What We Do
The Center for Oklahoma Small Business Research and Analysis is responsible for providing
the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OK SBDC) with research and analysis, helping prospective business owners make accurate business
decisions. The center’s main function includes providing advisors with market analysis
and financial comparison data for the industry sector and geographic region that a
particular OK SBDC client is considering.
Data We Use
Esri Business Analyst:
- POI Search allows users to identify business establishments belonging to a given NAICS code(s) or keyword.
- Area Reports include information about a variety of topics, including traffic, demographics, restaurant or retail demand, etc.
- POI Searches and Area Reports can be specified using a given geographic unit (e.g., “Woods County”) or a given search extent (e.g., “a 30-mile radius around 123 Sycamore Street”).
Bizminer:
- Industry Financial Reports include benchmark comparisons and financial ratios covering cash flow solvency, profitability, efficiency, and debt-risk.
- Industry Market Reports highlight competitors, market volume, market penetration, and productivity.
- Most reports available at the state or local level (smaller, more specific NAICS industries only available nationally).
Vertical IQ:
- Local Economic Profiles include information about county demographics, business dynamics (openings & closures), real estate, etc.
- Industry Profiles include a variety of insights about a particular industry, including industry structure, financial information, recent trends, and a list of “call prep questions” for advisors to consider before meeting with a client.
More Information
The Center for Oklahoma Small Business Research & Analysis
Contact Us
The goal of the Center for Oklahoma Small Business Research & Analysis is to provide small business owners with information about:
- Regional market characteristics & demographics
- Industry financial conditions & benchmarks
- Local competitors (i.e., existing businesses) in a specific region and industry
We typically work directly with OK SBDC advisors, who communicate the research needs of their clients. However, if you have any questions or need help, please reach out to Dr. Andrew Van Leuven, and we will work to answer your inquiry as soon as possible.