Market Research Links
 

American Demographics http://www.adage.com/section.cms?sectionId=195

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

Associations Unlimited http://www.galenet.com/servlet/AU?locID=lacrosse   

o        Information on international, national, regional, state, and local trade and professional associations relating to your business
 

Census Bureau www.census.gov

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

Consumer Expenditure Survey www.bls.gov/cex

• Detailed information about the spending habits of American households
   

County and City Data Book www.census.gov/statab/www/ccdb.html

• Socioeconomic and housing data, tax and income information, etc. on more than 1000 cities and counties nationwide
   

El Camino College Center for International Trade Development http://elcamino.citd.org/

• Tools you need for international business expansion including trade information, directories, resources, programs and services, and start-up kits
   

Google www.google.com

• Excellent search engine
   

Market Segment Specialization Program (MSSP) http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html

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

Merchandise Line Sales www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/publicat/mls.html

• Valuable data about specific retailers and also the merchandise mix for several kinds of retailers
   

Reference USA www.referenceusa.com

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

SBDCNET http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu

• Services include a database of forms, documents, SBDC locations, brochures and promotional materials, secondary market research data, demographic information, business plans, market research, financial ratio information, and much more
   

Statistical Abstract of the U.S.  http://www.census.gov/statab/www/

• Collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the U.S.
   

Trade Association and Event Planning www.tscentral.com

• Collection of websites and links on various business topics
    

Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce-International
www.commerce.state.wi.us/sitemap/international_trade/index.html

• Extensive information and resources through their international division