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The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry

By : Tom Taulli
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The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry

By: Tom Taulli

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The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry
Tom Taulli
Apr, 2014 | 32 pages
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Table of Contents (9 chapters)
The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry
The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry
Credits
Credits
About the Author
About the Author
About the Reviewer
About the Reviewer
Preface
Preface
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1
Researching an Industry
Researching an Industry
Defining an industry
Helpful Internet tools
Summary
2
Questions to Ask About an Industry
Questions to Ask About an Industry
What is the growth rate?
Is there a major catalyst for the industry?
Is there much government support or regulation?
What is the competition in the industry?
Is the industry a fad?
What is the industry's reputation?
Is the industry threatened by disruptive change?
Summary
3
Finding the Right Information
Finding the Right Information
Evaluating information
Free data sites
Google tools
EDGAR
Social media
Summary
Appendix
Appendix
Research tools
Industry databases
Glossary

Research tools

  • Google Apps: Online word processor and free storage of files

  • Dropbox.com: A cloud system that syncs files across desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones

  • Evernote.com: A sophisticated note-taking system that uses image scanning

  • Quora.com: A community for Q&As

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