Assignment

Develop a 350-word Company Overview and include the following:

• Explain how the company started.
• Identify how long you have been in business.
• Identify the owner(s) of the business.
• Identify your management team.
• Explain what each will be doing for the company.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Refer to the Grading Guide to assist with formulating a quality paper.

Assignment

raft your 350- to 525-word Executive Summary.

Include the following sections in your summary:

• Who are we?
  • Summarize the products or services your company will offer.
• What do we sell?
  • Determine who you will compete against to sell to your customers
• Who do we sell to?
  • Describe your ideal customer.
  • Evaluate how many potential customers exist for your business.
  • Distinguish the recognizable types or segments of your customers.
• Financial Summary
  • Hypothesize your projected revenue and expenses
  • Explain the logic that was used to come up with your revenue forecast
  • If you are starting this business, predict when you will show a profit.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Develop a 350-word Management Team Overview.

Include the following:

• Determine the number and expertise of your Board of Directors or Board of Managers.
• Identify each member of the Management Team.
• Determine what capital compliance documentation you will need.
• Describe each person’s skills and experience.
• Explain what each will be doing for the company.
• Identify if they have experience starting or managing other small businesses.
• Detail your management and succession plans.

Last assignment

Develop your presentation as though you are pitching a venture capitalist firm, or angel investor.

Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation, with speaker notes, including the following:

• Include your elevator pitch.
• Explain your executive summary.
• Describe your company and management overview.
• Explain your products and services, target market, and strategy implementation.
• Explain your financial plan.
• Include use of funds, team development and utilization, growth forecasts for 3 years, and projected revenues.
• Explain your exit strategy.

Refer to the Grading Guide to assist with formulating a quality presentation.