I research small businesses and compile databases on company info that I find. How can I find out how much people normally expect to pay for this type of information? I am aiming to supply telemarketers and web designers/developers and improvers/email marketing companies/Insurance companies.
Pretty new to this type of work. So any help with how much I could charge would be most useful, also how to sell them and where.
I was thinking I could perhaps sell them as hard copies on Ebay one fee for multiple rights (to more than one buyer) or sole rights to one buyer, under Ebays BUY NOW policy.
Compiling my databases by postal areas. eg. Cambridge, Birmingham.
2006-09-19 11:27:40 · 4 answers · asked by lollipoppett2005 6 in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
I do not want to put you off its a good idea.
You have to be careful if they data contains personel information even such as a telephone number that is a direct line it may breech the 1998 (revised 2001) Data protection act if they have not given consent.
In this country general company information is ok although not in Italy.
It would depend on who you are selling it to, how many are on it,
how up to date it is, and how much detail is provided.
It could be anything from £400 - £2,000 or more. I think it is Data Monitor or Brad on line some the larger companies charge by use so they sell you a disc or a computor download and you are allowed to use the list a given amount of times and then you have to re negotiate terms for additional use.
If I were you I would look those two companies up on the internet and also go to http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm
2006-09-19 11:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The biggest selling point for a database will be that it is bang up to date. We all get tired of receiving junk mail from old databases. You could offer a free update, say 6 months or a year later.
PS
lollipoppet - can you email me? I have some osteo info for you
2006-09-20 02:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should have dpone a Business plan before you started!
Suggest you see a business advisor, usually free e.g. Chamber of Commerce (who would be a good lin), Biz Fizz, Social Enterprise Agencies, Business Links etc, or bank.
Set up a website too.
Good luck once you have your plan!
2006-09-19 18:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think of an hourly wage giving your expertise, then think of how the hours she spent to make this database. That kind of a base price.
2006-09-19 18:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Johnny Gunns 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋