Investigator Use
Use Global Business Directory when working in the Academic & Records Research phase of an investigation. Open it after recording the target, source URL, time, and reason for use in your case notes.
Before You Pivot
Record Context
Capture the target, search terms, and why this source is relevant before you leave the page.
Preserve Evidence
Archive volatile pages, save screenshots, and keep timestamps for anything that may change.
Corroborate
Treat one tool as a lead source. Confirm important findings with independent sources.
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