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The marketing mix is a set of controllable tactical marketing tools that includes ______, price, place, and promotion.
The marketing mix is a set of controllable tactical marketing tools that includes ______, price, place, and promotion.
product
The process of turning marketing strategies and plans into marketing actions is called ______ implementation.
The process of turning marketing strategies and plans into marketing actions is called ______ implementation.
marketing
A marketing plan is a plan of the overall company ______ for selecting a particular target market.
A marketing plan is a plan of the overall company ______ for selecting a particular target market.
road map
The marketing plan process involves ______ marketing opportunities and selecting target markets.
The marketing plan process involves ______ marketing opportunities and selecting target markets.
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A marketing plan should contain sections including executive summary, current marketing ______, and threats and opportunities.
A marketing plan should contain sections including executive summary, current marketing ______, and threats and opportunities.
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Marketing research involves the systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data and ______ relevant to a specific marketing situation.
Marketing research involves the systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data and ______ relevant to a specific marketing situation.
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A ______ plan focuses on marketing activities for one year or more and varies by industry, target market, and firm's size and scope.
A ______ plan focuses on marketing activities for one year or more and varies by industry, target market, and firm's size and scope.
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A business plan is a road map for the entire organization over ______.
A business plan is a road map for the entire organization over ______.
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The social media plan involves identifying the target market and determining what ______ media platform they prefer.
The social media plan involves identifying the target market and determining what ______ media platform they prefer.
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Effective social media plans start with the company ______.
Effective social media plans start with the company ______.
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Study Notes
Business Plan
- A comprehensive document outlining entrepreneur's enterprise goals, strategies, mission statement, product/service details, market plan, and execution time and budget.
- Essential for companies to achieve their goals, ensuring viability and establishing specific steps for growth and success.
Importance of Business Plans
- Provide insight into resources needed to reach goals
- Establish a clear timeline for achieving goals
- Help determine steps to expand into a new market
- Offer a straightforward way to track progress
- Enable entrepreneurs to predict and plan for potential risks
- Allow investors to see the viability of a company
Components of a Business Plan
- Executive summary: a crucial part of the plan, providing an overview of the content
- Business description: provides detailed information about the company's product or service, supply chains, and market plans
- Market analysis and strategy: outlines strategies for reaching target audience, including market research, marketing strategies, and target customer demographics
- Competitive analysis: understands direct and indirect competitors
- Organizational structure: explains the company's legal structure, management team, and operational plan
- Financial plan: predicts profitability and survival, including capital expenditure budgets, forecasted income statements, and a value proposition
- Growth strategies: plans for overcoming current and future challenges to realize expansion goals
- Appendix: includes additional documents cited in other sections or requested by readers
Marketing Plan
- A written document summarizing marketing efforts, indicating how to reach marketing objectives, and directing marketing efforts
- Purposes: coordinates company goals, defines target market, defines marketing mix, and systematizes marketing activities
Marketing Plan Process
- Analyzing marketing opportunities
- Selecting target markets
- Developing the marketing mix
- Managing the marketing effort
Components of a Marketing Plan
- Executive summary
- Current marketing situation
- Threats and opportunities
- Objectives
- Marketing strategies
- Action programs
- Budgets
- Controls
Differences Between Marketing Plan and Business Plan
- Marketing plan focuses on marketing activities for one year or more, varies by industry, target market, and firm's size and scope
- Business plan is a road map for the entire organization, focuses on marketing and other facets, and should be regularly updated
Preparing the Marketing Plan
- Defining the business situation
- Defining the target market: opportunities and threats
- Developing a marketing plan integrating the parts of the marketing mix
Social Media Plan
- Identify target market and determine preferred social media platform
- Identify social networks relevant to the audience
- Effective social media plans start with the company website
- Post information regularly and address negative posts immediately
- Assess and analyze the effectiveness of the plan
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Test your knowledge on the definition and importance of a business plan, including who should write it and its role in achieving company goals.
