Some industry trade publications also provide research capabilities that can often be helpful to the reader. Don't hesitate to call them. If you know your way around the Internet, log into chat groups whose function or industry interest you happen to share. A number of industry experts are now making themselves available to answer questions through e-mail or online services. Most experts will be willing to provide answers as long as they aren't inundated with too many trivial questions.
Students completing marketing and business courses are always eager to acquire hands-on experience.
Many interns will be willing to work for free, but you may have to pay minimum wage in order to satisfy local labor laws. Either way, it's a great return on a limited investment. Some universities and industries set up incubator programs for the start-up venture. Be willing to buy more than one in order to identify the best. Some are, in fact, better than others.