Another activity is the research into obtaining supplies for the new concept. Some of the questions that business people would ask are:
.where to rent an office, plant or new retail operation
.what sort of market there is
.who will buy the new product, service
.Shipping, storage arrangements
.Labour force, location, costs
.Sources of supply for manufacturing, suppliers
.Services for retail operation
.Where to buy fixtures
.Financing, banking
.Advertising
.Laboratory for testing
.Government aid
.Government regulations