Overview
The Company Search feature in AiXUP is built to help sales professionals find and research companies that aren’t easily discovered through Google or traditional local searches. It’s ideal for targeting online businesses, coaches, eCommerce brands, SaaS companies, and niche industries.
In this guide, you’ll learn the difference between Company Search and Local Search, when to use each, and how to run a Company Search step by step to uncover companies and decision-makers efficiently.
Company Search vs Local Search
Understanding when to use each search type is key:
Use Local Search When:
You’re targeting brick-and-mortar or location-based businesses
You’re searching industries like plumbers, restaurants, or home services
You want Google-style local results
Use Company Search When:
Companies are not easily found on Google locally
You target:
Business coaches
Online brands
eCommerce businesses (Shopify, Etsy, etc.)
SaaS or digital-first companies
What You’ll Need Before You Start
An active AiXUP account
Available credits (1 credit per company returned)
A clear idea of the type of company you want to target
Step 1: Navigate to Company Search
Log in to your AiXUP dashboard.
Go to Lead Search.
Select Company Search.
Step 2: Enter Company Description
Use the Description field to describe the type of company you want to find.
Example:
Handmade soaporHomemade soap
This field helps AiXUP identify companies that match your niche.
Step 3: Choose Geographic Area
Select a geographic region.
Company Search does not require a narrow local radius.
Example:
United States (Continental US)
Step 4: Optional Filters (Advanced Targeting)
You may leave filters blank to keep your search broad, or refine results using:
Keywords (if not already in the description)
Industry
Company name
Employee size
Domain type
Technology provider
Example Technology Filter:
Search for companies using Shopify if you only want eCommerce brands built on that platform.
Step 5: Run the Search
Click Continue.
AiXUP will return a preview list of companies.
Example:
10 companies returned
Step 6: Load More Results (Optional)
Scroll down in the results.
Click Load More to retrieve additional companies.
Add more results as needed.
Step 7: Select Records and Create a List
Select individual companies or choose Select All.
Click to add them to a list.
If you don’t have a list yet:
Choose Create New List
Name your list clearly (example: Handmade Soap Companies)
Confirm to continue.
Credit Usage Reminder: 1 credit is deducted per company returned.
Step 8: Access Your Saved List
Click Go to List on the right-hand side.
Review all companies added from your Company Search.
Step 9: Review Company & Contact Information
Within your list, you can view:
Company details
AI Assistant tools and prompts
Available contacts (including owners when available)
Contact roles and positions
Custom labels for tracking
Date each record was created
This gives you everything you need to prepare for outreach.
Step 10: Take Action with AI Tools
From your Company Search list, you can:
Use the AI Assistant to generate summaries or insights
Identify decision-makers inside each company
Apply custom labels for follow-up management
Organize outreach workflows
Best Practices
Use Company Search for online-first or niche businesses
Keep searches broad first, then narrow with filters
Combine Company Search with AI insights before outreach
Organize companies into clearly named lists
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance:
Click the Support Chat bubble inside AiXUP
Browse additional tutorials in the AiXUP Help Center
🚀 Use Company Search in AiXUP to uncover hidden opportunities, target the right companies, and crush your sales goals.