Question

What are the factors an entrepreneur has to keep in mind while assessing the market?

Answer 1

(i) Demand: The demand assessment will be based on the size of market being targeted and also involve a study of the groups of consumers, their preferences, tastes, etc.
(ii)Supply and nature of competition: It is a study supply position what is meant is the complete picture of quantities of the product made available in the market by all the existing players including future supplies.
(iii)Cost and price of product: To determine what will be the actual cost price and preferable selling price. This will influence the delivery mechanism of the identified product or service.
(iv)Project innovation and change:Market assessment will require a study of prevailing innovations and changes being carried out by existing entrepreneurs using technological advancements in the field.