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  • What is a business plan?
    A written plan outlining how a business will operate and succeed
  • Are weaknesses internal or external to a business?
    Internal
  • Why do businesses carry out a SWOT analysis?
    To understand their position and plan better
  • What does the M stand for in SMART?
    MEASURABLE
  • Give one example of a weakness.
    Lack of finance / poor experience / small customer base
  • Give one example of a strength.
    Good location / strong brand / skilled staff…….
  • Are threats internal or external to a business?
    External
  • Name one thing usually included in a business plan.
    Goals / finance / marketing / SWOT analysis
  • What does the S stand for in SMART?
    Specific
  • What does it mean if a goal is measurable?
    You can track progress and success
  • Why would a bank want to see a business plan?
    To decide whether to give a loan
  • Why is it important that goals are achievable?
    To avoid setting goals that are too difficult or impossible
  • What does the T stand for in SMART?
    Time-bound
  • What is one risk of not planning well?
    Loss of money / business failure / poor decisions
  • What does the R stand for in SMART?
    Realistic / Relevant
  • Name one person or group who may look at a business plan.
    Banks / investors / owners / managers
  • Is a business plan only useful at the start of a business?
    No, it is useful throughout the life of the business
  • Are opportunities internal or external to a business?
    External
  • What does SWOT stand for?
    Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
  • What does the A stand for in SMART?
    Achievable
  • Why should a business have a business plan?
    To set goals and plan for the future
  • Are strengths internal or external to a business?
    Internal