Industry Research & Intelligence Service
Provide specialized industry research and market intelligence
Overview
Industry research firms generate $150,000-$2,000,000 annually with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, understanding industries requires specialized knowledge.
Revenue from industry research reports ($5,000-$50,000 per report), industry analysis subscriptions ($1,000-$10,000 monthly), custom industry studies ($15,000-$150,000), industry trend monitoring and alerts, competitive landscape analysis, and industry advisory services.
Successful firms develop deep industry expertise, track industry trends and developments, analyze industry structure and dynamics, identify industry opportunities and threats, and provide strategic industry insights.
Businesses, investors, and consultants as clients.
Marketing through industry focus and specialization, research publications and reports, industry conferences and events, thought leadership, and industry expert network.
Required Skills
- Industry Analysis
- Market Research
- Competitive Intelligence
- Strategic Analysis
- Industry Networks
- Report Development
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High fees for industry expertise
- Subscription research provides recurring revenue
- Leverage industry knowledge across clients
- Become recognized industry expert
- Multiple revenue streams
Cons
- Need deep industry expertise to establish
- Industry research time and resource intensive
- Building subscriber base takes time
- Competition from large research firms
- Industry changes require constant learning
How to Get Started
- Develop deep expertise in target industry
- Build industry research methodologies
- Create initial industry reports and content
- Market to industry participants and investors
- Conduct ongoing industry research and monitoring
- Publish industry reports and insights
- Build industry research subscriber base
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