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What kind of research does Olszak do?
Olszak conducts social science and market research aimed at helping our clients reach their unique goals. Our fields of study include:
- Market Research
- Social Enterprise
- Public Involvement
- Nonprofit Management
- Comprehensive Planning
- Context Sensitive Solutions
- Transportation Services
- Community Economic, Social and Demographic Trends
- Program Evaluation
What clients has Olszak done research for?
Olszak has worked with a wide variety of clients including community organizations, public agencies, transportation agencies and engineering firms, foundations and academic institutions. To view a list of our research clients, please review our project experience.
What kind of research methodologies does Olszak use?
Olszak employs the tool or combination of tools best suited for providing practical knowledge most efficiently and effectively. The methodologies we have used to serve our clients include:
- Focus Groups
- Web Surveys
- Telephone/Mail Surveys
- Literature Reviews
- Web Research
- Environmental Scans
- Case Studies
- Public Meetings
To view our research skills in specific areas, follow the links below:
How have Olszak’s research findings been used?
The results of Olszak’s research have been used to:
- Provide public feedback on transportation projects
- Help nonprofit organizations better understand their customers and start and/or expand business and program ventures
- Evaluate the success of organizational and community programs or initiatives
- Understand community and service trends
- Analyze competition
- Test market assumptions for new/growing products and services
- Discover appropriate organization/business models
- Develop county comprehensive plans
- Make recommendations on future implementation plans
- Analyze and highlight best practices in various disciplines
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