How do you find the best market for your product or service?
Capstone Project Manager Matt Craft answered this important question on the Market Selection Panel at the Virginia Conference on World Trade in Richmond, Virginia on October 30.
Hosted by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), this is the state’s largest international trade conference and is focused on expanding international business with participating representatives from the Middle East, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. The 250 businessmen and women who attended and heard Matt came from various industries that included engineering, manufacturing, professional services and IT.
Matt discussed how to go about selecting the right market and the importance of using tools for prioritization and good decision-making. As a critical step in following future demand, selecting the right market begins with thinking about which customers you want to reach and what markets they will be in.
Market selection isn’t always about geography, Matt explained, but could also mean deciding between vertical markets such as healthcare, retail, or industrial products. The idea is to select a market where you see a growing demand for your business’s services or products. By entering a growing market you can position your company for long-term growth.
In more than ten years as a Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program Partner, Capstone has advised many companies on the market selection process.
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