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If you are trying to market to a particular industry and you need to get a run down on relevant details then you may want to run a report from First Research. 

First  Research contains industry reports for more than 600 business sectors such as Engineering, Dry Cleaning Facilities or Insurance Carriers.

Each industry reports contains an industry overviews along with recent developments, and an industry forecast and rating.  Reviewing a report can get you up-to-date quickly so you can be prepared and aware of importantindustry issues when interacting with companies. 

On the right is a sample of the Fast Facts section for the Framing Contracting Industry.

First Research is available free at one of the many research computers at Skokie Public Library or via the Internet with a Skokie Public Library card.

Find New Clients With Industry-Specific Mailing Lists

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When you're working to grow your business, it's often not what you know, but rather who you know. No matter who you're selling to, you've got to know who the major companies are in your target industry. The free database ReferenceUSA - available with your Skokie Public Library card can help you get the facts on who's who in the area.

This brief (3:29) video will explain how to create industry-specific mailing lists using ReferenceUSA. Know the companies around you, and build your client base.

How to Discover Recently Opened Businesses

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Do you own a stationary store and want to offer your services to new businesses in Skokie? Perhaps you manage an IT company and want to advertise your networking expertise to businnesses that have recently opened.

Send Targeted Mailings to New Homeowners

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Do you own a restaurant and want to send coupons to all the new homeowners in Skokie? Perhaps you work for a lawn care service provider and want to target a special promotion to individuals who have bought a house in the last year. There are any number of reasons why it could prove beneficial to have a list of new home owners in the area.

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