SWOT Analysis Template for Strategic Business Planning

  {"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":1,"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"SWOT Analysis Template for Strategic Business Planning","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Use this template to systematically analyze your business's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. Answer the guiding questions under each quadrant to gain strategic insights and identify next steps.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"horizontalRule"},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2,"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Strengths","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Identify your business's internal strengths that give you a competitive advantage.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"bulletList","content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What unique resources or assets does your business have?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Which skills or expertise set your team apart?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What do customers and partners consistently praise about your business?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Where do you excel compared to competitors?","type":"text"}]}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Your Strengths: [Fill in your key strengths here]","type":"text"}]},{"type":"horizontalRule"},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2,"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Weaknesses","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Recognize internal factors that may hinder your business performance or growth.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"bulletList","content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What areas need improvement within your team or processes?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Are there resource limitations affecting your operations?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What feedback have you received indicating weaknesses?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Which competitors outperform you and why?","type":"text"}]}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Your Weaknesses: [Fill in your key weaknesses here]","type":"text"}]},{"type":"horizontalRule"},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2,"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Opportunities","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Explore external factors that can be leveraged for growth and success.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"bulletList","content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What market trends could benefit your business?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Are there new customer segments to target?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What partnerships or collaborations could enhance your offerings?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Do technological advances present new possibilities?","type":"text"}]}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Your Opportunities: [Fill in your key opportunities here]","type":"text"}]},{"type":"horizontalRule"},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2,"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Threats","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Identify external challenges that could negatively impact your business.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"bulletList","content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What are the main risks in your market or industry?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Are there regulatory or economic changes that could pose threats?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"What actions are your competitors taking that could harm your position?","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Are there internal vulnerabilities that external factors could exploit?","type":"text"}]}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"text":"Your Threats: [Fill in your key threats here]","type":"text"}]}]}