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Market Research for Small Business from Multcolib Workplace

Helpful Tools to do Market Research to build and improve your small business.

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  • This resource is a directory with information about businesses and people in the United States and Canada. Perfect database to research your competitors, find customers for your B2B enterprise or research business locations.
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  • In-depth business coverage, with information and articles about companies, products, executives, trends and other related topics, for the region, the nation, and the world. Great place to find industry research information.
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  • Directory of companies. Search by business name, type, financial data, location, and more. You can use this database to find directory information on public and private U.S. and international companies, including names and addresses of…
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  • How to Start Your Own Business

    ... and Make It Work

    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021. — 658.11 H8478 2021
  • BookBerkeley, California : Nolo, [2020] — 346.73065 P1529s 2020
  • Will It Fly?

    How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money

    Flynn, Pat (Online business consultant),
    BookSan Diego [California] : SPI Publications, [2016] — 658.11 F6487w 2016
  • Well-designed

    How to Use Empathy to Create Products People Love

    Kolko, Jon,
    BookBoston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, [2014] — 658.5 K813w 2014
  • Geodemographics for Marketers

    Using Location Analysis for Research and Marketing

    Leventhal, Barry,
    BookLondon ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, [2016] — 658.43 L6578g 2016
  • Presents market share data on over four thousand companies, and 2,500 products, facilities, and brands. Several entries are usually available under each industry. Available in print at the Central Library.
    MagazineDetroit, MI : Gale Research, c1991- — 658.83 M345
  • The Mom Test

    How to Talk to Customers & Learn If Your Business Is a Good Idea When Everyone Is Lying to You

    Fitzpatrick, Rob
    eBookOklahoma City : Rob Fitzpatrick, 2019. — Libby ebook
  • The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state. They have 19 centers and 44 locations to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs in…
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  • Meso’s mission is to elevate and empower historically excluded and under resourced entrepreneurs. They provide tailored business assistance through advising and their market research services. They also provide flexible capital to local…
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  • Mercy Corps Northwest provides vital financing, mentorship and education opportunities to small business owners across the Pacific Northwest. From small business grants, to alternative loans, they support entrepreneurs with the tools they…
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