Knowledge is power.  And the more knowledge you have about your marketplace, your customer, your competition, the more powerful your business proposition will be to a potential investor.

The following is a list of links to valuable market research websites.  Some are free and some are not, but they all can provide you with the detailed information you need for your business.  And check back often as we are constantly updating and adding additional links.

American Demographics

• Full text archive of all American Demographics articles (subscription required)

Census Bureau

• Detailed local Census data by state, county, city, village, township, census tract, zip code, and congressional district

Market Research

Market Segment Specialization Program (MSSP)

• Common and unique industry trends, business practices, industry terminology for various industries

PRNewswire

Reference USA

• Useful information on over 12 million U.S. companies