BUS114: Small Business Planning (Hall): Industry Research
Researching Industry
- How To : Industry Research on Government SourcesStep by step instructions on how to research your industry using government websites.
Below you can download step by step tutorials on how to conduct research on government websites and in our academic databases.
- How To: Industry Research in DatabasesA step by step guide to doing industry research in academic databases.
How do I get into a BPL Database?
If you see this symbol
You will know that the databases is provided through the Boston Public Library. If you live, work, or go to school in the state of Massachusetts, you are eligible for a Boston Public Library eCard. Fill out the form below and you will receive your eCard number.
Just enter your BPL eCard number when prompted every time you access BPL databases.
- Register with the Boston Public LibraryConnect to hundreds of additional databases through the Boston Public Library.
Industry Research Government Resources
- Business and EconomyThe Census Bureau produces economic data across the entire economy on a monthly, quarterly, yearly, and five-year basis.
Industry Research Databases
- Demographics NowSearch for demographics, businesses, or people in the Demographics Now database. Access a demographic report on any geography – or compare multiple geographies - for information including income, housing, race, age, education, retail spending, consumer expenditures, businesses and more. Search for an individual company or create a mailing list of multiple companies from over 20 million active businesses. Search for an individual, a friend, a relative or create a market research list from over 206 million people and 135 million households!
- Mergent IntellectDelivers private and public United States and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executives and industry profiles. Provides contact information for over 250 million United States consumers and shows job listings specific to each company.
- Mergent OnlineThis state-of-the-art product provides Internet-based access to the most detailed, accurate and comprehensive global company database available, with the latest in features and functions.
What's Here?
In the boxes on this page you will find links to pages that will provide you with information on your industry. There is a lot of information out there, and a lot of different places to look. I've identified a few government websites that will be helpful.
I have also identified several databases through Bristol Community College and the Boston Public Library that will be useful for Industry Research. Again, there is a tutorial on the far left side of the screen to walk you through the research, step by step.