Research Guides: Entrepreneurship: Industry Research

Industry News

Keep track of what is being written about your industry, competitors, trends and opportunities.

Industry Profiles from the Business Search Premier database
This is search that creates a list of industry reports. Type a keyword into a search box or use the indexes in the left column to find information on specific industries within the list (daycare, restaurant, dental).

Industry Research

Part of a strong business plan is making the case for why your product/service stands out from its peers. You're expected to know your competition inside and out.

Industry Research Resources

Do you know the trends affecting your industry? Are there government regulations that affect your ability to enter a particular industry? What are the top industry associations?

US Economic Census
Survey of all US businesses conducted every 5 years. (2002, 2007, etc.). Choose "reports by sector" or use the "statistics sampler" search engine.
US Government online resources from the U.S. Census Bureau
NAICS - industry code descriptions
American Factfinder - city, demographic, income data
Statistical Abstract - compendium of government, association and business statistics
Gale Directory Library
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Includes Encyclopedia of Associations (National, International, Regional, State and Local)
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