Week 4 Assignment – Creating a Small Business
Instructions
Write a 3–4 page paper in which you:
Develop an idea for a prospective small business and select a name for the company.
Identify its key competitors and summarize the strengths and weaknesses of one of the competitors.
Prepare a mission statement that encompasses the purpose of the business and considers its target market.
Identify the ownership form for this business, taking into consideration tax implications, liability exposure, managerial ability, and cost of formation.
Include at least two references outside the textbook. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the Strayer Library or review the Bachelor of Business Administration Library Guide.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Develop a strategic plan to create a new small business.
Sources
Norman M. Scarborough. 2015. Entrepreneurship and Effective Small Business Management. p. 106.
