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I need help with marketing research!Whether you are starting, operating, or growing your business in the Houston area the Lone Star College System Small Business Development Center can help you do the research you need to stay competitive. Our business information services include access to our Network business library in midtown Houston -- a comprehensive research and reference library offering extensive online and print business tools and resources -- and general reference assistance in conducting industry and market research.Reference services include help and direction in collecting industry or market statistics needed for a business or marketing plan, researching specific market or industry trends, and identifying competitors, suppliers or potential customers. Customized research services are provided exclusively to our Small Business Development Center Network clients. Through our professional business librarian, we access on-line business reference sources to research, collate and present clients with information including in-depth industry and market research, detailed reports on competition, ring study capabilities for comprehensive site analyses, and access to specialized data bases for targeted market research. Visit the library in midtown Houston at 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Click here for directions. Library Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call (713) 752-8415 to confirm hours for the week. Or, ask a question via email at sbdclibrary@uh.edu. Our professional business librarian will send an email response. Or, contact us to discuss your marketing research needs. Link to additional business information resources at these websites: http://www.entrepreneur.com/ – articles and startup information on several businesses Business and Market Research http://www.census.gov/ – U.S. Bureau of the Census – extensive statistical data Business Plans http://www.bplans.com/ City of Houston/County/State Information City of Houston -- http://www.houstontx.gov/onestop Governor’s Office – Economic Development and Tourism – http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/ecodev/sba/ |
The LSCS SBDC is a business consulting and training center of the University of Houston SBDC Network. The UH SBDC Network serves 32 counties in Southeast Texas. The UH SBDC Network is a program of the UH CT Bauer College of Business and a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities. The Lone Star College System is an EEO/AA institution. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact LSCS SBDC at 832/813-6674 for accommodations.
