Scenario: You are starting a business and you have asked your bank to give you a loan. The banker wants you to provide a demand forecast for the industry you are operating in. Follow the steps below to prepare for your next meeting with the banker. 

Steps:

1. Define the market.
   • Select a product or service that interests you. 
   • Review information online about the industry. 
   • Identify the potential end users (minimum of five).
   • Discuss how product substitution could impact market demand.
2. Create market segments.
   • Create a table that lists each segment of end users. Be sure each segment is small and homogenous enough that the drivers of demand are consistent across the entire segment. The table should include the quantity or volume consumed by each segment. 
   • Describe how you selected each market segment and the sources used to find the data. 
3. Analysis of market potential
   • Respond to the following questions:
     • Is the demand in this industry strong enough to warrant a substantial investment? Explain your answer. Provide data that supports your rationale. 
     • Which specific market segments present the greatest opportunities? Explain your answer. Provide data that supports your rationale. 
4. Cite all sources in APA format
5. This should not be more than 5 pages long