by Kimberley Dickey | Jul 8, 2016 | Business Research, Geographic Expansion, Market Expansion
There is more than one way to expand your business’ market; launching a new product, finding new investors, mergers & acquisitions, or expanding your product or service into a new geographic market. The last type of expansion is not as simple as picking a nearby...
by Jessica Flores | Jul 1, 2016 | Business Research, Legal Research, Regulation & Compliance
Did you know that almost 10 regulations are finalized on a daily basis? This data was published by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) in its analysis of the top small business issues for 2016. Onerous regulations was one of the issues identified....
by Patty Wellinger | Jun 20, 2016 | Business Research, Legal Research, Spotlight
Prior to joining the Access/Information team in 2014, I spent the majority of my time in academia. I have always loved learning about new areas and earned several degrees in law, librarianship, social sciences and communication. I worked at law school libraries for 20...
by Jessica Flores | Jun 17, 2016 | Business Research, Niche
Information about your market, your competitors, and your customers is a valuable asset that can become a true differentiator. But what happens when you are operating in a specialized niche and published data is hard to find? Big companies often shell out thousands of...
by Wanda McDavid | Jun 10, 2016 | Leadership, Workforce
Are you looking for funding? Angel investing has grown in the last few years as people look for better returns on their money than they might get from traditional investment tactics. Angel investors are usually willing to accept a certain amount of risk and often do...
by Jessica Flores | Jun 3, 2016 | Leadership, Workforce
Nearly 80% of human resources executives believe that the main challenge facing their organization is developing appropriate leadership and management styles, as indicated by data from The Management Agenda 2016. Leadership can become especially challenging when...
by Claudia Scholz | May 31, 2016 | Business Research, Spotlight
The Evolution of a Researcher. Today we think of a researcher as a stationary professional: someone who sits in front of a computer, shifting and analyzing information. But in the beginning we were travelers. In the beginning research at Access/Information actually...
by Patty Wellinger | May 27, 2016 | Business Research, Succession Planning, Workforce
Will your business survive without you? What plans have you made for the future? The transfer of leadership to potential successors has become more complex as family-owned businesses have evolved. As the baby boomer generation retires, there is an operational shift...
by Wanda McDavid | May 20, 2016 | Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Legal Research, Market Trends
It is the case for all professionals that at some point a business issue or challenge will arise in which you will need more information to be able to adequately evaluate and solve the problem. In today’s world of digital information many people operate under the...
by Kimberley Dickey | May 13, 2016 | Business Research, Market Trends, Workforce
Last month we discussed connecting with Millennials in the marketplace because of their significant buying power. As of 2015 Millennials are the largest generation in the US workforce. So it is essential for any company looking to succeed and acquire top talent to...
