Guidelines for Business Concept Presentations
Due: 12/3 and 12/5 in class
Time Limit: 10 minutes

Format: One group member MUST email me the .pdf version of the presentation by Tuesday 12.3 MORNING. This will avoid technical issues.

As part of your project to develop a simple business concept with a budget under $100, you will present your business idea and execution plan to your peers using a Google Slides presentation. Your presentation should be clear, engaging, and concise, focusing on the most important aspects of your business plan.

Presentation Structure:

Introduction (1 minute)

Introduce your business concept.
Briefly explain what problem or need your product or service addressed on campus.
Share your business name, tagline (if applicable), and what inspired the idea.

Product or Service (1-2 minutes)

Describe your product or service in detail.
Explain how it works, what makes it unique, and why people wanted to buy it.
If possible, show a prototype, sample, or visual representation of your product.

Target Market (1 minute)

Identify who your target customers were on campus.
Explain why these customers were interested in your product or service.
Describe how you reached the decision to focus on this market.

Marketing and Sales Strategy (2 minutes)

Discuss how you promoted your product or service.
Explain where and how you sold your product
If applicable, show any examples of marketing materials like social media posts or flyers.

Budget and Financials (2 minutes)

Present your budget and how you used your $100 to get the business started (e.g., costs for materials, marketing, production).
Explain how you made (or didn’t) make a profit and how much you earned.
Discuss how much proceeds will be donated to your chosen charity.

Challenges and Solutions (1 minute)

Reflect on any challenges you faced while executing your business plan (e.g., budget issues, time constraints, product sourcing).
Explain how you overcame these challenges or how you plan to address them.

PowerPoint Guidelines:

Slide Count: Keep your presentation to 8-10 slides maximum.
Clarity: Use bullet points and brief phrases rather than long paragraphs.
Visuals: Include relevant images, charts, or graphs to make your slides visually engaging. Avoid too much text.
Consistency: Maintain a simple, consistent design across all slides (colors, fonts, etc.).

Presentation Tips:

Practice your timing to ensure you stay within the 10-minute limit.
Engage with your audience by making eye contact and speaking clearly.
Prepare for questions from your peers or professor about your business concept and be ready to explain your decisions.

Grading Criteria:

Content and Organization: Clear explanation of the business concept and execution plan (40%).
PowerPoint Quality: Visually appealing, well-organized slides that complement the presentation (20%).
Presentation Skills: Speaking clarity, time management, and engagement with the audience (20%).
Creativity and Problem Solving: Innovative approach and ability to overcome challenges (20%).

Please make SURE to have your slides presentation in BOTH a Google Slides format AND a .pdf format.

Don't forget.... one group member MUST email me the .pdf version only presentation by Tuesday 12.3 MORNING. This will avoid technical issues.