What is the best practice for a small business when considering whether to conduct market research?
â—» It is a cost-effective replacement for experience and careful testing of innovations.
â—» Before committing to research, an entrepreneur should always estimate the projected cost of marketing research and compare it with the benefits expected.
â—» An entrepreneur should use as many research techniques as possible, even ones he or she is not familiar with.
â—» Tertiary data, the combination of primary and secondary data, is the easiest for entrepreneurs to interpret.
â—» It is recommended that a small business conduct research without the assistance of an expert, as the cost of hiring such help is never worth it.

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