Business Research Resources

These business research resources will help you find business statistics and research to help you plan and develop your business effectively.

Craft Business Statistics

Canadian Craft Business Study (requires Adobe Acrobat)
Canadian study published in 2003 which profiles the Canadian craft business sector

CODA Survey (U.S. Craft Business)
This information is not ideal in that it is becoming somewhat dated (it was first published in 2001). However, the craft industry is not a typically well studied industry, and the information here is pretty detailed, so it’s worth taking a look at these numbers.

General Business Statistics Sources

U.S. Statistics
www.census.gov
The U.S. Census Bureau – Free in-depth data on many aspects of American life. Go to www.census.gov/sdc/www/
for links to statistics from individual U.S. states.

www.fedstats.gov
FedStats – Gateway to U.S. governmental federal statistics. A good stating point for finding U.S. statistics.

Canadian Statistics
www.statscan.ca
Statistics Canada – Statistical information about many aspects of Canada.

International Statistics
www.census.gov/main/www/stat_int.html
Thorough list of links to sites with statistical data from around the world.

Other Business Research Websites

Chambers of Commerce
U. S. Chamber of Commerce: www.uschamber.com
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: www.chamber.ca
British Chamber of Commerce: www.chamberonline.co.uk
Australian Chamber of Commerce: www.acci.asn.au

www.sba.gov
Small Business Development Center – Located in many U.S. communities the SBA can be a great resource for businesses.

www.asbdc-us.org
Association of Small Business Development Centers – Provides resources (usually free) for entrepreneurs in the U.S.

www.strategis.gc.ca
Strategis – Canadian business and consumer site.

www.businessgateway.ca
Government site with links to Canadian government services and information to build a business in Canada.