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Product research and market validation

Part of Product and business strategy

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Product research specialists help you decide what to sell: estimating demand, studying competitors and reviews, checking pricing, fees, and likely margins, and flagging risks such as patents, restricted categories, or product safety rules. Good research shows its data sources and assumptions, not just a recommendation.

Treat any sales estimate as an estimate. Ask how it was produced and how confident the specialist is in it.

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When to hire help

  • You want to add products and need evidence before committing money.
  • You are choosing between several product ideas.
  • You want to understand a niche before entering it.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Which data sources and tools do you use, and will you share the raw research?
  • How do you estimate demand and margins, and how reliable are those estimates?
  • How do you check for patents, restrictions, and compliance requirements?

Red flags

  • Promises a 'winning product' or guaranteed sales.
  • Will not share the data behind a recommendation.
  • Ignores fees, returns, or advertising costs when estimating margins.