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__**Tuesday, April 14:**__
[|Tara's Worksheet] Read the sample/explanation for each section. Write a paragraph that identifies with your business. Use a Google Doc to be shared with me. This is where we will begin class on Wednesday. [|Michael's Worksheet] Read the sample/explanation for each section. Write a paragraph that identifies with your business. Use a Google Doc to be shared with me. This is where we will begin class on Wednesday.

Continuing. . . Fitness Center with Day Care Facilities Starting a Business Plan

__**Friday, February 20:**__
SWOT Analysis-Victor's Market

__**Thursday, February 19:**__
1. Personal SWOT Analysis [|(worksheet]) 2. SWOT Analysis for Victor's Market

__**Tuesday, February 17: Analysis of Your Target Market**__
Answer the following questions identifying your target market. Save into your class folder.
 * Who is your target market? (Explain in as much detail as you can)
 * What are the personal and geographical demographics of your customers?
 * Is the market saturated with too many businesses similar to yours? Yes or no? Why?
 * Are your customers willing to pay for your product(s) and/or service(s)? Why or why not?


 * //Now, combine your answers to the above questions into one well-written paragraph.//**

__**Monday, February 16:**__

 * [|The Teen Entrepreneur]: You have chosen a business that you could possibly start in the coming years. Now, you will assess skills required to successfully operate that business (Project 1: #2) and you will list the equipment required to operate the business (Project 1: #3) Save all work in your class folder.
 * Next, list two potential names for the business. Research the availability of each name using the United States Patent and Trademark Office website (http://www.uspto.gov). On the site, click on "Trademarks" and type in each business name you are considering. If the name is not in use, enter it as one of your two choices. Now choose your preference. List both name on a Google Doc and identify your preference.
 * Completing the business description: Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Save all work in your class folder.
 * What is the name of your business?
 * Write a brief summary about your business.
 * What legal form of ownership have you chosen for your business?
 * What NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code applies to your business? Refer to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) web site (http://www.naics.com) for assistance.
 * Where is your business located? Do you need to consider any local zoning regulations?
 * What is the primary function of your business?
 * How many employees will be working for your business.
 * Who (if anyone) will be advising you on legal, insurance, and accounting requirements?
 * [|Shark Tank Analysis] //Due beginning of class Friday, February 20//