Research Guides: Company Research: Competitive Position

Evaluating Competitive Positioning

Mapping your company's competitive positioning means putting your company in context with the industry (operating and financial conditions, major players and influences) and market (consumer needs, demographics, and pyschographics). For more information on how to perform industry or market research, visit our guides to Industry Research and Market Research.

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In-depth reports on over 700 industries. Each 30-40pp report includes key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, current and forecast performance, market size, market share of competitors, and industry growth rates.

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International Trade Administration
Provides links to trade & industry data, industry forecasting, analysis & competitiveness, news, and more.

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Provides information on over 170 countries. This resource contains data on the local economy, money, customs, climate, business etiquette, and internal travel information. It also provides maps, images, and practical information about telecommunications, Internet connectivity, security and health concerns

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Evaluating Competitive Positioning

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