Kathleen Rainwater
Kathleen Rainwater is the owner and principal researcher at Competitive Business Research, which specializes in custom business research for strategic planning and business development. Kathleen has over 25 years of research experience; holds an MBA and MLIS degree from the University of Denver; is a member of the Association of Independent Information Professionals, the Special Libraries Association and the Society for Competitive Intelligence Professionals.
Articles by Kathleen Rainwater:
Beep, Beep: Introduction to Automotive Industry Research
Monday, 7th December 2009
When researching the automotive industry, it helps to have an experienced hand at the wheel of the research process. Kathleen Rainwater provides a wealth of tips and sources for understanding the specifics of automotive industry research.
Beep, Beep: Introduction to Automotive Industry Research [ABSTRACT]
Monday, 7th December 2009
When researching the automotive industry, it helps to have an experienced hand at the wheel of the research process. Kathleen Rainwater provides a wealth of tips and sources for understanding the specifics of automotive industry research.
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