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Welcome to the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) – the insight community supporting and advising on market research in business. We’re a resource for the latest thinking and techniques in business to business research. Join us for networking opportunities with insight professionals, find our knowledge centre on this website and keep up to date with our e-newsletter. For research buyers, we have the BIG Directory of specialist business research and insight providers.

 

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Events

Future BIG Forums

We are busy planning our 2021/22 forum season, including dates, topics and exciting guest speakers. We will confirm the details as soon as possible.

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Past Events

BIG B2B Soapbox

A recording of our B2B Soapbox session from 23rd February

 

Through the glass darkly… sifting through the rubble of Covidian economics

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    Through the glass darkly… sifting through the rubble of Covidian economics

    by | 30th June 2021 | Business, Methodology, Research | 0 Comments

    In June's BIG Forum Dave Skelsey considered the last 18 months and gave his views on what has happened and what will happen next in this ever changing and evolving situation we all find ourselves within. Sharing a snapshot of the economy and giving predictions of what...
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    How to elevate the developmental curve of your researchers remotely

    by | 7th May 2021 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

    Presented by Northstar, 2020 MRS Winners of ‘Best Place to Work’: Jack MilesSimon Von HaartmanJames Vaughan Smith Intro: A well-designed office space and good office culture can be used as a training tool for young researchers. All levels of employee’s...
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    B2B Soapbox

    by | 1st March 2021 | Business, Methodology, Research, Technology | 0 Comments

    On Tuesday 23rd February BIG held its first BIG Virtual Forum of the year and what a way to kick off 2021. The B2B Soapbox, lead by Jack Tadman of Opinium, was a huge success and covered lots of interesting topics.  Isobel Hunt of Opinium was first to the virtual...
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    Uncovering the science behind B2B consumer thought processes

    by | 13th March 2020 | Business, Methodology, Research | 0 Comments

    In the cloudy world of modern consumerism, many marketers now find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices when it comes to selling their product to consumers. But what we also need to think about when discussing consumerism is the consumer themselves –...
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    BIG/ MRS Award – and the winner is …?

    by | 5th December 2019 | Business, Research | 0 Comments

    The good and the great of the Market Research world descended upon Old Billingsgate on Monday night for the annual MRS Awards. The anticipation was high and there was a real buzz in the room, as people caught up and said hello to old friends and colleagues over a...
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    Questions about business to business research?

    Q. Why are mixed methodology studies more common in B2B?

    A. The complexity of B2B markets means that multiple research methods often need to be used in order to provide answers or solutions for strategic decisions

    Q. Why are B2B costs higher than B2C costs?

    A. B2B transactions often take more consideration and involve more decision makers.  The B2B consumer will more often than not need to be able to prove a return-on-investment for their purchase

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