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Use the library’s Entrepreneurship Subject Guide. Follow the next slides to access this.
From the main HVCC webpage (hvcc.edu) select “Library.”
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Go to your trade association sites and look around! Jobs, certification information, etc.
3. Identify two valuable resources that trade associations could provide this business.
a.
b.
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Option 1: Google “trade publications” and your business (for example “trade publications and gymnasiums”).
4. Identify two trade journals or magazines that would be valuable for your business.
a.
b.
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All of these library
databases are excellent for
entrepreneurs and you should
familiarize yourself with
them.
Try a subject search using your business.
You can play with this; you are not limited to subject searching. Try looking for your business in the title of the article. Remember to select “Trade Publication.”
Click on drop-down window.
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Find the average annual sales revenue.
6. For the past 3 years in the local area:
◦ Year: 2014 Annual Sales Revenue:
◦ Year: 2013 Annual Sales Revenue:
◦ Year: 2012 Annual Sales Revenue:
Identify three trends for the industry in which you are competing.
A. BizMiner reports
B. Reference USA
C. Entrepreneurial Studies Source
D. Trade publications and associations
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Library Business Databases
Who are three of your competitors?
A. Albany Business Review (Book of Lists)
B. Reference USA***
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The source(s) you will use for this depends on your target market.
Can you find three facts about your target market?
A. B. C.
Albany Business ReviewBizMinerBusiness Insights EssentialsEntrepreneurial Studies SourceReference USANews Databases
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