They know what s selling and what s not and generally have a good feel for market trends. You may even get some inside scoop on your competitors operations, e.g. wine preference of their customers, etc. Join industry associations of restaurateurs, wine clubs, Chambers of Commerce, and other relevant organizations. Attending meetings of these organizations will give you a chance to network and get some feedback about the predicted growth of businesses like yours in the area. Your chamber of commerce may also have data about your market, including consumer demographics and the number of competitors in a geographical area.
Trade associations are excellent places to locate valuable marketing information.
People sometimes say one thing and then act differently. But doing some research is still better than acting on a gut feeling. He also had extensive experience in International trading and he always excelled in special promotional ideas for retail outlets. Users should not treat the Guide's response as legal, accounting, or professional advice as all answers are intended to be general in nature. Such advice can only be properly given by qualified professionals who are fully aware of a user's specific geographical areas or circumstances, such as an attorney or accountant.