Print Edition | Custom Lists

The #1 Source for Local Ranking Information

As the market is rapidly changing, it is important to follow current industry trends and be aware of the competition’s activities. The Book of Lists enables business professionals to look at the overall picture of their local area and industry, identifying the threats and opportunities facing their businesses and developing strategic plans to creative a competitive advantage.

• Accelerate research with confidence by getting a snapshot of local economies with a perspective you can't get anywhere else
• Gain insights of your competitive landscape and plan your business positioning strategies
• Access comprehensive information from thousands of leading companies in your local area and 40 other U.S.’s most dynamic markets
• Acquire your prospects from public companies to private sectors and from large enterprises to small/medium businesses
• Better prepare calls by researching companies’ key facts, news and other resources and start closing sales with efficiency

• What's in the Book of Lists?

  The Book of Lists contains lists of top companies, arranged by industry. Each listing includes: company name, address, telephone number, fax number (some cities-see market page for counts), contact person, job title, rank in list, and criteria for ranking (employees, revenues, etc).

  Each city's Book provides a cross-section of business in the metro area. There are lists of a variety of industries including:

  • Accounting Firms
  • Largest Employers
  • Fastest-Growing Companies
  • Homebuilders
  • Venture Capital Companies
  • And many more!

• How can I benefit from the Book of Lists?

  1. Sales Prospecting- Discover the top companies by industry that needs your goods and services. Connect with decision makers by importing contact information and start closing sales with efficiency.
  2. Business Research- Want to see who's on top in your industry? Find vital statistics on the top businesses in your local metropolitan area and see how your business measures up.
  3. Competitive Landscape- Who are the leaders in your industry? Get key facts and statistics of your competitors and plan your business positioning strategies.
  4. Track Companies That Matter to You- In the interactive edition, you can create watch lists on companies you want to track and receive the latest company news and updates delivered to your inbox & desktop.
  5. B2B Transactions- Does your company have a product or service that other businesses need? Search for prospective clients on criteria that are specific to your business industry
  6. Networking- Extend your network with ease. Search for new connections by industry, company, business association & more. Import key decision makers' complete contact information.
  7. Job Search- A tougher economy calls for a powerful job searching tool. Search prospective employers on a number of criteria levels that are important to you in your job search.
  8. Relocation- Moving to a new area? The Interactive Book of Lists can assist you in finding a new employer, a homebuilder, even a real estate agency!
  9. Fundraising-Trying to raise money for your cause or charity? Find out who controls the purse strings in your market and direct your appeal to them!
  10. Travel Entertainment-Visiting a new area? Find lists of hotels, restaurants, golf courses and many urist attractions!

• About the Print Edition

  The traditional printed format has information organized alphabetically, by category or industry. Includes a detailed index in the back of the book. The Print Edition is an invaluable research tool; a handy desk reference you can use anywhere. Books are shipped via Priority Mail, and you will usually receive them in 3-5 business days. Overnight shipping is available for an additional fee.

  Subscription Price $89.00 or FREE when you subscribe to the .

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• Custom Lists

  The Book of Lists Custom List for download is a versatile direct-mail solution designed to get you in touch with thousands of top decision makers in minutes!

  These lists are a nationwide snapshot of specific industries culled from the Book of Lists.

  You receive full contact information including:

  • company name
  • address
  • telephone number
  • fax number (if included in the book edition)
  • contact person
  • job title
  • rank in list
  • criteria the ranking was based upon (revenues, employees, etc.)

  The Custom Lists are currently available for the following industries and groupings:

  • Public Companies
  • Private Companies
  • Largest Employers
  • General Contractors
  • Homebuilders
  • Commercial Real Estate Firms

  The Custom Lists data can be used with the Book of Lists CM software, or with other popular programs such as ACT!, Goldmine, Excel and Outlook.

  For More Information:

  Call: 1-800-486-3289

  Fax: 1-800-486-1513

  e-mail: Bizbooks@bizjournals.com

   

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List Examples and Demos

Want to experience the full capabilities and business intelligence of the Book of Lists? Select the desired format below to see a sample of what's inside each edition of the Book of Lists.

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  Print Edition- Sample List (PDF)

*Please note the demo data in the Interactive Book of Lists is from the East Bay market and is the only market available at this time in demo form. Also note that local rankings and search capabilities are available in the demo but alerts and exporting contacts have been turned off.

Which Book of Lists format is best for You?

All versions of the Book of Lists provide you with listings of hundreds of the hottest area companies in their fields, by ranking, in addition to the names and contact information of key decision makers. How you want to view the information is up to you.