BUSINESS LAW-BUSINESS PLAN PPT PROJECT
*YOU CAN DO THIS PROJECT BY YOURSELF OR ANOTHER STUDENT (MAX 2 PEOPLE)(short version- modified- 10 SLIDES)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP- CREATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS
SAMPLES ARE FROM A LONGER VERSION OF THIS PROJECT
*BUSINESS PLAN- THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE A TEST GRADE*
DUE DATE WILL BE GIVEN IN CLASS(10 points each day it’s late)
*YOU WILL EMAIL ME YOUR COMPLETED BUSINESS PLAN BY THE DUE DATE. Make sure you save your Business Plan to your H Drive.
DO NOT PRINT YOUR PROJECT-SEE GRADING RUBRIC ON LAST PAGE.
A BUSINESS PLAN WILL ANSWER WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, & HOW TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS (PRODUCTS OR SERVICES)
GRADING INSTRUCTIONS
Each student or group must create their own business & their own PowerPoint Project. Since you are creating your own business do not use a franchise for you project. Each page will be graded for all details to be included. Once this project is completed save on your “h” drive DO NOT PRINT.
Business plans need to be professional, detailed, and creative.
I would recommend usingMS PowerPoint(make your font much smaller)
SEE SAMPLES- My instructions may have changed since the samples were printed but these will give you an idea.
THE SAMPLES ARE THE FULL VERSION OF THE BUSINESS PLAN, WE WILL BE DOING THE SHORT VERSION
Create a business plan and include the information that is listed in this packet. Be creative, do research on the type of business, and be detailed with your information. Each page should have at least 2 paragraphs or a complete list of information. You will have time in class to work on this project, you may also need to work on some of this outside of class.
THIS PROJECT WILL BE GRADED AS A TEST GRADE USING THE FOLLOWING GRADING CHART:
10 points for each page completed properly (10 SLIDES)
GRADE EACH SLIDE FOR
A) Professionalism B) Creative Pictures C) Creativity & Research
TOTAL: 100 Points
This is your business and your ideas. This should be professional and detailed.
*YOU MAY NEED TO DO SOME OF THE WORK OUTSIDE OF CLASS (AT HOME)> INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON MY WEB PAGE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THIS. I’M AVAILABLE EACH MORNING FROM 7:45-8:15 AND MOST AFTERNOONS FROM 2:30-4:00. REMEMBER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THESE PAGES- IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND PLEASE ASK FOR HELP.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/MANAGEMENT
- This project will help you understand Entrepreneurship and Management
General Instructions:
Decide what business you are going to create and make a PowerPoint explaining your business. The business should be something you’re interested in or related to a hobby you have. You may pattern your business after an existing business or be totally creative and do something different. You may use drawings, pictures, and computer programs to enhance the material. Put presentation in order of instructions. Make sure your business and all information is school appropriate.
COVER (SLIDE 1): PICTURE AND NAME OF BUSINESS
The name of your business.The cover of your folder should look like the front of your business or somehow represent your business. Remember, this is the first image someone has of your business, so design, color, landscape, window dressing, etc. is important. BRANDING: Use your own trademark/logo here to identify your business. TYPE YOUR NAME IN SMALL LETTERS ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE SLIDE
SLIDE2: LEGAL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
(What documentation is needed for this type of ownership & advantages/disadvantages of each)
*PROVIDE A HYPERLINK TO THE APPROPRIATE FORM(s) NEEDED FOR THIS TYPE OF OWNERSHIP (Most forms can be found online in a PDF format). This is a description of your business ownership. The page should be titled with the type of ownership you will be operating under and whether it is a service or product related business. Description must be in complete sentences and words spelled correctly. Depending on the kind of ownership you choose be sure to include all the information that is requested. CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1) Sole Ownership – Why did you choose to be a sole owner? Why did you choose this kind of business? (interest, talent, hobby, following in relative footsteps, etc.) What would be the advantages and disadvantages of this type of ownership?
2) Partnership – Why did you choose this kind of ownership? Describe why you chose this kind of business? (interest, talent, hobby, following relative footsteps, etc.) How many partners do you have and what is each bringing into the business that will be beneficial? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of ownership?
3) Corporation—Explain why you chose to be involved in a corporation and why you chose the kind of business you did. Who are your directors? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of ownership?
SLIDE 3: MAP/LOCATION OF BUSINESS
Draw a map of the area where you will locate your business. It may be fictional or you may pull an existing business from a spot and put yours in. The map should include a key for major land marks, major streets, schools, residential areas, business districts, etc. Include cross streets, city and state.
SLIDE 4: PRODUCTS & SERVICES- WHAT YOU ARE SELLING
Title this page “Product Description” or “Service Description.” Then describe the products you are selling or services you are offering. Include pictures and details of what you are selling
SLIDE5: WHAT YOU NEED TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS- RESOURCES
Title this page “Items Needed to Run the Business.” Divide your paper into several columns labeled:
Selling Needs (Advertising) Building Needs (Capital/PhysicalAssets-Equipment) Miscellaneous Needs
At the bottom, explain whom your business relies on. (Ex. Bank, advertisers, police, etc.)
SLIDE 6: STAFF
Title this page “Employees.” How many employees will you hire? What will their specific job descriptions be? What kind of employee characteristics of qualifications will you look for? Write a want ad for one of the positions. Use newspaper want ads for help in setting up the information you want published.
SLIDE 7: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Explain your business’ social responsibility to your customers and your community. Select a project your business will participate in to help the community. Describe how you will support the project.
SLIDE 8: COST (ITEMIZED) FOR YEAR 1
Develop a projected start up cost budget for your first year. Include building, land, equipment, supplies, furniture, staff, and any other expense that you need to start up the business.
SLIDE 9: TARGET AUDIENCE
Who is your target audience? Includeage groups, demographic groups, and identifying characteristics that will helpyou be successful in selling your product to that particular customer. What type of customer will buy your product and why?
What type of image do you want to convey and how will you carry this out in your fixtures, color schemes, designs, and added extras?
PAGE 10: CREATE A LOGO & SLOGAN
Develop an advertising plan and slogan for your company. How are you going to advertising your business and where do you advertising?
Make your slogan original and catchy forthe consumer to remember. Displaying your slogan and customized logo/trademark for advertising (Include pictures).