How can i research an established business?
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go to the better business bureau website  www.bbb.org
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Two ways that I know of and have used are 1) searching them out on the BBB (Better Business Bureu) and 2) look on their site for what city they are based out of and go to that city's official website and look them up in the registered business listings.\n\nIf the business can't be found in either of those two places that doesn't immediately mean they are not valid, but if they are in atleast one fo those places you can rest assured that they are. :)\n\nHope that helps. :)
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Dear, you need to state which category you are aiming to start your business in , so as to give you the right advise.\nGenerally, you need to make a lot of search, statistical studies and marketing researches, financial budgeting,as well as feasibility study.\nKindly resubmit your question in order to give you a proper answer.\nbest of luck.
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You can access the Better Business Bureau thru any search engine. Once you get to the site, it'll refer you to the one in your state. Thru them you can  check out any business.
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Do a web search on it.
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get online and search for samples....printing companies, etc.
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Try contacting your Chamber of Commerce for this information.
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As a business librarian, I suggest you try Hoovers business database:\n\nhttp://premium.hoovers.com\n\nThis is the best place to build current, accurate, and comprehensive company and business lists.
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I have written a lot about home-based businesses.\n\nBut if I were to write a research paper, I would start with data on home businesses. Start with the Bureau of Census data, specifically the Characteristics of Business Owners Survey , which offers data on home-based businesses. http://www.census.gov/csd/cbo/\n\nThen check out academic studies on the failure rates of businesses. SBA has a study entitled "Redefining Busines Success: Distinguishing Between Failure and Success" by Brian Headd that looked at the characteristics that result in better chances of survival. The study also looked at the factors that were characteristics of closure. One of the factors the study considered is whether being home-based can contribute to the success or failure of a business -- and they found it as a positive factor that could help a business succeed. You can read about the study at http://www.sba.gov/advo/stats/bh_sbe03.pdf\n\nThen check out various sites that focuses on information on home businesses (not the sites that pitch about what home business you should do).
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Look at the SBA.gov website, they have some good info.
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You can go to your state's "Secratary of State" website and check them out.  Also you can check with the Better Business Bureau and see if they have a record there.  What kind of business are you trying to check out and for what purpose?
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The quickest way is to look up the company in Hoover's business database.\n\nFollow this link and access the "Hoover's US Free Site." \n\nhttp://www.hoovers.com/free/\n\n\nYou will get much better results if you can find a library that has a subscription and access the pay version.\n\nhttp://access.hoovers.com/webintegration/WebIntegrationServlet?call=LoginWeblet&url=http://premium.hoovers.com%2Fsubscribe%2F&session=null\n\nI am a business librarian, and this is the best source out there for doing reserach on businesses.
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try any business dictionary to find out
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Should be in the MLS, you will need to contact a real estate agent or someone that has access and will check for you (an appraiser might be able to check or a clerk at one of these types of companies). \n\nI am sure they will do it for a small fee if you explain why you are doing research. Maybe even just taking them out for lunch.
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Try this:\nhttp://www.whitepages.com/10001/business
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Local colleges and university libraries might be good resource for sample business plans within the same or similar business.  Also try locating a SCORE office (Service corp of retired executives) or the SBA.  Try off the beaten path, what about local bars, auditoriums etc.  that book acts -- they might be a good resource.
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www.yellowbook.com\n\n\nSearch for businesses and business phone numbers by name, category, and location.\nCategory: Business Phone Numbers and Addresses\nwww.yellow.com