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Interview Patty

Are You in the Right Industry?

5 Industry Analysis Tips

1. - Low Profits. No matter how hard I worked, how well I planed or what innovations I brought to the table,

my profits did not substantially increase. I had to accept the fact that sometimes factors beyond my control ruin the possibility of immense profitability and it’s not failure to look for the next opportunity. If you’ve been working at maximum capacity for a while and haven’t seen the needle move, your strong suits may not be suited for the industry you’re currently in.

2. - Can’t get Satisfaction. I know many entrepreneurs whose businesses are booming the profit margins are looking good, cash is coming in and the employee count is rising. Despite the success, the entrepreneurs in question aren’t happy. Why? Maybe they’re working around the clock, their employees are unhappy, and/or they just hate what they do on a day-to-day basis. The lesson: Sometimes profit and growth are not enough. If that’s the case, allow yourself to sort through your feelings, deal with it and move on.

3. - Cash flow got you worried. Some businesses are chronically plagued with cash flow issues. There is nothing more painful than worrying if you can pay the bills. This is especially problematic for industries that have a low barrier to entry or whose products are so available that the customer can demand their own payment terms. The point is, sometimes you can make incremental improvements in cash flow, but the industry has chronic problems with cash because of market forces that are beyond your control. If this is the case in your industry, and it is putting your business at risk, or costing you too much sleep, then you may need to consider other options.

4. - No way to be the “only.” When your business can claim to be the “only,” then you have a good starting place for a healthy business. Sometimes an industry has such strong competition that it is a constant struggle to distinguish your business. If you have a difficult time answering questions like, why should a customer do business with me over my completion or what do I offer that other businesses do not and cannot, then you’re most likely in an overpopulated industry. If this sounds familiar, don’t be ashamed to cut your losses and find an industry that has room for your concept and growth.

5. - Low barrier to entry. There are industries out there where it is so easy to start a business that the market is constantly flooded with startups. The result:

  • Prices are dramatically decreased because hungry startups are always offering introductory pricing.
  • Customers have so many options that they can demand their own payment terms.
  • Managers are difficult to find because if they are good at what they do, they can easily start their own business.

Source: petracoach

Patty Block, President and Founder of The Block Group, established her company to advocate for women-owned businesses, helping them position their companies for strategic growth. Charting the course for impactful, sustainable, profitable businesses, the beacon is control: of your strategic direction, your money, your time, your staffing, and your ability to bring in business. The Block Group brings together the people, resources and ideas that build results.

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