Business students and MBA candidates
Preparing for a business school exam or case competition
Use cases
About
The Business Toolkit mind map template covers 98 nodes across 13 core business disciplines, including Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship. Designed for business students and professionals, this template organizes key concepts such as 'Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs', 'Porter's 5', and 'SWOT Analysis' with real-world examples like Netflix and Zappos. It also includes a 'Sauder School of Business Takeaway' section focusing on critical thinking and teamwork. This Business Toolkit mind map serves as a comprehensive cheat sheet for foundational business knowledge, integrating frameworks like 'Fishbone' decision-making and 'Inventory Turnover Rate' for operations management.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Entrepreneurs and small business owners
Conducting a strategic review of a company's marketing and finance functions
HR managers and team leads
Onboarding new hires into a company's business operations and culture
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Explore Core Disciplines
Open the template in Xmind to navigate through the thirteen core business branches and foundational frameworks.
Step 2
Review and Customize Business Concepts
Examine the existing nodes for detailed notes and personalize the map by adding your own project-specific data or icons.
Step 3
Refine and Share Your Toolkit
Apply critical thinking to organize your final sub-nodes before exporting the mind map as a professional PDF or image.
Frequently asked questions
It includes 98 nodes across 13 branches: Marketing, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Culture, Sauder School of Business Takeaway, Business Plan, Supply Chain Management, Health of Business, Competition, and Operations Management.
Use the 'Business Plan' branch to apply decision-making tools like 'Fishbone' and 'SWOT Analysis'. Customize the 'Target Market' node under Marketing to define your audience and assess competition using 'Porter's 5'.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add or remove nodes, change colors, and insert icons to tailor the template to your specific business needs.
Start with the 'Sauder School of Business Takeaway' branch for core concepts like 'Critical Thinking' and 'Teamwork'. Then explore each functional area to build a holistic understanding.
Absolutely. It covers topics from introductory business classes, including 'Accounting' principles, 'Marketing' strategies, and 'Operations Management' concepts like 'Inventory Turnover Rate'.
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