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Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Discussion 1

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. 

List the 5-7 most critical actions you would need to take to convert your idea into a real business opportunity so that you could develop a business plan. Where are the check points during which critical assumptions are explored? Respond to two of your classmates’ postings and discuss the critical decision points of their flow charts.

Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Discussion 2

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. 

One management factor that affects the growth of a new venture is a business model.   How can entrepreneurial firms benefit by developing and using a business model?  What impact does a business model have on growth and business development? What are the downsides for entrepreneurial ventures when an effective business model isn’t put in place? Respond to two of your classmates’ postings.

Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Assignment

Sustainability

In a three- to four-page paper, not including the title and reference pages, research and explain the concept of sustainability. Describe the importance of the concept of sustainability in today’s business environment and give examples of sustainability in an organization. Additionally, identify three examples of entrepreneurs who are building businesses based on the transition to sustainability and clean commerce. Does your business idea integrate into sustainability? How?

Your paper must include a cover page that includes the following:

• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Title of paper
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted 

Incorporate at least two ProQuest Entrepreneurship sources to support your key points. Your paper should be formatted in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.