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Getting Started with Scout Assistant

The Scout Assistant is your AI-powered business search companion. Using natural language, you can search for businesses, create alerts, and generate reports - all through simple conversation.

Search for specific businesses using natural language queries:

"Find information about Solace Home Integrations in 
Hawthorne, NY"

The Assistant will search for the specific business and return detailed information including:

  • Business name and address
  • Industry classification
  • Business size
  • Location details

Individual Search Results

Search for multiple businesses or types of businesses at once:

"Show me businesses with the keyword 
'electrical' in Westchester"

The Assistant will return a list of matching businesses with:

  • Business names and addresses
  • Business types
  • Operating status

Multiple Search Results

Create Reports via Chat​

Generate detailed reports through conversation:

"Create a report of all businesses with the
keyword 'consulting' in New York that opened
in the last 6 months"

The Assistant will help you create a report with:

  • Search criteria
  • Date range
  • Location parameters
  • Report name and tags

Report Creation

Create Alerts via Chat​

Set up alerts using natural language:

"Create an alert when businesses with the keyword 'cafe' 
open in Westchester County. Alert me on a weekly basis."

The Assistant will help you create an alert with:

  • Your specified criteria
  • Location parameters
  • Notification preferences
  • Alert name and tags

Alert Creation

Tips for Best Results​

  1. Queries with over 50 results will automatically be put into a report, regardless of if users specified it or not
  2. Be specific in your requests
  3. Include location information when relevant
  4. Specify timeframes for historical data
  5. Use natural language - no special commands needed

What's Next?​