Customer Research

Proprietary Research Can Give You Credibility -- Here's How to Do It Correctly
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Proprietary Research Can Give You Credibility -- Here's How to Do It Correctly

Follow these steps to conduct your own research in a way that lends you credibility and differentiates you in your market.
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Learn How to Stay Ahead of the Curve By 'Futurecasting'

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How Research, Research and More Research Led the Co-Founder of Billie to a Successful Launch

How Research, Research and More Research Led the Co-Founder of Billie to a Successful Launch

Former ad exec Georgina Gooley had never launched a brand before. By getting to know the space she was entering -- and the consumers she hoped to serve -- she set out to disrupt the shaving industry.
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Forget Third-Party Data. You're Already Missing Out on Most of Your First-Party Data

Forget Third-Party Data. You're Already Missing Out on Most of Your First-Party Data

Use your own customer data about your customers to scale and grow.
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Answer These 7 Questions Before Starting Your Side Business

Answer These 7 Questions Before Starting Your Side Business

Take stock of the assets you have and create a realistic plan to define your purpose, gather resources and develop market insights.
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