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 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 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 - Detailed methodology
- Competitor Analysis Workflow - Step-by-step guide
- Data Sources - Where to find information
- Analysis Templates - 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