In business, change is inevitable, and it is crucial that businesses adapt to their consumers wants as they change overtime
Without meeting the needs of customers, it's very unlikely that a business will survive long term, never mind make a profit
Business is very dynamic in nature and change can happen overnight, but some markets are much more dynamic than others
Some markets change quicker and more often than others
It's essential that businesses continually monitor and analyse the market they operate within to understand its dynamic nature so the business can effectively and efficiently react to any change
Adaptations allow businesses to meet the ever changing needs of their consumers
Entrepreneurs may develop new and unique business ideas such as innovative products and services after identifying a gap in the market as a result of any changes
Key factors which influence the dynamic nature of a market and present opportunities for new business ideas
Changes in technology
Changes in what consumers want
Products and services becoming obsolete
Technological advancements
Provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to take advantage of gaps in the market with new business ideas
Technological advancements
Integrating E-commerce and M-commerce
Rise of web technologies and mobile device technology
Technological advancements have made entrepreneurship more accessible than it ever has been before
Technological advancements
Websites such as Shopify providing a platform for entrepreneurs to open an online store
Fulfilment methods such as dropshipping
Technological advancements
Introduction of streaming services such as Spotify and Netflix
Changes in demographics, consumer tastes and trends in society are all very influential factors in relation to the dynamic nature of business
Changes in demographics
Age, gender, ethnicity, and levels of income all have a direct impact on what consumerswant
Changes in demographics
Aging population leading to businesses targeting older consumers
Decrease in income levels leading to rise in popularity of discount retailers
Changes in consumer tastes and trends
Sneakers evolving from sportswear to fashionable and cultural commodities
Rise in veganism leading to businesses adapting product ranges
Many products and services have a limited lifespan and at some point, in the future will become obsolete and no longer be available for consumers
Product lifecycle
Allows a business to analyse the life stage their product is in during its lifetime, right from the initial launch through to decline
The only thing we can guarantee in business is change due to its dynamic nature