Ok, so I’m not going to add Private Investigator to my listing of expertise but wanted to share with you my experience in facilitating simplicity for some thus far. I have a top 5 list of areas researched for different companies and individuals that I have worked with that I want to share with you.
#5 : Canadian Energy Companies – a comprehensive list of different types of Canadian Energy Companies mainly within the western region. 200 contacts, some publicly traded companies and stock information…something I know little about.
#4: Toy Companies in British Columbia – this research project was delegated only a certain amount of hours but there are many different types of childrens shops and toy shops throughout B.C. online and store front! The list goes on and on and on. Who wouldn’t want this list at the fingertips? I don’t know because some of the best items on earth, are found in these shops!
#3: Hotels: Yes, Hotels now this was just a research listing …for now… but I think that would be a sweet list to revist, see which is best and make a wish list of ‘Where to Stay’ in this big ‘ol Province of ours!
#2: Spas & Wellness Centres- Need I say more? If I do I’ll just go on and on! Pure Pampering and Relaxation and well, the intent of this listing was for these companies was to check out those in the same or similar industry to them… as well as move on to compare more on industry standards and where to move forward in their business. A little area I happen to have close to 10yrs experience in. 
And the #1 Research request I have received this year? Seriously? Doctors!
Yes, Doctors! I have had numerous requests on researching Doctors in different areas. I have heard that it is a particularly challenging task in the Lower Mainland. Yes, information is on line about Doctors accepting new patients. By the time you call them all you may discover that the listing is inaccurate, they are indeed not taking new patients and you have to suss it out for yourself. Of course the catch is, you still have to go and visit that Doctor to see if you personally are a fit.
And this is it. My top 5 list on what I have been asked to research this year. Of course there are many reasons for research to be done. Many companies like to create joint venture relationships. Your Assistant can research potential joint venture partners that may provide to a similar customer as your biz or whose customer base will benefit from your product or service. You may do contra or come up with creative ideas to share networking opportunities or partnerships in hosting events or client appreciations, to name a few.
So, while I can’t call myself Cadi Jordan, PI… Research is Investigating and that is good fun!
Oooo! Another request…I’m off to get my ‘sneak’ on 
