Focus of the Final Project

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Final Project

The final project will be a Screening the Business Idea and Business Model Paper.  The Final Project will contribute25% to the course grade.

Focus of the Final ProjectIn an 8-10 page paper (excluding title page, reference page and appendix) present a reflective paper on the feasibility of an original business idea and business model by using a screening inventory. 5-7 peer reviewed resources are to be used. Note: this is not a business plan.  The paper should include a screening inventory with supporting rationale on the following elements:

• Original business idea (specific idea to meet unmet need)
• Description of service or product (overview)
• Value Proposition (how will need be met)
• Business Model  (what criteria supports the model selected)
• Market Size and Growth (large enough market potential for venture to be profitable; potential for growth) 
• Competitive Advantages  (what will make the venture stand out among competitors within industry)
• Management  (skills of entrepreneur and team to develop venture)
• Revenue/ Growth Projections (how long will it take to be financially viable)
• Financing Requirements  (financing requirements to begin operations)
• Summary  (identification of specific supporting information that will enable the potential of the business idea to develop into a viable venture and overcome any risks)

Writing the Final Project Paper
The Final Paper:

• Must be eight- to ten- double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
• Must include a cover page that includes:
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Title of paper
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
• Must use at least five professional resources, including a minimum of two from ProQuest Entrepreneurship.
• Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
• Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.