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Download Gene Trammell's Suggestions
Business Plan Research
Where to search:
Louisiana Tech Prescott Memorial
Library
Business Reference Databases:
http://www.latech.edu/library/reference/bus.shtml
YOU WILL FIND A BOOK CART loaded with business plan resource
books
BY THE LIBRARY ELEVATORS. It is labeled "Top Dawg" Business
Plan
Competition
Public library: Visit with the
Reference Librarian to find useful resources
Internet
Internet Search Tips
For more relevant search
results, use quotation marks to set off what you are
searching for.
Learn how search engines and databases use Boolean operators
and symbols.
Metasite information:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/MetaSearch.html
Important
points
Numbers are powerful....they help you make your business
decisions. Conduct the best research through reliable and
credible resources. Always consider the source of the
information.
Evaluating web pages on the UC Berkeley website is
a great resource.
As you conduct your research, remember to cite it correctly.
You will want to be able to find it again and individuals who read your business plan will want to know
the source of your information. Compile a list of your
sources to include in your business plan Appendix.
Check out the
Small Business Administration
Marketing Research page.
Market research
begins with the
North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Find
the NAICS code for your business.
(complete list of NAICS codes and titles)
Go to
Rutgers Resources for International Business for
sources of global information.
International Statistical Agencies
Government Resources
The United States government compiles
data about US citizens and the American economy which you
will find very useful.
FEDSTATS: For the numbers compiled by over one hundred
federal agencies
FIRSTGOV: This is the US Government's official web
portal.
US Census Bureau:
Demographic information.
Just to highlight
a few of the Census Bureau resources:
American Factfinder
County Business Patterns
Quickfacts
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