Business Start up Proposal

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s- Check his email and compose/send emails at any time, place a supplies order via the Internet to any of his

suppliers, be able to answer phone calls, and be able to set up video conferencing phone calls.

The Proposal:

Prepare and submit a proposal to Bill that gives your suggested solution to his business plan. Provide Bill with the details

of what he needs to purchase in order to have what he needs to conduct his business using today's technology. Make

sure you include the following items in your report:

1. Hardware: What items of hardware (computer, laptop, tablet device, telephone, etc.) should Bill purchase. For

items like a computer, include minimum specifications for all major internal components. Justify the need for any

major hardware items recommended,

2. Operating System: With the recommended hardware, what operating system choices are available and which

would be best? Why?

3. Other Technologies: Include the details on any peripheral devices and technologies that you propose ("The

Cloud", mobile computing devices, Bluetooth, wireless networking, etc.) and explain how they fit into the

business plan.

4. Software & Training: List the software applications that should be purchased. Include the training courses that Bill should attend to gain basic skills in the software packages you recommend.

5. Cost: Provide Bill with an estimated cost for him to implement all of your suggestions.

Your proposal will be evaluated using the rubric below. Make sure you read the rubric and have a dear idea of what is

expected. If there are any additional questions that you would have asked Bill be sure to note them as you explain to Bill

what networking options he has so that you can explain what additional information could change your suggestion if any.