Market Research

The Small Business Administration's Market Analysis has many helpful links, including:

• Conducting Market Research
• SBA Market Research Training Course
• Five Official Sources of Free Data

KnowThis.com also has several useful links:

• Data Collection: Low-cost Secondary Research
• How to Write a Marketing Plan

A Glossary of Terms

• Marketing Research Glossary

• Most cities and towns in Massachusetts provide guidelines for prospective business owners. 
• Go to a town's web site and look for "Business.' 
• Examples: