Sector Knowledge Worksheet
Use this worksheet to document your research on your target companies sector.
Core Industry Understanding
1. What are the fundamental technical or operational principles that drive this sector?
List a few principles and briefly explain how they impact business operations
Revenue Structure Analysis
2. What are the primary revenue streams in this sector, and how does your target company generate income?
Document the percentage breakdown of revenue sources if available
Customer Base Evaluation
3. Who are the key customers or customer segments in this sector?
List major customer types and their typical purchasing patterns
Dependencies and Risk Assessment
4. What external factors (regulatory, technological, political) could significantly impact companies in this sector?
Consider creating a risk matrix: High/Medium/Low impact vs. High/Medium/Low probability
Technical Viability
5. What technical or operational capabilities must a company in this sector demonstrate to be competitive?
Create a checklist of essential capabilities and rate your target company on each
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