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Questions answered by our Industry Analysis:

What is the industry size by both revenue and number of firms?
What are industry growth trends identified by units sold or employment?
What factors are influencing growth or decline in the industry?
What have been the trends in previous years?
What trends are expected in the coming years?
What are the barriers of entry?
How many companies are expected to enter the industry?
What government regulations affect the industry?

Industry Analysis

Industry analysis is designed to provide an idea of the complexity of a particular industry. These studies review the economic, political and market factors that influence the way the industry develops. Major factors include the power wielded by suppliers and buyers, the condition of competitors, and the likelihood of new market entrants.

This analysis helps businesses understand various economic pieces of the marketplace and how these pieces may be used to gain a competitive advantage.

Features include a review of the economic and political underpinnings of the business environment. Economic reviews often include an examination of the industry’s business cycle. The business cycle helps individuals understand if the industry is growing, reaching a plateau or in decline. A political review helps individuals understand the amount of government regulation and taxation present in the business industry.