Research Guide for Entrepreneurs  

This guide is designed for entrepreneurs. The library has many valuable resources for you, described and linked in this guide. Use the tabs across the top to navigate. Be sure to ask a librarian if you have any questions. We're here to help!

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To begin researching the feasibility of your idea, start with:

1. Market research
• Reports on consumer preferences, spending habits, and more.
  
  
2. Information on industry trends and competitors
• industry surveys 
• company research
• trade magazines 
• trade associations
   
3. Data - demographics, social, economic, and labor statistics. 

• Federal and state-level sources. 
• Explore local resources for small business.