Cheaper by the Download

Small businesses often don't have a lot of money for anything extra -- and business research is often considered an extra cost. But you can't ignore business research -- for competitive intelligence, building a business plan, or even finding sales contacts. If you're a small business owner without a lot of money, you can try your own Internet research. But using a business information publisher who charges by the download can be less expensive in the long run. Many leading business information publishers offer reports for small businesses. Pay for what you use when you need it and avoid monthly or annual fees.