CONSULTING
Market
Research
Assistance is available on an hourly or
project basis. Deliverables include not only printed reports but custom web
based databases with current forecasts (or quotas) by territory. Here is how we
are helping various clients
Market research for acquirers. We provide specific analysis of the markets in which the proposed acquisition participates. Evaluation of the products offered can result in a determination of penetration potential. In broader assignments where the specific candidate has not been selected we prepare lists of potential prospects with analysis of each.
Market research for growth. Forecasts and analysis of existing and future markets by product and industry assist companies in developing growth strategies. Studies have been undertaken for large and small companies. They include some of the largest chemical companies as well as the largest suppliers of air, water, contamination control, and energy equipment and services.
Market research for planning and budgeting. Determinations are made as to the market size and distribution for specific products and services. Detailed industry by industry, country by country, and State by State quotas can be economically determined based on use of the hundreds of thousands of industry and product forecasts already prepared. Online display of this information on a protected web site is combined with the ability to easily and continually adjust quotas based on the latest business information.
Investor
Advice
Assistance on an hourly basis is
supplemented by previously prepared profiles of individual companies. Unique
market share and market leader information is available.
Evaluations of products, personnel, and markets are also conducted.
Patent
Validation
The extensive McIlvaine library with
full text dating back to 1974 provides a wealth of information on prior art
which can be used to determine patent validity. The value of patents which will
be donated or licensed can also be determined.
Decision
making is essentially classification. Structured key word systems become the
foundation of systems which access
both internal and external information needed by sales, technical, and
management personnel. Effective use of the internet and the company web site can
save time and increase performance.
McIlvaine personnel combine journalistic and technical experience to provide case histories and white papers. The “Audited Case History” provides third party validation of supplier claims.