Explain what a marketing plan is and why you should have one.

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It is a blueprint to guide the business for the upcoming year. It lets management know where the business is at present. It outlines problems and opportunities by identifying the operation's strengths and weaknesses as well as its competitors. Goals are set and strategies are planned based upon an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses. The marketing document will state how the plan will be implemented and executed. Included will be a budget to help the operation reach its desired goals. Finally, the plan will have criteria built into it to allow management to determine whether the plan has been successful.

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