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Strategy Development On A Shoestring Aug 08
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Strategy on a
Shoestring Niti Agrawal President Stage 4 Solutions, Inc. October 15, 2008 Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007
2.
Your Situation
High technology company Good technology base Dedicated engineering team Maybe, a single identified market segment/solution set However Severe constraints on $, time, and resources Uncertain about identified market size, specific executive targets Plethora of choices, lack of management & engineering focus Challenge What is the most effective way to target and define a market for your technology and products? Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 2
3.
Sally’s Supply Chain
Software Sally runs a successful, growing enterprise software company Domain experts, technical depth, strong management team, top tier VC funding They have been in business for 2 years and have 6 brand name high tech customers Sally wants to sell to other vertical industries, but is not sure of the best target and what product changes would be required by another industry She wants some help … Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 3
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Unknown Market/Customer Landscape
Target Competition Markets Must Define: -Solution/product Complementary Capabilities Target Products -Value Proposition Executive -Distribution/Sales Buyer -Price Substitute Target Solutions Executive Challenges Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 4
5.
6-Step Strategy Development
1. Define decision making criteria 2. Identify strategic options 3. Define target market characteristics & competition 4. Investigate/research target markets & competition 5. Target customer interviews 6. Develop strategy recommendation Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 5
6.
TM
Strategy Investigation Funnel Strategic Options Decision Making Criteria Target Market & Competition Identification Investigate/Research Customer Interviews Strategy Selected Marketing Requirement Document (MRD)/Biz Plan Created Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 6
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Step 1: Decision
Making Criteria Define the criteria against which strategy options will be evaluated Market size High customer pain Immediate customer need Customer allocated IT budget Clear problem owner/executive Competitive advantage Strategic initiative for customers “Fit” with current product line Etc. Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 7
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Step 2: Identify
Strategic Options Identify strategy options Solution/product High level feature definition Target markets/vertical/company size Target executives Target Markets Strategy Solution/ Option Product Area A B C D X Y Z No more than 4 – 8 strategic options should be evaluated further. Use decision making criteria to prioritize options, based upon what is already known within the company/advisor base. Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 8
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Step 3: Define
Target Markets & Competition Further define target markets for each strategic option Market size & growth (if known) Company business model Company size Target executive Executive pain point Value to target market of solving pain point Identify possible competition for each strategy option Define competitors and competitor products Identify substitute offerings In-house developed solutions Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 9
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Step 4: Investigate/Research
Markets & Competition Quantify target market size & growth rates Hoovers Industry analysts’ reports & conversations Financial analysts’ reports US government commerce department site Identify number of target companies One Source Hoovers Learn market/industry characteristics Review major companies’ 10K filings with SEC Industry associations Industry expert conversations Conduct competitive analysis Web research Conversations with past employees of competitors Product features, technology History Customer base Pricing Business model Partnerships/channel Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 10
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Step 4: Investigate/Research
Markets & Competition Sources of information Internet research Competitors Analysts (i.e. Gartner, IDC, Forrester, others relevant to segment) Many require subscriptions Industry Associations www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml (SEC filings) www.hoovers.com (some info requires subscription) www.onesource.com (requires subscription) www.marketresearch.com Aggregator of market research studies from analysts/other sources University/College libraries Stanford Business School Some resources open to all, some only to alums/students Santa Clara University Resources open to all Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley) Public libraries Leverage experts in personal networks Attend industry events (networking, seminars) Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 11
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Step 5: Target
Customer Interviews Target customer interviews In person/web conference 1 hour meetings At least 5 – 10 interviews per target market/solution Identify target executive Establish meetings Use contacts, friends, board/lawyers, vendors Leverage current customer relationships Leverage LinkedIn Cold calling to establish interviews Focus groups NOT a sales call – focus on market research to gather information Develop discussion guide to cover key questions Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 12
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Step 5: Target
Customer Interviews Interview discussion guide Focus on validation/discussion: 80/20 rule 80% listening/20% talking/asking questions of interview target Topic areas BRIEF description about your company’s focus area Business model/company dynamics Problem areas/pains/cost & impact of pains Identification of executive responsible for problem area Currently employed solutions/approaches Other solutions available in market HIGH level capabilities requirements/prioritization of possible solutions approaches Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 13
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Step 6: Develop
Strategy Recommendation Develop Strategy Recommendation Strategy = solution & target market(s) combination Rank learnings from the whole process against decision making criteria Rank High/Medium/Low Convert scores to a 3/2/1 point scale and average Decision Making Criteria Strategic Option 1 2 3 4 Ranked Score X Y Z Identify pros/cons/risks with each strategy researched Prioritize strategies investigated Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 14
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Step 6: Develop
Strategy Recommendation Define Recommended Strategy Solution capabilities/features Solution value proposition/benefit to customers Target market & target executive Competition Competitive advantage Price & revenue projections Distribution/Sales Channels Document strategy in an MRD (Marketing Requirements Document) and business plan Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 15
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TM
Strategy Investigation Funnel Strategic Options Decision Making Criteria Target Market & Competition Identification Investigate/Research Customer Interviews Strategy Selected Marketing Requirement Document (MRD)/Biz Plan Created Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 16
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Key Take-Aways
Strategy development is a mandatory investment Clarity of product needs/customer needs/competition Accelerates market traction Initiates customer sales cycles Strategy process should leverage existing internal knowledge No need to start with a blank slate VCs/executives want the supporting investigation as to why the market was selected and why it is “right”? (customer validation) Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 17
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Contact Information
Niti Agrawal President Stage 4 Solutions, Inc. niti@stage4solutions.com www.stage4solutions.com 408-868-9739 Stage 4 Solutions focuses on providing the following product marketing services to high technology companies: - Business/product strategy development - Sales tool development - New product introductions - Competitive analysis - Interim marketing staffing Stage 4 Solutions Confidential © 2007 18
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