...BTEC L3 Diploma in Business Unit 36: Starting a Small Business Assignment |Learning Outcomes | | | |To be able to present the initial business idea using relevant criteria | |Understanding the skills and development needed to run the business successfully | |Know the legal and financial aspects that will affect the start-up of the business | |be able to produce an outline business start-up proposal | |Scenario | |You have just completed a business course at Wolverhampton College and you are very interested in pursuing your dreams of | |starting your own business and being your own boss. | | | |Your Aunt and Uncle run a successful Property Management Company and they have proposed that if you can put together...
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...Marketing Plan SWOT Analysis |Strengths | | | |These must be based on the internal strengths and JUSTIFIED in relation to the market research | |Grade: 1 | |The school has been awarded multiple grade: 1’s which shows it is at the top of its league, the best at what it does. The fact that| |they have been awarded Grade:1’s means that there is no room for improvement. Gosforth academy still improved even though it was | |awarded Grade:1, there is no higher award but the school was said to be outstanding, but in the intro is stats that not only is the| |school outstanding but it is expiry, the school that other schools should look up to. | |Satisfactory | |There is not a single satisfactory grade for any part of Gosforth academy, there are even only 2Grade:2’s, the fact is the school | |is always above average. The marks of Grades are, there are 8 topics that are graded, the school achieved 2, Grade:...
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...it gives a financial structure to the business. The data used for break-even, the business try to make the data as accurate as possible. They make this data depending on the previous year’s financial report. That’s why break-even is reliable to estimate current year’s results. In a short run, break-even analysis can be accurate. There are some limitations of break-even as well. For example, it cannot give accurate results if the data used for it is predicted. Data such as change in direct cost or indirect cost can have an impact on break-even analysis. This means that the results are going to be very different from the actual result. So, in the long run break even will not be reliable. Furthermore, if the company is selling more than one product, it will become really hard for the company to carry out break-even analysis. This is because; all the different products are going to have different prices meaning that the company will have to create different financial accounts for each product they sell. The break-even analysis has to be different for each one as well. Also, a change in the selling price is going to have huge effect on break-even analysis. If the selling price changes, the whole financial data will change as well. If the total revenue changes the total profit will change as well. This means that if the company relies on break-even analysis, at the end of the year they will see a huge difference in their profit of the business. Break-even analysis shows a straight...
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...Stakeholder rank of importance | Business | | Costa coffee | The dogs trust | 1st | Customers – customers are the people who buy products/services from a business. Customers are interested in the business because they are the ones who use the products/service which it provides. I think the customers are the most important stakeholders for costa as without the customers they would make no money and the business would shut down. Therefore costa has to keep regular customers happy at all times so they return and also try to bring in new customers or there is no point in the business existing. | Customers – customers are the people who buy products/services from a business. customers are affected by the business as they are the ones who are helped by the charity, and the reason the charity started up. I put this group first as if the group didn’t exist neither would the company as a company revolves around its customers and if there were no customers to use the service there would be no business. | 2nd | Owners – owners are stakeholders because it is their business which they have invested money and time into so they want it to be successful and make a large profit. They are important because they are the ones who set up and invested the most money into the business. They would probably have the highest level of interest in the business as they want it to make as much profit as possible because the more money the business makes the more money they will earn. | Local community...
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...2eqwdas nv,cx dv d f d d s s s d f Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal, which sits in London at the Royal Courts of Justice, consists of two divisions: The Civil Division, which hears appeals from: * The three divisions of the High Court (Chancery, Queen's Bench and Family Division) * From the County Courts across England and Wales, * From certain Tribunals such as the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Immigration Appeal Tribunal, the Lands Tribunal and the Social Security Commissioners. The Criminal Division, which hears appeals from the Crown Court. The Court of Appeal is the highest court within the Senior Courts, which also includes the High Court and Crown Court. The Court of Appeal normally sits in up to 12 courts in the Royal Courts of Justice. Updated: Monday, 14 October 2013 Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal, which sits in London at the Royal Courts of Justice, consists of two divisions: The Civil Division, which hears appeals from: * The three divisions of the High Court (Chancery, Queen's Bench and Family Division) * From the County Courts across England and Wales, * From certain Tribunals such as the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Immigration Appeal Tribunal, the Lands Tribunal and the Social Security Commissioners. The Criminal Division, which hears appeals from the Crown Court. The Court of Appeal is the highest court within the Senior Courts, which also includes the High Court and Crown Court. The Court of Appeal normally...
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...ESS Products LLP The Business. ESS are a ventilation and electrical contracting business. Based in Liphook the business operates in London and throughout the South East. The main focus of the business is installing ventilation equipment into domestic properties. 70% of business turnover comes from working for Housing Associations in the London area. The company employs 16 people with the 2013/2014 turnover forecast at £750,000 which is 20% increase over the previous financial year. Internal sources of finance. Retained Profit: This is the cheapest form of finance and is a short-term source. This profit retained in the business at the end of the previous year’s trading can be used to grow the company organically – e.g. by spending on new equipment, staff and resources to grow their operations. This may mean potentially slower growth than taking out a loan to grow rapidly but more stable finances. It can also lead to higher long term profit as there is no debt to pay interest on for the business. As the business had a 20% rise in turnover this year it is likely to have increased its retained profit, which should enable them to fund further growth in the future. A way of boosting the retained profit is by reducing the owner’s salaries to retain profit in the business to fund growth. This may cause problems in the short term as the owners are not drawing enough salary, but in the medium term it can be highly beneficial for the company as a cheap way of...
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...Thesis/Dissertation and is arranged by the surname of the Researcher. | ABBAS (Samir Abood). Strategies of petro-chemical industries in Arabian countries. 1988. Delhi, University of Delhi. 412p, Bibliography: P 354-84. (University of Delhi, Commerce (Deptt of-), Thesis). (Thesis, University of Delhi, Commerce (Deptt of-). {Note: Appendix: P 354-412}. X9(F555).46.N8 M8/Th 00914764 ABBI (Kavita). Life style of Indian women (working V/s non working). 1987. Delhi, University of Delhi. 110p. (University of Delhi, Commerce and Business (Faculty of-), Dissertation). (Dissertation, University of Delhi, Commerce and Business (Faculty of-). Y15.2.N8 M7/Th 00914439 ABERRA (Yohannes). Problems of irrigation in the drought prone region on Northern Ethiopia: A case study of the Mekele Plateau. 2001. Delhi, University of Delhi. xiii, 309p, Bibliography: P 275-92. (University of Delhi, Geography, Deptt. of-), Dissertation). (Dissertation, University of Delhi, Geography, Deptt. of-). {Note: Appendix: P 293-309}. U672(J):(D2).682.P P1/Th 01117400 ABRAHEAM (Khazel Asmail). India-Iraq trade and economic reltions. 1986. Delhi, University of Delhi. 345p,...
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...to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Edexcel website: www.edexcel.com References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Edexcel does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) Authorised by Roger Beard Prepared by Susan Hoxley Publications Code BH029073 All the material in this publication is copyright © Edexcel Limited 2011 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Business Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Accounting) Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management) Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Marketing) Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Human...
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...Аbstrаct The report detаils on the Industry- e-commerce, to which Аmаzon belongs аnd how Аmаzon implemets E-commerce in its model. Аmаzon’s business strаtegies аnd it’s mаrket strаtegies hаve been covered in brief. Аmаzon is one of the biggest plаyers in the field of cloud computing аnd the wаy it’s implemented hаs been covered. Vаrious MIS tools аnd Models which аre employed by Аmаzon in it’s business solution, helps in developing better understаnding of the compаny аnd the subject in generаl. Industry Introduction: E-Commerce Electronic commerce populаrly known аs e-commerce is а new growth direction for the business community. It is the use of digitаl trаnsаctions between businesses аnd individuаls. In other words, e-commerce is the use of the Internet to conduct business trаnsаctions. Given the huge potentiаl thаt this formаt hаs, technology will certаinly improve ecommerce аnd hence provide individuаls with more choices, thereby аdding to the economy. E-Commerce is аlso defined аs the аbility of а compаny to possess а dynаmic presence on the Internet which will thus аllow the compаny to conduct its business electronicаlly; in other words shift to аn electronic shop. Products here аre аdvertised, sold аnd pаid electronicаlly. Due to the expаnsion of the internet, аdvertising аnd is аvаilаble to people аcross the world for аlmost negligible. Аn аdditionаl аdvаntаge is thаt, the technology offers immediаte up grаdаtion аnd solution to issues. The biggest chаllenge for...
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...Club IT part 2 Mark Reis Xbis/219 August 18, 2013 Katherine Escobar Club IT part 2 Ruben Keys and Lisa Tejada along with many other business owners understand that information system technologies will let their originations to compete and flourish in the market place. Lisa, Rubin, and a systems consultant have analyzed the current information system status and during this analysis they have identified three areas that need improvement. This prompted Lisa and Ruben made the decision to upgrade their information management systems. The first problem their information system identified was neither Lisa nor Ruben were not up-to-speed with e-commerce. The second problem is that their computers are old and out-dated along with that their Internet connection was the old hard-wired system that plugged directly into the computer. The third problem, they need a better way to keep track of customer orders along with keeping track of inventory. A “Water Fall” method was Lisa and Rubens choice of method to use in their systems analysis (Wiley Higher Education, 2006). Current Information System Lisa and Rubin use their information system to help run their business and in their decision-making process’ (Wiley Higher Education, 2006). Their intranet and using the Internet helps them search for and retrieve needed information quickly. The web site has a login for employees, and they can access their personal information like, how many hours they...
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...SG C1 True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or false. __T_ 1. IBM defines electronic business as "the transformation of key business processes through the use of Internet technologies." ___T_ 2. A transaction is an exchange of value. ___F_ 3. A transaction always has one or more activities associated with it, and an activity will always be related to a transaction. __T__ 4. Transferring funds, placing orders, sending invoices, and shipping goods to customers are all types of activities or transactions. __F__ 5. Business-to-consumer electronic commerce occurs when a person sells an item through a Web auction site to another person. __T__ 6. The U.S. government is one of the largest EDI trading partners in the world. __T__ 7. Firms such as Walmart and General Electric have been pioneers in using EDI to improve their purchasing processes and their relationships with suppliers. __T__ 8. A value added network (VAN) is an independent firm that offers connection and transaction-forwarding services to buyers and sellers engaged in EDI. __T__ 9. The increase in broadband connections in homes is a key element in the B2C component of the second wave. __T__ 10. In some cases, business processes use traditional commerce activities very effectively, and technology cannot improve upon them. __F__ 11. The skills of merchandising and personal selling can be easy to practice remotely. __F__ 12. A small-denomination item...
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...The Growth of Alibaba pg.8-pg.10 * Alibaba Business Model pg.11 * Five Forces Analysis pg.12-pg.13 * Present the Corporation Now pg.13 * Business Environment pg.14-pg.15 * The Financial Analysis pg.17-pg.18 * SWOT Analysis pg.19 * Recommendation for Alibaba pg.20 * Conclusion pg.20 * References pg.21 Definition * E-commerce Electronic commerce, commonly known as e-commerce or eCommerce, is a type of industry where the buying and selling of products or services is conducted over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks. Electronic commerce draws on technologies such as mobile commerce, electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, Internet marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange (EDI), inventory management systems, and automated data collection systems. Modern electronic commerce typically uses the World Wide Web at least at one point in the transaction’s life-cycle, although it may encompass a wider range of technologies such as e-mail, mobile devices, social media, and telephones as well. Electronic commerce is generally considered to be the sales aspect of e-business. It also consists of the exchange of data to facilitate the financing and payment aspects of business transactions. This is an effective and efficient way of communicating...
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...Li & Fung : Strategic Role of E-Commerce 2006/9/13 ECT 7010 Fundamental of ECommerce Technologies 1 Defensive posture of Li & Fung to the Internet at the beginning “Would the Internet disintermediate us? Would we get Amazoned by someone who will put together all of the information about buyers and factories online?” Answer: The Internet facilitates supply chain management and Li & Fung were not going to be disintermediated Key: have the old economy know-how and yet be open to new economy ideas 2 2006/9/13 ECT 7010 Fundamental of E-Commerce Technologies Internet Issues August 2000, beta launch of the new Businessto-business(B2B) e-commerce portal Important issues: Was there any chance of channel conflict or cannibalization between the offline business and the start-up? How would the market reach to the start-up once it was launched the following year? How specifically would e-commerce ultimately transform his family’s century-old company? 2006/9/13 ECT 7010 Fundamental of E-Commerce Technologies 3 Company Background 2000 – Li & Fung a $2 billion global export trading company 3,600 staff worldwide Sourcing and managing the global supply chain for high-volume, time-sensitive consumer goods Product mix – hard and soft goods Soft goods – apparel, including woven and knit garments Hard goods – fashion accessories, festive or holiday products, furnishings, giftware, handicrafts, home products, furnishing, home products, fireworks, sporting goods, toys...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix D Club IT, Part 2 To learn more about Club IT’s operations, you stayed until the 2:00 a.m. closing this morning to see how everything was tallied and accounted at the end of a business day. Although it was a late night and you had to wake up early this morning to report back to work, you now have a better understanding of the daily business cycle at Club IT. You are energized when Lisa asks you for suggestions on how to use club and public resources to keep Club IT’s edge as the high-energy, high-impact club it strives to be. The Internet research you have been doing for Lisa and Ruben has been eye-opening, but it is also exasperatingly slow on their dialup connection in their cramped back office. You have a lot of ideas for useful network applications at Club IT. There are many opportunities for discovery and collaboration among employees, members and business partners. You decide to take the initiative and research network applications for the benefit of Club IT. You have interviewed Ruben and the rest of the staff at Club IT and have compiled the following notes: • Club IT’s customers are mostly Net Generation and Millennials. They regularly use mobile technologies such as Blackberries, PDAs, camera phones, and other wireless communication devices. Online shopping is a regular part of their lives. • Not many nightclubs have taken advantage of various e-commerce activities, and Ruben sees this as an opportunity to gain...
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...3. Comprehensive Discussion on Consumerism Issues Panasonic adopted Firefox OS on their TV Panasonic faced huge competition in distributing and promoting the smart TV with operating system among the competitors such as Sony with Android TV, LG with webOS and Samsung with Tizen. In order to stay stable among the competitors, Panasonic made a great effort in their Smart TV platforms. Hence, Panasonic united together with Mozilla and subsequently came out with Panasonic Smart TV powered by Firefox OS. (Hands on: Panasonic Firefox OS Smart TV, 2015). By launching Firefox OS in smart TV, it will definitely bring more choices to customers, hardware manufacturers, developers and community. Panasonic has used the Firefox OS since year 2014. This development of the Firefox OS enhances the accessibility of the smart TV by supporting the HTML5 and web technologies on desktop computer and smart phones or tablets. (Harris, 2014). Simultaneously, this platform also facilitates the consumers in the optimal access to web browsers as well as broadcasts the content and services through the Internet. With the introduction of new Mozilla-pioeered WebAPIs for hardware operation, next generation smart TVs are capable of monitoring and controlling the devices of the home appliances. (Harris, 2014). Other than that, the manufacturers can create innovative applications across the connected devices by leveraging the flexibility of the web. (First Panasonic Smart TVs powered by Firefox OS Debut Worldwide...
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