SWOT Analysis SWOT is an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. These four topics are covered in the analysis process. Our learning team chose to evaluate the sample business plan found at www.entrepreneurmag.co.za for a florist in Georgia by the name of Red White & Bloom. Red White & Bloom is a florist located in the heart of Castleberry Hill, just outside of Atlanta, GA. This specific location was chosen by Jamie Muir, the majority owner, as it is an arts district
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from the identified issues, which focuses management's efforts to solve these issues and reach the organization's goals. Describe where Kudler Fine Foods could be if this problem is solved by management. Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is a premier gourmet grocery store. It has the obligations to its employees and loyal customers to remain competitive in the field and keep the quality of their products and wine at the highest level. A wide variety of organic produce grown locally as well as a wide
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Worksheet for You Decide Name _JANICE VALDEZ Course Code _AC555ON_Grade ___/ Date 4/15/_2012_ Questions: Q1: Discuss how the SEC has influence (if any) over the audit of Smackey Dog Foods, Inc. Solution: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an agency of the federal government, assists in providing investors with reliable information upon which to make investment decisions. The Securities Act of 1933 requires most companies planning to issue new securities to the public
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them with 97% fat free subs. Subway offers a separate specialty menu for breakfast. Apart from subs and salads, they also provide side dishes like cookies, desserts and beverages. Subway allows customization of sandwiches by offering a variety of gourmet breads, different kinds of flavoured meat, fresh and exotic vegetables and variety of sauces, both low and high calorie. Following the “Think Global, Act Local” policy, it offers ingredients specific to the locations; for instance, it
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Functional Area Interrelationships Marcus Jackson University of Tennessee BUS/475 March 05, 2010 Professor Jenkins Functional Area Interrelationships Kudler Fine Foods states that they are “Shopping the world for the finest food” (Kudler Foods, n.d.). Current food items offered by Kudler include bakery items, meat, seafood, produce, wine, cheese, and dairy.
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In the Step One Diagnosis Stage we reviewed the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis that was included in the KFF Strategic Plan. One of the strength areas for KFF is that it does not currently have competitors in the gourmet food grocer business. Nevertheless, there are other grocery stores in the areas in which we operate. These stores use automated systems to aid in processing and effective management. To maintain a competitive advantage, prepare the company for growth
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employees an opportunity excel based upon their potential and capabilities. Kudler Fine Foods has created an environment that is customer and employees focused. Kudler Organizational Culture Kudler Fine Foods is a gourmet food store located in California that specializes in gourmet products. The company is owned and operated by Kathy Kudler, the company President, and has three stores in three locations. The stores are stocked with the best domestic and imported food products such as fresh meats
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Creating a Problem Statement Kathy Kudler made a passion of gourmet cooking a reality; she began Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) in 1998. Her vision and mission is to provide customers with the finest selection of meats, cheeses, bakery items, wines, tools, and ingredients in a one-stop shopping experience with reasonable prices. However, according to the strategic plan, Kathy takes on many roles, including human resources. She interacts with the customers and staff but has not thought about future endeavors
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Market Demand and Elasticity Tank Up is a local quick mart gas station on Route 12, a fairly busy highway most days of the week. Tank Up is the last station eastbound just prior to the entrance ramp to the expressway. This location benefits Tank Up business because drivers often stop in to fill their gas tank and grab a cup of coffee before beginning their journey on the expressway. To increase profits, I am evaluating a price change for coffee. Historically Tank Up sells approximately 300 cups
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expanding the business (University of Phoenix, 2011). Kudler Fine Foods Kathy Kudler was a young Vice-President of Marketing for a large contractor who led a hectic life of travel while working for someone else. She found an outlet through her love of gourmet cooking (University of Phoenix, 2011). While shopping for ingredients she stumbled onto an opportunity for an epicurean food shop in La Jolla, so she obtained financing and developed a marketing research plan. Kudler Fine Foods was opened six months
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