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Market Analysis Guide

Comprehensive frameworks and tools to analyze your market opportunity, understand competition, and identify strategic positioning.

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Market Analysis Frameworks

TAM/SAM/SOM

Market sizing framework

Calculate Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Determine Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
Estimate Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
Validate with bottom-up analysis

Competitive Analysis

Systematic competitor evaluation

Identify direct and indirect competitors
Analyze competitor positioning and pricing
Evaluate competitive advantages and weaknesses
Map competitive landscape and opportunities

SWOT Analysis

Strategic position assessment

Identify internal Strengths
Recognize internal Weaknesses
Discover external Opportunities
Assess external Threats

Porter's Five Forces

Industry structure analysis

Analyze supplier bargaining power
Evaluate buyer bargaining power
Assess threat of new entrants
Consider threat of substitutes
Examine competitive rivalry

Market Analysis Process

1

Market Definition

Define your target market boundaries and segments

2

Market Sizing

Calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM using multiple methods

3

Competitive Landscape

Map competitors and analyze positioning

4

Market Trends

Identify growth drivers and market dynamics

5

Strategic Positioning

Determine your competitive advantage and positioning

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