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Subject Guide: Business MGMT 428/665

Entrepreneurship
Selected Sources for Opportunity Analysis Portion of Business Plan Project

This assignment guide was created to assist students in locating research sources for Dr. Adams' business plan project.  Development of the business plan requires opportunity analysis which includes: (1) the selection of a target market ;  (2) determination of the  demographic concentration of the target within a given geographic parameter ; and (3)analysis of the current competitive/industry environment .

The guide focuses on suggested strategies and best places to begin research efforts.  The business plans guide includes sources and search strategies for other portions of the project.

Introduction  Target Market/Demographics 
Competitive/Industry Analysis  Business Plans Guide 

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