Do you understand your market?
Do you understand your market?
Once you are satisfied that these questions are answered, move on to performing your research. Market research is extremely beneficial; the information gathered can increase your profit potential. Market Research consists of:
Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to complete this critical section of their business plan. Collecting research data can be frustrating unless you have defined your goals and organized the collection and analysis process. To prevent this from happening, you must plan how you will collect, sort and analyze the information. Maintain a notebook and file in which to store, organize and retrieve data as needed. Your research should ask these questions:
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Before you even begin researching your market, you should take a brief, but close, look at your product or service from an objective standpoint. In terms of a checklist, you should ask yourself the following questions:
- Is this product or service in constant demand?
- How many competitors provide the same service or product?
- Can I create a demand for my product or service?
- Can I effectively compete in price, quality and delivery?
- Can I price my product or service to give me the projected profit?
Once you are satisfied that these questions are answered, move on to performing your research. Market research is extremely beneficial; the information gathered can increase your profit potential. Market Research consists of:
- Shows alternative approaches to your market.
- Provides a more accurate base for making profit assumptions.
- Aids in the organization of marketing plans.
- Assists in the development of critical short/mid-term goals.
- Breaks down your market's profit boundaries.
Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to complete this critical section of their business plan. Collecting research data can be frustrating unless you have defined your goals and organized the collection and analysis process. To prevent this from happening, you must plan how you will collect, sort and analyze the information. Maintain a notebook and file in which to store, organize and retrieve data as needed. Your research should ask these questions:
- Who are your customers?
- Where are they located?
- What are their needs and resources?
- Is your service or product essential in their day-to-day activity?
- Can the customer afford your service or product?
- Where can you create a demand for your service or product?
- What areas within your market are declining or growing?
- What is the general economy of your service or product area?
- Library listings of trade associations and journals.
- Regional planning organizations' studies on growth trends.
- Banks, realtors and insurance companies.
- Competitors.
- Customer surveys in your market area.
- U.S. Government publications.
- Internet
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