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Business Opportunity Analysis Forms:

Business opportunity analysis forms to help you to bring your potential small business idea to life. Business opportunity analysis forms are available for free online at Entrepreneur.com .See the following forms to to help make an informed analysis of your latest business opportunity.

Business Opportunity Analysis Forms:

Business Opportunity Analysis Work Sheet       Download
Use to evaluate critical elements of a business that you are considering purchasing. 

Business Insurance Planning Work Sheet         Download
Designed to help you decide which types of insurance policies you really need and budget their costs.

Competitive Analysis Work Sheet                      Download
This work sheet will help you evaluate your competitors' strengths and weaknesses, based on key elements needed to be competitive in the market.

Cost Analysis of Research Methods                    Download
Use to list the costs associated with marketing research methods. This form may help you decide on which methods to use based on the cost effectiveness and will help you budget your marketing dollars. 

Strategic Planning Checklist                              Download
Following this checklist will make your strategic planning meetings more effective. Review this list while planning the meetings and have a copy on hand during the meeting. 

Demographic Analysis Work Sheet                   Download           To assist in defining the demographic characteristics of the various segments of your market. Use a new form for each separately defined segment. 

Demographic Comparison Work Sheet             Download
Used to compare the demographic characteristics of the different markets and/or locations you may be considering for your business. You may wish to use this form in conjunction with the Demographic Analysis Work Sheet. 

Franchise Feasibility Test                                  Download
Use this work sheet to help determine whether your business is suitable for franchising. 

Franchise Comparison Work Sheet                   Download
Use this form to help you determine the attractiveness of each prospective franchise you are considering. The franchise with the highest score will be the most attractive.

Idea Evaluation Checklist                                  Download         Use this checklist to help you evaluate any idea for a business or product. 

Industry Analysis Checklist                                Download
To help define your position in your industry and identify possible niche markets for your product.

Manufacturer Analysis Checklist                       Download
Use this form to help you plan an efficient layout for your manufacturing site. 

Market Planning Checklist                                Download
Used to ensure that you have taken all the steps necessary to conduct an effective and organized marketing campaign. 

Personal Goals Work Sheet                              Download
Use to help you identify the underlying reasons why you want to go into business. Check this list regularly against your business plans. 

Trend Analysis Checklist                                   Download
Use to provide a list of actions to take in tracking the trends of your industry. Review the list frequently to make sure you are aware of the trends that affect small business.