Even new, completely innovative products have competition. Long before your product comes into the market, customers have found ways to solve their problems. Understanding who your real competitors are is critical to your business success. As you analyze your competitors, it can be helpful to think about the three levels of competition.
Level 1 – These companies solve the customer’s problem with products or services that are very similar to yours.
Level 2 – These companies offer an alternative solution to your customer’s problem.
Level 3 – These companies do not solve the same problem, but compete for your customer’s limited resources.
