A SWOT Analysis of A Sample Business Plan Angela Acton Foundations of Business 210 Mr. Dennis Keegan January 23‚ 2011 Abstract When an entrepreneur comes across an opportunity to open a new business‚ there is a lot of planning that must be done in order to be successful in the new venture. An important part of the process is to create a business plan. A good way to test a business plan is to use a SWOT analysis. In the following I will conduct a SWOT analysis on a sample business plan for
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SWOT analysis A SWOT analysis‚ with its four elements in a 2×2 matrix. A SWOT analysis (alternatively SWOT matrix) is a structured planning method used to evaluate the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats involved in a project or in a business venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product‚ place‚ industry or person. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable
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Swot analysis Literature Review: SWOT is an acronym for Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities‚ and Threats. Conducting a SWOT analysis is an important exercise enabling the company to look deeply into marketplace and to take strategic initiatives to increase profitability‚ growth and market share. The aim of any SWOT analysis is to identify the key internal and external factors that are important to achieving the company’s overall objectives and goals. SWOT analysis groups key pieces
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3.0 Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities‚ Threats Analysis (SWOT) A SWOT analysis was directed to categorize varies areas that could positively or negatively affect the business and through this a risk analysis was formed. The following section addresses this concept. STRENGTHS * Differentiation * Location * Appeal * Target market prominent in area | WEAKNESSES * High levels of competition * Cost strategies * Brand recognition * Unknown levels of financial and customer
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Interpretation of Primary Market research information During my questionnaire I asked questions that would provide me with good information from the answers. I asked people face to face to increase the validity of responses I received. Validity would be increased as people are less likely to give you a false answer if you are asking them face to face. I asked a range of questions in my questionnaire like which geographical area do you live in and the income they receive. After a certain amount of
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In looking at the multiple business plans that were offered‚ I went with Jolly ’s Java and Bakery for my SWOT analysis. In reviewing this particular business plan I found it to be similar to what my husband and I ultimately want to ourselves‚ open a doggie bakery in our area. I wanted to review a business plan that offered a plan to build and grow off of a weaker market in its hometown and this companies introduction stated just that. In my opinion the less amount of bakeries in the area‚ the
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SWOT Analysis The SWOT analysis is very important especially in the hotel industry. When it comes to tourism‚ the hotel industry is very important. In fact‚ it is a supporting service that affects the presence of tourists in a certain place. The SWOT analysis is vital to determine if the industry is helping in the achievement of tourism goals. SWOT analysis is a tool for auditing an organization and its environment. It is the first stage of planning and helps marketers to focus on key issues.
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Business Applications What’s Brewing at Whitbread? Although beer is still a popular alcoholic drink in the UK sales are still falling. They have dropped by eight million pints a day since the last peak in 1979. Sales of beer in pubs are at their lowest since the poorest days of the 1930s recession‚ with pubs closing at an astonishing rate of 35 a week‚ according to the British Beer and Pub Association. Some 44‚000 jobs have been lost in the British brewing industry over the past five years and
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Principle of Management 303 SWOT ANALYSIS Professor Kasongo “Burger King‚ the second-largest Burger chain in the United States‚ behind McDonald’s according to (Velasco‚ S. 2012)”. Burger King Corporation was founded in 1954 by James Mclamore and Daniel Edgerton‚ beginning the Burger King legacy of flame broiled beef and commitments to quality ingredients and friendly service (Burger King 2012). Burger King continues to make a positive impact in the community through their vision for food‚
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Jerry’s Ice Cream: SWOT Analysis and Strategies for Progression BMGT301W‚ Section 2 Professor Baker November 20‚ 2011 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream: SWOT Analysis and Strategies for Progression A SWOT analysis is a useful technique to understanding your strengths and weaknesses and for identifying both the opportunities open to you and the threats you face. Used in a business context‚ a SWOT Analysis helps you carve a sustainable niche in your market. What makes SWOT particularly powerful
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