deliverable length

Deliverable Length: 

5 pages minimum

OBJECTIVES

There are many types of business suited for doing business online. Those types of businesses give customers the convenience of instantly purchasing what they are looking for without having to head out to a store. Another good thing about online businesses is that they require much less risk than investing dollars in a brick-and-mortar store or office. With some basic website and communication skills along with a little maintenance know-how, almost anyone can launch a business online and get it up and running in only days. 

Online Business Idea 

For this project you are going to write a five (5) page proposal for a new online business.

· Describe the online business 

· Discuss the problem your business is trying to solve 

· Identify your target market and the customer profile 

· Compare your idea to the competitors 

· Examine what makes your internet solution different than your competitor 

· Explain to your potential investors the effectiveness of this online idea. 

Submit your Five (5) page proposal in APA format with at least 3 references. Please note that title page and reference page do not count as part of the five (5) page total. 

Here is a guide to help you jumpstart the project

· 1 Title page (remember the running heading should be abbreviated and all caps) – This proposal does not require an abstract. 

· 3 paragraphs describing the online business 

· 2 paragraphs discussing the problem your business is trying to solve 

· 3 paragraphs identifying your target market and the customer profile 

· 2 paragraphs comparing your idea to the competitors 

· 2 paragraphs examining what makes your online solution different than your competitor 

· 2 paragraphs concluding your presentation convincing your investors the effectiveness of this online idea. 

· Reference page

Please submit your assignment.

Grading Rubric: Maximum 150 Points

Grading Criteria	Points
Deliverable requirementsaddressed; understanding of material and presenter’s message and intent are clear	60 points	Followed assignment guidelines and criteria	30 pts	Yes/Complete	Mostly	Not at all
		Overall quality	30 pts	Excellent	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement
Scholarly research that supports the writer's position is properly acknowledged and cited, and direct quotations do not exceed 10% of the word count of the body of the assignment deliverable	30 points	Title page, table of contents, tables, exhibits, appendices or reference page included	15 pts	Yes	Partially	Not at all
		Content is original with less than 35% match	15 pts	Yes	36–50%	51% or over
Critical thinking:Position is well-justified; logical flow; examples	20 points	Position is justified with examples	10 pts	Excellent	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement
		Presentation flows logically	10 pts	Excellent	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement
Structure:Includes introduction and conclusion, proper paragraph formatting, and reads as a polished academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable	10 points	Includes introduction and conclusion	2.5 pts	Excellent	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement
		Paragraphs are formatted properly	2.5 pts	Excellent	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement
		Reads as polished academic paper or presentation	5 pts	Excellent	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement
Mechanical:No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors	20 points	Spelling and grammar are accurate	10 pts	Yes	Partially	Not at all
		Punctuation is accurate	10 pts	Yes	Partially	Not at all
APA:Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual	10 points	References are cited in accordance with APA formatting	5 pts	Yes	Partially	Not at all
		Reference slide is included	5 pts	Yes