In my travels today I ran across a great site online that should provide a nice resource for you as a small business owner. At the very least, you can use it as a consumer to find just about any kind of product or service imaginable.
Often, solo business owners are in need of a particular service or piece of equipment that may not be available locally or within the surrounding area. Not to worry . . .
This resource I'm talking about is a business directory of sorts. What makes it such a good resource, however, is its search capability. You can search in any state or city in the U.S. and get great information about the business supplying the information.
Now searching for any type of service or product is a breeze. Not only will the search include the name of the vendor, it will also allow you to find all the contact information you need, web sites, email addresses and what kind of local competition there may be for a product.
But here's a secret way to tap into this resource for some "devious" spying.
Try using the web site that I'm about to divulge for a little competition research. It really doesn't matter what niche you are in. You will be able to see what competition you have in any city in the U.S. for your search term or phrase.
Here's the secret source: Super Pages
Here's the URL to this directory of goods and services:
Super Pages is like the Yellow Pages of the Internet. It reveals local information for any city in the country. In addition, it gives reviews and ratings of products and services and has a massive directory of various shopping topics and services that are just a click away.
Each of the main directory categories have many subcategories.
Here are the 18 main directory categories and just a few of the subcategories within each main listing. Remember, there are tons more subcategories. You will want to "View All" to get a feel for the breadth of these listings.
Legal & Financial
* Bail Bonds
* Banks
* Car Insurance
* Cash Advances
* Criminal Defense Lawyer
* Debt Consolidation
* Divorce Lawyers
* Family Law
* Health Insurance
* Insurance
* Insurance Agents
* Lawyers
* Life Insurance
* Personal Injury Lawyers
* Personal Loans
Home & Garden
* Air Conditioning Repair
* Air Conditioning Units
* Carpet Cleaners
* Carpet Stores
* Fencing Contractors
* Flooring
* Furniture Stores
* Home Improvement
* Home Security Systems
* House Cleaning
* Laminate Flooring
* Locksmiths
* Pest Control
* Plumbers
* Swimming Pool Contractors
Construction & Contractors
* Air Conditioning Contractors
* Concrete Contractors
* Construction Equipment Rental
* Contractors
* Electricians
* Heating Contractors
* Heating Repair
* Mold Inspection
* Painting Contractors
* Plumbing
* Replacement Windows
* Roofers
* Roofing
* Siding Contractors
* Storage Containers
Automotive
* Auto Glass Repair
* Auto Parts
* Auto Repair
* Auto Salvage Yards
* Car Rental
* Car Sales
* Junk Car Removal
* Tires
* Transmission Repair
* Used Cars
Business & Professional Services
* Employment
* Employment Agencies
* Home Security Systems
* Janitorial Services
* Office Furniture
* Paper Shredding
* Private Investigators
* Screen Printing
* Security Guards
* Temporary Jobs
Health & Medicine
* Chiropractors
* Dental Insurance
* Dentists
* Doctors
* Drug Treatment Centers
* Paternity Testing
* Pharmacies
Travel & Transportation
* Bus Charter
* Hotel Reservations
* Hotels
* Limo Services
* Motels
* Movers
* Moving Companies
* Self Storage
* Travel Agents
* Trucking Companies
Shopping
* Balloons
* Florists
* Funeral Flowers
* Wedding Flowers
Education
* Colleges
* Dance Studios
* Drivers Education
* Elementary Schools
* High Schools
* Nursing Schools
* Preschools
* Schools
Real Estate
* Apartments
* Home Inspectors
* Homeowners Insurance
* Mortgage Brokers
* Mortgages
* Office Space For Rent
* Real Estate Agents
Computers & Electronics
* Computer Repair
* Computer Stores
* Internet Service Providers
* Internet Services
Personal Care & Services
* Beauty Salons
* Day Spas
* Health Clubs
* Manicures
* Tanning Salons
Arts & Entertainment
* Bars
* Concert Tickets
* DVD Rentals
* Movie Theaters
* Night Clubs
* Sports Tickets
* Video Game Rentals
Community & Government
* Adoption Agencies
* Child Care Centers
* Child Care Services
* Churches
* Community Organizations
* County Government Offices
* Government Offices
* Post Offices
* Trash Removal
Media & Communications
* Answering Services
* Cable TV
* Cell Phones
* Custom Signs
* Printers
Clothing & Accessories
* Clothing Stores
* Custom T-Shirts
* Maternity Stores
* Shoe Stores
* Wedding Dresses
* Women's Clothing
Food & Dining
* Bbq Restaurants
* Chinese Food
* Italian Food
* Pizza Delivery
* Restaurants
* Seafood Restaurants
* Steak Houses
Industry & Agriculture
* Farm Equipment
* Farm Equipment Rental
* Fence Dealers
* Lumber Dealers
* Machine Shops
* Tree Stump Removal
Sports & Recreation
* Campgrounds
* Golf Courses
* Public Golf Courses
* RV Dealers
* Sports Equipment
* Theme Parks
When you have decided what subcategory you want to pursue, you will be able to click on that title and be taken to a new page with search capabilities and many links to cities and states where your chosen category will be searched. The list of search results are many and comprehensive. You should have no difficulty finding what service or product you want.
Also included with each search are Google maps which make it possible to get driving directions to a particular vendor or store and even see what the neighborhood and store front look like. There are many other features including the ability to set your own preferences up and keep track of you own searches for future use.
Why don't you spend a little time at "Super Pages" on the web and conduct your own research to find something you need?
