Example of Competitive Analysis for a Startup Company
 

Exhibit 7:  
Competition Roundup - Peak Adventure Experience, Inc.

Ranking:  1 - 5, with 1 being weak and 5 being strong  

 

Peak
Adventure
Experience

Adventure Women

Call of the Wild

Wild Women

Women Travel Club

Product (tour only) 4 4 3 2 2

Company

2

3

4

3

2

Estimated Share of Market

1

4

4

2

2

Product Line (breadth)

3

4

4

1

2

Quality

4

5

3

3

2

Advertising Effectiveness

2

4

3

2

2

Standing in Industry

1

4

4

3

2

Future Potential

3

4

4

3

2

Seriousness of Competition

1

5

5

3

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Competitive Roundup— service 

Price

2

3

3

3

3

Ease of Use

4

3

3

2

4

Appearance

4

3

3

2

2

Quality

4

3

3

3

2

24-Hour Availability / Support

1

2

2

2

2

Guarantee / Warranty

1

3

3

3

3

Last Updated: 01/11/2005 Prepared by: Dr. Mernoush Banton