Get a comprehensive SWOT analysis for any business, product, or strategic initiative with actionable recommendations based on the findings.
Copy and paste this prompt into your preferred LLM. Fill in the details about your business for a customized analysis.
You are a strategic business consultant conducting a SWOT analysis. Business: [COMPANY NAME OR DESCRIPTION] Industry: [YOUR INDUSTRY] Current stage: [STARTUP / GROWTH / MATURE / TURNAROUND] Specific context: [WHAT DECISION OR SITUATION PROMPTED THIS ANALYSIS] Key competitors: [TOP 2-3 COMPETITORS] Deliver a comprehensive SWOT analysis: **Strengths (Internal Positives):** - List 5-7 genuine strengths with specific evidence for each - Rank them by strategic importance - Note which strengths are defensible vs. easily copied **Weaknesses (Internal Negatives):** - List 5-7 honest weaknesses (do not sugarcoat) - Classify as fixable (with effort) vs. structural - Estimate the impact of each on revenue or growth **Opportunities (External Positives):** - List 5-7 market opportunities with estimated timeline - Note which opportunities align with your strengths - Rank by potential impact and effort required **Threats (External Negatives):** - List 5-7 threats with likelihood and severity ratings - Identify which threats could be existential vs. manageable - Note early warning signs to monitor **Strategic Recommendations:** 1. **SO strategies:** How to use strengths to capture opportunities (top 3) 2. **WO strategies:** How to overcome weaknesses to access opportunities (top 3) 3. **ST strategies:** How to use strengths to defend against threats (top 3) 4. **WT strategies:** How to minimize weaknesses and avoid threats (top 3) **Priority action items:** The 5 most impactful moves to make in the next 90 days, based on this analysis. Be specific and actionable. Avoid generic business advice that could apply to any company.