Competitor analysis, also known as competitive intelligence, plays an essential part in planning and executing a successful marketing strategy. It involves the collecting, analyzing and applying of information about the products, services, customers and pricing strategies of a competitor. Outsourcing your competitor analysis services to India will help you gain important insights into the strengths and weaknesses of competing products or services before launching your product or service or starting work on your own prototype.
Competitor analysis helps businesses in three ways, namely:
- to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) relative to the competitor
- to assess a competitors reaction to your business strategy
- to analyze the past, present and future strategies of the competitor
Indian service providers assure you of high quality and accurate research by using qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for analyzing competitors. The qualitative method uses data derived from observation, interviews, documentation and other types of interactions with participants. The quantitative method uses numeric tabulation and statistical data derived through questionnaires or surveys. By the combined use of both methods, all questions about your competitors brand, USP, product or service features and other critical factors are effectively answered.
Specialized statistical analysis software such as SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), SAS and Excel are used to make competitor analysis much more efficient. The software is endowed with specific multidimensional analysis features that help in the preparation of an accurate and effectual competitor analysis.
Outsourcing your competitor analysis services to India will establish your company’s position in the market space by letting you develop strategies based upon your competitors’ recent performance and current status.