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SWOT analysis

Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats — an honest look before a big decision. Free to use and adapt.

Strengths (inside, helps)	Weaknesses (inside, hurts)
What do customers praise? What do you do better than others?	What do customers complain about? Where are you stretched?

Opportunities (outside, helps)	Threats (outside, hurts)
New customers, trends, gaps competitors leave?	Competitors, costs, load shedding, regulation?

What will you do about it?

Business planA complete plan structure, with what to write in each section — for yourself, a bank or a funder.
One-page business planThe whole business on one page — the quickest way to test an idea before you write the full plan.
Start-up costsEverything you must spend before the first sale — and how much cash to keep in reserve.
Marketing planWho you are selling to, what you say, where you say it, and what it costs — on two pages.
12-month cash flow forecastMoney in, money out, month by month — the sheet every lender and funder asks for. Opens in Excel or Google Sheets.
QuotationA clear quote with validity, deposit and payment terms — so there are no surprises later.