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Company and Industry Research

Getting Started

Market research is the systematic process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about a market, target audience, competitors, and industry trends to make informed business decisions. It helps organizations understand consumer needs, market opportunities, and potential risks before launching products, entering new markets, or making strategic business moves. You will be looking for many types of research reports such as:

  • Industry outlook, or market outlook
  • Market sizing or market opportunity
  • Brand perception study
  • Price sensitivity analysis
  • Consumer behavior
  • Market segmentation analysis
The use of electronic resources must comply with the Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources Policy and Singapore Management University Acceptable Use Policy