1 Read Appendix A, “Building an Effective Marketing Plan.” Then write a 600-word executive summary for the Paradise Kitchens marketing plan using the numbered headings shown in the plan.

When you have completed the draft of your own marketing plan, write a 600-word executive summary to go in the front of your own marketing plan.

2 Using Chapter 2 and Appendix A as guides, focus your marketing plan by

(a) writing your mission statement in 25 words or less,

(b) listing three nonfinancial goals and three financial goals,

(c) writing your competitive advantage in 35 words or less, and

(d) creating a SWOT analysis table.

3 Draw a simple organization chart for your organization.