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Validate emerging trends for business opportunities using data-driven research

Entrepreneurs and startup founders looking to build businesses around emerging trends

1-2 weeks for initial validation

What Success Looks Like

Clear data showing low competition, high growth trajectory, and validated market demand that indicates a viable business opportunity

Steps to Execute

1

Identify trending topic through social media, conversations, or observation

2

Use trend research tools to gather quantitative data

3

Check search volume trends over time (look for hockey stick growth)

4

Analyze competition levels (low competition is ideal)

5

Examine cost-per-click data to understand commercial intent

6

Look for 1000%+ growth with minimal historical baseline

7

Brainstorm specific business models that could capitalize on the trend

Checklist

Search volume data collected
Competition analysis completed
Growth percentage calculated
CPC data reviewed
Historical timeline analyzed
Business model hypotheses developed
Distribution strategy outlined

Inputs Needed

  • Trend research tool access (like Idea Browser)
  • Trending topic or keyword to investigate
  • Time period for historical analysis (typically 5 years)
  • Understanding of target market characteristics

Outputs

  • Search volume metrics and growth percentages
  • Competition analysis report
  • Commercial viability assessment
  • Business opportunity ranking
  • Recommended next steps for validation

Example

Entrepreneur notices Hyrox fitness mentioned repeatedly on social media. Uses trend tool to discover 5,525% growth over 5 years, low competition, and cheap CPC. Validates this represents a real business opportunity for fitness tracking apps, training programs, or gear recommendations rather than just a temporary fad.

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