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Elaine R.

Market Research, Competitor Analysis, Interview and Surveys

Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom
$40 per hour
224 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

I’m a senior researcher with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality market, company, and industry research for startups, SMEs, market research companies and large organisations. I work across all commercial research environments, helping clients make confident, evidence-based decisions. Whether you need to understand your customers better, map competitors, size a market, or validate a new product, market, or business idea, I provide clear, practical insights you can actually use. What I do Market & Industry Research: I dig deep into industries to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and competitive dynamics. I’m industry-agnostic and have worked across a wide range of sectors and global regions. Competitor & Strategic Analysis: From landscape mapping to detailed competitor profiling, I identify current and emerging players, analyse positioning, and highlight gaps and opportunities. Company, Lead & Acquisition Sourcing: I regularly support clients by identifying companies in niche or hard-to-research sectors. This includes competitor discovery, investment and acquisition targets, and lead sourcing. I use multiple professional tools, manually verify findings, and deliver clean, well-structured results tailored to your criteria. Market Sizing (TAM / SAM / SOM): Market sizing is a core strength. I build robust TAM, SAM, and SOM models for startups and SMEs, clearly explaining assumptions, methodologies, and outputs so you can confidently use the results with investors or stakeholders. Qualitative Research & Expert Interviews: I conduct in-depth qualitative research, including expert recruitment and interviews for competitive intelligence and market insight. These projects deliver exclusive, human-led insights that go beyond what AI or desk research alone can uncover. Quantitative Research & Surveys: I design, run, and analyse consumer surveys and interviews to uncover customer needs, pain points, and behaviours, turning raw data into actionable insight and clear reporting. How I work Access to major industry databases and public statistical sources Transparent methodologies, with full sources, models, and workings provided Clear communication, regular updates, and collaborative check-ins Available for both short-term projects and long-term research partnerships If you’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented researcher who can turn complex information into meaningful insight, I’d be happy to help.

Panuwat K.

Social Listening & Research analyst

London, United Kingdom
$15 per hour
19 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

Ex-Nielsen with research and social listening knowledge • Social Listening tools: ZocialEye, Zanroo, Digimind, Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Mandala • Social Analytics: Facebook Audience Insight, Facebook Collaborative ads, FanpageKarma, SocialBaker • Web Analytics: Google analytics, Firebase, SimilarWeb, Brightedge • Data Analysis: Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio, Excel

Saif Ur R.

PhD Researcher | Dissertation & Thesis Editor l Literature Review lAPA

Manchester, United Kingdom
$20 per hour
497 jobs

🏆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 100% 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 & 𝗔𝗜-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 🏆 ⌛ Fast Delivery: 6h · 12h · 24h · 48h | 🕐 24/7 Availability | 🔁 Free Revisions 💼 10+ Years of Professional Experience 📊 400+ Projects (𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀) 🧠 Helping Students & Researchers Achieve Academic Excellence ✨ About Me Hello! I’m Saif ur Rehman, an experienced academic writing specialist and data analyst dedicated to helping students, researchers, and professionals prepare well-structured, research-based, and publication-ready documents. I provide editing, coaching, data analysis, and research support tailored to your project needs — ensuring clarity, consistency, and academic integrity in every submission. 🧩 Core Expertise 📘 Academic Writing & Research Support ⏩ Research Papers (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Help with Dissertations (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Systematic Literature Review (SLR) ⏩ Technical Reports (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Thesis Editing, and Proofreading ⏩ Literature Reviews (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Annotated Bibliography (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Research Proposals (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Essays (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Case Study (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Business Reports (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Reflections Reports (Research, Editing and Proofreading) ⏩ Academic Editing ⏩ APA, Harvard, MLA, and Chicago Formatting 📊 Data Analysis & Statistical Services ⏩SPSS | AMOS | SmartPLS | R | SAS | STATA | G*Power ⏩Quantitative Analysis (Regression, ANOVA, GLM, EFA, CFA) ⏩Qualitative Data Analysis (Coding, Thematic, NVivo Support) ⏩SEM, Mediation & Moderation Models (PROCESS Macro) ⏩Sampling, Power Analysis & Result Interpretation 🌟 Why Work With Me 🏅 Top-Rated & Trusted Freelancer ✅ 10+ Years of Experience in Academic & Research Writing ✅ Deep Understanding of Methodology & Statistical Tools ✅ Clear Communication & Professional Collaboration ✅ Fast Turnaround with High-Quality Delivery ✅ Revision Support Until You’re Confident 📩 Let’s Work Together Click “Invite to Job” to discuss your project — I’ll be happy to assist.

Ole S.

Data and Administrative Support Specialist

Reading, United Kingdom
$25 per hour
3 jobs
$5K+ total earnings

I offer professional administrative and data support, with experience in data entry, management, analysis, and client facing work. I am organised, detail focused, and reliable, with a strong ability to manage information accurately and support tasks that require both efficiency and care. My experience working with research participants and clients has also helped me build strong communication skills and a professional, adaptable approach.

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