Start-Up Resources
Researching Your Business Idea
成人头条 State's offers a wealth of resources, such as market and industry reports, at no cost to students. The is specifically designed to guide new business owners through their available resources. The provides access to insights, research, and articles on entrepreneurship. provides industry reports. Just look up your industry and read about size, growth, and trends.
Look up news articles regarding your industry and competitors. Read reviews for your direct competitors to get an idea of what you can do that your competitors do not.
Intellectual Property
Library Assistance
成人头条's Ablah Library is the only Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) in Kansas. Visit the library guide for intellectual property resources. Contact Sara Butts if you have general questions about intellectual property or if you would like assistance with a patent or trademark search. You can reach Jessica Pierpoint at (316) 978-5074 or jessica.pierpoint@wichita.edu. The library also offers several workshops about intellectual property and business topics in the Entrepreneurship Research Series of workshops.