A large amount of international demographics can be found in:
Also, search the web for the country’s embassy for possible demographic information.
International Demographic Information
February 4, 2009 by melpurdueProduct Research: Idea generation
September 2, 2008 by melpurduePlaces to start researching possible products:
ThomasNet http://www.thomasnet.com/
Survival Equipment http://www.survivalequipment.net/
Disaster Necessities http://www.disasternecessities.com/
JME Sales: Disaster Recovery Equipment http://www.jmesales.com/department/2695/1/Disaster-Recovery-Equipment.aspx
Summit Camping Gear http://www.summitcampinggear.com/
Up and Under http://www.upandunder.co.uk/eshop/catalogue/description.asp?Activity_ID=14
Welcome
January 23, 2008 by melpurdueWelcome, this is the course blog for ME 263. If you have any specific questions please be sure to contact us in the Management & Economics Library (kranlib@purdue.edu).
Associations
January 16, 2008 by melpurdueAssociations Unlimited – Database of thousands of regional, national and international associations.
Market Research
January 16, 2008 by melpurdueConducting Market ResearchMarket research involves finding and analyzing competitor information, demographics, and industry information.
The databases and links available here will lead you to relevant, quality information. Further assistance is available by visiting the Reference Desk of the Management & Economics Library.
Identification and description of the customers
Describe the potential customers
Find statistics and demographic information
Identify a target selling price
Find similar products
Identify a target sales quantity
Determine how much it will cost to run your company and what the potential market will be
Customer and engineering requirements and target values
Review recent research and federal regulations
Descriptions and analysis of competitive products and relevant patents
Seek companies producing similar products
Conduct effective patent research
Other Resources
January 16, 2008 by melpurdueThese books will be useful in market research and developing surveys:
Government Agencies
January 16, 2008 by melpurdueU. S. Patent and Trademark Office – Search the Patent & Trademark database to determine what has been invented by others.
Industry Overviews and Market Research
January 16, 2008 by melpurdueThese resources will be best for finding information about your Industry and some Market Research:
Bizminer – Market & financial analysis for small and startup companies.
Frost Market Research – Market research reports.
IBIS World – Market research reports
Marketresearch.com Academic - Market research reports.
Company Research
January 16, 2008 by melpurdueThese databases will be the best resources for starting your company research:
ReferenceUSA (Krannert Only) – Company profile/directory database, brief information is provided.
ThomasNet – directory of companies, products, and services.
CatalogExpress – Access to catalogs or manufacturers for product and component information. Engineering and related disciplines.
Demographics
January 16, 2008 by melpurdueThe following sources are the best place to start gathering information about the demographics of your market and potential customers:
U.S. Census Bureau – The central source for population, age and ethnicity statistics.
U.S. Statistical Abstract – A compilation of many sources this provides statistics on population, age, ethnicity and more.
STATS Indiana – Indiana demographic and economic statistics.
