Simple Market Research
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Simple Market Research
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Simple Market Research
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As an entrepreneur, you might have an in-depth understanding of your small business, but do you know your customers as well? To market your products or services effectively, understanding your customer base is crucial. Market research involves gathering and analyzing data about your customers to gain insights. "By collecting extensive data about your clients, you can retain existing customers and attract new ones, boosting your profits," says Louise Johnsson-Zea, a small business marketing consultant at ACCION.
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While you may know the intricacies of your small business, do you truly understand your customers? Knowing who's buying your products or services is key to effective marketing. Market research is all about gathering and analyzing customer data to gain better insights. As Louise Johnsson-Zea, a marketing consultant at ACCION, puts it, "Collecting as much data as possible about your clients helps you retain current customers and attract more, increasing your profits."
You don't need to hire a professional to research your target market. Leverage your investigative skills and tackle it yourself! For instance, if you own a store, you can conduct affordable surveys on-site. By following these steps, you'll soon have a deeper understanding of your market.
Step 1: Identify the Questions You Need Answered
To understand your customers, start by listing questions relevant to both them and your business. Johnsson-Zea suggests considering:- Who are your current or potential customers? Where are they located?
- What do they like about your product or service?
- What improvements do they suggest?
- How did they discover you?
- Which newspapers or radio stations do they prefer?
- What is their budget for your services?
- How do your competitors price similar products or services?
- What makes your product unique?
Step 2: Gather Data from Primary and Secondary Sources
Use basic surveys, existing records, and internet research to answer your questions.Primary Sources:
This involves direct information from clients through surveys or existing records. Johnsson-Zea advises, "Analyze billing zip codes to determine customer locations, or use titles like Mr., Ms., or Mrs. to identify gender. Observing customer behavior is also valuable?"note where they linger in your store and which products they inquire about."
Secondary Sources:
This includes data already gathered and published by others, like U.S. Census Bureau statistics. Visit local libraries or spend time online to access resources. Census information is available at [census.gov](http://www.census.gov).
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