Produce a report of 1500 words based on a proposed new eco-business start-up of your choice.
Assignment Brief
Written Assignment Submission Instructions
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TERM (COHORT): Term 2 (BLUE) |
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MODULE: IY005 Business Development and Entrepreneurship |
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ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Individual report |
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WEIGHTING: 60% |
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- Please follow your assignment brief for details of the appropriate layout, font size, spacing and so on.
- The first page of your submission should be a cover page stating:
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- The following penalties apply for late submissions:
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85% of original mark |
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80% of original mark |
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75% of original mark |
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More than 3 |
Zero mark awarded |
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Report Task |
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Assignment Due Date : 14/04/2019; (23:59) Assignment Word Limit : 1500 words (+/-10%) Mark Value : 60% |
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Notes:
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Students individually will write a detailed REPORT about the product they presented in WEEK 5. Produce a report of 1500 words based on a proposed new eco-business start-up of your choice. This must provide a clear plan of how you would start, run and develop your proposed business idea. Your report must demonstrate that you have considered all of the important practical and organisational issues relating to your proposed enterprise and demonstrate your ability to understand and apply appropriate theoretical frameworks to your own business ideas. |
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Your report should cover all of the following areas and where appropriate must make explicit reference to appropriate theories; |
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A detailed description of the product, its form and the functions it is intended to fulfil. |
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A brief description of how you intend to produce your product including details of all of the resources required, their associated costs and any practical issues relating to their procurement; |
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An analysis of the competitive nature of the environment into which your product will be launched and details of any specific risk factors that will affect your business; |
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A marketing plan explaining how your product will meet the needs of at least one targeted segment. |
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Details of your business’s financial plan which should include a projected income statement detailing all likely expenditures and revenues. |
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A discussion of the strategic goals of your business including a projection of how you plan to grow your business during the first year; |
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Reflect on business experience, decision-making, personal development and overall learning gained during the module. |
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