you plan on operating a business, it is very important that you know who you are, where you are going, and how you will get there.
This sample strategic plan is intended to offer a frame work for developing a plan focused on your personal situation and goals - what ever they maybe. It reviews strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities; presents a series of statements relating to AnyFarm's vision, mission, values and objectives; and sets out its proposed strategies and goals.
Once you have refined this plan, you should be able to move more easily toward developing a business proposal.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats & Opportunities
This section addresses hypothetical key strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities for AnyFarm. They are generic to many business applications and should be re-defined to fit your situation:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Infrastructure in place
Basis for strong management team
Possibility to evolve into range of offerings
Location is highly suitable
Very focused management/staff
Well-rounded and managed business
Marketing plan in place
Over-dependent on borrowings - Insufficient cash resources
Focus maybe too narrow
Lack of awareness amongst prospective customers
Potential need for larger premises
Absence of strong sales/marketing expertise
Emerging new technologies may move market in new directions
Threats:
Opportunities:
Major player may enter targeted market segment
Economic slowdown could reduce demand
Market may become price sensitive
Market segment's growth could attract ...