Business Planning Flashcards

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What is a SWOT analysis?

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  • A SWOT analysis can be used to analyse the internal strengths and weaknesses and external threats and opportunities of a company.
  • This is carried out with a view to exploiting strengths and opportunities and mitigating weaknesses and threats.
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What is a PEST analysis?

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A PEST anlalysis looks at the factors influencing market conditions:

  • Political influences.
  • Economical influences.
  • Socio-demographical influences.
  • Technological influences.
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What are Porter’s five forces?

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They are used to analyse the competitiveness of an industry and the barriers to entry.

- Threat of New Entrants: Ease of new competitors entering the market.
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Influence suppliers have on prices and terms.
- Bargaining Power of Buyers: Customers’ ability to affect pricing and quality.
- Threat of Substitutes: Likelihood of customers switching to alternative products.
- Industry Rivalry: Intensity of competition among existing firms.

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How do companies write a business plan?

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  • They undertake an analysis of the market and industry to identify business opportunities and critical success factors.
  • Companies should focus their resources in developing their competencies in the critical success factors.
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What is a Client Account Planning session?

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  • A review of current workload, resources & fees.
  • It involves the identification of key client personnel who have influence over job opportunities
  • A review of pipeline opportunities with that client is also undertaken.
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What is contained within an appointment document?

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It includes a clarification of the work scope.

  • The agreed fee bid.
  • The firms terms of business.
  • Any agreed amendments to the firms’ terms of business.
  • Contact Details.
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Does your firm produce an annual account?

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  • Yes it produces a statement of turnover, gross profit & net profit.
  • This must be submitted to Companies House in accordance with the Companies Act.
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Would you be able to interpret & understand an annual
account?

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At a high level but I would seek further advice from a senior colleague

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How do you contribute to your company’s goals?

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  • Focus on safety.
  • Maintain excellence in my work.
  • Sharing knowledge within integrated teams.
  • Keeping up with new technologies.
  • Upskilling new and junior team members.
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How do you think an up to date business plan can help
an organisation in the current economic climate?

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 The business plan will help focus on key priorities.
 It allows the organisation to respond to change.

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How do you ensure you align with RGs business goals and objectives?

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  • I align to RG’s buisness goals and objectives but ensuring I go above and beyond for my clients when delivering a standard of service.
  • I have been involved in the development and introduction of new software to help with better reporting and cost reporting to clients.
  • I look to put people first and upskill junior team members.
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what is the difference between short and long term goals and why is this important?

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  • Typically, short-term goals are defined as accomplishments that take 3 months to a few years.
  • Long-term goals are usually completed in 3 to 5 years, or longer.
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What is included within a business plan?

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  • Business description and structure
  • Market research and strategies
  • Management and personnel
  • Financial documents.
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What is the current state of the construction market in your sector?

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  • Business is strong currently in the workplace sector with many opportunities and bids in the pipeline.
  • This is dispite high inflationary pressures and rising construction costs in the fitout sector.
  • Many clients still striving to re-purpose their workspace due the dramatic shift to hybrid working following the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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