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Industry Overview Tutorial

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Tutorial overview

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to create a report as well as how to add key data points to the report that will help your business plan.

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Step 1:

  • In the “Region Category” box, choose one from the following selections:
    • State
    • MSA
    • County
    • ZIP

Step 2: WITHOUT ADVANCED PARAMETERS

  • In the “Regions” box, choose at least one region from the alphabetical list. To reduce the number of options on the list, begin to type in the region you are looking for.
  • In the “Industry Digits” box, choose your desired industry digit level (between 2-Digit and 6-Digit).
  • In the “Industry” box, choose one or more industries.

For example, please refer the image

Step 3: WITH ADVANCED PARAMETERS – Radius from Address

  • Under “Advanced Region Parameters,” choose either “Radius from Address” or “Drive Time” from the “Make a Selection” box.
    • If choosing “Radius from Address”:
      • In the “Radius from Address (Miles)” box, enter a value.
      • In the “Enter a location” box, begin typing and select a specific location once a list populates.
      • In the “Select region by” box, choose either “Zip Code” or “Counties.” Select any or all of the resulting options.

For example, please refer the image

Step 3: WITH ADVANCED PARAMETERS – Drive Time

  • If choosing “Drive Time”:
    • In the “Drive Time (Minutes)” box, enter a value.
    • In the “Enter a location” box, begin typing and select a specific location once a list populates.
    • In the “Select region by” box, choose either “Zip Code” or “Counties.” Select any or all of the resulting options.

For example, please refer the image

Step 4: Create and Save your Report

  • Click the “NEXT” button to create the report. The following widgets will be included in the Industry Overview report:
    • Overview Snapshot
    • Age Breakdown
    • Industry Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
    • Industry Gender Breakdown
    • Top Industries
    • Top Locations
    • Top Employers
  • Click the “SAVE” button to save the report. You must name your report in order for it to save.

For example, please refer the image