(less...) Electronics and Electrical 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...) 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 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...) 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. 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...) 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.
(less...) Financial Services Includes banking, loan and credit categories. Please review the related categories below if you cannot find what you are looking for here.
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. 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...) 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 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...) 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. 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...) Information Services 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...) 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 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...) 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/ Individual importers', exporters', manufacturers' and industry specific sites are found as a subcategory of the industry such as Business/{IndustryName}/
(less...) Investing 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...) Major Companies 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...) Management 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...) Materials 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...) Mining and Drilling 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...) 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.
(less...) Opportunities 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...) 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. 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...) 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. 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...) RegionalResources 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...) Retail Trade 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...) Small Business 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...) 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. 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...) Textiles and Nonwovens 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...) 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. 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.
(less...) 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
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