The Swan Hill Show S.W.O.T analysis
The Show Team • October 24, 2012
The team representing GMG Accounting at the show have completed a S.W.O.T Analysis for you and the show committee to consider! It's this week's featured blog!
STRENGTHS
- Attraction/entertainment. Something to do
- Family friendly
- Educational – machinery, horses, livestock etc
- Market style stalls – business advertising opportunity
- Always something happening
- Generates business for locals
- Machinery
- Fireworks
- Late finishing Saturday
- Tug of War
WEAKNESSES
- Cost – entry, rides, show bags, food etc
- Doesn't appeal to 18-25 year olds
- The date can clash with large events
- Food – some have certain dietary requirements
- No rodeo
OPPORTUNITIES
- Local business advertisement – market stalls
- Agriculture/equestrian – chance to show livestock/skills
- Rodeo
- Appeal to all ages – Saturday night entertainment, 18+ section with alcohol
- Dietary requirements – more food options
- Public holiday Friday
- Wrist bands for rides – unlimited, include entry, certain times
- Big screen if clashing with events such as AFL grand final
- More rides – ferris wheel, worm etc
THREATS
- Weather – bad weather, bad show, low entry levels
- Dirty perception – rides, food etc
- Melbourne show & other events around the same time (Deni ute muster, AFL Grand Final)
- Not appealing to all age groups

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