How to Write a Market Analysis

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Describe your market in general terms that are relevant to your business.

   In addition to geographic and demographic information, include details about industry in the area, purchasing trends, and spending power.
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   Step 2: Describe which area of the local economy your business contributes.

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   Step 3: Identify what type of customer you are targeting and their trends and include figures and predictions for future growth.

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   Step 4: Describe the market research you have done

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   Step 5: covering past developments in your given segment and typical revenues and profits.

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   Step 6: Describe customer behavior and preferences

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   Step 7: as well as areas for improvement in the segment of the economy that includes your business.

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   Step 8: Indicate how the structure of your business responds to needs discovered during market research.

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   Step 9: Identify competitors and explain their strengths and weaknesses.

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    Step 10: Provide an analysis of the future growth of the market

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    Step 11: including any predicted changes in customer behavior or spending.

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    Step 12: Describe your business' role in the market and its advantage over competitors.

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    Step 13: Describe your business' place in the future of the market.

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    Step 14: Describe any weaknesses in your business model and how these will be addressed.

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    Step 15: End your analysis by providing another brief overview of market trends and competition

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    Step 16: and how your business will address market needs and compare favorably to competitors.

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