Good research is critical in making good company selections. Study each company and determine if they fit your criteria. If they do, then bookmark them with your "favorites" button and hold them for further study later.

     One secret lies in determining a company's SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) code. Our list is broken down by major sector SIC Code. The workbook example will show all major SIC codes broken down by the first two digits of the industrialization classification, which will allow you to review many industries by SIC Code. Look this list over and select at least 10 you would like to explore. Then, go to your local library and look up the sub-sectors within that industry. For example, you may want to work in the apparel industry. Fine! But do you mean women, men, manufacturing, distribution or retail? Specificity counts! You get the picture. BE SPECIFIC. Otherwise, you are wasting precious time.

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     Any future research will be centered on industry sub-sectors you have already researched. Once you've identified these 10 industry sectors and sub-sectors, look carefully at the specific SIC code for each. Now, research companies falling within that broad SIC code category.

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