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by Karen Spencer from Stanford University - Graduate School of Business
in Honolulu, HI, USA

5yrs ago

Unlimited IBISWorld reports on Searchfunder

After redacted, we entered into aredactedredactedredactedwith redacted to provide their industry market research reports to our searchers. We're happy to announce that ^redacted‌, our amazing CTO, has rolled out the latest phase in that partnership: a fully native integration. No more PDFs! Unlimited report browsing! There's more enhancements than that. But, that was huge start.

As much as ^redacted‌, ^redacted‌ and I think we're spreading the word to searchers on redacted, we hear everyday from searchers who don't know they have access to this valuable tool. So, please help us in spreading the word within your networks.

Speaking of value, redactedand a full year membership costs upwards of $4,000. So, this is amazing value with Searchfunder's "free, if you post or comment" subscription model.

Also, please let us know if you see any issues or have any feedback. You may comment below, DM me or email us at redacted

JANUARY 2023 UPDATE: Now everyone has unlimited IBISWorld access: redacted

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1) View Industry Stats at a Glance

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You can seamlessly browse between reports. As a searcher, your access is unlimited. That way, when you are reading the HVAC report and want to know about the Tier 1 suppliers in Heating & Air Conditioning Wholesale, you can go directly there.

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3) See number of locations by region.

Now you can begin fishing where the fish are even faster.

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HOW TO ACCESS IBISWORLD REPORTS ON SEARCHFUNDER

Method 1: On the left side of your timeline page, click on redacted

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Method 2: Click on the Main menu ► located next to your profile pic and then click on Searcher Tools.

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NOT SEEING IBISWORLD REPORTS?

This incredible benefit is only available to our searchers. If you are a searcher seeking to acquire a company and do not have access to IBISWorld reports, please add your search fund to your profile. If you are designated in an incorrect role, such as an investor or professional, please DM me or email us at redacted Here's our tip sheet on redacted?

We rely on word of mouth to spread the news about our features and benefits. So, if you like what you've read, tell your colleagues by Liking/commenting on this post and clicking the share link.

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reply by a searcher 5yrs ago
from Temple University in New York, USA

^redacted‌ - happy to chat about getting you access to the PDFs and the other premium features (Industry Wizard Search tool, COVID-19 analysis tools, downloadable spreadsheets, etc) if of interest - book some time here - redacted

reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from Pennsylvania State University in New York, NY, USA

^redacted‌, I just started using these tools, and I find them highly useful. Instead of going through a lot of dead-end reports with little value, this helps me search faster and get to the information I need.