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MGSB22 H3 Entrepreneurship

This guide will help students enrolled in MGSB22H3 access key resources for research on competitors, industry trends, market research so to prepare a business plan.

Learning Outcomes

Research Log

Develop skills to find and evaluate business information resources
Practice finding relevant industry reports and company information
Comprehend the basics of market research and industry reports

(Butterfield, 2017)

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Top eResources

IBISWorld
Industry research and analysis for Canada, US, and the world. Search for a company name, industry, or industry code.

CB Insights
Venture capital and private company database tracking deals, companies and investors from seed funding through to exit. Global with US emphasis. Requires creation of a free account.

Statista
A specialized search engine or portal for statistics. Includes data for 170 industries and 50 countries. Sources include market research reports, trade publications, scientific journals and government databases. Use the sources references to identify other sources for further research outside the database.
Business Source Premier
Click the "Company Profiles" link at the top of the page.
AngelList
Venture capital and startup data searchable by company, individual, location, market sector. Accessible salary data and valuation data.