BSAD 220: Library & Local Resources

Use this database to look for articles from business magazines and trade/professional associations about your product/service, industry, or target market. (It won't be as useful for information specifically about Lincoln or Nebraska.)

Research reports on over 700 U.S. industries (NAICS) and over 70 global industries, along with US Business Environment Profiles analyzing how key factors affect industries. Reports include information on industry performance, outlook, products, markets, competitive landscape, and key statistics. State-level information for Nebraska is available under the “Products> United States Products” menu: click on “State Industry Reports” or “State Economic Profiles”. Also includes over 200 US Spotlight Reports covering niche industries not defined by NAICS. (Full-Text)

Here you can find statistics on a wide array of business and consumer/customer topics.

This database is similar to Business Source Complete except it has a more regional (as opposed to national) focus You may have moe luck finding articles specific to Nebraska or the Midwest in relation to your business proposal.

This is a great resource to use for identifying competitor businesses in Lincoln. You are also able to get some demographic and lifestyle data regarding Lincolnites as well.