GlobalBiz
GlobalBiz is a high-quality, global business sample file ideal for international studies. Selection criteria are standard and therefore enable an accurate comparison from country to country.
GlobalBiz offers fast and accurate counting and sampling. We aim to supply the data, in the requested format, within 48 hours from receipt of the request.
GlobalBiz counts are typically provided in a shorter frame, usually within 24 hours. In some cases we have a delivery time of just half an hour!
GlobalBiz contains over 60 million business records worldwide (not including the 1.8 records for the UK business universe), and all samples can be selected using:
- Activity, including USSIC, SIC92, NACE, NAICS and YP classifications
- Company turnover
- Geographical location
- Importer / Exporter
- Industry sector
- Named decision-makers
- Named individuals and job titles
- Number of employees
Standard Industry Classification (SIC) codes provide a realistic picture of each company’s business activities and are a numerical coding system designed to classify a company’s line of business. Internationally, Sample Answers use the US87 SIC codes. We also use NACE and other countries’ local classifications, to determine a company’s activities.

