How to use surveys to research your target audience
Brian Morris A well-designed survey can reveal what your customers want, what motivates them to buy and how to carve out a competitive advantage in the marketplace — a critical step for startups and small businesses planning to launch new products and services. The following details who you should send surveys to, which survey questions to ask and how many surveys you should send to effectively research your target audience — and position your business for success. Who to send surveys to Start with a basic understanding of your audience demographics, then send surveys accordingly. For example, a B2B software company might know it wants to target real estate agencies with at least ten agents and $5 million in revenue. Or, a lawn care service might know it wants to target parents with household incomes greater than $250,000. If you’re targeting the general population, it’s OK to send surveys to friends, family and colleagues; but the better you target your surveys, the more