Adhoc market research

In Progress Posted Feb 5, 2013 Paid on delivery
In Progress

Small strategy consultancy seeking research partner for adhoc reserach support.

Access to subscription services advantageous.

Need to be able to compile a synopsis of findings.

All sources must be referenced.

Volume of work will vary but would like to set up relationship with trusted partner for this kind of work.

Please only bid if prepared to do a trial question

Here is the trial question:

The topic to research is around market intermediaries. They typically sit between a product or service provider and customers. Examples include: webjet, iselect, energywatch, cannex.

The hypotheses to test are that:
1) Intermediaries enter markets where there is pricing complexity and headspace in margins
2) Intermediaries grow share by simplifying customer choices (through enabling pricing comparisons)
3) After a period of time, providers respond by reducing margins, improving transparency, and sometimes increasing convenience
4) Following that response the share of sales going through an intermediary stabilises or declines.

We are looking for data that can evidence these hypotheses - examples include:
% of sales that any intermediator achieved in a market each year post launch

Suspect that web jet or the travel industry is a good place to start.

Examples of how suppliers have reacted to intermediaries are also sought.

Thanks for having a look at this. Assuming decent quality the best response will be paid.

Hope you find the topic interesting.

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Project ID: #4213208

About the project

9 proposals Remote project Active Feb 16, 2013

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caty50

Hi, I think I can help you on this one, please read email for clarifications

$15 AUD / hour
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4.9

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funnyhoney

PMP, MBA and professional market researcher. Done similar projects for Australian buyers in the past.

$15 AUD / hour
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efficientworker

Interested in your project. Please let me know what the next steps are and the trial question. Kindly

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MilosRankovic

Hi, I am very interested to work for you

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nitindubey04

Hello! I am interested in taking up this project. Pl. check pmb for details. Thanks

$8 AUD / hour
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vialm

Looking forward working with you. I'm a passionate internet researcher who has done Google's powersearching courses. I'm a senior at BA in Business and economics.

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RalucaMariaP

Hello, I can help you finish your project in time with unique results. Very patient but also excited every time on every task. Ready to start working for you, Best regards, Raluca

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sayan0312

Hi, I have 5 years experience in market research and worked with Australian clients while working in my first job; please check my profile for the details of MR firms I worked with.

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