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[edit] Getting Started with Industry Research

NAICS Codes Free Government Resource

Find out what the code is for the industry you're researching.

Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources

2nd Floor Reference Book. Call Number HF 5035 .E53 21st 2006

Tells you where to find more information. Breaks down all types of industries and tells you where to find more information about them. Gives you websites and newsletters. Gives you good statistics.

Small Business Sourcebook

2nd Floor Reference Book. Call Number HD 2346 U5 S66

Same thing basically, but geared toward small business. Gives contact information.

Small Business Administration Free Government Resource

Lots of information and recommendations about starting a business. Excellent source of information!

[edit] Restaurant Industry

IBISWorld Industry Reports Auburn Libraries' Resource

Has lots of industries. Every industry under the sun. Has a recession update. People are eating at home more. Have all these sidebars on the left with statistics and what's happening. What's projected to happen in the industry. Shows you segmentation. All the different categories. Pretty easy to use.

S&P Industry Surveys

2nd Floor Reference Book. Call Number HG 4921 .S66

Look it up by the date it was published. Gives you an index of what is in each section. Pretty current. March 19 this year. What's going on with the recession. Very current. Has Graphs, charts. What people are spending on, restaurant market shares for pizza, etc. Talks about franchising. Fastest growing restaurant chains. Talks about competition. % of Americans eating out. Gives you a list of terms for the industry. Shows you how to analyze a restaurant.

County Business Patterns Free Government Resource

Find out at the county, metro or zip code level what types of industries are present in an area and how many are located there.

Business Source Premier Auburn Libraries' Resource

Find articles on anything related to restaurants.

National Restaurant Association Internet Resource/Some Free

Compilation site. Links to Restaurant Industry Forecast. 2009 has been ordered but not here yet. Have State by State industry info. Industry forecast and predictions. Current trends in dining, healthy dining and green products. Everything on how to run a restaurant. Current info. Graphs and statistics in the 2007 Forecast, available in the reference section of library.

[edit] Company & Competitor Information

Hoover's Online Auburn Libraries' Resource

Provides basic to in-depth company information. (More info)

ReferenceUSA Auburn Libraries' Resource

ThomasNet (aka... Thomas Register) Free Internet Resource

Helps you find products, services for your restaurant. How much things cost. Tables, chairs, etc. Can look up by company name, brand, product, etc.

[edit] Consumer Information

Community Sourcebook of ZipCode Demographics

Reference Book HA 203 S 66 V.21 2007

Every zip code in the US. Give details on those zip codes. Gives income, spending potential. How much people are able to spend. It is an indices. 100 is average. Over 100 means they are very likely to spend money on that area. Under 100 means they are less likely to spend money on that. What your clientele looks like.

Who’s Buying at Restaurants and Carry-outs

Reference Book 2nd Floor. TX 945 .W46

Tells you by age and income how much people buy at restaurants.

Who's Buying Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages

Reference Book 2nd Floor. HD 9348 .U5 W46 3rd 2006

Tells you about your potential customers. Gets really specific about what people buy by race, education level, etc. Gives you market share by age.

[edit] Birmingham Information

Birmingham Business Journal Internet Resource/Mostly free

Most major US Metropolitan areas have their own Business Journal. Check these sites for local information on companies, industries and economic conditions.

Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Free Internet Resource

Purpose is to support businesses and encourage economic development in the region. Lots of statistics, including a 2009 Economic Analysis Report.

Business in Alabama Free Government Resource

Official State of Alabama website with information on starting a business in the state. Links to information about laws and regulations, registration, taxes and insurance, etc.

State of Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board Free Government Resource

Information on licensing, rules & regulations and employee training.

[edit] LaGrange, GA Information

City of LaGrange Economic Development Free Government Resource

Purpose is to support businesses and encourage economic development in the area.

Operating a Business in Georgia Free Government Resource

Official State of Georgia website with information on starting a business in the state. Links to information about laws and regulations, registration, taxes and insurance, etc.

Georgia Department of Revenue. Department of Alcohol and Tobacco Free Government Resource

Information on licensing, rules & regulations.