What are the collection methods of business data?

The collection methods of business data include external data collection, network data collection, telephone interview, face-to-face interview and field investigation.

1, external data acquisition

By collecting data from external sources, such as industry reports, market research, financial statements, news reports, etc. We can learn about market trends and competitors. Data acquisition in this way belongs to non-contact acquisition, because it does not need direct contact with the target object.

2. Network data collection

Use online search engines and social media to collect information and data related to the target object. This data collection method belongs to indirect contact collection, because it does not need direct contact with the target object, but obtains information through indirect channels.

3. Telephone interview

Communicate with the target object by telephone to obtain information about the company, products, services, market and so on. This data acquisition method belongs to direct contact acquisition, because it needs to communicate directly with the target object.

4, face-to-face interview

Get more detailed and in-depth business information and market intelligence through face-to-face communication with the target audience. This data acquisition method belongs to direct contact acquisition, because it needs to communicate directly with the target object.

5. Field research

Through field observation, interviews, surveys and other methods, understand the real situation and needs of the market, industry and customers. This way of data acquisition belongs to direct contact acquisition, because it needs to communicate with the target object on the spot.