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Advisers and consultants providing competitive intelligence services.

Competitive Intelligence Consulting - Latin America
We are a competitive intelligence and marketing research consulting firm covering Latin America and Portugal.
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Traction Software
Competitive Intelligence that works InfoWorld Tech of Year Award
www.TractionSoftware.com
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Competitive Intelligence
Executive interviewing, in-depth. Competitive intelligence services.
www.CompIntel.net
Competitive Intelligence
Gathers Competitive Intelligence & Reveals Their Top Traffic Sources!
CI.Trellian.com
Competitive Intelligence
Mine & extract web, desktop and enterprise data for intelligence.
www.connotate.com
Competitive Intelligence
Gain access to real time competitor data online today
www.hitwise.com
IP and Patent Valuation
Expertly assess risks, value in IP transactions and investments
www.perceptionpartners.com
Market Intelligence
Gain competitive advantage through our market intelligence service
www.Research-Insight.com

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78.ZPM
Conducts industry research, market analysis and competitive profiling for executive decision makers in a variety of industries.
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www.78zpm.com
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Competitive Intelligence Consulting - Latin America
We are a competitive intelligence and marketing research consulting firm covering Latin America and Portugal.
www.ag3consulting.com.br
Allis Information Management Inc
Monitors competitors and business alliances to understand and adjust the strategies accordingly.
www.allisinfo.com
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The Centre: Operational Business Intelligence
Provider of informational gathering for businesses through human source intelligence.
www.bidigital.com
Bolt International
Competitive intelligence for the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life-sciences industries.
www.boltinternational.com
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Carr Research Group
Specializes in providing information on products and services to firms who build on them. Located in Baltimore, Maryland.
www.carr-research.com
California Business Intelligence (CBI)
Provider of private investigation services for corporate clients.
www.cbintel.com
Competitive Intelligence Services, Inc.
Helps companies from many industries learn about their competitors and the marketplace. Located in Naples, Florida.
www.compintel.net
Confero Incorporated
Marketing services firm specializing in mystery shopping, customer service seminars, training manual development and customer satisfaction consultation for consumer service businesses.
www.conferoinc.com
Current Analysis
Producer of Collaborative Intelligence Platforms that integrate real-time expert industry intelligence and analysis with database, messaging, and information delivery software. Based in Sterling, Virginia.
www.currentanalysis.com
Current Analysis, Inc.
Provider of and developer of complete line of Internet based competitive intelligence products, that integrate real-time expert analysis with database, messaging and information delivery software, to enable business professionals to make strateg...
www.currentanalysis.com
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Datamonitor
Provider of market research analysis services.
www.datamonitor.com
Department 13 Designs
Company provides market analysis, competitive intelligence and marketing consultation services.
www.department13designs.com
Sources: The Security Intelligence News Service
Provider of global and local intelligence via email to paid subscribers. Offers original reporting on important issues that affect government, corporate and individual security.
www.dso.com
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Fuld & Company, Inc.
Competitive intelligence firm located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Site contains an extensive list of research links.
www.fuld.com
Competitive intelligence in Asia: Fusion Consulting
Business research consultancy delivering competitive intelligence and strategies on China and Asia, with 400 industry consultants in 16 countries.
www.fusionc.com
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Intelligence Data
A provider of information services and work solutions for a source of up-to-date, accurate information on today's global marketplace. Based in Boston, New York and San Francisco.
www.intelligencedata.com
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Jaffe2 Marketing Intel
Provider of technical marketing analysis and implementation plans through competitive intelligence.
www.jaffe2.com
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Aware
A United Kingdom based management consultancy firm offering competitive intelligence services.
www.marketing-intelligence.co.uk
Mogee Research & Analysis Associates
Provider of custom international technology assessment and competitor intelligence reports based on the latest patent data from nearly 40 countries, including the United States, Japan, and European nations.
www.mogee.com
Multiquest Consultants
Competitive intelligence (CI) consulting firm.
www.mqcinc.com
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National Economic Research Associates
Research consulting firm focusing on problems involving competition, regulation, finance and public policy.
www.nera.com
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OneSource
Provides Web-based business information to professionals who need quick access to reliable corporate, industry and market intelligence.
www.onesource.com
OptiSys
Provider of commercial information management tools and systems.
www.optisys.net
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Pearl Information Services
Provider of customized and proprietary business research, with a focus on marketing, strategic planning and competitive intelligence.
www.pearlinformation.com
Penn Consulting Group
Research firm located in Hartland, Vermont with a network of professional consultants.
www.pennconsulting.com
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Radio Wall Street
An Internet audio streaming of in depth financial analysis and commentary.
www.radiowallstreet.com
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Weintraub & Company
A provider of business intelligence and corporate investigations solutions.
www.securityadvisors.com
Sharp Information
Specializes in providing information and current analysis that is specific, comprehensive, and focused. Located in Hermosa Beach, California.
www.sharpinfo.com
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Technology/Engineering Management, Inc.
Provides consulting, contract research, and training in engineering and technology management, competitive intelligence analysis, and operations research.
www.temi.com
Noll Business Information Service
Research service for small businesses providing company backgrounds, competitive intelligence, employee background checks, manufacturer and distributor contact information, statistics and specialized industry software.
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Up2Right Consulting
Due diligence services in sales and marketing for high-tech companies.
www.up2research.com
Traction Software
Competitive Intelligence that works InfoWorld Tech of Year Award
www.TractionSoftware.com
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Guide to Evaluating Competing Vendors


Narrow your options with an eye for price and service level


Even if you're a sole proprietor, you know that a successful business is more than its owner. Strong companies, no matter the size, depend on strong relationships — with customers, with partners and, of course, with vendors and suppliers — to stay afloat.

Building a team of reliable vendors isn't always easy, though. It requires patience, persistence and a keen knowledge of what works for your business and what doesn't. Key to success is starting with a long list of options, and ending with a short list of chosen vendors, a dream team of select suppliers. In narrowing down your list of potential vendors, keep the following top of mind:

  1. Your service requirements
  2. Your budget
  3. Your technical requirements


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Build your initial list of candidates Compile a list of potential vendors using local suppliers, or broaden your horizons by including out-of-state and even foreign vendors.

I recommend:  Locate a variety of small business vendors based upon your specific needs at Respond.com, where you can browse a vendor directory and read vendor referrals. BuyerZone also is a premium location for comparing vendors across hundreds of business purchasing categories.

Automate your evaluations If you plan to evaluate several vendors, you may want to create a Request for Information (RFI), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) from your vendors in an effort to make the playing field as level as possible. An 'RFx' is the general term to include all three types of documents.

I recommend:  Make yours an Electronic Request for Proposal (eRFPs) by using a web-based solution from Sysoft to automatically consolidate and track responses as they come in from each vendor.

Use word of mouth Recommendations from your peers are always your best evaluation tool. Ask around to find out who your friends and fellow business owners have worked with.

I recommend:  If you want to consult a more "official" source, visit the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and find out what others have to say about the vendors on your list. If you're doing business online, the site provides a list of Internet-friendly companies that are safe to work with.

Bid for good deals Online bidding isn't just for large corporations. Also called 'reverse auctions,' this is a tool to evaluate a large number of vendors, mainly on price, to save you lots of money.

I recommend:  Hedgehog can manage the entire auction process for you and your suppliers, or you can purchase its software to do it yourself.

Assess technical capabilities If you currently use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) program in your organization, you'll want to make sure competing vendors are willing and/or able to use it.

I recommend:  CLP Suites is an inexpensive solution that uses the Web for its CRM platform; there's a tiered pricing system based on the size of your business.

Negotiate and evaluate Take notes at vendor meetings to help you remember what terms were discussed. Refer back to your notes during contract negotiations if necessary, and use them to barter with competing vendors, who may be able to offer the same suite of products or services at a better price.

I recommend:  The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) in North Carolina provides negotiation tactics for entrepreneurs just starting out, while MyWorkTools.com sells a vendor scorecard with which to evaluate and select winning vendors.

If necessary, customize Don't stop looking until you find the vendor that will give you what you're looking for. If you choose a vendor, and find out later that they can't make good on their promises, there are many more fish in the virtual sea. Move on.

I recommend:  At GlobalSpec.com, you can find an engineer to design, build and test any gadget you dream up.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Notify existing suppliers of your search for new vendors in order to leverage better deals with them.
  • Ask potential vendors thorough questions in order to solicit honest, objective answers.
  • Find out when a vendor can and will ship your purchase, as shipping can be a huge differentiator when you need items quickly.

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By Jennifer Nichols
Management
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Narrow your options with an eye for price and service level.
Even if you're a sole proprietor, you know that a successful business is more than its owner. Strong companies, no matter the size, depend on strong relationships — with customers, with partners and, of course, with vendors and suppliers — to stay afloat. Building a team of reliable vendors isn't always easy, though. It requires patience, persistence and a keen knowledge of what works for your business and ... Read more

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