Definition Weaknesses are what a company does worse than their competition. It is what makes them different in the marketplace. Let’s take a hypothetical restaurant (R). Possible Weaknesses for R (disadvantages they have versus their competition) are worse food, more expensive … Continue reading
Introduction Strengths are what a company does better than their competition. It is what makes them special in the marketplace. Let’s take a hypothetical restaurant (R). Possible Strengths for R (advantages they have over their competition) are better food, cheaper … Continue reading
Introduction A SWOT analysis is a way of analyzing a business according to four different dimensions. Those dimensions are Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. This framework is often essential in the decision-making process. Strengths What advantages do the company have … Continue reading
Introduction Some terms that people often hear are Developed Markets, Developing Markets and Least Developed Markets. A financial advisor or investment article might mention them, but you have no idea what they mean. In short, in this situation a market … Continue reading
Statement: Increased competition brings down consumer costs The statement is not necessarily true. What is true is that competition between suppliers will always apply downward pressure on consumer cost. In complete isolation, the statement is completely correct. However, in real life … Continue reading
What is Price? Price is how much it costs to purchase a good/service. Importance of Price Holding supply equal, price is a measurement of demand. The higher the demand, the higher the price is bid up. When the price increases, … Continue reading
Overview Free trade and protectionism are 2 approaches that a country can take in regards to trade. It details the ability for people to buy products and services from other countries and/or sell products and services to other countries. It … Continue reading
In Short As I mentioned in an earlier post, people should focus on what they are best at, and buy/trade for everything else they need. Specialization increases productive capacity and the total sum of knowledge of a community. Example 1 … Continue reading
In Short Currency is a medium of exchange that improves the efficiency of transactions. An Improvement Over Barter Before currency existed, people obtained what they needed from others via barter. Basically if I have a chicken and you have a … Continue reading
In Short I don’t think you should be worried. I think it’s a temporary fear pit and it will quickly stabilize. Nothing Has Actually Happened Yet The market declined on the fear of an interest rate hike, but no hike … Continue reading