Homework: Written Business Plan and Presentation
You have done a tremendous amount of research, planning, and strategizing to complete the key elements of your business plan. Now it is time to pull it all together by combining homework into one business plan document. Next, you will write a one-page executive summary and insert this section at the beginning of your final business plan.
As you know, the ability of a business owner to create and deliver a strong presentation about the core aspects and value proposition of their business model is a critical skill to move the project forward. Therefore, you will be tasked with creating a PowerPoint presentation covering the main elements of your business plan. First, develop a PowerPoint that describes the major sections of your business model that were identified in your written homework. Next, decide which method of presentation you will use: a PowerPoint with audio narration on each slice, a webcam or Kaltura video recording of you presenting your business concept, or a PowerPoint that includes detailed speaker notes using the notes section.
Note: This homework consists of two sections: a finalized written business plan and a business plan PowerPoint presentation. You must submit the two sections as separate files for the completion of this homework. Label each file name according to the section of the homework it is written for.
Section A: Finalized Written Business Plan
You are now in the final stage of the business plan development. All previous documentation must be combined into one document that will serve as the statement of work for the business plan. Your goal is to have the plan approved by the executive team in the venture capital group. The business plan is very detailed. However, the executive team is only interested in a ten minute summation. Therefore, you also must create a compelling executive summary, in which you justify your new product or service venture and how it would benefit the company.
I. Write a one page Executive Summary that you will include at the beginning of your revised business plan.
Section B: Business Plan PowerPoint Presentation (180 points)
In addition to your written executive summary, you will provide the venture capital group with a presentation addressing all major points of your business plan.
I. Create a eight to ten slide PowerPoint presentation (not including the title or references slides) in which you:
a. Present the major elements of your business plan. Note: Follow the outline of your paper, starting with the executive summary and make sure to use headings to identify the sections.
b. Provide a rationale for each major point of your business plan and justify why this venture should be undertaken.
c. Provide a summary slide that provides your conclusion and recommendations.
d. Create bulleted speaking notes for the presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. Note: You may create or assume any fictitious names, data, or scenarios that have not been established in this homework for a realistic flow of communication.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.