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Interior Design Industry Analysis<\/strong><\/h1>\n

In your industry analysis, you need to provide an overview of the interior design business.<\/p>\n

While this may seem unnecessary, it serves multiple purposes.<\/p>\n

First, researching the interior design industry educates you. It helps you understand the market in which you are operating.<\/p>\n

Secondly, market research can improve your strategy particularly if your research identifies market trends. For example, if there was a trend towards home staging, it would be helpful to ensure your plan calls for props.<\/p>\n

The third reason for market research is to prove to readers that you are an expert in your industry. By conducting the research and presenting it in your plan, you achieve just that.<\/p>\n

You can download our Interior Design Business Plan Template (including a full, customizable financial model) to your computer here.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

The following questions should be answered in the industry analysis section of your interior design business plan:<\/p>\n

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  • How big is the interior design business (in dollars)?<\/li>\n
  • Is the market declining or increasing?<\/li>\n
  • Who are the key competitors in the market?<\/li>\n
  • Who are the key suppliers in the market?<\/li>\n
  • What trends are affecting the industry?<\/li>\n
  • What is the industry\u2019s growth forecast over the next 5 \u2013 10 years?<\/li>\n
  • What is the relevant market size? That is, how big is the potential market for your interior design. You can extrapolate such a figure by assessing the size of the market in the entire country and then applying that figure to your local population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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