the 3 C's framework Customers, Competition and Capabilities
A general to market entry cases is:
1. Size the market 2.Understand the competition 3. Analyze customer needs 4. Identify Gaps customer needs 5.Asses the company and check how well the company's strenghts match the new mar ket 6. Evaluate berries to entry (product differentiation, brand loyalty, more advan ced technology) 7. Evaluate Methods of entry ( Build, acquire, partner) Acquition : 1+1=3 ? Will the acquisition of the new company add value above the value of the 2 component companies Porter's Five Forces Industry structure and marken condition as a whole Customers Competitors Suppliers Threat of substitutes What barriers there are to entry/exit