Most businesses lose time and money building products, entering markets, or making decisions without real data behind them. I help startups, founders, agencies, and growing businesses eliminate that guesswork.
I deliver market research, competitor intelligence, consumer insights, and industry analysis that turns information into decisions your team can act on immediately.
If you need to understand your market before you move, I help you move with confidence.
What I deliver for clients:
Market Research and Industry Analysis
I research your target market from the ground up, covering market size, demand trends, growth opportunities, and key industry dynamics so you know exactly what you are entering.
Competitor Research and Benchmarking
I analyze your direct and indirect competitors across pricing, positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and market gaps. You will know where they are vulnerable and where you have an advantage.
Consumer Behavior and Audience Research
I study what your target customers actually want, how they make purchasing decisions, what drives loyalty, and what causes them to leave. This feeds directly into better products and stronger marketing.
Survey Design and Data Collection
I design and manage surveys that capture real customer opinion and market feedback. Every survey is built to deliver clean, usable data, not just responses.
SWOT Analysis and Business Intelligence
I combine competitor data, customer insights, and industry trends into clear strategic intelligence reports that support planning, pitching, and growth decisions.
Trend Analysis and Opportunity Identification
I identify emerging shifts in your industry before they become obvious, giving your business an early-mover advantage.
Research Reports and Actionable Insights
Every deliverable I produce is structured for real use. Not raw data dumps. Not generic summaries. Reports your team can read, understand, and act on the same day.
Who I work with:
Startups validating a business idea or market opportunity before investing
Founders preparing for product launches or investor conversations
Agencies supporting clients with market positioning and competitive strategy
Growing businesses entering new markets or launching new products
I have supported research projects across technology, ecommerce, SaaS, healthcare, hospitality, and consumer goods sectors.
What clients say about my work:
"Outstanding research quality. The insights helped us refine our market positioning and identify opportunities we initially missed."
"Professional, organized, and detail-oriented. The competitor analysis delivered actionable recommendations we could implement immediately."
"Strong communication and high-quality business intelligence. The final report exceeded expectations."
If you are making a business decision that depends on understanding your market, your competitors, or your customers, send me a message. Tell me what you need and I will tell you exactly how I can help.
Market Research
Brand Research
Company Research
Consumer Research
Survey Design
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Market Research Interview
Survey Data Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Research Interviews
Pricing Research
Product Research
Voice of the Customer
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction Research
Surprise B.
Ikeja, Nigeria
$5/hr
5.0
7 jobs
SaaS founders, B2B teams, and DTC brands hire me when they need research that actually drives decisions, not reports that sit in folders.
You don't have a data problem. You have a so-what problem.
Most businesses collect information but struggle to act on it. Every deliverable I produce answers one question: what should you do next and why?
I've helped founders avoid building products the market didn't want. Helped brands uncover pricing gaps their competitors left open. Helped B2B teams understand exactly why their ideal customers weren't converting.
If that sounds like what you need, keep reading.
๐ Competitive Intelligence & Benchmarking
Detailed competitor profiles, pricing comparisons, positioning maps, and SWOT analyses so you know exactly where the gaps are and how to exploit them.
๐ Market Research & Industry Analysis
Market sizing, growth trends, demand signals, and buyer behavior research so you understand the landscape before you invest in it.
๐ Consumer Insights & Customer Research
Beyond demographics. I research how your target customers think, what drives their decisions, and what current solutions are failing to give them.
๐ Product Validation & Market Gap Analysis
Validate ideas before you build. I surface demand signals, unmet needs, and untapped segments to reduce launch risk with structured data.
๐ Go-to-Market Research
Entry strategy, audience targeting, and competitive positioning research so your launch lands in the right market at the right time.
My process:
Define objective. Source verified data. Analyze competitive and consumer signals. Extract insights. Deliver recommendations you can act on immediately.
Tools I use:
SimilarWeb, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Crunchbase, Statista, Google Scholar, Meta Ad Library, industry reports, and structured qualitative research methods.
What you receive:
โ Structured reports in PDF, Excel, Google Sheets, or Google Slides
โ Competitor comparison frameworks ready to present internally
โ SWOT and positioning analysis
โ Verified data with cited sources
โ Clear recommendations, not data dumps
Certifications:
Certified Market Research Analyst (CMRA) | Certified Research Analyst (CRA) | Certified Analytics Professional, INFORMS (CAP) | Market Research & Consumer Behaviour, IE Business School | Google Data Analytics | Competitive Intelligence, SCIP
If you need market research, competitive intelligence, product validation, or consumer insights that help you move faster and make smarter decisions, send me a message and let's scope it out.
Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Competitor Benchmarking, Consumer Research, Consumer Behavior, Business Intelligence, Industry Research, Market Sizing, Market Segmentation Research, Qualitative Research, Buyer Persona, Trend Analysis, B2B Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, SaaS Market Research, Data Analysis, Product Research, Target Market Research, Research Methods, Research Documentation
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Consumer Research
Market Segmentation Research
Research Documentation
B2B Marketing
Data Analysis
Target Market Research
Research Methods
Industry Research
Business Intelligence
Buyer Persona
Product Research
Strategic Plan
Trend Analysis
Qualitative Research
Esther D.
Lagos, Nigeria
$6/hr
5.0
2 jobs
๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ, ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐, ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐?
Making the wrong call because you lacked the right information is one of the most expensive mistakes in business. You might be entering a market blind, watching a competitor take your customers without understanding why, pouring money into an investment that has not been properly vetted, or spending hours trying to research things yourself instead of focusing on what you actually do best. These problems do not just cost you time. They cost you money, momentum, and opportunity.
๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐: Your next big decision is backed by deep, verified, professionally structured research. You walk into the boardroom, the pitch meeting, the negotiation, or the hiring conversation with complete clarity and total confidence. You know your market better than anyone in the room. You know exactly what your competitors are doing and where their gaps are. You know whether your investment holds up under scrutiny. You know what your customers actually want and how they talk about it. And the best part is you did not spend a single hour doing the research yourself.
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ฒ. ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐.
I am your dedicated research analyst and intelligence partner. I provide a complete, done-for-you research solution that handles everything from brief to final deliverable so you can stop guessing and start moving. I remove every information gap standing between you and your next confident decision. I become the research arm of your operation, so you can stay focused on leading, building, and growing.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
Market Research & Industry Analysis
Competitor Intelligence & Analysis
Investment & Due Diligence Research
Business Research & Feasibility Analysis
Lead Generation & Prospect Research
Job Search & Career Intelligence
UX & Consumer Research
Medical & Clinical Trial Research
Product Research
Real Estate Research
Grant & Funding Research
Academic & Literature Research
Social Media & Influencer Research
Startup & Venture Research
Regulatory & Compliance Research
If you are ready to stop operating on gut feeling and start making decisions backed by real intelligence, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. Tell me what you are trying to figure out. I will tell you exactly how I can get you the answer.
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก. ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ญ.
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Market Research, Business Research, Competitor Analysis, Investment Research, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Product Research, Job Search Research, Business Analysis, Due Diligence, UX Research, Consumer Research, Survey Design, Data Analysis, Company Research, Online Research, Medical Research, Clinical Research, Internet Research, Real Estate Research, Grant Research, Academic Research, Literature Review, Startup Research, Regulatory Research, Compliance Research, Influencer Research, Social Media Research, Venture Research, Feasibility Study, Industry Analysis, Market Sizing, Competitive Intelligence, Prospect Research, Contact List Building, B2B Research, LinkedIn Research, Salary Research, Career Research, Product Sourcing, Supplier Research, Amazon FBA Research, E-commerce Research, Niche Research, Keyword Research, Financial Research, Stock Research, Crypto Research, Real Estate Due Diligence, Pharmaceutical Research, Drug Research, Clinical Trial Research, Medical Literature Review, Legal Research, Background Research, News Research, Fact Checking, Data Collection, Data Mining, Web Research, Database Research, Report Writing, Research Reports, Business Intelligence, Market Entry Research, Go-To-Market Research, TAM/SAM/SOM Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Pricing Research, Brand Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Consumer Behavior Research, Content Research, Trend Analysis, Industry Reports, Sector Analysis, Company Profiling, Executive Research, Decision Maker Research, Healthcare Research, Nonprofit Research, Policy Research, Government Research, Education Research, Technology Research, SaaS Research, Startup Due Diligence, Investor Research, Fund Research, ETF Research, Partnership Research, Franchise Research, Import/Export Research, Trade Research, Relocation Research, Travel Research, Genealogy Research, Event Research
Market Research
Consumer Research
Business Research
Research Methods
Investment Research
Scientific Research
Research Paper Writing
UX Research
Product Research
Equity Research & Analysis
Influencer Research
Competitor Research
Research & Strategy
Market Research Interview
Academic Research
Content Research
Industry Research
Rankings Research
Research Interviews
Grant Research & Prospect List
Nkechi N.
Lagos, Nigeria
$25/hr
5.0
30 jobs
I help organizations answer complex research questions through structured secondary research, qualitative analysis, and evidence-based reporting. My work combines information from diverse sources - including industry publications, stakeholder interviews, online communities, public datasets, policy documents, etc., to produce clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
My experience spans healthcare, workforce development, consumer markets, nonprofit and environmental sectors, and regional economic landscapes. I have conducted market intelligence, stakeholder and ecosystem mapping, social listening, competitive and pricing research, qualitative thematic analysis, and landscape assessments for international research firms, nonprofits, and private-sector clients. Whether evaluating emerging trends, synthesizing interview findings, monitoring organizational developments, or investigating unfamiliar topics, I focus on delivering research that is structured, analytical, and practical.
I work independently, adapt quickly to new subject areas, and enjoy transforming complex information into reports that identify patterns, compare options, and support informed decisions.
Core Skills & Expertise
* Secondary Research & Desk Research
* Market Intelligence & Landscape Analysis
* Qualitative Research & Thematic Analysis
* Consumer Insights & Social Listening
* Stakeholder & Ecosystem Mapping
* Competitive, Pricing & Technology Research
* Policy & Workforce Research
* Research Synthesis & Report Writing
* Evidence-Based Recommendations
* Excel, Google Sheets & Structured Data Organization
Market Research
Market Analysis
Online Research
Qualitative Research
Market Research Interview
Research Summary
Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Content Writing
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Lead Generation
List Building
Omotolani O.
Lagos, Nigeria
$20/hr
5.0
19 jobs
Accurate, well-structured research and reliable support for better business decisions.
I help businesses, consultants, and entrepreneurs get the accurate, actionable insights they need through market research, web research, and research-based administrative support. I dig deep to source, verify, and organize information from credible sources, delivering clear, well-structured results that save time and keep you ahead.
โก๏ธ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐๐:
- Market Research: Competitor analysis, industry trends, market sizing, opportunity assessments.
- Web Research: Contact sourcing, lead lists, fact-checking, and targeted online research.
- Research & Admin Support: Data entry, report writing, summaries, presentation materials, and document formatting.
โก๏ธ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐:
- Thorough, detail-oriented work, no surface-level answers.
- Tailored to Your Needs โ every report, list, or task is adapted to your specific goals.
- Clear, well-structured deliverables that are easy to use.
- Reliable & Communicative โ consistent updates and quick responses throughout the project.
โก๏ธ ๐ง๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐ & ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น๐:
Market Research | Desk & Web Research | Competitor Analysis | Industry Research | Data Analysis | Customer Insights | Information Verification | Report Writing | Data Entry | Admin Support | Email Management | Calendar Management | File Organization | Excel | Google Sheets | Google Docs | Presentation Design (PowerPoint, Canva)
๐ฉ Send me a message today, and letโs talk about what you need.
PS: Iโm happy to do a short sample task or answer key questions up front, just ask.
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Market Analysis
Go-to-Market Strategy
Customer Analysis
Customer Segmentation
Research & Strategy
Writing
Presentation Design
Topic Research
Management Consulting
Investment Research
Business Research
Data Entry
Oluwasegun A.
Ilesa, Nigeria
$7/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Making smart business decisions starts with accurate data and reliable market insights. If youโre struggling to gather quality information, validate ideas, or find the right prospects, I help businesses turn raw data into actionable intelligence that drives growth.
Iโm a Market Research and Lead Generation Specialist with proven experience in data collection, competitive analysis, and B2B/B2C lead generation. I support startups, agencies, and growing businesses by delivering clean, structured, and insight-driven research they can confidently act on.
My work goes beyond collecting information , I focus on accuracy, relevance, and usability, ensuring every dataset or lead list is ready for immediate use.
How I Support Your Business
Market & Industry Research: Market sizing, trend analysis, customer research, and competitor analysis
Data Collection & Validation: Manual research, data mining, enrichment, and quality checks
Lead Generation: Targeted B2B & B2C leads based on industry, location, job title, and company size
Contact & Email List Building: Verified decision-maker contacts and prospect lists
CRM Data Entry & Enrichment: Updating and managing leads in HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, Pipedrive
Survey & Online Research: Gathering insights through structured research and reporting
Tools & Platforms I Use
LinkedIn Sales Navigator | Apollo | Crunchbase | ZoomInfo | Hunter | Snov | Clearbit
Google Sheets | Excel | Airtable | Notion
HubSpot | Salesforce | Zoho CRM | Pipedrive
Why Clients Hire Me
โ High-accuracy research with 95โ100% data verification
โ Clear, organized, and easy-to-use reports
โ Fast turnaround with consistent communication
โ Experience across multiple industries and markets
โ Data that supports sales, marketing, and strategic decisions
โ Saves clients hours of manual research every week
If you need reliable market research, accurate data collection, or high-quality lead generation, Iโm ready to help you build a strong foundation for growth.
Send me a message today and letโs turn data into decisions.
Market Research
Data Entry
Virtual Assistance
Google Sheets
Lead Generation
B2B Lead Generation
LinkedIn Lead Generation
List Building
Data Mining
Data Scraping
Email List
Data Extraction
Lead Generation Analysis
Prospect List
Data Collection
Microsoft Excel
Administrative Support
Google Docs
Accuracy Verification
Transaction Data Entry
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