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Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture


David Mayes

Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture

by  on Jul 19, 2013

Industry analysis is not a well-understood discipline. It sits between macroeconomic analysis and market analysis and uses tools from both. It is most commonly associated with the financial services industry which produces guides for their investors. But there are also large global consultancy firms that specialize in industry analysis.   It is an important tool for governments, regional development agencies. Companies use industry analysts to assist in their strategic planning. Those who can anticipate the changes in an industry are more likely to be successful.  This brief presentation provides an overview of what industry analysis is, examples of industry analysis in action, and why it is so important.

Industry Analysis: the bigger picture.  Presentation Transcript

  • 1. Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture July 2013 ©David Mayes 1
  • 2. Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture David Mayes, Lecturer ©David Mayes 2
  • 3. Introduction 1. Lecturer Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture ©David Mayes 3
  • 4. Lecturer Introduction ©David Mayes 4 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 5. Industry Analysis Lecturer Introduction David Mayes: LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mayo615 Google+ Profile: https://plus.google.com/u/0/118299264663896711410/about Email: david.mayes@ubc.ca mayo0615@gmail.com UBC Office: EME 4157 (250) 807-9331 Hours: Thurs. 12PM – 2PM or by appt. Cellular: (250) 864-9552 Twitter: @mayo615 Experience: Executive management, access to venture capital, international business development, sales & marketing, entrepreneurial mentorship, technology assessment, strategic planning, renewable energytechnology. Intel Corporation, 01 Computers Group (UK) Ltd., Mobile Data International, Silicon Graphics, Sun Microsystems, Ascend Communications, P-Cube, Global Internet Group LLP, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. ©David Mayes 5
  • 6. Introduction 1. Instructor Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading ©David Mayes 6 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 7. What is Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 7 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 8. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? A Proposed Definition of Industry Analysis: Industry analysis looks at long-term trends and forces that affect an overall industry. It is a strategic analysis tool used by governments, economic development agencies, financial services & investment firms, management consultancy firms, and businesses. Current estimates and future industry projections may include consideration of a broad range of global and local factors: economic, supply and demand, individual competitors, other external future forecasts, and government policy affecting the industry. Industry analysis is commonly performed within the framework of macro- economic analysis as well as market analysis theories and tools. ©David Mayes 8
  • 9. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Industry Analysis As A Discipline: • Best known in the financial services industry • Industry performance & forecast guides for investors • High profile industry analysis consultancy firms • IDC, Gartner, Forrester, dozens of others in vertical markets • Used as a strategic planning tool by companies • “How to” guides/textbooks very limited, but masses of primary statistics and reports • Seen as between macro-economics and market research ©David Mayes 9
  • 10. Macro Economy: Global, Regional, National An Industry: Global, Regional, National A Market: Can Be Industry Sub- segment(s) Competitor(s) Us Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Hierarchy of Economic Analysis OUR FOCUS ©David Mayes 10
  • 11. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? IDC Forecasts Worldwide Semiconductor Revenues Will Reach $305 Billion in 2012 IDC Forecasts Worldwide Semiconductor Revenues Will Reach $305 Billion in 2012 Business Wire FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — December 15, 2011 “Despite the continuing global macroeconomic problems, semiconductor inventory overbuild early this year, and current DRAM oversupply, semiconductor revenues will register positive year-over-year (YoY) growth of 3.4% and 3.1% with $296billion and $305 billion for 2011 and 2012, respectively, according to the year-end 2011 update of IDC’s Semiconductor Application Forecaster (SAF).”The 2011 year-end update reaffirms the views IDC expressed in its qualitative SAF update published in November 2011….” Yada yada yada… Full Report Price: $1,000, other reports up to $10,000 Industry Analysis Example ©David Mayes 11
  • 12. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31SpS3 6ynDs&hd=1 Semiconductor Industry Analysis: Intel Cuts 2012 Outlook on Hard Drive Shortage (Flood in Thailand) ©David Mayes 12
  • 13. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- I50V4PO1y4&feature=g- wl&context=G25b6f51AWAAAAAAAAAA Information Technology Industry Analysis: Samsung Economic Research Institute ©David Mayes 13
  • 14. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.economist.com/node/21541746 The Economist on Video Gaming: World of Warcraft vs. New Market Entrants ©David Mayes 14
  • 15. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xblts0_in dustry-analyst-jesse-divnich-on- v_videogames Video Gaming Analyst Jesse Divnich on the Video Games Industry ©David Mayes 15
  • 16. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Answer: Huge consumption of microprocessors for game consoles “Over the past two decades the video-games business has gone from a cottage industry selling to a few niche customers to a fully grown branch of the entertainment industry. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC): • Global video-game market worth around $56 billion last year. • More than twice the size of the recorded-music industry • Three-fifths the size of the film industry, Including DVD sales Video games will be the fastest-growing form of media over the next few years, with sales rising to $82 billion by 2015.” — The Economist. December 10th, 2011 How Does The Video Games Market Relate to the Semiconductor Industry? ©David Mayes 16
  • 17. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Leading Industries in Canada (GDP): • Aerospace (5th largest in the World) • Agri-food (4th largest exporter) • Automotive (3rd largest exporter in World) Leading Industries in British Columbia (GDP): • Construction • Manufacturing (?) • Mining & Gas Extraction Leading Industries in the Thompson Okanagan (GDP): • Construction • Manufacturing • Services (retail, tourism, etc.) Key Industries in Canada ©David Mayes 17
  • 18. Questions? What is Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 18
  • 19. Industry Analysis 1. Instructor Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading ©David Mayes 19 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 20. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? ANSWER: Large scale economic shifts caused by demographic, geographic, political, technological and social changes can create new opportunities or can lead to the demise of a company. Competitors that can anticipate these large-scale economic shifts are more likely to survive. Why Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 20
  • 21. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? • Government Policy • Taxation, incentives, international export market development • Focused Economic Development Programs • Which industries should be promoted? • Example: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise* • Institutional/Individual Investment Management • Tracking Industry Trends and Growth • Management Consultancy Firms • Strategic Business Decisions on Markets • Individual businesses Why Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 21
  • 22. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? • Federal, Provincial Ministries & Economic Development Agencies • Canadian Ministries of Industry and International Trade • BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum • Central Okanagan Regional Development • Financial Services and Investment Firms • BMO, CIBC, RBC, TD Canada Trust, credit unions • Stock brokerages • Financial news networks • Management Consultancy Firms • Accenture, BCG, HP, IBM, PWC, Forrester, Gartner, IDC • Businesses • Executive management, strategic planning units • Corporate positioning, SWOT, long range planning Who Conducts and Uses Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 22
  • 23. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? Example: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Marketing an Entire Nation as an Industry http://www.nzte.govt.nz/Pages/default.aspx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-0knDpn5g ©David Mayes 23
  • 24. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? Example: International Data Corporation (IDC) http://www.idc.com/prodserv/maps/consumer.jsp ©David Mayes 24
  • 25. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? Example: Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission http://investkelowna.com/ ©David Mayes 25
  • 26. Questions? Why Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 26
  • 27. Industry Analysis 1. Instructor Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading ©David Mayes 27 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 28. Industry Analysis Suggested Reading: Suggested Reading: HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Strategy, Harvard Business Press, 2011 (HBR article anthology). Blue Ocean vs. Five Forces, Burke, A.E. (HBR journal article, online) http://toby.library.ubc.ca/subjects/subjpage2.cfm?id=660 How to Conduct An Industry Analysis, Small Business and Technology Development Center, http://www.sbtdc.org/pdf/industry_analysis.pdf ©David Mayes 28
  • 29. ©David Mayes 29

Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture

Industry analysis is not a well understood discipline. It sits between macro economic analysis and market analysis, and uses tools from both. It is most commonly associated with the financial services industry which produces guides for their investors. But there are also large global consultancy firms that specialize in industry analysis. It is an important tool for governments, regional development agencies. Companies use industry analysts to assist their strategic planning. Those who can anticipate the changes in an industry are more likely to be successful. This brief presentation provides an overview of what industry analysis is, examples of industry analysis in action, and why it is so important.


David Mayes

Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture

by  on Jul 19, 2013

Industry analysis is not a well understood discipline. It sits between macro economic analysis and market analysis, and uses tools from both. It is most commonly associated with the financial services industry which produces guides for their investors. But there are also large global consultancy firms that specialize in industry analysis.   It is an important tool for governments, regional development agencies. Companies use industry analysts to assist their strategic planning. Those who can anticipate the changes in an industry are more likely to be successful.  This brief presentation provides an overview of what industry analysis is, examples of industry analysis in action, and why it is so important.

Industry Analysis: the bigger picture.  Presentation Transcript

  • 1. Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture July 2013 ©David Mayes 1
  • 2. Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture David Mayes, Lecturer ©David Mayes 2
  • 3. Introduction 1. Lecturer Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture ©David Mayes 3
  • 4. Lecturer Introduction ©David Mayes 4 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 5. Industry Analysis Lecturer Introduction David Mayes: LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mayo615 Google+ Profile: https://plus.google.com/u/0/118299264663896711410/about Email: david.mayes@ubc.ca mayo0615@gmail.com UBC Office: EME 4157 (250) 807-9331 Hours: Thurs. 12PM – 2PM or by appt. Cellular: (250) 864-9552 Twitter: @mayo615 Experience: Executive management, access to venture capital, international business development, sales & marketing, entrepreneurial mentorship, technology assessment, strategic planning, renewable energytechnology. Intel Corporation, 01 Computers Group (UK) Ltd., Mobile Data International, Silicon Graphics, Sun Microsystems, Ascend Communications, P-Cube, Global Internet Group LLP, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. ©David Mayes 5
  • 6. Introduction 1. Instructor Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading ©David Mayes 6 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 7. What is Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 7 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 8. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? A Proposed Definition of Industry Analysis: Industry analysis looks at long-term trends and forces that affect an overall industry. It is a strategic analysis tool used by governments, economic development agencies, financial services & investment firms, management consultancy firms, and businesses. Current estimates and future industry projections may include consideration of a broad range of global and local factors: economic, supply and demand, individual competitors, other external future forecasts, and government policy affecting the industry. Industry analysis is commonly performed within the framework of macro- economic analysis as well as market analysis theories and tools. ©David Mayes 8
  • 9. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Industry Analysis As A Discipline: • Best known in the financial services industry • Industry performance & forecast guides for investors • High profile industry analysis consultancy firms • IDC, Gartner, Forrester, dozens of others in vertical markets • Used as a strategic planning tool by companies • “How to” guides/textbooks very limited, but masses of primary statistics and reports • Seen as between macro-economics and market research ©David Mayes 9
  • 10. Macro Economy: Global, Regional, National An Industry: Global, Regional, National A Market: Can Be Industry Sub- segment(s) Competitor(s) Us Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Hierarchy of Economic Analysis OUR FOCUS ©David Mayes 10
  • 11. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? IDC Forecasts Worldwide Semiconductor Revenues Will Reach $305 Billion in 2012 IDC Forecasts Worldwide Semiconductor Revenues Will Reach $305 Billion in 2012 Business Wire FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — December 15, 2011 “Despite the continuing global macroeconomic problems, semiconductor inventory overbuild early this year, and current DRAM oversupply, semiconductor revenues will register positive year-over-year (YoY) growth of 3.4% and 3.1% with $296billion and $305 billion for 2011 and 2012, respectively, according to the year-end 2011 update of IDC’s Semiconductor Application Forecaster (SAF).”The 2011 year-end update reaffirms the views IDC expressed in its qualitative SAF update published in November 2011….” Yada yada yada… Full Report Price: $1,000, other reports up to $10,000 Industry Analysis Example ©David Mayes 11
  • 12. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31SpS3 6ynDs&hd=1 Semiconductor Industry Analysis: Intel Cuts 2012 Outlook on Hard Drive Shortage (Flood in Thailand) ©David Mayes 12
  • 13. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- I50V4PO1y4&feature=g- wl&context=G25b6f51AWAAAAAAAAAA Information Technology Industry Analysis: Samsung Economic Research Institute ©David Mayes 13
  • 14. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.economist.com/node/21541746 The Economist on Video Gaming: World of Warcraft vs. New Market Entrants ©David Mayes 14
  • 15. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xblts0_in dustry-analyst-jesse-divnich-on- v_videogames Video Gaming Analyst Jesse Divnich on the Video Games Industry ©David Mayes 15
  • 16. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Answer: Huge consumption of microprocessors for game consoles “Over the past two decades the video-games business has gone from a cottage industry selling to a few niche customers to a fully grown branch of the entertainment industry. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC): • Global video-game market worth around $56 billion last year. • More than twice the size of the recorded-music industry • Three-fifths the size of the film industry, Including DVD sales Video games will be the fastest-growing form of media over the next few years, with sales rising to $82 billion by 2015.” — The Economist. December 10th, 2011 How Does The Video Games Market Relate to the Semiconductor Industry? ©David Mayes 16
  • 17. Industry Analysis What is Industry Analysis? Leading Industries in Canada (GDP): • Aerospace (5th largest in the World) • Agri-food (4th largest exporter) • Automotive (3rd largest exporter in World) Leading Industries in British Columbia (GDP): • Construction • Manufacturing (?) • Mining & Gas Extraction Leading Industries in the Thompson Okanagan (GDP): • Construction • Manufacturing • Services (retail, tourism, etc.) Key Industries in Canada ©David Mayes 17
  • 18. Questions? What is Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 18
  • 19. Industry Analysis 1. Instructor Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading ©David Mayes 19 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 20. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? ANSWER: Large scale economic shifts caused by demographic, geographic, political, technological and social changes can create new opportunities or can lead to the demise of a company. Competitors that can anticipate these large-scale economic shifts are more likely to survive. Why Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 20
  • 21. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? • Government Policy • Taxation, incentives, international export market development • Focused Economic Development Programs • Which industries should be promoted? • Example: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise* • Institutional/Individual Investment Management • Tracking Industry Trends and Growth • Management Consultancy Firms • Strategic Business Decisions on Markets • Individual businesses Why Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 21
  • 22. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? • Federal, Provincial Ministries & Economic Development Agencies • Canadian Ministries of Industry and International Trade • BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum • Central Okanagan Regional Development • Financial Services and Investment Firms • BMO, CIBC, RBC, TD Canada Trust, credit unions • Stock brokerages • Financial news networks • Management Consultancy Firms • Accenture, BCG, HP, IBM, PWC, Forrester, Gartner, IDC • Businesses • Executive management, strategic planning units • Corporate positioning, SWOT, long range planning Who Conducts and Uses Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 22
  • 23. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? Example: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Marketing an Entire Nation as an Industry http://www.nzte.govt.nz/Pages/default.aspx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-0knDpn5g ©David Mayes 23
  • 24. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? Example: International Data Corporation (IDC) http://www.idc.com/prodserv/maps/consumer.jsp ©David Mayes 24
  • 25. Industry Analysis Why Industry Analysis? Example: Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission http://investkelowna.com/ ©David Mayes 25
  • 26. Questions? Why Industry Analysis? ©David Mayes 26
  • 27. Industry Analysis 1. Instructor Introduction 2. What is Industry Analysis? 3. Why Industry Analysis? 4. Suggested Reading ©David Mayes 27 Industry Analysis: The Bigger Picture
  • 28. Industry Analysis Suggested Reading: Suggested Reading: HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Strategy, Harvard Business Press, 2011 (HBR article anthology). Blue Ocean vs. Five Forces, Burke, A.E. (HBR journal article, online) http://toby.library.ubc.ca/subjects/subjpage2.cfm?id=660 How to Conduct An Industry Analysis, Small Business and Technology Development Center, http://www.sbtdc.org/pdf/industry_analysis.pdf ©David Mayes 28
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Engineer to Entrepreneur

At the request of Professor Ray Taheri of the UBC Engineering Faculty, I gave this guest lecture to all 4th year engineering students in ENGR 499 Capstone Project. From my background in entrepreneurial mentorship and entrepreneurial finance, I focused on the unique challenges engineers face in considering starting and developing a new venture. I discuss the full range of issues, but my personal emphasis, from experience, is the “character” issue. Some excellent engineers have successfully made the transition to entrepreneurship and executive management, but for others the odyssey is a bridge too far. Consequently, I place significant emphasis on honest self-analysis and appreciation of one’s strengths and weaknesses. Listening is a priceless skill.


At the request of Professor Ray Taheri of the UBC Engineering Faculty, I gave this guest lecture to all 4th year engineering students in ENGR 499 Capstone Project.  From my background in teaching management and entrepreneurial mentorship, I focused on the unique challenges engineers face in considering starting and developing a new venture. I discuss the full range of issues, but my personal emphasis, from experience, is the “character” issue.  Some excellent engineers have successfully made the transition to entrepreneurship and executive management, but for others, the odyssey is a bridge too far.  Consequently, I place significant emphasis on honest self-analysis and appreciation of one’s strengths and weaknesses.  Listening is a priceless skill. If you have experienced Larry Page, he is an excellent example of an engineer who has very successfully transitioned into a senior management role. Sergei, on the other hand, opted for a CTO-like role, which I think was the right choice for him.

Engineer to Entrepreneur Presentation Transcript

  • 1. Engineer to Entrepreneur Engineering 499 Capstone Project , Winter 2013 ©David Mayes 1
  • 2. Engineer to Entrepreneur David Mayes, Lecturer: UBC Faculty of Management ©David Mayes 2
  • 3. Engineer to Entrepreneur Engineering 499 Capstone Project, Winter 2013 David Mayes Lecturer, Faculty of Management ©David Mayes 3
  • 4. Lecturer Introduction: UBC Faculty of Management ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project ©David Mayes 4
  • 5. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Instructor Introduction David Mayes: UBC Faculty of Management LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mayo615 UBC Office: EME 4151 (250) 807-9821 / Hours by appt. Email: david.mayes@ubc.ca Mobile: (250) 864-9552 Twitter: @mayo615 Experience: Executive management, access to venture capital, International business development, sales & marketing, entrepreneurial mentorship, technology assessment, strategic planning, renewable energytechnology. Intel Corporation (US/Europe/Japan), 01 Computers Group (UK) Ltd, Mobile Data International (Canada/Intl.), Silicon Graphics (US), Sun Microsystems (US), Ascend Communications (US/Intl.), P-Cube (US/Israel/Intl.), Global Internet Group LLP (US/Intl.), New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. ©David Mayes 5
  • 6. Agenda • Engineer to Entrepreneur: • Common Business Misperceptions • What is Entrepreneurship? • The need for Competitive Advantage • UBC Library “entrepreneurship”resources • UBC Small Business Accelerator ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project, Winter 2013 Engineer to Entrepreneur ©David Mayes 6
  • 7. Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project ©David Mayes 7
  • 8. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 1: “Everybody Loves “Cool New Technology” • Not exactly! • Assess commercial viability first! • Listen to potential customers • Validate with third party market research ©David Mayes 8
  • 9. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 2: “I need to go-it-alone to insure quality & design elegance” • Working alone or only with other engineers sounds good, but… • You need a team with diverse skills to build a thriving business • Think “business management” from the outset ©David Mayes 9
  • 10. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 3: “Marketing is fluff and selling is black magic” • If you build it, they will NOT necessarily come! • In reality, many “best designs” lose to competitors with better marketing • Intel 8086 was a “DOG!” ©David Mayes b
  • 11. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 3: “Marketing is fluff and selling is black magic*” *UBCO Library ©David Mayes 11 Davidow, William, (1986); Marketing High Technology: An Insider’s View, New York, The Free Press
  • 12. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 4: “We need to maximize functionality before we focus on customers” • You can’t engineer the right functionality UNTIL you focus on listening to customers • Customers will buy only the functionality they need and want…nothing more ©David Mayes 13
  • 13. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 5: “A good engineer hates unpredictability and risk” • A good entrepreneur embraces risk • Engineer driven solutions are often too little, too late…if they ever ship! • Managing risk is good; trying to eliminate risk is bad ©David Mayes 13
  • 14. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 6: “We can’t worry about making money until we get it built” • If you can’t make money, it isn’t a business • Business and market constraints are key determinants of “getting it right” • Getting it right at the wrong cost = failure ©David Mayes 14
  • 15. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur: Common Misperceptions Misconception # 7 “Outside financing causes loss of control and undue pressure to deliver” • Funding turbocharges a startup company • “Smart money” adds management value • Canadian gov’t grants focus on pure R&D • “Grantsmanship” is bad business strategy • Angels and VC’s focus on making money ©David Mayes 15
  • 16. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project Engineer to Entrepreneur Suggested Reading* Uppuluri, Krishna (2011), Engineer to Entrepreneur, The First Flight, self-published, Krishna Uppuluri * UBCO Library ©David Mayes 16
  • 17. Agenda • Engineer to Entrepreneur: • Common Business Misperceptions • What is Entrepreneurship? • The need for Competitive Advantage • UBC Library “entrepreneurship”resources • UBC Small Business Accelerator ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project, Winter 2013 Engineer to Entrepreneur ©David Mayes 17
  • 18. What is Entrepreneurship? ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project ©David Mayes 18
  • 19. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship? Entrepreneurial Opportunity • An economically attractive and timely opportunity that creates value. • The best opportunities exists only for the entrepreneur who has the interest, resources, and capabilities required to succeed. ©David Mayes 19
  • 20. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship? The First Consideration: Your “Character” • Self-analysis: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? • Discuss your personality, capabilities, strengths and weaknesses with a mentor who knows you. • Listen! • Are you a visionary leader? • What about the chemistry with your team? • Investors will focus on three things: • “The team, the team, and the team.” ©David Mayes 20
  • 21. Entrepreneurial Incentives ©David Mayes 21 ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship?
  • 22. Drawbacks of Entrepreneurship • Hard work – Finding new customers and markets – Frustrations with financing, government, tax, technology, and employment issues • Long hours – 20% work more than 60 hours per week • Emotional loneliness • Strong possibility of failure • Disruptions to personal life ©David Mayes 22 ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship?
  • 23. Causes of Business Failure • Lack of managerial and financial abilities • Fail to adapt to competitive environment • A broad based study found the following: – 32% inadequate research and development – 23% lacked competitive advantage – 14% uncontrolled costs – 13% poorly developed marketing strategies – 10% poor market timing – 8% succumbed to competitor activities ©David Mayes 23 ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship?
  • 24. Characteristics of Artisan Entrepreneurs • A person with primarily technical skills and little business knowledge: – Paternalistic approach – Reluctance to delegate – Narrow view of strategy – Personal sales effort – Short planning horizon – Simple record keeping ©David Mayes 24 ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship?
  • 25. Characteristics of Opportunistic Entrepreneurs • A person with both business skills and technical knowledge: – Scientific approach to problems – Willing to delegate – Broad view of strategy – Diversified marketing approach – Longer planning horizon – Sophisticated accounting and financial control ©David Mayes 25 ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship?
  • 26. Four Routes to Entrepreneurship Entering a family business Opening a franchised business Starting a new business Buying an existing business ©David Mayes 26 ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project What is Entrepreneurship?
  • 27. Agenda • Engineer to Entrepreneur: • Common Business Misperceptions • What is Entrepreneurship? • The need for Competitive Advantage • UBC Library “entrepreneurship”resources • UBC Small Business Accelerator ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project, Winter 2013 Engineer to Entrepreneur ©David Mayes 27
  • 28. The Need for Competitive Advantage ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project ©David Mayes 28
  • 29. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Creating a New Business Entrepreneurs may start a new business from scratch due to several reasons: • A new product or service • Favourable conditions such as location, equipment, employees, suppliers or bankers • To capitalize on competitors’ weaknesses ©David Mayes 29
  • 30. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Evaluative Criteria – Market Factors ©David Mayes 30
  • 31. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Evaluative Criteria – Competitive Advantage ©David Mayes 31
  • 32. HMKNT 401, Introduction of Entrepreneurship The Need for Competitive Advantage Evaluative Criteria – Economics ©David Mayes 32
  • 33. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Types of Ideas That Evolve Into Start-ups ©David Mayes 33
  • 34. HMKNT, Introduction to Entrepreneurship The Need for Competitive Advantage Competitive Advantage • A firm offers a product or service that is perceived by customers to be superior to those of competitors, thereby promoting firm profitability • To establish competitive advantage, a business owner needs to understand the nature of the environment – External – what business potentials exist – Internal – what the firm is able to do ©David Mayes 34
  • 35. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Sustaining Competitive Advantage • An established, value-creating industry position that is likely to endure over time • Markets are dynamic and in constant flux • Results include superior profitability, increased market share, and improved customer satisfaction ©David Mayes 35
  • 36. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Assessing the Environment • The Macroenvironment – A broad environment with its multiple factors that affect most businesses in a society • STEEP – Sociocultural, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political/Legal • Industry Environment – The combined forces that directly impact a given firm and its competitors ©David Mayes 36
  • 37. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Strategies That Capture Opportunities • Broad-Based Strategy Options –Seek an advantage in cost or marketing • Cost-Advantage Strategy and Options Requires the firm to be the lowest-cost producer » WestJet began as a low-fare, no-frills airline • Marketing-Advantage Strategy Emphasizing the uniqueness of the firm’s product or service » WestJet is moving to differentiate based on quality service ©David Mayes 37
  • 38. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Environmental and Organizational Impact on Opportunity Assessment ©David Mayes 38
  • 39. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Core Competencies and Assessing the Organization • Core Competencies • Value-creating organizational capabilities that are unique to a firm • Resources versus Capabilities • Resources are basic inputs that a firm uses to conduct business (capital, technology, equipment, employees, etc.) • intangible and tangible resources • Capabilities are the integration of several resources which are deployed together to the firm’s advantage. ©David Mayes 39
  • 40. HMKNT 401, Introduction to Entrepreneurship The Need for Competitive Advantage Venture Feasibility Assessment Model • Stage 1: Back-of-the-Envelope concept – Potential customers, technology available, match to entrepreneur, financial feasibility » Decision: go or no go • Stage 2: Research and Verification – Detailed analysis of customers, competition, HR required, technical and financial feasibility » Decision: go or no go • Stage 3: Refine the Concept – Detailed business plan » Decision: go or no go ©David Mayes 40
  • 41. ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project The Need for Competitive Advantage Taking the Plunge • A Precipitating Event An event, such as losing a job, that moves an individual to become an entrepreneur. Job termination Job dissatisfaction Unexpected opportunity ©David Mayes 41
  • 42. ©David Mayes 42 Mullins, John. (2010) 3rd Edition. The New Business Road Test. Harlow, UK: Prentice Hall, Financial Times Suggested Reading:
  • 43. Agenda • Engineer to Entrepreneur: • Common Business Misperceptions • What is Entrepreneurship? • The need for Competitive Advantage • UBC Library Resources • UBC Small Business Accelerator ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project, Winter 2013 Engineer to Entrepreneur ©David Mayes 43
  • 44. UBC Entrepreneurship Resources HMKNT 401 Introduction to Entrepreneurship ©David Mayes 44
  • 45. UBC Library “Entrepreneurship” Resources UBC-O Library Resources: • UBC Library, Industry Research Resource Guide: http://guides.library.ubc.ca/new_enterprise_development#tabs-6 • UBC, additional Industry and Market Research Resources: http://toby.library.ubc.ca/subjects/subjpage2.cfm?id=660 ©David Mayes 45
  • 46. Agenda • Engineer to Entrepreneur: • Common Business Misperceptions • What is Entrepreneurship? • Start-up and the need for Competitive Advantage • UBC Library Resources • UBC Small Business Accelerator ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project, Winter 2013 Engineer to Entrepreneur ©David Mayes 46
  • 47. UBC Small Business Accelerator Human Kinetics 401, Introduction to Entrepreneurship ©David Mayes 47
  • 48. http://www.sba-bc.ca/ UBC Small Business Accelerator ©David Mayes 48
  • 49. Additional Entrepreneurial Resources ENGR 499, Engineering Capstone Project ©David Mayes 49
  • 50. • entrepreneurship@ubc • http://www.entrepreneurship.ubc.ca/ • UBC Industry Liasion Office (UILO) • http://www.uilo.ubc.ca/pages/entrepreneurship/voucher Additional UBC Resources ©David Mayes 50
  • 51. Questions? ©David Mayes 51
  • 52. ©David Mayes 52