The Bplans article “85 of the Best Business Tools for Startups” by Noah Parsons lists tools that the team at Bplans “know, love, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend-many of them we use ourselves.” The full list of the four market research tools recommended for startups includes the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, Neilsen MyBestSegments, Google Trends, and SizeUp.
The article says that “If you need help finding a business location or want to see where your competition is, check out SizeUp. You can also compare your forecasted marketing and advertising budget against the competition.” It further explains about the business tools that entrepreneurs should “Use them to propel your startup into success and growth.” The article includes their curated list of favorite tools and resources to build a company.