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+# ⚠️ CRITICAL ERROR: EMPTY TASK MESSAGE
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+**Status:** Unable to proceed with market analysis.
+
+**Issue:** The operator message field is empty. No opportunity, market niche, or business concept was provided for analysis.
+
+---
+
+## Required Input
+
+To produce a research-grade market analysis document, I need you to specify:
+
+1. **The opportunity name/niche** (e.g., "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors," "B2B SaaS compliance automation," etc.)
+2. **Market context** (e.g., "We're exploring opportunities in the self-publishing space," "We want to assess demand for X service")
+3. **Any specific constraints** (e.g., "Focus on US market only," "B2B only," "Must integrate with BookFunnel")
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+**Please resubmit with:**
+- A clear description of the market opportunity you want analyzed
+- Any specific parameters or boundaries for the analysis
+- Confirmation of research scope (geographic, vertical, buyer type, etc.)
+
+Once the opportunity is specified, I will execute the 5-pass research protocol and deliver a fully cited market analysis document with **PROCEED / INVESTIGATE FURTHER / PASS** recommendation and business plan flag.
+
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+**Awaiting task message with opportunity details.**
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