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Niche Marketing Niche Marketing Niche marketing is marketing a product or service in a small portion of a market that is not being readily served by the main stream product or service markets. Niche Market Examples Sector Product Niche Agriculture Timothy hay Race horse feed Agriculture Kosher milk Religious groups following dietrary laws Agriculture Organic vegetables Consumers wanting foods grown without pesticides Agriculture Extra fat beef Asian export market Agriculture Corn silage Confined dairy operations and beef feedlots Agriculture Custom farming services Other producers who do not have the resources to perform these services Agriculture Pasturized goat milk Consumers allergic to cow milk Consumer durables Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) Drivers desiring a vehicle with room, power, and strength Consumer services Internet auction sites Consumers desiring low prices for goods and services without having to physically move from merchant to merchant. Consumer services Commuter airlines Smaller communities not served by large airlines Consumer services Cut your own Christmas tree Fellowship, recreation, and consumers seeking quality Recognizing Potential Niche Markets Convince yourself that you have confidence Products/services difficult to obtain Perceived as expert in an area Speakers, articles, other ideas Hobbies Getting Started Identify the market and its characteristics Compatible with family/professional goals Resources you have and need Develop business/marketing plan The Business/Marketing Plan General description of the business Qualifications Reasons for starting the business Market analysis Describe the product/service Estimate the market size Segment of the market Geographic area Mission statement, objectives, and strategies Marketing plan Operational description Location, facilities Materials needed, staffing Projected sales Financial plan Projected income statement, cash flow, balance sheet, loan repayment schedules, owner’s equity, and brea