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Which pricing strategy involves setting a very high price to convey premium quality?
What is the primary purpose of competitive pricing?
What do the 4 M's in the Production or Operational Plan consist of?
Which term refers to the perception customers have of a business and its products?
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What is the main focus of market analysis in a business plan?
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How does bundling affect pricing strategies?
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In the context of optional pricing, what is the main goal?
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Which part of a business plan provides a brief overview of the business idea?
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What is the primary focus of geographic segmentation?
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Which type of segmentation analyzes customer beliefs and attitudes?
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Which marketing strategy involves committing resources to a single market segment?
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What do customer requirements specifically refer to?
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Which pricing strategy involves a markup based on a percentage of cost?
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Which type of product aims to offer completely new performance benefits?
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What does the marketing mix refer to?
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In which segmentation method do the characteristics of gender, age, and religion play a central role?
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Which factor is NOT part of the basic elements of a good Value Proposition?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a SWOT Analysis?
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Which group is considered a competitive force in the industry?
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Which aspect is essential to consider when screening business opportunities?
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What does the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) signify?
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Which of the following describes a potential substitute product?
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Which of these is NOT a component of the marketing mix?
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What does profitability in business usually refer to?
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Study Notes
Target Market Identification
- Target market identifies buyers with shared needs and characteristics.
- Geographic Segmentation divides the market based on location.
- Demographic Segmentation includes factors like gender, age, income, occupation, education, religion, ethnic group, and family size.
- Psychological Segmentation considers customers' thoughts and beliefs.
- Behavioral Segmentation analyzes customers' behavior patterns with a company.
Customer Requirements
- Customer requirements define the specific characteristics sought in a product or service.
- Service Requirement refers to intangible products that fulfill customer needs.
- Output Requirements focus on tangible aspects expected from a product.
Market Size
- Market size impacts the scale of business operations for entrepreneurs.
Strategies for Reaching Target Markets
- Undifferentiated Marketing targets all customers with a single marketing mix.
- Differentiated Marketing uses different marketing mixes for various products.
- Concentrated Marketing (Niche Marketing) focuses all resources on a single market segment.
- Micromarketing targets very specific customer groups, such as by ZIP code.
Marketing Mix
- The marketing mix encompasses actions used to promote a brand or product.
- Product refers to the goods or services offered to customers.
Types of Products
- Breakthrough Products deliver new performance benefits.
- Differentiated Products occupy unique spaces in customers' minds.
- Copycat Products have less impact on consumers' perceptions.
- Niche Products have limited reach, visibility, and pricing.
Pricing Strategies
- Cost Plus Pricing determines prices based on a percentage mark-up of costs.
- Cost-Based Pricing calculates prices based on the cost of sales.
- Optional Pricing adds extra services/products for additional revenue.
- Premium Pricing sets high prices to convey exclusivity.
- Psychological Pricing considers consumer perception of price.
- Product Line Pricing varies prices within a range of related products.
- Competitive Pricing benchmarks prices against competitors.
- Skimming starts with high initial prices, later lowering them.
- Penetration Pricing uses low prices to quickly gain market share.
- Bundling sells multiple products or services together at a reduced price.
- Packaging influences the external appearance of products.
Business Plan
- A business plan is a blueprint for engaging in business.
Components of a Business Plan
- Executive Summary provides a brief description of the business.
- Introduction clearly explains the business concept.
- Product or Service Description details the proposed offering.
- Industry Analysis studies firms producing similar products/services.
- Market Analysis identifies and quantifies target markets.
- Production or Operational Plan outlines operational specifics (Materials, machines, men, money).
- Marketing Plan details how to reach target customers.
- Organizational Plan describes the business's legal form.
Competition and Industry Dynamics
- Competition involves efforts to win market share.
- Industry refers to manufacturers producing similar goods.
Five Forces in Industry Competition
- Buyers are customers exchanging cash for goods.
- Potential New Entrants are businesses capable of entering a market.
- Rivalry involves competition among existing businesses.
- Substitute Products serve the same function as others.
- Suppliers provide necessary resources for operations.
Identifying Business Opportunities
- Assess personal interests in the business of choice.
- Understand customer requirements to meet market needs.
- Evaluate the feasibility and viability of business ideas.
- Calculate profitability through sales minus expenses.
- Focus on innovation or differentiation for competitive advantage.
SWOT Analysis
- A framework to identify internal and external factors affecting business:
- Strengths (Internal) bolster successful outcomes.
- Weaknesses (Internal) hinder success.
- Opportunities (External) can be leveraged for advantage.
- Threats (External) may jeopardize projects.
Value Proposition (VP)
- Summarizes reasons for consumers to purchase a product or service.
Essential Elements of a Good Value Proposition
- Target Customer
- Customer Needs/Opportunities
- Product Name
- Company Name
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Reflects how the product or service is presented to customers.
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This quiz covers the essentials of identifying target markets through various segmentation strategies, including geographic, demographic, psychological, and behavioral factors. Additionally, it explores customer requirements and effective strategies for reaching target markets, providing a comprehensive overview for entrepreneurs and marketers alike.
