Market Research

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MVD Consulting Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Michelle Davis She / Her
CEO
(1)
3
Project
Academic experience
80 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Market research Competitive analysis
Skills
target market research business communication
Details

Our company helps not-for-profit organizations and businesses create equitable, just, healthy, and thriving workplaces. We want to better understand our target market and the overall market, so we can uniquely position ourselves within our industry.


We wish to collaborate with students to conduct market research. This will involve several actions for the students, including:

  • Reviewing our company’s values, products, and services.
  • Researching our target market and market potential.
  • Researching the industry and competitive landscape.
  • Recommending strategies to improve our positioning, brand, products, and services.


Bonus steps in the process will include:

  • Recommending strategies to differentiate ourselves from our competition.
Deliverables

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

  • Familiarity with our company’s products and services
  • Understanding of our target market and market potential
  • Understanding of our industry and competitors
  • Recommendation of strategies to improve our company’s services

Bonus steps would include:

  • Identifying our company’s competitive advantages

Final deliverables should include

  • A final report.
  • A presentation.
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

About the company

Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Business & management, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

At MVD Consulting Inc., we help not-for-profit organizations, public agencies, and businesses create equitable, just, healthy, happy, and thriving workplaces. We do this through signature fractional Chief DEI Officer service, workplace DEI audits, professional training and development, research, and evaluation. We value equity and justice, trust, authenticity, humanness, and community service.