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This guide lists the most essential resources to use when conducting industry research. It is designed to get the novice business researcher started in the right direction.
Use this guide to
- gather industry overviews and statistics
- find industry financial ratios
- locate market research reports
- view company perspectives on the industry
- read industry trade publications
For more specific industry suggestions, take a look at my guides on specific industries.
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