For ENTR students

1. ReferenceUSA Basics
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2. Use the library’s Entrepreneurship Subject
Guide. Follow the next slides to access this.
From the main
HVCC webpage
(hvcc.edu) select
“Library.”
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3. The Marvin Library is part of the
greater Learning Commons.
Select “Dwight
Marvin
Library.”
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7. Recommended: Identify
the NAICS code for this
industry.
GYMNASIUMS
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11. Find the average annual sales
revenue.
 Sales Revenue
◦ For the past 3 years in the local area:
◦ Year: 2014 Annual Sales Revenue:
◦ Year: 2013 Annual Sales Revenue:
◦ Year: 2012 Annual Sales Revenue:

12. Reference USA
A powerful Marvin Library database
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To find sales volume
for previous years,
use U.S. Historical
Businesses, repeat
same search from
U.S. Businesses
(previously covered)
and note sales
volume in prior
years.

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To find information
about consumers in
your target market,
use U.S.
Consumers/Lifestyles.

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Years in
business…

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Jobs!