wtf Flashcards
before you start making changes, it is a good idea to make sure you have full understanding of the factors affecting your business success
assert your situation
tools (5)
swot analysis
benchmarking
market research
trend analysis
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helps you identify your business strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
swot analysis
measures your business performance against similar sized businesses
benchmarking
investigates your business market and industry, identify trends, changes and customer or client demand
market research
used a business data collected over time to identify consistent results or trend
trend analysis
provide useful information to help develop your business skills
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make sure your goals are SMART
set clear goals
state clearly what you want to achieve
specific
make sure you can evaluate success
measurable
check if your objective is something you have the time and resources to meet
achievable
make sure your objectives improve profit arrivers and improve some part of your business
relevant
set a specific date for completion
timely
think about what strategy you could use to improve the situation
identify strategies for achieving your goals
write your plan in a formal that suits you
develop a plan for implementing your strategies