I will write a sourced research brief from public sources
About this Gig
Need a sourced research brief on one business question from public data? I write a compact public-source memo.
WHAT YOU GET
- An answered question with labeled facts vs estimates
- Notes from public sites, news, filings, and free reports
- A short source list you can reopen
- Plain-English takeaways, not a data dump
WHO IT IS FOR
Founders and operators who need a public-source memo before a launch, vendor pick, or internal note. Not a 40-page syndicate report.
HOW IT WORKS
Send the question, geography, and the decision this is for. I search public sources, mark estimate vs published, and deliver a markdown or PDF brief. Every claim is sourced or labeled as an estimate.
NOT INCLUDED
- Paid databases I do not have
- Surveys or interviews
- Investment, legal, or tax advice
- Competitor teardown (see my other gig)
- TAM, SAM, SOM sizing (see my other gig)
Revisions refine the same question. A new topic is a new order.
Research type:
Qualitative
Purpose:
Market trends
Industry:
Marketing & advertising
FAQ
What is a research brief in this gig?
A sourced memo answering one business question from public data. I use company sites, public filings, government pages, reputable news, and free reports. I label estimates. This is not TAM SAM SOM or a competitor teardown; those are other gigs. You get a reusable desk note, not a syndicate report.
Do you use paid databases (IBISWorld, etc.)?
No. I use public sources: company sites, public filings, government stats, reputable news, and free industry notes. If a number or claim is an estimate, I label it. I will not invent a paid-database table I did not open. If you have a report I may use, attach it at checkout.
Is this a teardown or TAM SAM SOM?
No. A competitor teardown (offering, pricing, SWOT) is another gig. TAM SAM SOM and trends is another gig. This gig answers a research question from public sources: regulation, category facts, or landscape notes, not a sizing model. Order those other gigs if you need them, or ask for a custom offer.
Can you cover any topic?
Most legal consumer and B2B questions, yes. Tell me the question and country at checkout. I will not research illegal activity, unsourced medical claims, or private/non-public data. I will not write exam work. If the topic is a poor fit, I will say so before I start so we can cancel cleanly.
What do you need from me to start?
The question in one or two sentences, country or region, and the decision this is for (launch, vendor pick, internal note, other). Optional: public URLs or PDFs I must use. If those items are in the order requirements, I can start without extra messages.
What file do I receive?
A written brief: markdown, PDF, or both (you choose at checkout). Standard and Premium include a source log. Premium may include a simple facts table from public sources. I do not send slide decks unless you add the extra.
How do revisions work?
Revisions refine the same question, geography, and decision. Examples: clarify a source, add a URL you attach, tighten takeaways. A new topic, a competitor teardown, TAM SAM SOM, or a named-company diligence pack is a new order or a custom offer, not a revision.
Do you run surveys or interviews?
No. This is desk research from public sources. I do not recruit respondents, scrape private profiles, or sell lead lists. If you need primary research, this is the wrong gig. I will not pad a brief with survey results I did not collect.

