Leads
How to Search for New Businesses
✓ Quick Answer
Use the Dashboard's filter panel to search for growing local businesses by state, city, industry, and keywords. Results update in real-time as you apply filters, showing businesses that match your products or services.
How to Search for New Businesses in SMB Sales Boost
SMB Sales Boost provides a comprehensive database of growing local businesses, surfaced from real growth signals like new websites and fresh online activity and updated daily. Here's how to find the right leads for your sales pipeline.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Log in and go to the Dashboard
- Select your database type - choose between the standard business database or home improvement database based on your target market
- Set location filters - select target states and cities to focus on your service area
- Choose industry categories - filter by specific business types (restaurants, salons, contractors, law firms, etc.)
- Add keyword filters - use positive keywords to find specific business types and negative keywords to exclude irrelevant results
- Review results - browse the leads table showing company details, contact information, and business descriptions
- Export or save - export matching leads to CSV or set up automated email delivery
Search Strategies
For Insurance Agents:
- Filter by your licensed states
- Focus on growing local businesses that need commercial coverage
- Use keyword filters to target specific industries you specialize in
For Marketing Agencies:
- Search by metro areas where you offer services
- Filter by industries that commonly need marketing help (restaurants, salons, professional services)
- Use negative keywords to exclude business types you don't serve
For B2B Sales Reps:
- Cast a wide net across your territory states
- Use industry and revenue filters to match your ideal customer profile
- Set up email schedules to receive fresh leads automatically
Understanding the Data
Each lead includes:
- Business profile (company name, formation date)
- Contact information (owner name, phone, email)
- Business details (industry, description, website)
- Location data (full address, city, state, ZIP code)
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