Proposal Analysis - Start-up case study

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Heather Evans is a HBS graduate that is on the "go" process to start up a dress company. The evaluation of her opportunity can be made based on three sections: 1)Industry analysis,2)Market analysis,3)Competition. Following there is a table with a +/- analysis for those three main sections.

Industry

Market

Competition

Barriers to entry may exist in terms of capturing and retaining customers in a highly competitive environment of fashion industry (-)

Market size 4.3 million, with high disposable income that spends 5 billion $ on clothes. This market group has a growth rate of 8-10% per year (+)

Well established competitors Liz Clairborne, Evan Picone that already capitalise on market and trend(-)

Clearly distinguished market leaders (-)Liz Clairborne, Evan Picone

Market trends favours varied looks in clothes that can be satisfied by Heather Evans Bridge line. (+)

No available statistical data on market segment owned by competitors (-)

Suppliers-Distribution, although different possibilities are mentioned there isn't a solid picture if specific suppliers, manufactures chosen can handle cost, volume required (-).

Targeted market group is receptive to new styles and designers(+)

No competitive advantage provided. Cannibalization possible