The
American economy is facing a policy shift ever since Donald Trump has assumed
power. Overall the economy is stable and many new businesses locally are
encouraged to come in the American ecosystem. Grandma’s Best’s products are
premium products in the USA market. We
will be analyzing Grandma’s Best according to PESTAL (Political, Economic,
Social, Technological, Environment and Legal) factors to provide an insight
about the business and its dealing in the macro environmental factors as
stated. Also Porter’s five forced model to analyze its operation in the
industry to get the strategy plan for the business. The table below describes PESTEL for the
company.
Political
USA is the largest democracy in the world which is headed by the President of
the country. USA has a stable political atmosphere which is a positive sign
for any business including Grandma’s Best. USA has its influence in other
countries which makes it easy for Grandma’s best to expand. USA may face
criticism for intervening in the other countries but also is favored as the
best destination for FDI.
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Technological
USA is a global leader in the arena of technology and Silicon Valley is the
proof of it. USA is on the forefront in adapting and applying technology in
the industry. The E-commerce industry is the largest in the world. This
provides Grandma’s Best to adopt technology for expansion. They have heavily
invested in technology and innovation which makes it an attractive place to
market our brand using technology.
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Economic
The nominal GDP of the USA is the
greatest in the world. This means the USA market is a great market to expand
and do business for Grandma’s Best. Many of the global giants such as
McDonalds, Apple, Google, Microsoft and others belong to the USA. Other
indicators such as unemployment have gone down and income levels have
improved in the USA but it is of worthy mention that labor force of the USA
is not cheap. Grandma’s Best operational cost may go up if it decides to
expand. Purchasing power of the country allows Grandma’s Best to come out as
a premium brand.
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Environmental
There is an environmental regulated body sees if the business is in
compliance with the safety standards and there is no adverse effect of any
project. Safety and health are priorities. The USA has faced many financial
damages to climate disasters.
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Social
USA is a major player in the worldwide politics. Their development goals are
consistent with liberal and secular values. There is variation in social
classes existing due to wealth accumulation but there is diversity. Many
workers come from different countries to work as US labor is expensive. People
are health conscious but favor food items from different restaurants. There
is cultural diversity but country has witnessed racial tensions.
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Legal
New businesses are encouraged by the legal system by the local people. There
are employment and immigration laws for the companies. Each US state has its
own law but the country hold every individual equal before law. Grandma’s
Best need to follow laws to earn good position for its brand.
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