Three part assignment
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Assignment one
Do you believe the benefits of free trade outweigh the drawbacks? Explain why or why not. Your response should be 250-300 words. Please include in your posting at least one pro and one con of free trade in economic terms. Be sure to include:
• Your position on whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
• Your reason(s), supported by research, and at least one of the following:
o A specific example of a business in your area that is vulnerable to layoffs or closure, or has been downsized as a result of outsourced operations
o A specific example of a new business or service that has been created or transformed, or has grown as a result of free trade.
o A specific example of an increase or decrease in the availability of specific products/services in terms of cost, quality and differentiation.
• assignment part 2
• a report of 500-750 words that reflects your thoughts about a specific business in which you have an interest in starting. If you don't have any particular business in mind, you may do an internet search to explore business ideas for one that best suits your interests. One such site ishttps://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/index.html, but an expanded internet search can reveal a number of similar sites.
Your report should include:
o The purpose of the business in terms of the product or service you intend to provide through your business
o Your belief(s) about why this product or service would be profitable for a business
o At least two major obstacles that would get in the way of launching this business
o Other people, companies, or organizations, which have been successful with this, or a similar, product or service?
o Resources for additional information or help with your idea (people, websites, agencies, actual business contacts, trade associations, etc.).
• assignment part 3
o Title and business name.
o Describe the form of business ownership of your business and explain the advantages and disadvantages of establishing your business in this form.
o Identify the objective(s) of the business.
o Describe your intended customers.
o Marketing plan - Specifically describe your major product(s) or service(s).
o Marketing plan - Explain how you intend to promote your product(s) or service(s).
o Marketing plan - Discuss the pricing for your major products (items) or services.
o Marketing plan - Identify your channels of distribution; how you intend to get the products or services to your customers.
o Explain the economic factors that will impact your business.
o Identify your main competitors or competition factors that may impact your business.
o List of references using APA format of sources you used to research the business plan. Include at least three resources one of which may be your textbook.
o Estimate of the amount of startup capital you will need, and examples of how the money will be used.
o Projected income - how much money you intend to make over the next year, month by month.
o Sources of finances - where you intend to get your startup funds
o Functions within the business.
o Key owners/staff and brief bios to include skills and qualifications needed for the business functions.
o Ethics and social responsibility statement.
o List of references using APA format of sources you used to research the business plan. Include at least three resources one of which may be your textbook.
Refer to the grading rubric for insight into grading criteria for this assignment.