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Question 1.
Use this mini case to answer the questions that follow.
Rex Athletes Shop
Rex wants to open a store that caters to athletes, but due to space and budgetary constrains, he recognizes that he will not be able to offer the same variety and selection of products as does the local athletic mega-store, so he has decided to focus specifically on runners. He stocks shoes and related gear for runners, and maintains a staff that is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about running. Rex’s advertising campaign emphasizes his store’s high standard of customer service and selection of products specifically tailored to meet the needs of the runner.
(a) Outline and explain the three (3) main steps involved in target marketing for Rex’s products.
[6 Marks]
(b) Describe any two (2) types of market segmentation available to Rex.
[4 Marks]
(c) Distinguish between market targeting and market positioning.
[4 Marks]
(d) Explain three (3) channels of distribution Rex can utilize for his products.
[6 Marks]
Question 2
(a) With the aid of examples, explain three (3) investment ratios available to a firm.
[6 Marks]
(b) Discuss three (3) institutional support to small businesses in Ghana.
[6 Marks]
(c) Identify and explain four (4) sources of long term finance to small firms.
[8 Marks]
Question 3
(a) Identify and explain the different states involved in the marketing research process.
[8 Marks]
(b) Explain any four (4) types of business informational resources that can be utilized by entrepreneurs.
[8 Marks]
(c) Evaluate two (2) strategies firms can use in utilizing resources.
[4 Marks]
Question 4
(a) Examine the possible disadvantages of buying existing business.
[6 Marks]
(b) Describe the different types of franchising available to a would be entrepreneur.
[6 Marks]
(c) Discuss two (2) advantages and disadvantages each of franchising to the Franchisee.
[8 Marks]