Bij de voorbereiding op de toekomst nemen bedrijven deel aan strategische planning. Dit proces kijkt naar factoren zowel binnen als buiten het bedrijf, en gebruikt vaak een SWOT-analyse, of een soortgelijk kader, om de gegenereerde informatie te organiseren. Strategische planning die externe factoren onderzoekt, heet milieu-scanning.
Recently, Sophie has thought about selling her crafts online. She likes it as a hobby, but wants to know how viable it would be for supplementing her income.
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She worries it won't be successful though. She knows other people who have poured time and money into their online businesses without ever turning a profit.
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Sophie decides to do some environmental scanning to decide if it's a good time to start an online store. She uses Storyboard That to organize her research, analyze opportunities, and inform her business plan.
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Storyboard That's presentation options help her discuss her idea to fellow hobbyists, and even secure a small business loan.
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Because she did her research and prepared, Sophie is careful in transitioning her hobby into a job. She has realistic expectations, and is prepared for the future. She is the proud operator of a successful small business!