Find Books

This section will introduce several "how-to" books on business to help you get started with your research. These books will primarily introduce you to business plan writing. These books will also introduce general business types such as retail and service business models.

 

Find Books Using Relevant Subject Headings

• Fishing.
• Fisheries -- British Columbia.
• Fishers -- British Columbia.
• Trapping -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
• Hunting.
• Big game hunting.
• Business planning.
• New business enterprises -- Management.
• Small business -- Management.

 

Google Books 
Google Books is a search feature offered by Google. It enables users to search the full text of approximately 10 million books that Google has scanned and stored in its digital database. It also offers previews of books that are currently still in print.

Worldcat 
A global catalogue of library collections from various libraries around the world. You can search for books on business planning, new enterprises, start-ups, or your specific industry. You can search for all the locations with copies of a specific item, and then locate the item in a nearby library. In Worldcat, you can also view research articles and other digital content directly online.

 

 

illume
A search portal to BC's post-secondary and public library collections (93 libraries). 

Find Business Plans

In the page below you will find examples of successful business plans. Researching your business plan can be a very time-consuming experience, but it is an essential and worthwhile investment. Your business plan will become your most important day to day operating tool. The information resources and strategies in this guide will help you create an effective plan and increase your chances for business success.

Review Sample Plans for Ideas

Most books about starting a business will include examples of business plans, as well as business planning templates. In addition to books, online business resources frequently include sample business plans. Here are a few to get you started.

 

Business Plans

Bplans.com
This site offers a selection of free sample business plans, as well as articles on business planning. Bplans.com also sells business planning software.

• Fishing Equipment Business Plan
• Fishing Shop Business Plan
• Fishing Supplies and Fly Shop Business Plan

 

Business Plans Handbook, Gale Publishing
This is a database of actual business plans written by North American entrepreneurs seeking financing for their businesses. Includes examples of many start-up business ideas. Access is available through many BC public libraries, made possible by a generous donation from the Sutherland Foundation. Affiliates of UBC can start here.

• Convenience Store & Bait Shop. (2001). In E. Hoss (Ed.), Business Plans Handbook 8, 131-142. Gale. Retrieved from Gale eBooks database.
• Fletcher, F. (2019). Outdoor Guide. In D. Craft (Ed.), Business Plans Handbook 44, 115-120. Gale. Retrieved from Gale eBooks database.
• Greenland, P. (2018). Tourist Lodge Business.  In D. Craft (Ed.), Business Plans Handbook 40, 161-167. Retrieved from Gale eBooks database.

 

FishBizPlan  | This resource is available to commercial fishers in North America, and was created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the U.S., as well as the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota. It can be used to write a commercial fishing business plan, free of cost.

 

SCORE
SCORE is a non profit association helping small businesses. Their library includes templates for business plans, SWOT analysis, financial projections and more.

• Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Hunting

 

Business Plan Template And Cash Flow Forecasting Tool
Our friends at Small Business BC provide two valuable tools in one download: the first is a well-structured business plan template that will help communicate what you plan to do, and how you plan to do it, while the second is a spreadsheet you can fill in to, among other things, project costs and expenses using common line items. These tools will set you on your way to being able to present your business plan to funders. 

 

Marketing Plans

Marketing Plan Outline from Government of Canada |This Government of Canada page reviews the components of a marketing plan and why a marketing plan is necessary for your small business. 

BDC Marketing Plan Template | This comprehensive marketing plan template from BDC is for Canadian entrepreneurs specifically and includes all the important sections of a marketing plan, including an executive summary, identification of your target customer, and how you'll measure your sales.

Small Business BC - How to Write a Marketing Plan
This guide shows you how to develop a marketing plan that includes details like how you intend to meet your customers’ needs and communicate the benefits of your products or services to them. When making any decisions about market positioning, pricing, promotions, and sales, your customers should always be top of mind.

Find Capital

In this section you will find links to information on funding for your business. No business can function without money to pay for overhead expenses and production or product costs. It is also unusual for a business founder to have the capital to fully fund their business. The sources in this section will help you consider the best source of funding for your business.

 

Other Suggestions for Obtaining Capital

With proper planning and a few resources to guide you on your way, identifying and securing capital to start and grow your business becomes a much smoother and gentler process. There are several ways to secure the capital needed to fund your business.

Government Funding

This is money that the government gives you to fund your business, based on your application to the funding grant. There are other types of government assistance you might wish to explore here: Business Grants and Financing.

Personal Savings

This involves saving your money from your current employment to invest in your business.

Personal Loans

This option means using your personal credit to secure a loan or using your personal credit card for business expenses.

Crowdfunding/Micro-Lending

Crowdfunding and micro-lending are both alternative ways of raising capital that involve having large groups of people pre-buy your product before it is launched or loan you small amounts that you can then use to finance your business.

Private Financing/Equity Financing

This types of financing comes in the form of loans from banks or individuals. It is obtained through your business’ credit availability or through providing equity in your business in exchange for money. This financing involves going into debt or giving up some control of your business.

Below, we have some resources that can help you find funding options for your business:

• Fundica
• Funding and Grants Database
• Innovation Canada

Industry Codes: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

At the start of your research, it may not be clear what specific industry you should be examining. A good strategy is to find out if your business idea is classified in an industrial classification system. These systems organize industries by assigning them a numeric code. The most commonly used system is the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Once you know your Industry Classification Code you can use this number to:

• Find industry-specific statistics on government websites or in library databases
• Generate lists of competitors in company directories

Another common classification system is the Standard Industry Code (SIC). NAICS have mostly replaced the SIC, but the SIC is still used by some commercial databases. Finding and using these classification systems to effectively search can be tricky, so don't hesitate to ask a librarian for help.

Start With These Suggestions

Type	Code	Description
NAICS	11	Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting
NAICS	114	Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
NAICS	1141	Fishing
NAICS	114113	Salt Water Fishing
NAICS	114114	Freshwater Fishing
NAICS	1142	Hunting & Trapping
NAICS	114210	Hunting & Trapping
SIC	0971	Hunting and Trapping, and Game Propagation
SIC	097102	Hunting Services
SIC	0912	Finfish
SIC	0913	Shellfish

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Search or browse all NAICS or SIC codes on the NAICS Association website. Some NAICS codes are different in Canada — you can search by keyword or browse Canadian NAICS codes at Statistics Canada or Canadian Industry Statistics. To search for a SIC code using a NAICS code and vice versa, use the NAICS & SIC Crosswalks.   

For more information about planning your industry research, including identifying your industry codes, check out the video tutorial for Module 3: Planning Your Industry Research.

Library Databases

The Expensive World Of Business Information

Believe it or not, you cannot find everything on Google! Have you ever done an online search and found the perfect industry report only to find that it costs over $5,000? Did you know that libraries pay for many expensive databases that could be helpful in your secondary market research? 

Search engines like Google can only provide direct access to freely available information. Most of the web, including business information, lives in databases behind expensive paywalls. This paywall-protected section of the Internet is known as the deep web. Fortunately, some libraries pay to subscribe to databases so they can provide free access to their patrons — and many business databases can contain useful information such as articles, market research, and company reports.

There are several strategies you can use to access relevant business information on the deep web. First, we urge you to look up what business resources your local public or academic library can provide access to. Each database has its own arrangement, with unique interfaces and search features. It helps to know the structure and search terms of the specific database you are working with in order to retrieve effective results. 

Also, it is important to know that library databases are restricted by specific usage agreements. It can help to consult with a librarian if you have trouble navigating a specific database. They may also be able to help you find comparable information elsewhere. Libraries with robust business collections might have useful e-books, directories and trade journals. As you conduct your secondary market research you will likely need to consult both free and deep web resources.

For more information about how and why to use business databases, check out our video tutorial, Module Four: Conducting Your Industry Research.

 

UBC Library Business Databases

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you may have access to business databases through the David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons through the links below.

Full Listing By Title or Full Listing By Subject

There are two different ways to identify databases: Use "by title" if you already know the name; otherwise you can search the list "by subject" to find starting places for undertaking market research, finding articles or researching companies. To learn more about how you can access library resources if you are a community user or temporary visitor, check out the UBC Library Community Users & Visitors Guide. Community users and temporary visitors may have additional access restrictions to specific databases because of license agreements.

 

Provincial Library Database Partners

How to access: Check out the database list and note the License Participants to find out which institutions have access. Otherwise, contact your local post-secondary library to see what they offer.

BC Electronic Library Network (ELN) Research Databases

ELN licenses databases with partner academic libraries. These include LexisNexis, Canadian Newsstream, Hoovers, CBCA Business, ABI/INFORM Complete and others that may be of interest to business researchers.

 

ABI/INFORM Collection

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Created by ProQuest this database contains full-text articles from over 1,000 business magazines and journals that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics.

• GlobalData Company Profiles. (2020). Clearwater seafoods inc (CLR) - financial and strategic SWOT analysis review, 1-35. London: GlobalData plc. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2020). Fishing and hunting workers. Washington: U.S. Superintendent of Documents. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• Plunkett Analytics Reports. Agriculture, crops, fruit and vegetable growing (farming); animals (livestock) operations and feedlots; fishing; and timber lands industry (U.S.) analytics, extensive financial benchmarks, metrics and revenue forecasts to 2025, NAIC 110000. (2018). Houston: Plunkett Research, Ltd. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• Global Data Point Staff. (2021). Hunting lease service HLRBO expands its industry leading hunting lease service to canada. Global Data Point. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.

 

Mergent Online

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Provides access to US and international public company data. This database also contains data on companies that were acquired, went bankrupt, liquidated or merged out of existence from 1995 forward. Users can compare companies and export data into programs like Excel.

• The Appalachian Wildlife Foundation Inc. (2019). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Clearwater Seafoods Inc. (2020). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Comanche Nation Gaming Commission. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Tinlet Fishing Ltd. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.

 

BCC Research Centre

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Publishes 250 reports annually that are complete with market intelligence, five-year forecasts, statistical and analytical data, key players, market share, industry structure and dynamics, and technological shifts and trends.

• BCC Publishing Staff. (2020, November). Rural Activities Investment Competitor Outlook 2020: Covid 19 Impact and Recovery (Report Code MKB001F). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research database. 
• BCC Publishing Staff. (2020, June). Rural activities market global briefing 2020: Covid 19 impact and recovery (Report Code MKB001E). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research database. 
• BCC Publishing Staff. (2020, November). Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing Investment Competitor Outlook 2020: Covid 19 Impact and Recovery (Report Code MKB407C). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research database.

 

Business Source Ultimate

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Includes financial data, books, videos, company profiles, SWOT analyses, industry profiles, country reports, market research reports and case studies. Also includes information on industry trends, forecasts, outlooks, competitors, how to run a specific business and much more.

• Boyles, C. A. (2019). Make the most of whitetail hunting sales. Shooting Industry, 64(9), 30-33. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.  
• Errand, M., Pfeiffer, L., Steiner, E., Guldin, M., & Warlick, A. (2018). Economic outcomes for harvesters under the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Catch Share Program: Have goals and objectives been met? Coastal Management 46 (6), 564-586. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.  
• Ervin, H. (2019). The economy of commercial fishing: Commercial fishing industry keeps busy with sponson projects, newbuilds. Marine Log 124(10), 24-25. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
• KUZELJEVICH, J. (2017). NOTHING FISHY HERE: The logistics of moving seafood. Canadian Shipper, 120(3), 25–27.  
• Miller, R. K. (2019). Chapter 29: Fishing. Leisure Market Research Handbook. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
• Miller, R. K. (2019). Chapter 41: Hunting. Leisure Market Research Handbook. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
• Miller, R. K. (2014). Chapter 65: Hunting. Travel & Tourism Market Research Handbook. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
• Nelson, B. (2020). B.C. commercial fishing industry sends out an SOS. Business in Vancouver, 1580, 3-3. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.  
• Simonelli, I. S. (2018). Facing the blob: Challenges facing Alaska's seafood industry. Alaska Business Monthly 34(11), 78-88. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.  

   

First Research Industry Profiles

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, or faculty you can access many of these reports through ABI/INFORM and/or Business Market Research Collection (Proquest).

Covers over 900 industry segments. Updated on a quarterly basis, these industry profiles contain critical analysis, statistics and forecasts to help you engage key prospects, coach key clients, and deepen customer relationships. You can search for reports by NAICS, SIC or keyword or browse by category.

• First Research Industry Profiles. (2020). Commercial fishing - quarterly update 12/14/2020. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• First Research Industry Profiles. (2019). Commercial fishing - quarterly update 5/6/2019. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• First Research Industry Profiles (2021). Recreational & vacation camps - quarterly update 2/15/2021. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.

   

IBISWorld Industry Reports

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

IBISWorld research is an independent, professional publisher of high-quality market research reports. These reports analyze the underlying structure and external forces that drive an industry.

• Buchko, M. (2020, August). Fishing & seafood aquaculture in Canada: Industry report 11411CA. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
• Egan, S. (2020, September). Hunting & trapping in the US: Industry report 11421. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
• Madigan, J. (2021, February). Fishing in the US: Industry report 11411. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.

   

Marketresearch.com/Freedonia Focus

How to access: Check your local public or academic library to see about access. If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

While you can search this website only some Canadian libraries provide full-text access to the market research reports on industries and demographics for North American industries. They can range from 50 to 400+ pages in length, and contain charts, tables, and graphs, and key facts. Marketresearch.com has varied industry coverage and includes US and international information.

• Packaged Facts. (2013, June). Fish and seafood trends in the U.S. Market Research Academic. Retrieved from marketresearch.com academic database.

 

Business Market Research Collection (Proquest)

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Business Market Research Collection brings together four sources to help students more easily conduct the research they need to produce business plans, marketing plans, startup plans, market growth analysis, and strategic and financial plans. Includes access to: Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch, Barnes Reports, and the older Snapshots Series, which includes market research overviews on over 40 industries and 40 countries to 2008.

• Hoover’s Company Records. (2020, October). Clearwater seafood holdings inc. Fort Mill: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection database.
• Hoover’s Company Records. (2020, October). The orvis company inc. Fort Mill: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection database.
• Hoover’s Company Records. (2020, October). Bass pro, LLC. Fort Mill: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection database.

   

Statista

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

A simple to use statistics portal that integrates statistics from thousands of sources, on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others. Statistics can be exported in PPT, XLS, PDF, and PNG formats. Some basic content available for free.

• Bedford, E. (2020, July 2). Canadian fish and seafood industry - statistics & facts. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Bedford, E. (2020, May 15). Canada's fishing, hunting and trapping GDP 2015-2019. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database.
• Bedford, E. (2020, December 3). Number of commercial fisheries licenses issued in Canada in 2018, by species. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database.
• Bedford, E. (2021, February 19). Number of fishing and hunting establishments in Canada by region 2020. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Lange, D. (2020). Hunting & wildlife viewing - statistics & facts. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Lock. S. (2018). Share of participants hunting while camping in North America in 2018, by generation. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Shahbandeh, M. (2021, Mar 2). Distribution share of aquaculture and commercial fishing worldwide in 2017, by purpose. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database.
• Statista Research Department. (2021, January 20). Canadian employer businesses in agriculture, forestry and fishing by firm size 2018. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database.

 

WARC: World Advertising Research Center

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

WARC has case studies from major companies and advertising agencies, as well as articles from leading advertising journals and unpublished papers. It also includes company profiles, advertising spending statistics, and demographic and economic data.

• WARC Staff. (2016). Atlantika brand creation. WARC. Retrieved from WARC database.
• WARC Staff. (2018). Recreational boating and fishing foundation: Make America bait again – turning the participation tide for fishing and boating. WARC. Retrieved from WARC database.

 

Newspapers and News Sources - UBC Library Research Guide

How to access: The guide can be viewed through the link below. Individual resources and databases will have different access requirements.

UBC Library has an excellent collection of current and historical newspapers from B.C., Canada, and around the world. UBC affiliates will have access to these resources.

Industry News

In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.

 

Associations

Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.

Fishing

BC Salmon Marketing Council | The British Columbia Salmon Marketing Council is an association formed in 1991 to represent the harvesters and processors of commercially caught BC wild salmon.

British Columbia Tuna Fishermen's Association (BCTFA) | "The BC Tuna Fishermen's Association (BCTFA) was established in 2000 to help develop, promote and safeguard the interests of the BC tuna industry and its participants."

First Nations Fisheries Council (FNFC) | The FNFC “works with and on behalf of BC First Nations to protect, reconcile, and advance First Nations title and rights as they relate to fisheries and the health and protection of aquatic resources, including access for food, cultural, and economic purposes.”

Fisheries Council of Canada  | A non-profit trade association representing fisheries and seafood enterprises in Canada.

• FCC publishes an annual trade magazine titled “CANFish,” which can be accessed here. 

Gulf Trollers Association | "The Gulf Trollers Association is an industry organization of independent owner/operators of troll fishing vessels, engaged in the commercial salmon fishery on the West Coast of Canada." Check out their list of commercial fishing in BC links.

The Native Fishing Association | The Native Fishing Association aims to “stabilize, support and increase Native participation in the BC commercial fishing industry.”

Underwater Harvesters Association (UHA) | The UHA is a non-profit association focused on the geoduck fishing industry.

Hunting

Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) | This organization is a non-profit society that works with the hunting tourism industry in BC, and promotes sustainable hunting practices.

• GOABC publishes a trade magazine titled “Mountain Hunter,” which can be accessed here.

Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association | "Since 1919, the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association has maintained a strong interest in hunting, fishing, shooting sports and conservation."

Trapping

British Columbia Trappers Association (BCTA) | An association that promotes the economic and cultural values of British Columbian trappers.

Cree Trappers’ Association | The Cree Trappers’ Association’s mandate involves “promoting the interests and values of Eeyou/Eenou trappers, traditional pursuits, and governance of hunting territories in Eeyou Istchee.

 

Magazines & Trade Journals

Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for business planning. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.

BC Outdoors Hunting and Shooting | The leading hunting publication for BC outdoor enthusiasts.

BC Outdoors Sport Fishing | Focused on the fishing trade in British Columbia.

National Fisherman | A leading US-based industry magazine that covers the commercial fishing scene. 

Pacific Fishing | A business-focused magazine for the fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest.

 

Consultant & Other Websites

BC Hunting Blog | This blog / website features hunting and game topics for BC sport enthusiasts and professionals.

Canadian Small Game Hunter's Blog | "The purpose of this blog is to meticulously collect and share stories, techniques, knowledge and passion for the outdoors."

MarketWatch - Industry Analyzer | The Industries section contains current data on Dow Jones Industry Sectors. Aggregate data as well as company-specific data is available.

PriceWaterhouse Coopers Canada (PwC) | Global consultancy firm that produces reports on the state of various industries.

Firsthand | A free source of industry information. Use the Industry Profiles to research growing industries and best industries by major, and Company Rankings and Profiles to find news, company information, and industry-specific sample professions. Basic monthly membership is free and offers access to blogs, discussion forums, and job listings.

Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre | This free resource created by the Vancouver Public Library is an online and in-person resource that helps newcomers to Canada find information to get a job, explore different careers or start a business.

Government Websites

In this section we have gathered some of the most reliable freely available online government and employment websites for you to use in your research.

Canadian Websites

BC Stats | Current reports and statistics from British Columbia's central statistical agency including labour market information, economic statistics and bankruptcies. Start by searching their Industry section and narrowing by industry type or go to the Business, Industry & Trade page to skim all the different business-related topics.

• Sector Snapshot 2019: BC Seafood
• British Columbia’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector, 2016 Edition
• British Columbia Seafood Industry: Year in Review, 2018 
• Fast Stats 2018: British Columbia’s Agriculture, Food and Seafood Sector
• 2019 British Columbia Agriculture, Seafood, Food and Beverage International Export Highlights
• British Columbia Hunting Data

 

Statistics Canada Data | Formerly known as CANSIM, Statistics Canada's key socioeconomic database is updated daily. It is free to search the data tables.

• Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by industry, monthly, growth rates (x 1,000,000)
• Labour force characteristics by industry, annual (x 1,000) 
• International merchandise trade by commodity, monthly (x 1,000,000)

 

Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) - Industry Canada | CIS analyses industry data on many economic indicators using the most recent data from Statistics Canada. CIS looks at industry trends and financial information, such as GDP, Labour Productivity, Manufacturing and Trade data.

• Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
• Fishing
• Hunting and Trapping

 

City of Vancouver’s Open Data Portal

How to access: The guide can be viewed through the link above and is free to use.

The Government of Canada routinely collects vast quantities and kinds of information on a diverse spectrum of topics. Now the City of Vancouver is making this information available to the public in a single concise searchable portal called Open Data 101. This data is accessible to the public and structured in an easy to understand format.

 

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
Provides market research, industry statistics, licensing information for intellectual property, and information about doing business internationally. The Industry Canada site features interactive applications such as customizable trade reports, cost calculators, and online business planning guides. You can also search broad Canadian industry statistics.

• Agriculture, food, forestry and fishing regulations

 

The Daily - Statistics Canada
The premier source for Canadian statistical information, including census information. Search 'The Daily' releases by subject to identify corresponding census tables, latest news, and publications. Similarly, you can browse by data source, including surveys & questionnaires relevant to your market research, which also link to census tables, latest news and publications.

• Harvesting activities among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit: Time trends, barriers and associated factors.
• Provincial and Territorial Natural Resources Satellite Account, 2018
• Natural resource indicators, third quarter 2020

 

WorkBC | Find current employment outlooks, labour market information, relevant links, and a geographic representation of the BC workforce. Start by searching your Industry Profile.

• Agriculture and Fishing
• Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
• Trappers and hunters

 

Fisheries and Oceans Canada | The federal body responsible for managing Canada’s fisheries and ocean resources. Offers permits, licenses, requirement guidelines, sustainability resources, and marine navigation materials.

• 2021 Moderate Livelihood Fishing 
• Aboriginal fisheries
• Blue Economy Strategy
• Commercial fisheries licensing rules and policies reference document- Pacific region
• Commercial fishery requirements
• Exporting and importing fish
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada National Online Licensing System
• Key elements of Canada’s blue economy
• Recreational Fishing Regulations
• Reporting requirements for commercial fisheries
• Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada, 2015

 

Government of British Columbia: Fishing and Hunting in BC | Provides information about freshwater fishing, hunting and trapping in BC, including data, licensing and regulations.

• Freshwater Fishing in BC
• Hunting Data
• Hunting in BC
• Trapping in BC

 

Government of Quebec: Fishing, Hunting, Trapping | Provides regulatory and statistical information for fishing, hunting and trapping within the province of Quebec. 

• Statistics on hunting and trapping in Québec

 

US & International Websites

Small Business Administration: Free Small Business Data
This site is created and managed by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and provides a list of free sources of information that you can use to obtain data about markets in the US.

AgEcon Search: Research in Agricultural and Applied Economics
AgEcon Search collects, indexes, and electronically distributes full text copies of scholarly research in the broadly defined field of agricultural economics including sub disciplines such as agribusiness, food supply, natural resource economics, environmental economics, policy issues, agricultural trade, and economic development.

Regulations

 

Learn More About Compliance Issues

When it comes to starting a business, one of the first decisions you need to make is the legal structure of your business - sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited company. You'll also need to register your business and you'll need to be aware of many municipal, provincial or federal regulations. The websites in this section will help you.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Permits and Licenses Search

Search for the permits and licenses applicable to your industry and location to meet all federal, provincial and municipal regulations.

• Agriculture, food, forestry and fishing regulations

 

General Business Resources

BizPaL
This is the one-stop website to assist Canadian businesses that are just starting up, or expanding into new areas. BizPaL asks you a short series of questions about the nature and scope of your current or proposed business. Based on your answers, BizPaL provides you with a customized list of government permits and licences that you may require to operate your business. All of the information that you provide is kept anonymous, and you may save or print your results for future reference.

• “Fishing, Hunting or Trapping”

Canada Revenue Agency - Business
This section of the Canadian federal tax agency's website contains important taxation and documentation requirements that businesses operating in Canada must adhere to.

• Keeping records
• Business Number (BN) registration
• Business expenses

Small Business BC (SBBC)
SBBC is a great place to start for information on BC specific regulations and guidelines, for whatever stage you are in your business development. This is a great post on the topic.

The Province of British Columbia
Provides information on programs and resources available to small business owners in British Columbia. Includes information on taxes and industry regulations. Start with the Permits, Licences & Registrations section.

• Natural Resource Applications

BC Business Registry

British Columbia's online Business Registry is a self-serve application allowing small business owners to complete provincial registrations or incorporations of their business, file name requests on behalf of their business, and store maintenance filings required by British Columbia. Anyone with a BC Registries account may also search for existing businesses and clients, providing access to business information and filings for co-operatives, benefit companies, sole proprietorships, and general partnerships. Use the Business Structures Wizard to help you!

Tips on Company Research

An in-depth investigation and analysis of your competition is one of the most important components of a comprehensive market analysis. A competitive analysis allows you to assess your competitors' strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace, and to implement effective strategies to improve your competitive advantage. Here are some research strategies for doing your competitive analysis:

• Company directories can be used to create lists of competitors by industry, product line, size, etc.
• Doing a company name search in a general research database is an excellent way to learn more about your competitor’s products, services, prices, and media coverage.
• If your competitors are public companies, learn more about them by reading their financials and annual reports.
• News archives provide a range of competitive information on both public and private companies.
• Patents are a good way to learn about the technical and design features of a competitor's products. You can refer to this UBC Library Research Guide, created by UBC Engineering Librarians, if you are looking for patent information. Most of the resources listed are freely available.

For information on primary and secondary market research, as well as common sources for secondary market research, watch our video tutorial Module One: Introduction To Market Research.

Finding information on public companies is considerably easier than finding information on privately-held companies. Information on public companies is readily available online, or at your local library. Another good starting point is the list of resources in the next section of this Accelerator Guide: Find Competitors. Unlike public companies, private companies are not required to file with the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR). Searching for private company information is considerably more difficult and will require a lot of patience, and a healthy dose of creativity. 

Find Competitors

Learning About Competitors

To create a list of competitors and find basic information about them (e.g. number of employees, contact information) you will need to consult business directories. Many directories are available online for free, while others are fee-based commercial databases. You can find directories that are particular to an industry or geography. Your local library will likely have a good collection of directories that you can consult in person.

For further information about secondary market research, see our video tutorial Module Two: Secondary Market Research for Industry Analysis.

If you know of some public companies in your industry, then annual reports can provide a great deal of useful financial information including sales volume, revenue increases, and total market share. You can search the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) for Canadian Company filings. If the competitor you are researching does business in the US, then you search the Security and Exchange Commissions equivalent, EDGAR, which provides free public access to corporate information including financial information and operations by reviewing registration statements, prospectuses and periodic reports filed on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. You also can find information about recent corporate events reported on Form 8-K that a company does not have to disclose to investors. You can use advanced search features to search by Standard Industry Classification (SIC) codes.

 

Free Business Directories

CanadaOne - Canadian Business Directory
CanadaOne has a directory of over 20,000 Canadian businesses.

Federal Corporations Data Online 
Free searchable database of federally incorporated/registered companies.

Frasers
A comprehensive industrial directory and search tool, with information on products and services provided by Canadian industrial wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors. You can search by product name, company name, or brand name.

• Pacific Net & Twine Ltd
• Blue Mountain Sports Inc

D&B Hoovers
Provides information on 18 million US and international companies, both public and private. D&B Hoovers' reports are generated quickly, and are easy to read. A fair amount of information is provided for free, but much more is available with a paid subscription. If you know the company name or ticker symbol of any of the key players in your industry, try searching for their Hoovers records to find key information. Use the link above for free information or contact your local library to see if they provide access. Affiliates of UBC may have access. 

• Hoover’s Company Records. (2020, October). Clearwater seafood holdings inc. Fort Mill: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection database.
• Hoover’s Company Records. (2020, October). The orvis company inc. Fort Mill: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection database.
• Hoover’s Company Records. (2020, October). Bass pro, LLC. Fort Mill: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection database.
• D&B Hoovers Staff. (n.d.) Commercial fishing industry insights. D&B Hoovers. Retrieved from https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/industry-analysis.commercial-fishing.htm

 

Proprietary Business Directories

Business in Vancouver, Book of Lists
Comprehensive collection of BC business data compiled annually as the popular BIV Book of Lists. Provides data on over 1000 companies including: websites, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, top executives' names, company age, revenues, profits and much more. UBC affiliates and in-person community researchers can obtain access to a print version (here are details on how to locate it) or you can get your own online subscription.

 

Mergent Online
Provides access to detailed information on US and international companies. Data can be compared and exported into software applications such as Excel. Affiliates of UBC can learn more and get access.

• The Appalachian Wildlife Foundation Inc. (2019). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Clearwater Seafoods Inc. (2020). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Comanche Nation Gaming Commission. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Tinlet Fishing Ltd. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.

 

The Blue Book of Canadian Business
Detailed profiles for over 60 Canadian corporations, including missions/values, history, operations, social responsibility and executive biographies. Also contains directory type information for 2,500 Canadian companies, a ranking of the top 500 companies and a list of the top 400 Canadian stocks. UBC affiliates and in-person community researchers can obtain access to a print version of this periodical (here are details on how to locate it at UBC in Vancouver).

 

Reference Canada
Provides information on more than one million businesses throughout Canada. Includes name, address, phone number, contacts, number of employees, annual sales volumes, line of business, and credit rating. Vancouver Public Library subscribes to this online directory so check with your local library about access.

 

UBC Library Business Databases

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you may have access to business databases through the David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons through the links below.

Full Listing By Title or Full Listing By Subject

There are two different ways to identify databases: Use "by title" if you already know the name; otherwise you can search the list "by subject" to find starting places for undertaking market research, finding articles or researching companies. To learn more about how you can access library resources if you are a community user or temporary visitor, check out the UBC Library Community Users & Visitors Guide. Community users and temporary visitors may have additional access restrictions to specific databases because of license agreements.

 

Mapping Your Competitors

Online maps such as Google Maps or Bing Maps and popular directories such as Yelp are a fast way to locate nearby competitors, and to get a better sense of the region your business operates within. Try searching for the name of your product or industry and narrowing your results by focusing the map on a specific location, such as a city or neighborhood.

SimplyAnalytics

This is an Internet-based mapping application that enables users to develop interactive thematic maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, and marketing data variables. Check your local public or academic library for access. UBC affiliates can learn more and get access.

 

Trade Shows

Attending trade shows is an excellent way to learn more about your competitors. Contact local associations or read trade publications to find out what trade shows are coming to your community.

10Times.com | The largest worldwide online directory of trade fairs, business exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and seminars for various industries. Search for trade shows by industry, country, date, organizer, or venue.

BC Sportsmen’s Show | An annual trade show for boating, fishing and hunting enthusiasts in British Columbia. Takes place in Abbotsford, BC.

The Canadian Seafood Show | A trade event focused on seafood products that is located in Montreal, QC.

Canadian Ice Fishing Expo | A trade show with a focus on the ice fishing industry. Located in Barrie, ON.

Pacific Marine Expo | A commercial fishing trade show with a focus on the Pacific coast of both the U.S. and Canada. Takes place in Seattle, WA.

Find Financial Benchmarks

One thing you will need to do in the financials section of your business plan is discuss how you will price your products and/or services, and how this compares to your competitors. You will need to develop a financial plan that includes your projected revenues and net income. The following resources will help you find financial information on competitors in your industry.

 

Free Tools for Finding Financial Info

EDGAR
Filings with the US Securities & Exchange Commission by companies listed on US exchanges. 10-K Forms include detailed information on company history, structure, financial statements, and other relevant data.

 

SEDAR
A collection of corporate filings that are required by securities regulators, from companies operating in Canada. This website is an excellent source for information about a company's plans, competitive environment, markets, products, and assets. SEDAR is the Canadian equivalent of EDGAR.

 

Finding Benchmarks & Ratios

Ratios are tools that allow you to plan and assess your company's progress over time, and to compare it to other companies in the same industry. There are diferent kinds of ratios, including operating ratios, financial ratios, performance indicators, and benchmarks.

 

Financial Performance Data (formerly SME Benchmarking Tool)
Tool for benchmarking your financial reports with others in your sector. Website also includes a collection of financial data and annual reports of various Canadian companies. For instructions on using the Financial Performance Data click here. To create a report using Financial Performance data click here.

TIP: Remember to search using your NAICS code (eg. 114)

 

Financial Performance Indicators for Canadian Business
Offers current financial ratios by industry, based on data provided by Statistics Canada. The indicators are designed to serve as financial performance benchmarks against which individual firms and industries can be compared. Affiliates of UBC, UNBC, UVic and SFU have access through Abacus Dataverse. If you are visiting, please contact your local library about access.

 

 

Proprietary Tools For Finding Financial Info

UBC Company Research Guide
This research guide was created by UBC business librarians. Follow this link to go directly to the section of the guide that features various UBC Library electronic resources that are recommended for searching for financial information on competitors, such as credit rankings, stock prices and investment analyst reports. You can explore the navigation on the right-hand side to find more recommended research sources on the general topic of company research.

 

Library Resources

Access to the following sources may be available through your local public or academic library. For information on how to obtain a library card, and for additional information on using libraries in BC, please visit our Getting Access to Library Resources page.

 

Mergent Online
Provides access to detailed information on US and international companies. Data can be compared and exported into software applications such as Excel. Affiliates of UBC can learn more and get access.

• The Appalachian Wildlife Foundation Inc. (2019). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Clearwater Seafoods Inc. (2020). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Comanche Nation Gaming Commission. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Tinlet Fishing Ltd. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.

 

Tools For Calculating Your Own Financials

• Financial Ratio Calculators - Business Development Canada
• Financial Ratios Calculator: Debt to Equity and Other Ratios - Canada One
• Business Calculators - GoForth Institute

Market Share & Size

Both market size and market share held by competitors are key factors when assessing the competitive environment. Keep in mind that there is no single source of market size and market share data. Market information is usually pieced together from various sources and is not often readily available for niche or emerging industries. One strategy is to combine a competitor's name or a comparable, established industry with the term market share in article databases or read market research reports. You will need to identify and describe your market – who your customers are and what the demand is for your products and services.

 

UBC Library Business Databases

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you may have access to business databases through the David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons through the links below.

Full Listing By Title or Full Listing By Subject

There are two different ways to identify databases: Use "by title" if you already know the name; otherwise you can search the list "by subject" to find starting places for undertaking market research, finding articles or researching companies. To learn more about how you can access library resources if you are a community user or temporary visitor, check out the UBC Library Community Users & Visitors Guide. Community users and temporary visitors may have additional access restrictions to specific databases because of license agreements.

 

Other Library Resources

Library Resources

Access to the following sources may be available through your local public or academic library. For information on how to obtain a library card, and for additional information on using libraries in BC, please visit our Getting Access to Library Resources page.

 

ABI/INFORM Collection

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Created by ProQuest this database contains full-text articles from over 1,000 business magazines and journals that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics.

• NASDAQ OMX’S News Release Distribution Channel. (2021, March). Angling & hunting equipment market research report - Global forecast to 2025 - Cumulative impact of COVID-19. New York: NASDAQ OMX’S News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• NASDAQ OMX’S News Release Distribution Channel. (2021, February). Insights on the fishing, hunting and trapping global market to 2030 - Identify growth segments for investment. New York: NASDAQ OMX’S News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• Plunkett Analytics Reports. (2018). Agriculture, crops, fruit and vegetable growing (farming); animals (livestock) operations and feedlots; fishing; and timber lands industry (U.S.) analytics, extensive financial benchmarks, metrics and revenue forecasts to 2025, NAIC 110000. Houston: Plunkett Research, Ltd. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
• NASDAQ OMX’S News Release Distribution Channel.(2020, December). Global fishing, hunting and trapping industry: Global fishing, hunting and trapping market to reach US$788. 4 billion  by the year 2027. (2020, Dec 11). New York: NASDAQ OMX’S News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.

 

Business Source Ultimate

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Includes financial data, books, videos, company profiles, SWOT analyses, industry profiles, country reports, market research reports and case studies. Also includes information on industry trends, forecasts, outlooks, competitors, how to run a specific business and much more.

• Pellegrini, M. (2020). “Call of the wild: Sustainability, health and flavor are driving consumers to seafood.” National Provisioner 234 (2): 22–27. Retrieved from Business Source Complete.
• Scholtens, B., & Oueghlissi, R. (2020). Shocks and fish stocks: The effect of disasters and policy announcements on listed fishing companies’ market value. Business Strategy & the Environment (John Wiley & Sons, Inc), 29(8), 3636–3668. Retrieved from Business Source Complete.
• Southwick, R., & Scuderi, B. (2019). Examining segments of the U.S. hunting market. Shooting Industry, 64(10), 46–47. Retrieved from Business Source Complete.
• van Schaick, D. (2020). Sardine fishing in a storm: How B2B marketing will change after the pandemic: B2B marketers must use the current disruption to shift their habits and focus on more effective ways of working and communicating. Marketing Week (Online Edition), 1.  Retrieved from Business Source Complete.
• Yousif, N. (2020). Keeping skin in the game. Maclean’s, 133(3), 11–12. Retrieved from Business Source Complete.

 

IBISWorld Industry Reports

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

IBISWorld research is an independent, professional publisher of high-quality market research reports. These reports analyze the underlying structure and external forces that drive an industry.

• Buchko, M. (2020, August). Fishing & seafood aquaculture in Canada: Industry report 11411CA. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
• Egan, S. (2020, September). Hunting & trapping in the US: Industry report 11421. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
• Madigan, J. (2021, February). Fishing in the US: Industry report 11411. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.

 

Marketresearch.com/Freedonia Focus

How to access: Check your local public or academic library to see about access. If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

While you can search this website only some Canadian libraries provide full-text access to the market research reports on industries and demographics for North American industries. They can range from 50 to 400+ pages in length, and contain charts, tables, and graphs, and key facts. Marketresearch.com has varied industry coverage and includes US and international information.

• Packaged Facts. (2013, June). Fish and seafood trends in the U.S. Market Research Academic. Retrieved from marketresearch.com academic database.

 

Mergent Online

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Provides access to US and international public company data. This database also contains data on companies that were acquired, went bankrupt, liquidated or merged out of existence from 1995 forward. Users can compare companies and export data into programs like Excel.

• The Appalachian Wildlife Foundation Inc. (2019). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Clearwater Seafoods Inc. (2020). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Comanche Nation Gaming Commission. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.
• Tinlet Fishing Ltd. (n.d.). Mergent Online. Retrieved from Mergent Online database.

Demographic Data

The resources listed in this section will help you identify population characteristics, and help you develop your customer profile. This research will also help you identify geographic areas where the largest number of your potential customers live. This can be very useful when determining a location for your business, and also when formulating your marketing strategy. Don't forget that trade associations and trade journals collect information about customers and can be great information sources for this area of your research.

 

The Daily - Statistics Canada
The premier source for Canadian statistical information, including census information. Search 'The Daily' releases by subject to identify corresponding census tables, latest news, and publications. Similarly, you can browse by data source, including surveys & questionnaires relevant to your market research, which also link to census tables, latest news and publications.

 

Canadian Household Spending - Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The agency ensures Canadians have the key information on Canada's economy, society and environment that they require to function effectively as citizens and decision makers.

This table provides statistical information about household expenditures by Canadians broken down into a variety of categories. You can refine the table by region. You can view the full list of data tables here. 

 

Census Profile - Statistics Canada
Provides Canadian community profiles from the latest Census of Canada. These profiles are very useful for comparing statistics on different municipalities or regional districts. Includes details on family characteristics, primary language, mobility, educational attainment, marital status, labour force activity, earnings, and mode of transportation to work.

 

Socio-Economic Profiles - BC Stats
The socio-economic profiles consist of charts and tables for the various regional districts, health areas, college regions and school districts. Each region contains a map, demographic profile, economic hardship, labour market structure, education concerns, crime, health problems, children at risk, and youth at risk. The profiles are presented in a format that allows comparison to other regions in the province and to BC overall.

 

Statista

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

A simple to use statistics portal that integrates statistics from thousands of sources, on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others. Statistics can be exported in PPT, XLS, PDF, and PNG formats. Some basic content available for free.

• Bedford, E. (2021). Annual household expenditure on fish and seafood in Canada 2010-2019 (in Canadian dollars). Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Bedford, E. (2020). Leading considerations when buying fish and seafood in Canada as of February 2020. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Lock. S. (2018). Share of participants hunting while camping in North America in 2018, by generation. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Statista Research Department. (2020). Share of consumption of fish and seafood in Canada in 2020, by age. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
• Wunsch, N. (2020). Canadians who include or avoid fish/seafood meat in their diet by region 2019. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database.

Your Target Market

Library Resources

Access to the following sources may be available through your local public or academic library. For information on how to obtain a library card, and for additional information on using libraries in BC, please visit our Getting Access to Library Resources page.

Marketresearch.com/Freedonia Focus

How to access: Check your local public or academic library to see about access. If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

While you can search this website only some Canadian libraries provide full-text access to the market research reports on industries and demographics for North American industries. They can range from 50 to 400+ pages in length, and contain charts, tables, and graphs, and key facts. Marketresearch.com has varied industry coverage and includes US and international information.

• Packaged Facts. (2013, June). Fish and seafood trends in the U.S. Market Research Academic. Retrieved from marketresearch.com academic database.

Passport GMID (formerly Global Market Information Database)

How to access: Check your local public or academic library to see about access. If you are a UBC student, staff or faculty member you can access this resource. Please note this is not available for walk-in library users.

Passport GMID, produced by Euromonitor, is an integrated information system providing business intelligence on country economies and demographics, consumers, lifestyles, companies and industries. 

• Euromonitor International. (2020, May 28). Fishing in Canada: ISIC 5. Passport GMID. Retrieved from Passport GMID database.
• Euromonitor International. (2020). Market sizes [Fish and seafood, Canada, 2015-2020] [Data Set]. Passport GMID. Retrieved from Passport GMID database.

WARC: World Advertising Research Center

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

WARC has case studies from major companies and advertising agencies, as well as articles from leading advertising journals and unpublished papers. It also includes company profiles, advertising spending statistics, and demographic and economic data.

• WARC Staff. (2016). Atlantika brand creation. 
• WARC Staff. (2018). Recreational boating and fishing foundation: Make America bait again – turning the participation tide for fishing and boating. WARC. Retrieved from WARC database.

 

Public Opinion Polls

Ipsos
Links to Canadian, U.S. and international polls. Includes polls on consumer goods.

• Boyon, N. & Martin, R. (2020, January 6). Global advisor: Measures to curb overfishing receive widespread support globally. Ipsos. https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/news-polls/global-advisor-sustainable-fishing

Roper Center for Public Opinion
Preserves the data from polls conducted by many leading survey organizations for the use of researchers, students, and journalists. Includes a section on how to analyze polls. Only for those affiliated with UBC.

• Gallup Canada, Inc. (2000). Gallup Canada poll # 2000-10 (Version 3) [Dataset]. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY: Roper Center for Public Opinion Research.
• Washington Post, Stanford University & ABC News. (2007). ABC News/Stanford University/Washington Post poll: Global warming, question 36 [USABCWP.042007.R29]. TNS Intersearch. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY: Roper Center for Public Opinion Research.

The Conference Board of Canada

An independent applied research organization in Canada. Produces research into the issues facing Canada as a nation.

• Angling, hunting, trapping, and  sport shooting: Leaving a large economic footprint.

 

Primary Research

The main point of this guide is to introduce you to a wide range of secondary market research resources but keep in mind there is great value in analyzing other information including:

• Advertising, blogs and sales brochures
• Your personal network and employees
• Direct observation, focus groups and interviews with potential customers

The Daily - Statistics Canada
The premier source for Canadian statistical information, including census information. Search 'The Daily' releases by subject to identify corresponding census tables, latest news, and publications. Similarly, you can browse by data source, including surveys & questionnaires relevant to your market research, which also link to census tables, latest news and publications.