Business Plan – marketing
Business Plan - marketing
I need to know if this can be done by tomorrow at 12 PM. I need business plan you can pick any topic. Let me know ASAP. I attached assignment specifics, sample buisness plan and guide as well.
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STUDENT GUIDE FOR WRITING A MARKETING PLAN1.Executive SummaryThe Executive Summary “sells” the marketing plan to readers through its clarity and brevity. The summary should present a description of the product/service, its target market, and its need within the market. The summary should also provide an overview of the main points of the plan and should emphasize an action orientation.2.Company DescriptionThe company description should highlight the recent history and successes of the organization.3.Strategic Focus and PlanWhile not included in all marketing plans, the Strategic Focus and Plan sets the strategic direction for the entire organization. One approach is to use the strategic marketing process (see pp. 44-50 in the text) and/or diversification and synergy analyses (see pages 581-584).a.Mission/VisionThe Mission/Vision statement is a qualitative statement that specifies the markets and product lines in which a business will compete. A mission statement can dramatically affect the range of a firm’s marketing activities by narrowing or broadening the competitive playing field. An effective mission statement must be clear and direct.See page 32 in the text.b.GoalsThe Goals section of a marketing plan sets both financial and non-financial targets. Goals should be in quantitative terms, where possible, to facilitate measuring the company’s future performance. See page 34 in the text.An example of a non-financial goal: “Philip Morris will diversify its product lines to achieve 50 percent of sales revenue in non-tobacco products in the next five years.”An example of a financial goal (note it is specific and measurable): “XYZ Inc. will increase sales from $10 million in 2008 to $15 million in 2012.”c.Core Competency and Sustainable Competitive AdvantageCompetencies are an organization’s special capabilities, including skills, technologies, and resources, which distinguish it from other organizations and provide value to its customers. A competitive...