Thursday 15 December 2011

Market orientation, product orientation, asset-led marketing & adding value

Market orientation: A market orientated or market led firm is one that bases its decisions on the customers needs and wants

Product orientation: A firm bases its planning on its own requirements

Asset-led marketing:  A firm bases its planning on customer needs and wants and on its own strengths

Adding value: The value of something depends on its price in relation to benefits.  If the price is low compared with the benefits, it is good value.

What considerations does a business have before they enter a new market?

a business entering a new market would have to consider the following issues:

  • legislation
  • start up costs
  • competition
  • establishment
  • whether the market is in growth or decline
  • investment
  • risk
  • the demands of the target market
  • experience 
  • running costs