A Mixed Bag

This week, we have quite a bit to accomplish.  Here’s a breakdown of what we have to do:

·      Submit final draft of business plan

·      Assess final draft of business plan

·      Begin operations for our organization

·      Make sales calls

·      Finalize product line

·      Establish Inventory

·      Create/distribute promotional materials

·      Launch company website

·      Fill out employment paperwork

·      Distribute payroll

Here’s a breakdown of our daily tasks/objectives/clear targets:

Monday

Objectives: Assemble business plan in proper order, Save file as PDF, Submit final draft of business plan and photo waivers

Clear Target: We can create a business plan

We’ll utilize the rubric and make sure our final draft contains all the necessary elements.  We’ll then assemble the final product in MS Publisher, just as Gotham has done so with our model.  Plan will be saved as PDF and submitted here:

Tuesday

Objectives: CEO and CFO to read final submission to class.  Entire class to provide quick feedback after each section

Clear Target: We can assess a business plan

The objectives pretty much nail it.  All we are going to do in class Tuesday is read through the plan and discuss it.  Our feedback should be based on the rubric we used to complete the plan.  For closure, we’ll score our business plan.  I doubt we’ll have time to finish our assessment, so for homework, you’ll finish scoring the plan yourselves.  I’ll average everyone’s scores and we’ll see how well we self-assess when we receive our feedback at the business plan competition.

Wednesday through Friday

Objectives: Make sales calls, finalize product line, establish inventory, create/distribute promotional materials, launch company website, fill out employment paperwork, distribute payroll

Clear Target: We can apply concepts to operate a startup business.

All tasks to be completed can be found in the Portal for your specific department.  Please continue to keep attendance records and get the business up and running as quickly as possible.  The sooner our website goes live, the faster we can actually close on some business. 

In addition to completing these tasks, we also have to register for the business plan competition and Trade Show.  Deadlines can be found below:

I will be available to assist as needed in a facilitator capacity.  Please understand that I’m your guide on the side, and technically can’t do any of the tasks for you.  Stay on your tasks and we’ll have a great week!