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
WorkBC | Find current employment outlooks, labour market information, relevant links, and a geographic representation of the BC workforce. Start by searching your Industry Profile.
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.
- Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) - Definition - Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing (NAICS 33991)
- Jewellery and Silverware Industry Profile (link is external) (2003-2008)
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.
- Summary Table - Consumer Price Index, clothing and footwear, by province (British Columbia) - includes information on jewelry
- Specialized Design Services - includes information on jewellery design.
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.