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Marketplaces: How can I determine if an industry is right / has enough demand for an idea I would like to validate?
Daryl Gibson, Let's make your idea profitable and successful! answered:

The easiest place to start is with any competitors currently in the space you are interested in. If they are publicly traded, their financial statements are a treasure trove of information regarding the market.

Even private companies reveal a lot when a Googled, although sometimes its a matter of putting together the puzzle pieces to see the big picture.

Trade associations can also be very helpful. Sometimes these reports can be expensive, but most of the time they are free.

Yet another option is to talk to the people you think would be customers. Learn everything you can to develop a better understanding of the demographic and let that specific criteria guide you.

For step by step guidance and resources on identifying and articulating markets, check out our platform www.ideaessentials.com

Thanks and best of luck to you.

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