Library Guides: BUAD 695 Project Consulting: Using Government Resources

Select .gov Resources

American Time Use Survey (bls.gov)
Census Business Builder
The Census Business Builder is a suite of services that provides selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format. This suite currently includes the Small Business Edition and the Regional Analyst Edition.
Consumer Expenditure Survey (bls.gov)
This survey provides data about American consumer expenses. The survey can be viewed in a variety of formats, including tables, news releases, and reports. Select the type of resource you would prefer from the top paragraph.
County Business Paterns (census.gov)
U.S. Census Bureau
United Nations Statistics Division - Demographics and Social Statistics
Demographic Yearbook and other publications; Demographic and social topics; Statistical Databases; and more!

The following tutorial from the U.S. Census Bureau explains how to use the Census Business Builder to get local market data for various industries.

This following from the U.S. Census Bureau explains how to gather data about Monthly State Retail Sales (MSRS).