LESSON 2: Identifying Opportunities in the Market Flashcards
Techniques for Market Research and Analysis
- PRIMARY RESEARCH
- SECONDARY RESEARCH
- COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY RESEARCH?
- SURVEY AND QUESTIONNAIRES
- INTERVIEWS
- FOCUS GROUPS
: Collecting data directly from potential customers to understand their preferences, behavior, and needs.
Surveys and Questionnaires
: One-on-one discussions can provide in-depth insights into consumer motivations and pain points.
Interviews
: Gathering a small group of people to discuss products or services can reveal qualitative data and group dynamics.
Focus Groups
: Utilize reports from market research firms that provide data and analysis on specific industries.
Industry Reports
WHAT ARE THE SECONDARY RESEARCH?
- INDUSTRY REPORTS
- ACADEMIC JOURNALS
- ONLINE RESOURCES
: Review scholarly articles for theoretical insights and case studies.
Academic Journals
: Websites like Statista, Pew Research, and government databases can provide valuable statistics.
Online Resources
WHAT ARE THE COMPETITOR ANALYSIS?
- SWOT Analysis
- Benchmarking
: Assess the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of your competitors to identify market gaps.
SWOT Analysis
: Compare your business metrics against industry leaders to find areas for improvement.
Benchmarking
Understanding Market Needs and Gaps
a. Identifying Customer Pain Points
b. Analyzing Customer Feedback
c. Market Segmentation
d. Value Proposition Development
Conduct interviews or surveys to ask customers about their frustrations or challenges related to existing products or services.
Identifying Customer Pain Points
Use social media, online reviews, and customer service interactions to gather insights about what customers value or dislike.
Analyzing Customer Feedback