- Media
- Internet
- Trade journals and magazines
- Competitors
- Business tools and seminars
- Exhibitions and trade tours
- From other existing entrepreneurs
- Business partner
- Trade association e.g. chambers of commerce
- Advertising agencies
- Research and development centers
- Customer suggestions
- Federal government
- Business associates
- NGO’s
- Suppliers and other members of distribution channels
- Business experts (incubators)sales agencies