Need Help? If you are having trouble deciding what data you need to purchase or what is include in a particular data file or package, please call our presales agents at 651.439.4421 x 1. They can help you determine what data you need to purchase for your study, and what the best way to price it is. Or if email is your preferred medium you can send an email to our staff at sales@implan.com.
These links may also be helpful: [How do I get a copy of the IMPLAN Version 3.0 software?] [2010 Price Sheet] [Determing the Data Package that Best Meets Your Needs] [Video: Tutorial for IMPLAN Software]
Have specific questions about framing an analysis, results, or an element of the IMPLAN data? MIG has several ways to get your questions answered.
Our FAQ database provides answers to the mostly commonly asked questions about IMPLAN software and data sets. Our "[Common Questions]" page links you directly to articles that provide clear written and pictorial answers. If the linked article doesn't exactly address your question, try the "More Information" link at the bottom of the article to see related articles and information in our Knowledge Base.
MIG has an extensive [Knowledge Base] including how to articles and video’s showing most of the functions of the software, as well as detailed articles that are arranged topically (e.g. tax impact information, data sources, customizing IMPLAN data, MRIO and trade data). The Knowledge Base also includes detailed articles that provide in-depth knowledge for users who want to dig deeper into specific topics or other methodologies
Looked through the FAQ's and can't find your answer? Post to our support forum. The IMPLAN support forum is not a community based solution center. Questions are answered by our staff economists and data developers typically in 1-3 business hours.
Prefer to talk to someone about your problem? Our support pack provides you direct-line access to our advanced support agents by phone and email, for an annual fee. The support pack also provides other benefits including an hour of project consultation, and a project review. For more information about our support pack, please call us at 651.439.4421 x1, or check out this [link].
Need to speak directly to an economist? MIG offers project consultation in the 30 minute blocks. If you are interested in scheduling a project consultation please call us at 651.439.4421 x1 or email us with information about your project and times and dates you would be available at
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[Have questions about someone else's study]? [Need more information on interpreting results or tax impact information]? [Having trouble customizing IMPLAN]? [Need help setting up your MRIO study]?
The toughest part of learning to properly use IMPLAN may not be entering your information in, but knowing what data to enter and what your results mean in real world terms. This is why we offer a variety of training options including an introductory DVD and several different in-person and web training workshop options.
The introductory DVD and companion manual Principles of Impact Analysis and IMPLAN Applications are designed to introduce new users to IMPLAN system and to prepare them to do a variety of different analyses. The information covered in this video and companion text begin by teaching a background understanding of economic principles and seperating economic from social and political impacts. The information then progresses to defining IMPLAN terms as they are used in the software and showing methodolgies for developing studies using the following economic factors: totals sales values, employment as a proxy for sales, Deflators, Margins, Local Purchasing Percentages, and customizing Events when more than one impact factor is known. This introduction also includes a brief look at how to use Activity and Scenario Level in IMPLAN, considerations of impact loss statements, and Commodity, Labor Income and Household Income Change Activity types, as well as, modeling with spending patterns.
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MIG offers combination on-line and in person interactive introductory training courses from our training location in Hudson, WI. This two and a half day course looks at several primary analysis topics including proper understanding of breaking down impact problems into economic elements, comparative study areas, usage of margins, applying deflators, differences between Local Purchasing Percentage and Regional Purchasing Coefficients, net analyses, and understanding, interpreting and reporting results and assumptions.
Both online and in-class students will be involved in class participation work which will involve group activities and interaction. The workshop comes the Introductory DVD for user's who do not already have it (the PIAIA manual is not included) and with a companion workbook with additional material including impact worksheets to help you ensure that your future analyses are properly framed and reported.
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