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Your idea for a pricing list with a shopping cart for small to medium-sized companies falls into a category where there's minimal market signal. This means that based on our analysis of similar product launches, there isn't strong evidence of widespread demand. With only one similar product found, our confidence is low, indicating this could be a very niche problem or not considered a high priority by many businesses. Since there is no engagement for similar products (as indicated by the lack of comments), this further validates the claim. Before dedicating significant resources, it's crucial to validate whether a real need exists. You are essentially in uncharted territory and need to prove the market before building.

Recommendations

1. Begin by actively engaging with your target audience. Post in online communities, forums, or LinkedIn groups where small to medium-sized business owners and managers gather. Clearly articulate the problem your pricing list solves and gauge their interest in a solution like yours. Frame it as a discussion, not a sales pitch, and listen carefully to their feedback.
2. Offer to manually create a pricing list and shopping cart solution for a few potential customers (2-3). This allows you to deeply understand their specific needs, pain points, and workflows. This hands-on approach provides invaluable insights and demonstrates your commitment to solving their problem. Plus, it may help you earn some very early revenue.
3. Develop a short, compelling explainer video that showcases the benefits of your pricing list and how it simplifies the sales process for SMBs. Focus on the key value propositions and keep it concise. Track viewership metrics to determine whether your message is resonating with potential users.
4. Gauge commitment by asking interested businesses to join a waiting list with a small, refundable deposit. This helps you quantify demand and filter out casual inquiries. If you're uncomfortable with a deposit, another option might be to collect signups for early access.
5. If, after three weeks of these validation efforts, you struggle to find at least five genuinely interested customers, seriously reconsider the idea or pivot your approach. It's essential to be pragmatic and avoid investing further in a solution that doesn't address a pressing need.

Questions

1. Given the minimal market signal, what are the non-obvious, specific pain points related to pricing and shopping cart management that SMBs currently face? Have you identified a niche within SMBs with unique needs that are not currently being met?
2. Assuming the explainer video is well received, what key performance indicators (KPIs) beyond viewership will you use to assess the true level of interest and potential conversion to paying customers? For instance, will you track click-through rates to a signup page or measure engagement on social media?
3. If you identify a need, how can you create a minimum viable product (MVP) that delivers core value quickly and cost-effectively, without the full feature set of a complete solution? What is the quickest path to revenue generation and user feedback?