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Market development

Market development takes an existing product or service into a new market, such as a different geography, channel or customer segment. It can use existing product capability while requiring new distribution, knowledge, adaptation or relationships. The risk depends on how different the market is and the resources required. Clarify whether the proposed changes are substantial enough to make the product itself new.

Worked example

A business offers its established specialist training programme to a new national market through a local delivery partner.

Common mistake

A new location is not automatically a minor change; legal, cultural, customer and cost conditions can differ substantially.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA APM Supporting September 2026–June 2027
ACCA SBL Direct September 2026–June 2027