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Free Resources<\/h3>\n

The following sampling of government databases can be used to research an industry or learn more about a potential target market.<\/strong><\/p>\n

FEDSTATS<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis statistical database presents information compiled by over 100 federal agencies and is a helpful source of information about particular demographic groups.<\/p>\n

Library Accessible Publications<\/h3>\n

New Strategist Press<\/a> (Print Series)
\n<\/strong>This group publishes books on various segments of U.S. consumers, which includes particular demographic data or spending trends.<\/p>\n

Proprietary Databases (Fee Based)<\/h3>\n

These databases are available through college or university libraries that pay a subscription to obtain access. Some reports may be purchased without a subscription, but can be cost prohibitive.<\/strong><\/p>\n

IBISWorld<\/em>
\n<\/a><\/strong>This data source provides comprehensive profiles for over 700 U.S. and global industries, including future challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n

Plunkett Research LTD
\n<\/a><\/strong>This database provides comprehensive information on thirty industry sectors and specific industries within each sector.<\/p>\n

referenceUSA
\n<\/a><\/strong>This data source is a useful research tool for industry and target market data and can be used to identify companies in a region and for generating sales lists.<\/p>\n

Mintel Reports<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/a> Provides detailed target market information on consumer lifestyle and psychographic behavior over a wide range of industries. It also provides current data on industry trends and consumer buying patterns.<\/p>\n

U.S. Census Bureau<\/h3>\n

U.S. Census Bureau<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Provides comprehensive demographic information for conducting target market research and compiles detailed reports on specific industries.<\/p>\n

U.S Census Bureau: American Fact Finder
\n<\/a><\/strong>A national online database that provides comprehensive demographic data at the national, state, county and zip code level. Data can easily be obtained via fact sheet format.<\/p>\n

U.S Census Bureau: Quick Facts<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/strong>Provides summaries of data for states and counties, which includes data for selected populations sorted by age, ethnicity, education, and income level.<\/p>\n

U.S Census Bureau: County Business Patterns
\n<\/a><\/strong>This database allows the user to track industry activity in a U.S region at the state, county, city and zip code level.<\/p>\n

U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey
\n<\/a><\/strong>This annual survey is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for over 3 million households.\u00a0 It provides information on lifestyle and demographic topics such as income, home ownership, and other issues.<\/p>\n

U.S. Government Data Portals<\/h3>\n

FIRSTGOV
\n<\/a><\/strong>The U.S. Government\u2019s Official Web Portal is the entry point to all government information.<\/p>\n

Other U.S. Government Resources<\/h3>\n

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
\n<\/a><\/strong>Contains a searchable database of registered patents and trademarks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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