Sectors

As a strategic business tool, market research supports all sectors. Having worked with over 100 clients, our experience has supported clients from the private, public, association and not-for-profit sectors. We have significant comprehension of operating environments and how research can meet this range of industry need. Our clients include; associations, business, charities, construction, consultancies, education, government, health, manufacturers, memberships, public sector, retailers, services and tourism. With the ability to support all industry sectors, our market research enhances business direction and performance through effectively informing policy and strategy.

Market research’s strength and value are in its relevance to, and significant ability to impact on, all industry sectors. It consistently enhances business performance through informing policy and strategy which is based on rigorous and robust intelligence.

Private

We help to take businesses forward in areas such as product and service development, market growth and diversification, CRM, competitor analysis and marketing and communications. Our clients range from consumer and business service providers to manufacturers, construction companies, retailers and tourist businesses.

Public

We work with national government organisations, regional agencies, local authorities and partnerships. Our research provides the intelligence and insight to inform service development, service evaluation, CRM, stakeholder effectiveness, policy and strategy development, marketing and communications and anticipating and responding to demand.

Not-for-profit

Our research helps the not-for-profit sector in achieving their specific strategic objectives to fulfil market demand and maximise their impact. Working in diverse environments with a wide range of internal, partner and external clients, we support the not-for-profit sector in meeting a range of audience needs. This includes; service users, businesses, the public, clients, stakeholders, supporters, volunteers and funders.

Associations

We have a specific focus on working with associations, memberships and trade organisations and have a comprehensive understanding of their unique operating environment. Market research and evaluation support; attraction and retention of members, effective communication, the development of relevant services and membership support.

Agriculture
Associations
Automotive
Business services
Care
Ceramics
Communications
Construction
Distribution
DIY
Economy & environment
Education & training
Employment & employees
Engineering
Enterprise
Environment
Exhibitions & events
Export
Finance
Fitness
Food & drink
Forestry
Health
Housing
IT
Legal
Manufacturing
Marketing
Metals
Mining
Printing
Publishing
Recreation & leisure
Retail
Rural
Textiles
Tourism, recreation & leisure
Trade memberships
Training & skills
Travel & transport
Utilities

Memberships
Built environment
Business support
Care
Communications
Communities
Crime & safety
Diversity & inclusion
Economic development
Economy
Education & training
Enterprise
Environment
Equality
Export
Finance
Health
Housing
Local government
Marketing
National government
Open spaces
People with disability
Recreation & leisure
Regional government
Rurality
Skills & employment
Social
Stakeholders
The elderly
Third sector
Tourism
Travel & transport
Urban development
Young people & children

Stakeholders
Care
Communities
Crime & safety
Education & training
Employment
Equality
Fundraising
Health
Housing
Inclusion
Leisure & recreation
Nutrition & diet
Physical activity
Skills, employment & employees
Society
Travel & transport
Wellbeing
Young people

Agriculture
Business services
Care
Ceramics
Communications
Construction
Economy & environment
Education & training
Employment & employees
Engineering
Enterprise
Environment
Export
Finance
Forestry
Health
Housing
IT
Marketing
Membership
Metals
Mining
Printing
Publishing
Retail
Rural
Trade memberships
Training & skills
Utilities

Research Services
Confidence to stride on
The commission was managed excellently by Ask for Research from the initial contact through to completion and in the provision of aftercare support and advice. It was a pleasure to work with Angie and her expert knowledge, advice, professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure the best outcomes for the Council was exceptional. The consultation undertaken was comprehensive and the quality of the research and output was excellent.
Mike Edmonds, Head of Commissioning
Cannock Chase District Council