A structured introduction to reading markets, identifying demand signals, and building analytical habits that support informed business decisions.
Key milestones in developing the Business in 1000 Days programme
germizs.info launched the initial framework for structured market analysis education, targeting early-stage entrepreneurs in Birmingham.
42 participants from across the UK completed the first full 1000-day curriculum, providing valuable feedback that shaped subsequent editions.
The programme moved to a hybrid digital format, making market analysis modules accessible to participants outside the West Midlands region.
Market segmentation, competitor mapping, demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and entry-point analysis were formalised as distinct curriculum pillars.
A peer network of over 300 programme alumni was established, enabling ongoing market data sharing and collaborative analysis exercises.
Honest feedback from people who completed the programme
"The competitor mapping module in Month 4 helped me realise I was targeting a segment that was already well-served โ adjusting my focus made a noticeable difference to how I planned my launch."
"I found the demand forecasting exercises genuinely useful โ working through the data sets in Module 3 gave me a clearer picture of seasonality in my sector than I had before."
"The pricing strategy section helped me understand how to position my service relative to competitors without simply undercutting them โ a practical and well-structured module overall."
Participant engagement across market analysis modules (% of cohort completing each stage)
* Data based on internal cohort surveys. Results may vary across cohorts.