Conduct a SWOT Analysis
Define the scope and objectives
Gather internal data on strengths
Identify internal weaknesses
Research external opportunities
Assess external threats
Organize findings into SWOT framework
Validate analysis with stakeholders
Develop strategic recommendations
Conduct a Competitor Analysis
Define objectives and scope of analysis
Identify key competitors in the market
Gather data on competitors’ products and services
Analyze competitors’ pricing strategies
Evaluate competitors’ marketing and branding efforts
Assess competitors’ distribution and sales channels
Review competitors’ customer feedback and reputation
Analyze competitors’ financial performance and market share
Conduct a SWOT analysis for each competitor
Conduct a Data Analysis
Define analysis objectives and scope
Identify data sources and requirements
Collect and compile raw data
Clean and preprocess data
Select appropriate analysis tools and methods
Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA)
Conduct detailed statistical or predictive analysis
Interpret results and draw conclusions
Create visualizations and reports
Create a Sales Forecast
Define forecast objectives and timeframe
Gather historical sales data
Analyze market trends and industry reports
Identify key internal factors
Segment data by product or region
Select forecasting methodology
Build and test forecast models
Incorporate feedback from sales teams
Finalize forecast with adjustments