A startup founder needs affordable access to multiple market research reports but lacks subscriptions to premium databases like IBISWorld, Statista, and Marketresearch.

Existing solutions require expensive subscriptions and individual report purchases, which are prohibitive for startups needing many reports.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

explicit

Added

Apr 29, 2026

Workarounds Described

seeks to obtain reports by asking community for free copies with tip incentive

Implied Software Gaps

aggregated marketplace enabling pay-per-report access to premium database content

App Concept

ReportShare Pro

A pay-per-report marketplace aggregating market research from premium databases like IBISWorld and Statista. Users buy individual reports at a fraction of the subscription cost, and the platform verifies document quality and legality.

Key Features

Search across multiple databases
Individual report purchases (no subscription)
User ratings and verification of reports
Instant digital delivery

Target Users: Startup founders and small business owners in any industry who need occasional market research reports but cannot afford full database subscriptions.

Revenue Model: $5-50 per report transaction fee, with a premium $29/mo tier for unlimited downloads after a quota

Existing Solutions Mentioned

IBISWorldStatistaMarketresearch

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