Sociocultural
Technological
Demographic
Economic
Political and legal
Global
While evaluating the six foundational macro trends, entrepreneurs should answer the following questions to help further evaluate the attractiveness of that industry in light of the impact of the macro forces for change:
· How large is the industry?
· How fast is it growing?
· Is the industry as a whole profitable?
· Is the industry characterized by high profit margins or razor-thin margins?
· How essential are its products or services to customers?
· What trends are shaping the industry’s future?
· What threats does the industry face?
· What opportunities does the industry face?
· How crowded is the industry?
· How intense is the level of competition in the industry?
· Is the industry young, mature, or somewhere in between?