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Trade Associations

Hello all,
I have been working on my business plan and when it comes to researching the market, I have hit a road block. I was told one place to start is to look up the Standard Industrial Code for the business I am going into, which I have done. The next step, I was told, is to research Trade Associations which provide information on the market. So far, all I have come up with are rather detailed and rather expensive online articles (to the tune of $300 or more.) Of course I want as much information as I can get, but is it necessary to spend this much for the information I am looking for? Does anyone know of better sites that may offer a cheaper or possibly free sample of information for the market I am researching? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks all.
I have been working on my business plan and when it comes to researching the market, I have hit a road block. I was told one place to start is to look up the Standard Industrial Code for the business I am going into, which I have done. The next step, I was told, is to research Trade Associations which provide information on the market. So far, all I have come up with are rather detailed and rather expensive online articles (to the tune of $300 or more.) Of course I want as much information as I can get, but is it necessary to spend this much for the information I am looking for? Does anyone know of better sites that may offer a cheaper or possibly free sample of information for the market I am researching? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks all.
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What industry are you seeking info on? Most industries have several trade publications that can be a big help and trade pubs are easy to get and read.
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