Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Skip to main content

Important Notice

The Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre (SIIC) will be closing on March 31, 2025 due to funding cuts. This website will no longer be available after this date. Please save any guides you would like ahead of the closure. If you have any questions, please email siic@vpl.ca.

Market Research for your Small Business

Introduction

The goal of market research is to equip you with the information you need to make informed decisions for your small business: start-up, innovation, growth and the 4 P’s (produce, price, placement, promotion).

Market Research can identify data that will be crucial to your business plan:

  • trends in the industry
  • determining the sales potential of your products and services
  • identifying the demographic characteristics of your customers
  • selecting the appropriate business location
  • setting the price for your products and services
  • attracting customers to your business
  • identifying your competition

Image
why do market research