Starting or expanding a business takes more than just a good idea. It takes good information. SBDCs offer free research on a variety of topics that will help you make educated decisions that could mean the difference between success and failure.

Areas of research include:

• Business formation
• Marketing/sales data
• Specific industry trends
• Target market demographics
• Identification of product line manufacturers
• Competitors in specific geographic areas
• General management information
• Sources of capital