Leads

# How to Search for New Businesses

By SMB Sales Boost Team. 

> ✓ Quick Answer
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> Use the Dashboard's filter panel to search for newly registered businesses by state, city, industry, and keywords. Results update in real-time as you apply filters, showing businesses that recently formed and need your products or services.

## How to Search for New Businesses in SMB Sales Boost

SMB Sales Boost provides a comprehensive database of newly registered businesses updated daily. Here's how to find the right leads for your sales pipeline.

### Step-by-Step Instructions

1. **Log in** and go to the **Dashboard**
2. **Select your database type** \- choose between the standard business database or home improvement database based on your target market
3. **Set location filters** \- select target states and cities to focus on your service area
4. **Choose industry categories** \- filter by specific business types (restaurants, salons, contractors, law firms, etc.)
5. **Add keyword filters** \- use positive keywords to find specific business types and negative keywords to exclude irrelevant results
6. **Review results** \- browse the leads table showing company details, contact information, and business descriptions
7. **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 newly formed 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 registration details (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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## Related Articles

* [How to Filter Leads by Location](/support/how-to-filter-leads-by-location)
* [How to Use Keyword Filters](/support/how-to-use-keyword-filters)
* [How to Export Leads to CSV](/support/how-to-export-leads-to-csv)