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Guidelines on how to submit your Activities Work Product as Business Startup proposals.

You will be using the following practices to wrap up your weekly learning activities as Business Proposals.
You will be using the packaging mechanism of the Minimal Viable Product. You will develop entrepreneurialskills and thinking as you do this work.
Read more about Technology Entrepeurship and the MVP business model here:
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You will be graded on how well you package your work to be appealing to investors who might purchase the tool, workflow, methodology, or concept that you are packaging.
Encourage creativity and innovation: Encourage your students to think creatively by providing them with open-ended assignments that allow them to explore different social media analytics tools and techniques. This will help to keep them engaged and interested in the subject matter.
Provide positive encouragement: Provide positive feedback and encouragement to your students throughout the course of the project. This will help to keep them motivated and on track.
Show that entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes: Encourage your students to think of themselves as entrepreneurs, regardless of their background or experience. This will help to build their confidence and encourage them to take risks.
Understand complex financial issues: Help your students understand the financial aspects of starting a business, such as budgeting and cash flow. This will help them to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the startup process.
Be prepared to answer hard questions about competitors: Encourage your students to research and analyze their competitors, and be prepared to answer tough questions about how their startup proposal differs from others in the market.
Here is a 20-point checklist for your students to follow when presenting their startup proposal:
Clearly define the problem that your startup is solving.
Explain the significance of the problem and why it needs to be solved.
Identify your target market and explain why it is a good fit for your solution.
Describe the unique value proposition of your startup.
Explain how your solution is different from existing solutions on the market.
Provide a detailed description of your product or service.
Outline the key features and benefits of your product or service.
Provide a detailed marketing plan.
Explain how you plan to acquire customers.
Provide a detailed financial plan that includes projections for revenue and expenses.
Explain how you plan to fund your startup.
Provide a detailed timeline for development and launch.
Describe the team members and their roles.
Explain how the team's skills and experience will contribute to the success of the startup.
Provide a detailed risk analysis.
Explain how you plan to mitigate the risks associated with the startup.
Provide a detailed exit strategy.
Explain how you plan to scale the business.
Provide a detailed summary of your startup proposal.
Be prepared to answer questions from the audience.
In terms of project delivery platforms, Git Web Pages and Trello are great options. Git Web Pages allows for easy website hosting and version control, while Trello is a project management tool that allows for easy communication and collaboration between team members. Other platforms to consider include GitHub, Asana, and Basecamp.
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