Checklist Trend Analysis

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CHECKLIST TREND ANALYSIS To track emerging trends that can affect small businesses in general and your business in particular, you need to stay informed. Read a major metropolitan newspaper, as well as one or two papers serving your local community. This way, you can stay informed on current events on both local and global scales. Join associations that serve your industry. To find an appropriate association, consult the Encyclopedia of Associations, published by Gale Research. You can find this publication in larger libraries. Keep track of bestselling nonfiction books. Although these books may not always apply directly to your business, they may reveal trends that you can use to your advantage. Contact government agencies or consult government publications for industry-specific information. The departments of Commerce and Labor as well as the Census Bureau, for instance, have data tracking various industry trends. You might also consult large libraries (particularly those in large public universities) for information gathered by the government. Such libraries often have sections devoted to government publications.