𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Founders and business owners don’t need more tasks on their plate. They need someone reliable who can turn scattered information into useful insights, organize the data behind their decisions, and keep day-to-day operations moving.
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥.
With a Master’s degree in Quantitative Sociology and 4+ years of experience in research, data, and business operations, I combine analytical thinking with hands-on execution. My work spans: Market Research, Data Analysis, Customer Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Online Research, Data Management, and Admin & Operations Support.
I don’t just collect information, I help make sense of it.
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
I help businesses understand their markets, customers, competitors, and opportunities through structured research and actionable insights.
• Market Research & Online Market Research
• Customer Intelligence & Customer Insights
• Customer Research & Voice of Customer (VoC)
• Competitive Analysis & Competitor Research
• Industry Research & Market Trends
• Consumer Research & Customer Discovery
• Target Market & Audience Research
• Social Listening & Social Media Research
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research
• Secondary / Desk Research
• Market Opportunity & Gap Analysis
• Company & Brand Research
• Influencer Research
• Research & Strategy
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
I work with structured and unstructured data to turn scattered information into clean, organized datasets, trackers, reports, and useful business insights.
• Data Analysis & Data Insights
• Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
• Data Cleaning & Data Verification
• Data Entry & Data Management
• Database & Spreadsheet Management
• Research Data Collection
• Reporting & Data Visualization
• CRM Data Management
• Dashboards, Trackers & Documentation
𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
Need someone who can handle the execution after the research is done? I also provide reliable ongoing support with:
• Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support
• Executive Support
• CRM Management
• Email & Calendar Management
• Project Coordination
• Documentation & Database Management
• Online Research
• Lead Generation & Outreach
• Task Tracking & Operations Support
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
My recent projects include, Customer Intelligence for a SaaS business, Market & Competitive Research, Social Listening and Consumer Research, Industry Research, Customer & Audience Analysis, Influencer Research, and the curation of 200+ strategy reports and presentations.
I have worked on both short-term research assignments and ongoing research/data projects, supporting clients from initial information gathering and data organization through analysis, insight development, and reporting.
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀
Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | SPSS | Power BI | Looker Studio | Airtable | Notion | HubSpot | Zoho CRM | Asana | Trello | Mondaydotcom | Canva
If you're looking for a dependable research and data professional who can support your **market research, data analysis, customer intelligence, and ongoing administrative or operational needs**, I'd be happy to help.
Keywords to help you find me:
Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Sizing, TAM SAM SOM, Competitive Analysis, Competitor Research, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Customer Intelligence, Customer Insights, Customer Discovery, Consumer Research, Customer Experience Research, Voice of Customer, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analysis, Industry Research, Company Research, Brand Research, Audience Research, Audience Segmentation & Targeting, Social Listening, Market Trends, Research Methods, Topic Research, Online Research, Internet Research, Target Market Research, Go-To-Market Strategy, Product-Market Fit, Feasibility Study, Survey Design, Statistical Analysis, Research & Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Data Management, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization, CRM Management, Administrative Support, Operations Support, Virtual Assistance
Competitive Intelligence
Market Research
Data Analysis
Customer Insight Analysis
Virtual Assistance
Data Visualization
Online Research
Microsoft Excel
Calendar Management
Social Listening
Customer Relationship Management
Customer Service
Keyword Research
Online Market Research
Industry Research
Google Sheets
Administrative Support
Social Media Marketing
Afaq M.
Bunerwal, Pakistan
$19/hr
4.8
171 jobs
Trusted by 500+ clients to answer critical business questions with research, analysis, data, and strategic insights.
Launching a new product? Entering a new market? Evaluating an investment? Understanding your customers or competitors?
The quality of your decision depends on the quality of your research.
For more than 9 years, I've helped more than 500 startups, investors, consulting firms, market research agencies, and enterprise organizations reduce uncertainty before making important business decisions.
Research methods I use:
• Secondary Research
• Primary Research
• Qualitative Research (IDIs, Expert Interviews)
• Quantitative Research (Surveys)
• Consumer & Customer Insights
• Competitive Intelligence
• Business Intelligence
• Online Investigation (OSINT)
Rather than relying on assumptions, I combine secondary research, primary research, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, qualitative research, quantitative research, and business intelligence to uncover the evidence behind every recommendation.
Whether you're validating a business idea, assessing market potential, identifying competitors, sizing a market, or evaluating an acquisition, my objective is always the same:
Turn research into decisions you can act on.
My expertise includes:
✓ Market & Industry Research
✓ Business Research & Commercial Due Diligence
✓ Consumer Insights & Customer Research
✓ Competitor Analysis & Competitive Intelligence
✓ Market Entry & Expansion Strategy
✓ Product Validation & Go-to-Market Research
✓ Market Opportunity & Feasibility Studies
✓ Market Sizing (TAM, SAM & SOM)
✓ Pricing Research
✓ Company & Executive Research
✓ B2B Prospect Research
✓ OSINT Investigations
✓ Strategic Reports & Executive Presentations
Industries I've supported
Healthcare, Technology, SaaS, AI, Retail & E-commerce, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial Services, Legal, Education, Energy, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Startups
Every project includes:
• Clear methodology
• Reliable sources
• Practical recommendations
• Executive-ready reports
• Excel databases and dashboards
• Transparent assumptions
Whether you need a one-time research project or a long-term research partner, I'd be happy to help.
Send me your research objective, and I'll suggest the best research approach before you hire.
Competitive Intelligence
Market Research
Market Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Feasibility Study
Business Research
Go-to-Market Strategy
Consumer Research
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Pricing Research
Consumer Segmentation
Secondary Research
Research Interviews
Company Research
Market Survey
Research & Strategy
Online Research
Target Market Research
Survey
Amna M.
Lahore, Pakistan
$10/hr
4.9
82 jobs
500+ Market Research Projects Completed Across Platforms | 100+ Industries | 90% US & European Clients - Trusted by Entrepreneurs & Techpreneurs — Businesses enter new markets faster and outmaneuver competitors when they have the right data. I've delivered that for 500+ clients — from solo founders to global firms — using Statista, IBISWorld, and Euromonitor
🔍 What I Offer
✔ Market Trend Analysis & Opportunity Identification (With Charts, Table, Visuals)
✔ Feasibility Studies & Business Plans
✔ Market Sizing (TAM, SAM, SOM)
✔ Competitor Landscape & Benchmarking
✔ Consumer Insights & Segmentation
✔ Industry Trend Forecasting
✔ Market Drivers, Restraints & Growth Potential
✔ SWOT & Gap Analysis
✔ Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy Development
✔ Product & Niche Research
✔ Pitch Decks & Investment Reports
✔ Visual Statistical Dashboards
Let's collaborate and turn your market challenges into success stories!
🎯 Specialized Services
To provide 360° market visibility, I also offer:
💼 Market & Competitor Research:
🌍 Web & Internet Research:
🎯 Lead Generation (B2B Focus): Targeted prospect identification using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Crunchbase, and more.
🧭 Strategic Analysis: Market entry frameworks, pricing evaluations, and growth opportunity identification.
💡 Why Work With Me
✅ 500+ successful market research projects — from startups to global firms
✅ Premium data access: Statista, IBISWorld, Euromonitor, SEMrush Guru, CB Insights
✅ Multi-industry expertise: Edtech, Consulting" (Tax, Business, Management). Coaching (Life+ Wellness), FMCG, E-commerce (Amazon, Etsy, Wallmart), SaaS, Energy, Healthcare, and AI Automation Tools
✅ Actionable deliverables: Not just data — but clear strategies for growth
✅ Visually polished reports with charts, insights, and executive summaries
Whether you’re entering a new market, testing a product concept, or seeking to outmaneuver your competitors — I’ll help you turn data into strategy and insights into results.
Let’s collaborate to uncover your next opportunity and give your business the competitive edge it deserves.
Market Research
Market Analysis
Market Trends
Go-to-Market Strategy
Market Segmentation Research
Competitive Analysis
Company Research
Qualitative Research
TAM Analysis
Industry & Competitor Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Marketing Analytics
Business Plan
Business Plan Writing
Business Proposal Writing
Pitch Deck
AI Fact-Checking
AI Content Creation
AI Consulting
Kumail M.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$5/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Market Intelligence Analyst | Competitive, Consumer & Industry Research
I am Kumail Mehdi, a Market Research Analyst and Business Research Consultant specializing in **market intelligence, competitive analysis, industry research, consumer insights, and strategic business research**.
I help startups, SMEs, investors, and organizations understand **where markets are heading, who the key competitors are, what consumers want, and where commercially relevant opportunities exist**.
My approach combines structured secondary research, competitive intelligence, market data, digital research, and analytical writing to turn fragmented information into clear, decision-useful insights.
### What I Do
**Market & Industry Research**
I research markets to identify market structure, growth drivers, emerging trends, consumer behavior, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities.
Typical outputs include:
* Market landscape reports
* Industry overviews
* Market-entry research
* Market trends and opportunity analysis
* Industry and sector profiles
**Competitive Intelligence**
I analyze competitors across products, pricing, positioning, target customers, distribution, digital presence, strengths, weaknesses, and strategic direction.
I can develop:
* Competitor benchmarking
* Competitive landscape maps
* SWOT analysis
* PESTLE analysis
* Porter's Five Forces
* Competitor profiles
* Market positioning analysis
**Consumer & Digital Market Intelligence**
I investigate how consumers search, discover, discuss, and evaluate products and services.
My research can combine:
* Search trends and keyword research
* Digital competitor analysis
* Consumer discussions and reviews
* Social and content trends
* Customer pain points
* Product/category trends
This helps identify **emerging demand, unmet needs, consumer preferences, and market opportunities**.
**Market Sizing — TAM, SAM & SOM**
I develop transparent market-sizing models using credible secondary data, bottom-up and top-down approaches, clearly documented assumptions, and reproducible calculations.
**Company & Market Mapping**
I identify and verify companies, suppliers, distributors, investors, acquisition targets, strategic partners, and other relevant market participants.
I organize findings into structured databases that are easy to analyze and use.
**Business & Research Writing**
I turn research into professional, decision-oriented outputs, including:
* Market intelligence reports
* Industry reports
* Company profiles
* Investment research
* Business plans
* White papers
* Executive summaries
* Research articles
### My Approach
I don't simply collect information from Google.
I focus on **triangulation**- comparing information from multiple credible sources to establish what the evidence actually indicates.
A typical research process may combine industry reports, company filings and websites, government statistics, databases, search trends, digital intelligence, consumer discussions, and other primary or secondary sources.
The objective is simple:
**Reliable evidence → structured analysis → actionable insight.**
If you need someone to investigate a market, understand competitors, identify opportunities, or turn complex information into a clear professional report, I can help.
Market Research
Industry Research
SWOT Analysis
Hashtag Research Report
Report Writing
Academic Content Development
Ali Y.
Lodhran, Pakistan
$15/hr
4.7
214 jobs
170+ research projects and 5000+ hours of work completed successfully. Do you have plenty of work that needs to be finished as soon as possible? I am here to help you, I work even on the weekend. Need any kind of deep internet research, searching for articles through verified resources.
Any kind of company's data, products, services, or revenue. Research in medical tech, Biotech, Supply chain, Healthpayers. Researching in the field of Topic research, general research, web research, data research, legal research, real estate research, data entry, lead generation, market research, technology, agriculture, Fisheries pounds, Environmental science research, farmland research, Agricultural dams, Artificial intelligence, Technology, Real Estate, or research/Data entry in any field. If you are a company and need a hardworking virtual assistant with multi-skills like Email handling, schedule management, calendar management, data entry, excel, google sheet, Microsoft word, Manual internet research and can handle plenty of work.I will streamline your processes and help you remove blocks that are hindering your vision, mission, and goals.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
seven years of practical experience, including business development and customer relationship-building skills with a proven, intuitive ability to foresee customer needs. Persuasive, resourceful, and well-organized, with the ability to recognize obstacles to the business process and eliminate them. Self-motivated team player who embraces a collaborative problem-solving environment. Resourceful and well organized.
I am an expert in the below services:
• Web Research • Manual internet research • Articles research • source of any news • fact-checker • Real Estate research • companies category research •Agricultural research. • Research papers •Literature research •Google Scholar research • Market Analysis • Contact List Building •Email List Building • Market research • LinkedIn Research • Competitors research • internet searching •Companies Search
Services Offered:
💹 Market Research and Analysis: Conducting in-depth studies to understand market dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends.
👍 Competitive Analysis: Evaluating competitors to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, aiding in strategic planning.
📈 Consumer Insights and Behavior Analysis: Analyzing consumer preferences and behaviors to inform product development and marketing strategies.
🏭 Industry Research: Providing detailed reports on various industries, including market size, growth projections, and emerging trends.
🛂 Customer segmentation: identifying distinct customer groups to enable targeted marketing and personalized communication strategies.
✊ Data Collection Methods: Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methods, such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to gather relevant data.
🧠 Market intelligence: offering insights into market opportunities and threats to support strategic decision-making.
📊 Product Market Research: Assessing market potential and consumer acceptance for new products or services.
Tools and techniques used:
• SEMrush • Similar Web • Google Trends • Think with Google • G2 • Capterra • Living Facts
• Ubersuggest • Spy Fu • Statista • Table public • Google Doc • Excel • Facebook ad library
• Google ads library • SWOT and PEST Analysis: Applying strategic frameworks to evaluate market positioning and external factors influencing the business environment.
Completed projects in:
Healthcare Market Research,
Technology Market Research
Retail Market Research
Real Estate Market Research
Financial Market Research
Automotive Market Research
B2B Market Research
Digital Market Research
Food Industry Market Research
Education Market Research
Pharmaceutical Market Research
E-commerce Market Research
Social Media Market Research
Global Market Research
Local Market Research
Data Analytics for Market Research
Consumer Data Analytics
Market Segmentation Tools
SWOT Analysis for Market Research
PEST Analysis
Market Research Software
Online Survey Tools for Market Research
Focus Groups in Market Research
Predictive Analytics in Market Research
Competitive Intelligence Tools
Big Data in Market Research
Artificial Intelligence in Market Research
Data Visualization in Market Research
Market Research Report Samples
Industry Market Reports
Market Research Insights
Market Research Forecasting
Market Size Analysis
Market Growth Projections
Market Opportunity Assessment
Global Market Trends Reports
Industry Forecast Reports
Consumer Market Research Reports
Digital Marketing Research
Mobile App Market Research
Financial Services Market Analysis
FMCG Market Research
Tech Industry Market Trends
Green Energy Market Research
AI & Machine Learning Market
Consumer Electronics Market Analysis
Software Market Research
Manufacturing Industry Market Research
Market Research for Business Strategy
Market Research Methodology
Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Online Research
Quantitative Research
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Market Analysis
Customer Satisfaction Research
Lead Generation
Data Entry
Research Papers
Critical Thinking Skills
Google Search
Competitor Research
Online Market Research
Company Research
Real Estate Virtual Assistance
WAJIH B.
Lahore, Pakistan
$40/hr
4.9
243 jobs
Market Research | Economic & Business Planning | Financial Modeling | Sustainability Audit & Strategy Expert
Are you seeking a world-class Market Research Analyst, Economist, Business Planner, and Financial Strategist who can decode complex markets, model financial success, and futureproof your business for the AI era?
I help corporates, startups, investors, and governments make confident, data-driven decisions. From AI SaaS product validation and e-commerce scaling plans to sustainability audits and multi-year financial projections, I turn your ideas into executable, investment-ready strategies.
With 20+ years of global experience, a PhD in Sustainable Economics, and over 200 projects completed across 50+ countries, I deliver end-to-end strategic intelligence — combining market foresight, financial accuracy, and sustainable growth vision.
Trusted by Global & Regional Leaders
Clients: United Nations · Adobe · Aramco · Telenor · Islamic Development Bank · Tabby · Ministries · Startups · Investment Funds
I’ve served clients across MENA, Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America, translating macroeconomic complexity into clear, boardroom-ready strategies.
📊 CORE EXPERTISE AREAS
1️⃣ Corporate & Startup Market Research
In-depth B2B/B2C intelligence, primary + secondary research
Market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM) and future demand forecasting
Competitor benchmarking, gap & opportunity mapping
AI, SaaS, and Tech Ecosystem research (agentive AI, automation, MarTech, FinTech)
E-commerce intelligence: pricing, logistics, funnel optimization, digital spend ROI
Investor decks, SWOTs, and feasibility insights that drive funding decisions
2️⃣ Business Planning & Financial Forecasting
5–15 year business plans aligned with investor expectations
Comprehensive financial models, P&L, cashflow, and break-even analysis
Startup valuation models, unit economics, and scenario simulations
Revenue modeling for AI SaaS, FinTech, e-commerce & sustainability ventures
ROI & sensitivity analysis for data-driven investment confidence
3️⃣ AI SaaS & Digital Business Growth
Agentive AI product strategy — market validation & competitive positioning
Go-to-market (GTM) and growth playbooks for SaaS and subscription models
Digital funnel design, automation audits, and customer lifecycle optimization
AI-assisted marketing ecosystems for smarter acquisition and retention
4️⃣ Sustainability, ESG & Green Economy Strategy
Sustainability audits and impact measurement for corporates & developers
ESG frameworks (CSRD, GRI, SASB, SDG-linked KPIs)
Circular economy strategy, carbon accounting & green innovation
Sustainable city, tourism, and infrastructure feasibility studies
5️⃣ Economic & Policy Advisory
Sectoral policy frameworks for innovation, trade, and SME growth
Macroeconomic and fiscal modeling, impact assessments
Think tank advisory and white-paper research for governments & NGOs
Leadership and emotional intelligence in economic governance (PhD specialization)
6️⃣ Real Estate, Infrastructure & Smart City Strategy
Feasibility studies & demand analysis for hospitality, housing & mixed-use projects
Smart infrastructure, district cooling, and energy transition strategy
Tourism and cultural economy planning with sustainability KPIs
7️⃣ Strategic Trade, Defense & Industrial Research
Defense procurement & UAV industry analysis
Strategic minerals, lithium & energy storage market foresight
Bilateral trade strategy & industrial corridor investment design
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME
✅ PhD-level analysis + real-world execution — research meets results
✅ Cross-sector expertise — connecting AI, finance, sustainability & commerce
✅ Data storytelling mastery — turning analysis into investor confidence
✅ Global insight, local precision — 50+ markets, 5 continents
✅ Top Rated (97% JSS) · $80K+ earned · 200+ successful projects
INDUSTRIES SERVED
FinTech · AI SaaS · E-Commerce · Green Energy · FMCG · Real Estate · Policy & Governance · Defense · Tourism · Digital Transformation · Manufacturing · Education · Healthcare · Infrastructure · ESG & Impact
🌱 YOUR STRATEGIC GROWTH PARTNER
If your organization is ready to:
🌍 Expand into new markets with precision
📊 Strengthen investor trust with robust plans and data models
🤖 Launch AI SaaS or digital ventures with market-backed validation
🌱 Build sustainable, ESG-aligned growth frameworks
💼 Turn business complexity into clarity and execution
📩 Message me now — I’ll deliver insight-driven, actionable roadmaps that transform your vision into measurable success.
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