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SWOT Analysis Examples

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All of our SWOT analysis examples are based on real businesses that we’ve featured in our gallery of free example business plans. Sedibeng’s primary market advantages are their company culture, consistent “quality” branding, traditional brew recipes, and commitment to rural distribution. Potential strategies for growth.

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Meet the Grand Prize Entrepreneurs of the BEC Boost

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The contest was sponsored by Palo Alto Software , which provided free access to LivePlan , its cloud-based business planning software, to all of the Boost entrants. “ So who were the hard-working businessmen and women behind the winning business plans? . “My business really, really needed this break.”

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One Little Ice Cream Cart That’s About to Have Big Growth

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Beginning as a small red cart in Eugene, Oregon, today Red Wagon Creamery has a downtown storefront, local retail distribution, and online ordering. From the beginning and all along the way, careful planning has guided the business from revenues of $35,000 in 2011, to $400,000 in 2014, and estimates of $700,000 for 2015.

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Maternova Experiences Impressive Growth Since Winning Palo Alto Software’s First LivePlan $10,000 Business Boost Competition

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In its goal to make the world a better place for mothers and babies worldwide, Maternova has enjoyed landmark achievements since winning LivePlan’s $10,000 Boost business plan competition. Exclusive distribution rights for a pioneering technology. Eugene, OR (PRWEB) February 14, 2013. Visit [link] to learn more.

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How to Start a Brewery

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But, the good news is, if all these people could start a brewery, then you can too—as long as you know what you’re getting into and have a solid business plan for your brewery. How wide do you want to grow production and distribution, or do you want to focus on selling over your own bar?

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

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But, the good news is, if all those people could start a brewery, then you can too—as long as you know what you’re getting into and have a solid business plan for your brewery. The Hughes brothers developed a solid business plan and built a core team to bring their vision to reality. Review your business plan regularly.

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How to Start a Farm: Your Complete Guide to Success

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Even if you know nothing about formal market research practices, you can do your own research by getting out to learn more about your customers, distribution channels, and about how to start a farm. If you’re based in Oregon and want to know more about growing blackberries, you couldn’t find a better resource. Next steps.