Market Research & Competitive Analysis Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of market research?

  • To gather demographic information
  • To confirm and improve your business idea (correct)
  • To go direct to consumers for research
  • To keep up with small business trends

What type of information should be gathered to better understand opportunities and limitations for gaining customers?

  • Population data on age, wealth, family, interests, or anything else that’s relevant for your business (correct)
  • Consumer behavior data
  • Market share data
  • Economic trend data

What is the benefit of doing market research using existing sources?

  • It saves time and effort (correct)
  • It helps in keeping up with small business trends
  • It allows for direct interaction with consumers
  • It provides more accurate data

Why is it important to keep up with small business trends?

<p>To gain a sense of the specific market share that will impact your profits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does market research blend to confirm and improve your business idea?

<p>Consumer behavior and economic trends (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an asset that can be managed in investment management?

<p>Insurance policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of institutions that can be investors in investment management?

<p>Charities and educational establishments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is often used to refer to the management of investment funds in investment management?

<p>Mutual funds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can investment management clients be classified?

<p>Institutional or retail/advisory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the more generic term that may refer to the management of assets not primarily held for investment purposes?

<p>Asset management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Market Research Purpose and Importance

  • Market research aims to gather insights about consumers, competitors, and the overall market landscape.
  • Information needed includes customer demographics, preferences, market trends, and competitors' strategies to identify opportunities and limitations.
  • Utilizing existing sources for market research is cost-effective and time-efficient, providing credible insights without the need for primary data collection.
  • Staying updated with small business trends allows entrepreneurs to adapt to changing market conditions, meet customer needs, and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Market research combines qualitative and quantitative data to validate and enhance business ideas, ensuring alignment with market demand.

Investment Management Insights

  • An asset not typically managed in investment management includes personal property or non-investment based items.
  • Institutions that can be investors in investment management include pension funds, mutual funds, insurance companies, and endowments.
  • The term "asset management" is commonly used to describe the management of investment funds and portfolios in investment management.
  • Investment management clients can be classified into categories based on their investment goals, risk tolerance, and investment size.
  • A more generic term that encompasses the management of assets held for various purposes, not just investment, is "fund management."

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