Business resources and help with market research

Awareness of market trends, consumer behaviour and your competitors will enable you to find a niche, and develop a business that fulfils your customers’ needs.

These resources, workshops and organisations will help you make the most of market research.

Resources in the Centre

The Library has lots of books, databases and publications to help you research companies, markets and sectors. You just need to come to the Library in London and gain a Reader Pass.

How to gain a Reader Pass and use the Centre

We offer a programme of free workshops in the Centre from 'Knowing your market' to 'Researching a company'. Please note: these sessions book up very quickly.

View our workshops and events calendar

Online resources

We can help you research your industry through our pdf guides covering a wide range of topics, from fashion to fast food.

View our industry information guides

Our Business essentials pdf guide includes a useful section on market research:

'Essentials - What you need to know to run a business and where to find it' [pdf 154KB]

Our Business essentials wiki has website listings for areas relating to marketing research:

Our Research Service

If you don't have the time to carry out your research, or are looking for some expert help, we offer a paid Research Service. From patent searches to industry research, there are many helpful services for new and existing businesses; Visit the Research Service pages.