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Two Separate discussion post to be completed separately:

Week 2 - Discussion 1

Business Plan

Having taken an Ashford course on entrepreneurship, you have been asked by a friend to offer practical advice on writing a business plan. What advice would you give your friend? Identify five key points you would insist be included in a business plan. Respond to two of your classmates.

Carefully review the  Discussion Forum Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.

Week 2 - Discussion 2

Venture Selection

You have always wanted to be your own boss and have your own business. What kind of business venture would you choose – start a new business, buy a franchise, or buy an existing business? Discuss why you have made your choice. Identify three advantages to your choice and three pitfalls you may encounter? Respond to two of your classmates.

Carefully review the  Discussion Forum Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.

Week Two Lecture Please review this week's PowerPoint lecture. A PDF version is also available. Week Two Lecture PowerPoint 

Week Two Lecture PDF