SWOT Analysis Template State what you are assessing here (This particular example is for a new business opportunity. Many criteria can apply to more than one quadrant. Identify criteria appropriate too your own SWOT situation.) Strengths Weaknesses Criteria examples Disadvantages of proposition Gaps in capabilities Lack of competitive strength Reputation, presence and reach Financials Own known vulnerabilities Til Timescales, deadlines and pressures Financial cash flow, start-up cash-drain Innovative aspects Continuity, supply chain robustness Effects on core activities, distruction Reliability of data, plan predictability Morale, commitment, leadership Accreditations etc Criteria examples Advantages of proposition Capabilities Competitive advantages USP's (unique selling points) Resources, Assets, People urces Experience, knowledge, data reserves, likely returns Marketing - reach, distribution, Marken awareness awaren geographical De value value, quality Accreditations, qualifications, certifications Processes, systems, IT, communications Criteria examples Market developments Competitors' vulnerabilities Industry or lifestyle trends Technology development and innovation Global influences New markets, vertical, horizontal Niche target markets Geographical, export, import New USP's Tactics: eg, surprise, major contacts Business and product development Information and research Partnerships, agencies Opportunities Threats Criteria examples Political effects Legislative effects Environmental effects IT developments Competitor intentions - various Market demand Warket demand New technologies, services, ideas Vital contracts and partners Sustaining internal capabilities Obstacles faced Insurmountable weaknesses Loss of key staff Sustainable financial backing Economy - home, abroad Seasonality, weather effects rStudent Name Assignment Title Colorado Technical University Date Introduction Introduce the topics that you will cover in your paper. Use 12-pt. Times New Roman, double space, and indent each paragraph throughout your assignment. Each paragraph should include a topic sentence, at least 2 qualifier sentences, and a transition, for a total of 4 sentences. Use APA in-text citations where your references are used. Do not change the document margins. The assignment should be 3-5 pages (plus a title page and a reference page). What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to your new business venture? Be sure to include any competitor information that might affect your business in your SWOT analysis. Type your response here. What role might competitors play in your strategy? Type your response here. Conclusion Summarize the main points of your paper. Be sure to proofread your assignment for organization, grammar, punctuation, and APA style. References Cite 1-3 sources in APA format. Here are some examples of references cited in APA format: Gliddon, D. G., & Rothwell, W. J. (2018). Innovation leadership. Routledge. https://login.proxy.cecybrary.com/sso/skillport? context=137758 Khan, M. A., Ismail, F. B., Altaf, H., & Basheer, A. (2020). The interplay of leadership styles, innovative work behavior, organizational culture, and organizational citizenship behavior. Sage Open, 10(1). http://dx.doi.org.proxy.cecybrary.com/10.1177/2158244019 898264 Kmec, J. (2012, March 13). Where's the boss? And what counts as "work"? The Society Pages. https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2012/03/13/wheres- the-boss-and-what-counts-as-work/