SWOT AnalysisStrategic Planning Made Simple
Evaluate Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to develop winning strategies and make informed business decisions.
The SWOT Matrix
A 2x2 matrix that organizes internal and external factors affecting your business
Strengths
Internal capabilities that give you an advantage
Weaknesses
Internal limitations that need improvement
Opportunities
External factors you can capitalize on
Threats
External challenges that could harm you
Understanding Each Quadrant
Key questions and examples to guide your analysis
Strengths
Internal capabilities that give you an advantage
Key Questions:
- •What do we do exceptionally well?
- •What unique resources do we have?
- •What do customers see as our strengths?
- •What competitive advantages do we possess?
Examples:
- Strong brand reputation
- Proprietary technology
- Skilled workforce
- Financial resources
Weaknesses
Internal limitations that need improvement
Key Questions:
- •Where can we improve?
- •What resources are we lacking?
- •What do customers complain about?
- •Where are we vulnerable to competitors?
Examples:
- Limited market presence
- Skills gaps
- Outdated technology
- Cash flow issues
Opportunities
External factors you can capitalize on
Key Questions:
- •What market trends can we leverage?
- •What customer needs are unmet?
- •How can technology help us?
- •What new markets are emerging?
Examples:
- Growing market demand
- Emerging technologies
- Regulatory changes
- Partnership possibilities
Threats
External challenges that could harm you
Key Questions:
- •What are competitors doing?
- •How are regulations changing?
- •What economic factors affect us?
- •What could disrupt our business?
Examples:
- New competitors
- Economic downturns
- Changing regulations
- Technology disruption
From Analysis to Strategy
Combine quadrants to develop actionable strategies
SO Strategies: Strengths-Opportunities
Use strengths to maximize opportunities
WO Strategies: Weaknesses-Opportunities
Overcome weaknesses by pursuing opportunities
ST Strategies: Strengths-Threats
Use strengths to minimize threats
WT Strategies: Weaknesses-Threats
Minimize weaknesses and avoid threats
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Our AI compares your capabilities against market leaders to confirm true competitive advantages.
- Patent landscape analysis
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Identify Hidden Weaknesses
Uncover capability gaps and vulnerabilities through comprehensive market analysis.
- Competitive benchmarking
- Resource gap analysis
- Customer feedback synthesis
Discover Opportunities
AI-powered market intelligence reveals emerging trends and unmet needs.
- Trend analysis and forecasting
- White space identification
- Partnership opportunity mapping
Monitor Threats
Stay ahead of risks with continuous competitive and market monitoring.
- Competitive intelligence tracking
- Regulatory change alerts
- Disruption risk assessment
Benefits of SWOT Analysis
Transform insights into strategic advantage
Strategic Clarity
Get a comprehensive view of your strategic position
Informed Decisions
Make data-driven choices based on complete analysis
Risk Management
Identify and prepare for potential challenges
Opportunity Discovery
Uncover hidden growth opportunities
Resource Optimization
Allocate resources where they have most impact
Competitive Edge
Understand your position relative to competitors
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