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How to Use Product Development Research to Innovate Successfully

This white paper shows how market research, when used correctly in product development research, will minimize the risk of failure. It also explains that market research does not always give a clear-cut answer – considerable insights and experienc ...

Written by Julia Cupman
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The Growth Debate – China & India

China and India are booming. Superficially it is easy to be impressed. The two purposes of this White Paper are (i) to compare and contrast the high growth rates in the two countries and (ii) to assess the likely outcomes and impact. ...

Written by Daniel Park
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Online Focus Groups As A Business-to-Business Research Technique

Reliable market research data mostly depends on the market researcher choosing a data collection methodology through which the target audience is comfortable communicating. This paper outlines the principles of online focus groups, before examining t ...

Written by Matthew Harrison
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Market Segmentation in B2B Markets

Satisfying people's needs and making a profit along the way is the purpose of marketing. However, people's needs differ and therefore satisfying them may require different approaches. Identifying needs and recognising differences between groups of cu ...

Written by Paul Hague and Matthew Harrison
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Loyalty – How To Win Devotion From Your Customers

Everybody is talking about loyalty nowadays. It is not that customer satisfaction has fallen by the wayside; rather it is that businesses recognise that a satisfied customer isn't necessarily a loyal one. ...

Written by Paul Hague
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Implementing Organisational Service Excellence

Good implementation of service excellence can create stronger customer loyalty, worthwhile differentiation and sustainable competitive advantage. It’s therefore critical to implement well and the following should help those looking for ways to do t ...

Written by Chris Daffy
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Identifying The Driving Forces Of Your Business

Many companies find it hard to identify what makes them special to their customers and potential customers. Equally, many struggle to describe their unique selling points and their core competences - the central, driving forces of their business. So, ...

Written by Julia Cupman
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How To Research & Evaluate Outsourcing Opportunities In China

Is outsourcing from China becoming a necessity for your company in order to survive, let alone develop? What are the opportunities and pitfalls? What are the risks in entrusting a part of your product range - either a critical component or a wholly ...

Written by Daniel Park