Josiah Grahn

Writing Task

Business Proposal

Create a business proposal = for a new company that fits into one of the following categories:

-&nb= sp; Food Service/Restaurant

-&nb= sp; Retail (Choose from Electronics, Books, or Home Improvement)

-&nb= sp; Car Sales

Each proposal must incorpor= ate the specifics required for each different kind of business. For instance, a proposal for a new restaurant must include scheduled cleanliness inspections and a proposal for a car lot must include information regarding sales commissions, etc. Use the format for a business proposal that we have gone = over in class. This assignment is worth 50 points. You will be graded as follows= :

-&nb= sp; Name of company is creative and fits with the goods= and services the company provides: 5 points.

-&nb= sp; Detailed description of how you will finance your n= ew venture: 15 points.

-&nb= sp; Description of who your target market will be and w= hat products or services you will try to woo them with/the impact your new busi= ness will have on the community: 10 points.

-&nb= sp; Description of how your new company will differenti= ate itself and strive for a comparative advantage over competitors (i.e., how w= ill your new bookstore compete with Barnes and Noble?): 10 points.

-&nb= sp; Follows the proper structure and format: 10 points.=

Have fun! Be creative! Be t= horough! We are going to have these looked at by local business owners for their critiques and input!

Core Content:

PL-H-4.1.2: Work has social= and economic impacts on the individual, family and society.

PL-H-4.2.3: The advantages = and disadvantages of jobs and careers in various occupational areas should be evaluated.

PL-H-4.2.4: There are vario= us postsecondary options to be considered when selecting or preparing for employment or a career path.