Whether your business is a start-up, scale-up or established, developing a strong brand identity and positioning strategy that differentiates your business in the market, starts with conducting a thorough competitive analysis.

• Start by identifying your direct and indirect competitors. Direct competitors offer similar products or services to the same target audience, while indirect competitors may solve the same customer problem using different approaches. Consider both established competitors and emerging players in your industry.
• Evaluate your competitors’ products or services, pricing models, features, quality, distribution channels, customer experience, and unique selling propositions (USPs). Identify their strengths, weaknesses, and areas where your offering can differentiate itself.
• Determine the market share of each competitor and analyse their market positioning. Understand how they position themselves in terms of pricing, value, target audience, branding, and market segments. Identify gaps or underserved niches in the market that you can target
• Assess their strengths and weaknesses in relation to your own business. Identify potential opportunities in the market that you can leverage, as well as threats they pose to your business.
• Gather insights about your competitors’ customer base, including their demographics, preferences, and behaviours. Identify any gaps or unmet needs that your business can address to attract and retain customers.
• Evaluate your competitors’ pricing strategies, pricing models, and price points. Assess the perceived value of their offerings and identify opportunities to differentiate your pricing strategy or offer unique value propositions.
• Identify your unique selling propositions and competitive advantages. Determine how your business can stand out from competitors by offering a superior product, service, customer experience, innovation, convenience, or other differentiating factors.
• Regularly monitor changes in the market landscape, including competitor actions, customer preferences, and industry trends. Continuously adapt and refine your positioning strategies to stay competitive and relevant.

Positioning your business effectively requires a deep understanding of your competitors, target audience, and your own unique strengths. Differentiation and delivering value to your customers should be at the core of your positioning strategy. Regularly reassess your

competitive landscape to stay agile and adjust your positioning as needed to maintain a competitive edge.

Clearly define your target audience, their needs, and the value your brand brings to them. Communicate your unique value propositions consistently through branding, messaging, and your most effective marketing channels.

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