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# Business Research Skill Comprehensive research framework for market analysis, competitor intelligence, trend detection, and idea validation. ## When to Use - Market sizing and TAM/SAM/SOM calculation - Competitor landscape analysis - Trend identification and timing assessment - Business idea validation - SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analysis - Investment/opportunity evaluation ## Research Modes ### Quick Research (~15-20 minutes) High-level overview with key metrics. Use for initial screening. ### Standard Research (~30-45 minutes) Detailed market and competitor analysis. Use for informed decisions. ### Deep Research (~60+ minutes) Comprehensive validation with all frameworks. Use for critical decisions. ## Available Agents Delegate complex analysis to specialized agents: | Agent | Model | When to Use | |-------|-------|-------------| | `market-researcher` | Opus | TAM/SAM/SOM, Porter's Five Forces, industry analysis | | `idea-validator` | Opus | Business idea validation, scoring frameworks | | `trend-analyzer` | Sonnet | Timing assessment, signal detection, trend mapping | ## Research Workflow ### 1. Scope Definition Define research boundaries before starting: - Industry/market segment - Geographic scope - Time horizon - Key questions to answer ### 2. Data Collection Gather information from multiple sources: - Industry reports and statistics - Competitor websites and materials - News and press releases - Social signals and discussions ### 3. Framework Application Apply appropriate analysis frameworks. See [references/research-frameworks.md](references/research-frameworks.md) for details. ### 4. Synthesis Connect findings into actionable insights: - Key opportunities identified - Risks and concerns - Recommendations with rationale ### 5. Output Generation Generate structured reports. See [references/analysis-templates.md](references/analysis-templates.md) for formats. ## Output Location Reports are saved to: `.claude/research/[topic]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md` ## Quick Reference ### Market Sizing Formula ``` TAM = Total industry size SAM = TAM × Addressable segment % SOM = SAM × Realistic capture % ``` ### Idea Validation Score ``` Score = (Problem-Solution × 0.25) + (Market × 0.20) + (Competitive × 0.20) + (Founder × 0.20) + (Execution × 0.15) ``` ### Timing Verdicts | Verdict | Score | Meaning | |---------|-------|---------| | Excellent | 8-10 | Optimal entry window | | Good | 6-7 | Favorable timing | | Neutral | 4-5 | Mixed signals | | Poor | 1-3 | Unfavorable timing | ## Supporting References - [Research Frameworks](references/research-frameworks.md) - Detailed methodology - [Competitor Analysis Workflow](references/competitor-analysis-workflow.md) - Step-by-step guide - [Data Sources](references/data-sources.md) - Where to find information - [Analysis Templates](references/analysis-templates.md) - Report formats ## Tech Stack Context This skill understands your tech stack for relevant analysis: - **Laravel**: API/full-stack PHP market trends - **Flutter**: Cross-platform mobile/desktop opportunities - **Vue2/Nuxt.js v2**: Legacy modernization context - **Vue3**: Modern frontend ecosystem - **TailwindCSS**: Utility-first CSS adoption - **Alpine.js**: Lightweight JavaScript alternatives