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3 June 2022

Macroenvironmental Factors – Six Forces that Affect a Business

Understand the six external forces that shape businesses: demographics, economics, politics, ecology, socio-cultural trends, and technology. Learn how these factors create opportunities and challenges, and how to adapt your strategies.
3 min read
28 October 2018

Differences between Non-Profit Marketing and For-Profit Marketing

Discover the distinctions between non-profit and for-profit marketing strategies. Learn how USPs, target audiences, and stakeholder management differ in these sectors.
6 min read
5 March 2018

Functions of Distributors – What roles do Distributors play for Manufacturers and Consumers?

In industrial markets, intermediaries may be the key factor in the success or failure of a company. What are the functions of distributors? What roles do they play for manufacturers and consumers?
6 min read
12 August 2017

The BCG Matrix Explained – How Does the BCG Matrix Work?

Take a deep dive into the BCG Matrix, explaining its framework for assessing a company's product portfolio to guide strategic investment decisions. It covers how to categorize products into four types (Question Marks, Stars, Cash Cows, Dogs) based on market growth and share, and the strategic implications of each category.
5 min read
26 May 2017

Competitor Analysis – 4 Types of Competitors in the Market Environment

A strong competitive analysis is key to success. Learn about the four types of competitors – market leaders, challengers, followers, and nichers – and how to use this knowledge to your advantage.
4 min read
24 November 2016

Detailed Classification of B2B Goods – From Raw Materials to Components

The amount spent on business purchasing far exceeds consumer purchasing. That makes it so crucial to understand the classification of B2B goods... The primary categories of B2B offerings are entering goods, foundation goods and facilitating goods.
3 min read
8 November 2016

Types of B2B Products – Classification of Business-to-Business Products

The Transformation of Products Focus on entering goods. Explore how these become embedded in other products, influencing their final form and function.
4 min read
25 May 2016

Factors influencing Intensity of Competition in an Industry

The intensity of rivalry between existing competitors in a market or industry depends on a number of factors. Assessing the intensity of competition in an industry is the most important step in the 5 Forces of Porter Model Analysis.

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