demystifying government sources: government business information for the rest of us. stephen hayes...
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Demystifying Government Sources: Government Business Information for the Rest of Us.
Stephen HayesBusiness Services LibrarianUniversity of Notre Damewww.nd.edu/~shayes1
Objectives
Practical approach Specific information for a “Business
Plan” General comments on sites & sources
as applied to a business plan General comments on sites & sources
as to general business applications
General comments Only government information sites and
sources covered (well plus one fee based site – so shoot me)
Won’t be business experts Business-economics; Economics-business –
what the difference? – spelling Become friendly with Depository Librarian Refer users to Federal Depository Library
near you
Projects I have seen Lawn Edging Errands & more Weighted Glove
Hair salon Lawn chair umbrella
Rebate Program Protective device Flower Service Tissue dispenser Sports goods
Lawn & garden Concierge services Sporting equipment;
therapist; exercise; sports Beauty Salons; Beauty
shops Recreation; concerts;
sporting events Rebates Fabrics; household Florists; lawn care Motor vehicle accessories Sporting goods; sports;
Information needed – as specified in content
outline
Market analysis - Market Research
Competitors ** Direct and Indirect
(Market Share; Description;) Strengths and Weaknesses
Emerging Substitute products
Market Segments- segment you will be competing in
Demographics Geographical area
Target Market (Primary target markets; Secondary markets; Demographics)
Demographics Geographical area
Marketing Mix Strategy ** – how you intend to market
Product/Service Differentiation (Unique features; Potential for innovation, customer service plan, inventory control, etc.) Competitive Advantage- (Proprietary protection; Other competitive advantages
Distribution ** – plan to distribute your product or service
Pricing ** Suppliers Marketing Goals ** ** Not Government information
Business Plan Market analysis - Market Research Competitors (Identify current and future competitors
and determine their strengths and weaknesses) ** U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(http://www.sec.gov/) County Business Patterns State and Metropolitan Area Data Book
(http://www.census.gov/statab/www/smadb.html) Statistical Abstract Industry at a Glance
(http://www.bls.gov/iag/iaghome.htm) (Note: 1997 Economic Census: Bridge Between NAICS
and SIC)(http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naicstab.htm)
Business Plan - continued Market Segments (Analyze size and growth of the market;
industry trends; market structure; identify problems and potential niches)
Demographics Current Industrial Reports Statistical Abstract (http://
www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/statab.html) Business - Trade and Services (http://
www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/business.html) Agricultural Statistics (http://www.usda.gov/nass/pubs/agstats.htm) Women's Bureau – Statistics (http://www.dol.gov/wb/stats/main.htm
) - Nontraditional Occupations for Women
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book (http://www.census.gov/statab/www/smadb.html)
TradeStats Express™ (http://tse.export.gov/) TradeStats Express displays the latest annual U.S. merchandise
trade statistics : At national and state levels; in maps, graphs, and tables; as exports, imports, and trade balances; and custom-tailored to your year and dollar ranges and display preferences.
STAT-USA/Internet (http://www.stat-usa.gov/)
Business Plan - continued Market Segments (Analyze size and growth of the market;
industry trends; market structure; identify problems and potential niches)
Geographical area Regional Economic Conditions (RECON) (
http://www2.fdic.gov/recon/) World Factbook (http://
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html) International Trade Administration (ITA) (http://ita.doc.gov/) Virtual World Trade Reference Room (
http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/ref-room.html) International Economic Accounts (http://www.bea.gov/bea/di1.htm) Business - Trade and Services (http://
www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/business.html) U.S. Economy at a Glance (http://www.bls.gov/eag/home.htm) State Department, Business Center (http://www.state.gov
/business/) Investment Climate Statements provide a thorough description of the
overseas environments in which U.S. investors must operate.
Business Plan - continued Target Market (Primary target markets; Secondary markets;
Demographics) Demographics
Current Industrial Reports Statistical Abstract (http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/statab.html) Agricultural Statistics (http://www.usda.gov/nass/pubs/agstats.htm) BEARFACTS - BEA Regional Facts (
http://www.bea.gov/bea/regional/bearfacts/ ) Geographical area
County Business Patterns World Factbook (http://
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html) Regional Economic Conditions (RECON) (http://www2.fdic.gov/recon/ ) North Star, Minnesota State Government Online (http://
www.state.mn.us/) MapStats (http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/) STAT-USA/Internet (http://www.stat-usa.gov/)
Maping American FactFinder (
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en) American FactFinder (AFF) has two tools for creating, viewing,
printing, and downloading maps.
Business Plan - continued
Marketing Mix Strategy ** – how you intend to market
Product/Service Differentiation (Unique features; Potential for innovation, customer service plan, inventory control, etc.) Competitive Advantage- (Proprietary protection; Other competitive advantages
Census Bureau Thematic Map
Percent of Households With Income of $100,000 or More in 1999: 2000
Business Plan - continued Distribution ** – plan to distribute your
product or service Bureau of Industry and Security (http://
www.bxa.doc.gov/about/index.htm) STAT-USA/Internet (
http://www.stat-usa.gov/) State Development Agencies For Trade
And Investment (http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/submenu4.html)
Business Plan - continued
Pricing ** Suppliers
STAT-USA/Internet (http://www.stat-usa.gov/)
Marketing Goals **
General Sources of Business related information - U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis (http://www.bea.doc.gov/)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://stats.bls.gov/)
Census Bureau, Publications (http://www.census.gov/prod/www/titles.html)
Department of Education – Statistics (http://www.ed.gov/searchResults.jhtml?ct=1348353648&cl=1)
FRED® II (Federal Reserve Economic Data) (http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/)
FRASER™ (Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research)( http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/)
Fed in Print - a comprehensive index to Federal Reserve economic research (http://www.frbsf.org/publications/fedinprint/index.html)
Fedstats (www.fedstats.gov/) National Center for Education
Statistics (http://nces.ed.gov/) U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (http://www.sec.gov/)
Small Business Administration (http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/)
STAT-USA/Internet (http://www.stat-usa.gov/)
State Department, Business Center (http://www.state.gov/business/
General Sources of Business
related information - State State Development Agencies For Trade
And Investment (http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/submenu4.html)
North Star, Minnesota State Government Online (http://www.state.mn.us/)
Your local SBA office (http://www.sba.gov/index.html )
State Libraries (http://www.loc.gov/global/library/statelib.html)
General Sources of Business related information -
international
AusStats (http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/ausstatshome?OpenView)
OFFSTATS - Official Statistics on the Web (http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/subjects/stats/offstats/)
Important non-government Resource Sites
Google Uncle Sam http://www.google.com/unclesam