EXTERNAL FORCES: (OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS) External Forces Threats Opportunities Economic Increased spending on home renovations Overgrowth in a weak economy Profit gains with high demands in industry, establish business while consumer spending is up Social Aging population and aging homes. ... The Chinese government has allowed for personal home ownership, introducing 1 Billion DIY'ers to the economic picture. ... COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS The number one competitor for The Home Depot is Lowe's Co. ...

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After several investigations and analysis of the results, it was determined that the Order Entry department is the most responsible for the sales lag. ... Market/Competitors Analysis Company XYZ produces and distributes widgets to three main market categories: domestic, international and daycare/early childhood centers. ... The widgets produced and distributed by Company XYZ are considered a commodity product and highly elastic in economic terms. ... Additionally, Company XYZ has grown at a rate average of 3% each year, even in times of economic turmoil. ...

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Before devising a plan for economic strategies, you must have an actual or pro forma income or profit-and-loss statement. ... One cannot arrive at a selling price without considering some highly subjective factors that have refined the interpretation of traditional economic theory on consumer buying behavior. ...

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