How well do you know your industry ? Ideas that will increase revenue and engage alliances.

Knowing your industry:
Industry Health and Trends
Please answer the following questions:

Is your industry segment growing or declining? _______________________
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Is the current economy growing or declining?________________________
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What factors affect your business?_________________________________
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What trade journals or industry publications do you read?   ________________________________________________________________________
What is the major event or conference for your industry? ________________________________________________________________________________________

Create a plan for engaging in your industry:
Include events, conferences, reading publications and possibly writing for your industry publication:
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List the motivations for knowing your industry:
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Explain your dream for mergers, acquisitions and growing your industry:
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What alliances should you form in the next 5 years to ensure success? _____________________________________________________________________________________________

What associations or professional organizations should you join in the next 5 years to ensure you have the education, connections and resources to grow your business?
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