Strategic Management and Business Policy - Guajilote Cooperativo Forestal

Strategic Management and Business Policy - Guajilote Cooperativo Forestal Guajilote was founded in 1991 as a component of aUSAID (United States Agency for InternationalDevelopment) project. The project attempted to develop LaMuralla National park as an administrative andsocioeconomic model that COHDEFOR (the Honduranforestry development service) could transfer to Honduras'other national parks. The Guajilote Cooperativo Forestalwas given the right to exploit naturally fallen (not choppeddown) mahogany trees in La Muralla's buffer zone. Abuffer zone was the designated area within a park'sboundaries, but outside its core protected zone. People wereallowed to live and engage in economically sustainableactivities within this buffer zone. Guajilote in 1998 wasfacing some important issues and concerns which couldeffect not only its future growth, but also its very survival.Careful planning is essential for any successfulbusiness venture. The centerpiece is a well thought outbusiness plan. A solid business plan describes who you are,how you will do it, your capaci ty to do it, and the financialresources necessary to carry it out.SWOT analysis diagram in German language.A well written plan willserve as a guide through the start up phase of the business.It can also measure benchmarks to measure theperformance of your business venture in comparison toexpectations and industry standards. A good business planwill assist in attracting necessary financing.Guajilote Cooperativo Forestal a cooperative inHonduran provinces started out unprofessionally as abusiness venture. The lack of education by the leaders ofthe organization and the worker's has gotten their businessoff to a slow start. The poor community which is lacking inresources and knowledge of the quality of their producthasn't made for a solid business plan. They are unable tomake benchmarks to measure the performance over theyears. No one has offered to assist in any...