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 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...
