Assessing Market Potential¶
Understanding Your Market Potential¶
Before diving into a new market, a company needs to understand the size, growth rate, and competitiveness of the target market. They must also evaluate how aware potential customers are of their products or services and how easy it is for these customers to access them.
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Example: If you're launching a new fitness app, you'd want to know how many people are interested in fitness tech, how quickly this interest is growing, and how many other fitness apps are out there.
Evaluating Potential Markets for Going Global¶
When a company considers expanding globally, several factors come into play to assess whether a market is attractive and viable.
Market Size and Growth¶
This involves looking at the current size of the market and its potential to grow, indicating the possibility for scaling the business.
Example: A small fashion brand might look at the rising middle-class population in Brazil as a potential market for its products, given the increasing demand for fashion items.
Market Segmentation and Targeting¶
Here, the focus is on identifying subsets within the market that are most likely to be interested in the company's offerings.
Example: A gaming console company might target urban areas where there's a higher concentration of young adults and teenagers.
Competitive Landscape¶
Understanding who the competitors are, their market share, and their strengths and weaknesses helps in finding opportunities for differentiation.
Example: An organic skincare brand might examine how it can stand out in a crowded market by emphasizing its unique ingredients and environmental ethos.
Economic and Regulatory Factors¶
Economic factors such as income levels and consumer spending patterns are crucial in understanding the purchasing power of a market. Regulatory factors involve trade policies and legal requirements that could affect market entry and operations.
Example: A craft beer brewery looking to expand to Europe would need to understand the European Union's regulations on alcohol content and labeling.
Cultural Factors¶
These refer to the shared beliefs, customs, behaviors, and values in a market. Understanding these can determine how well a product or service will be received.
Example: A fast-food chain entering India might add more vegetarian options to its menu to cater to local dietary habits.
Infrastructure and Logistics¶
Assessing the infrastructure involves looking at the physical systems that support economic activity, such as transportation and distribution networks.
Example: An e-commerce company would consider the prevalence of reliable internet access and delivery systems before entering a Southeast Asian market.
Risk Assessment¶
Identifying potential risks, such as political instability or economic fluctuations, is critical to determine the security and predictability of the market environment.
Example: A renewable energy company might be cautious about investing in a region with a history of political unrest.
Market Research and Feasibility Studies¶
Conducting thorough research and studies to collect data and insights about the market's readiness and receptivity to the product or service.
Example: A toy manufacturer may conduct focus groups with parents and children in Mexico to gauge interest in its educational toys.
Partnerships and Local Support¶
Evaluating the availability and advantages of working with local partners, suppliers, and networks that understand the market.
Example: A mobile phone manufacturer could partner with local retailers in Indonesia to leverage their distribution networks and customer base.
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