3. SWOT Analyses
Strengths
•No similar market exists
•Community Leaders support
the business
•Strong supplier market
(seafood)
Opportunities
•Consumers trending towards
healthy eating
•Growing preference for local
products
•May attract more tourists
Threats
•Rising food costs
•Increased government
regulations in farming/fishing
•Fuel costs may impact supply
•Weather change
Weaknesses
•Unknown brand
•Weak supplier network
•No ready infrastructure yet
S W
TO
4. PEST Analyses
Political
•Regulations
•Changing Laws
•Consumer Protection/Liability
Social
• Changing consumer
attitudes
• Trends/Buying habits
• Changing demographics
Technological
• Amount of technology
required
• Changes in distribution
• Customer Resource
Management
Economic
• Costs (goods, utilities,
transportation, wages)
• Unstable local and global
economy
• Rising cost of inputs
• Weather/Catastrophes
P E
TS
6. FUD Analyses
FEAR
CITY
• Marketplace will not attract
enough consumers or
suppliers
• Marketplace will not be
successful
• Financially
• Image
CONSUMERS
• Poor quality
• Not a positive experience
SUPPLIERS/
PRODUCERS
• Possible negative
impact on brand image
• Financial uncertainty
7. FUD Analyses
UNCERTAINTY
CITY
• Improvement in standard of
food consumption among
population
• Increase in employment
• Decrease food deserts
CONSUMERS
• Solution to the problem of food
deserts, increase accessibility
• Acceptance of the concept
SUPPLIERS/
PRODUCERS
• Sale of perishable
goods
• Potential for expansion
of customer base
8. FUD Analyses
DOUBT
CITY
• Consumers will not accept
marketplace as part of the
fabric of the community
CONSUMERS
• Will not be a positive experience
SUPPLIERS/
PRODUCERS
• Consumers will not
react positively
9. BAF Analyses
BAF
BENEFITS
• Increased Revenues
• Convenience (location)
• Value (fresh, local)
ADVANTAGES
• Reduced transportation costs
• Accessibility (food deserts)
• Community connection
FEATURES
• Clean
• Accessible
• Safety/Security
• Year round (open air
and covered retail
spaces)
13. • Unique selling proposition
• Community Oriented
Marketing Mix -
Place
14. • Traditional Media
• Web
• Marketplace Website
• Social Media
• Link to agriculture websites
• Link to suppliers/producers
• Cooking classes/ Events/
Demonstrations
• Coupons/ Discounts
Marketing Mix -
Promotion
15. • Reusable bags with
Marketplace logo
• Green packaging
Marketing Mix -
Packaging