Lessons Learned

5 Common Market Research Mistakes That Kill Startups

December 20, 2023
4 min readBy Sarah Johnson

Avoid these critical mistakes that prevent entrepreneurs from accurately assessing market demand.

Mistake 1: Confirmation Bias

Only seeking information that confirms your existing beliefs is a recipe for failure.

Mistake 2: Ignoring Competitors

Thinking you have no competition is almost always wrong.

Mistake 3: Small Sample Sizes

Making decisions based on too few data points leads to poor outcomes.

Mistake 4: Outdated Data

Using old market research in a fast-changing world is dangerous.

Mistake 5: Not Talking to Customers

The best market research comes directly from potential customers.

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