Where can you find industry information for a business plan such as total industry revenues and expected growth trends?

BP Industry Data

The best place to start your research is online. Try typing in the name of your industry, followed by the search word "industry". This will usually bring up a host of industry associations, publications, etc., which are all prime sources of industry stats and data. For instance, if you type "restaurant industry" into the Google search engine form to the right, the first link is the National Restaurant Association. They are the voice of the restaurant industry and the premier source for economic and statistical information. Type in "rifle industry" and the first link will be to the American Firearms Industry. You get the point. You might have to dig, but the information should be there.

If you are unable to produce any favorable results using this research technique, you have other options. Continue searching online using other keywords. Go to your local library or open up the phone book. There might be a local organization devoted to your industry sector. Call them up and don't be shy. Tell them what you need.

Projected Financials require a professional to review. The best place to start is by searching online.

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