Reference: Census Bureau Releases New Online Data Tool For Entrepreneurs and Small Business Researchers
New today from the U.S. Census:
The [new online data tool] Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition allows small business owners a way to easily navigate to and use key demographic and economic data to help guide their research into opening a new or expanding their existing business.
Key Features of Census Business Builder
- Easy to use menus to select your type of business and potential business location
- An interactive map that allows selection of the area to explore for business opportunities, including comparisons to neighboring areas
- Dynamically generated, downloadable and printable business county- and city-level reports (including trend charts) that can be easily incorporated into your business plan and research
Direct to Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition
Direct to Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition Help and FAQs
Direct to Two Page Fact Sheet
Direct to Video Tutorials
1. Overview
2. Navigation
3. Filter Feature
4. Profile Report
5. Tips and Tricks
Direct to Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition
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