securing the capital
Review the DayOne Case Study at the end of Chapter 9.
Compose a minimum of 1,400 words in which you discuss the DayOne Case Study:
Examine what more the members of the DayOne team can do to build credibility and improve their chances of securing the capital they need to implement the business plan.
Discuss what other options might be considered for raising the funds needed to move the company ahead.
Evaluate if DayOne has proven the model yet, given that Andrew has approached you as a potential investor.
Explain any concerns you may have.
Explain reasons why you would or would not invest in DayOne.
Cite a minimum of 2 peer reviewed references from the University of Phoenix Library.
Format assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
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Purpose of Assignment
Lack of proper funding is one of the main reasons businesses fail. Starup up money, working capital, funding growth and expansion all need to be planned for with precision. Equally IMPORTANT is understanding where to access the funding needed in a timely manner. Students in this exercise will have the opportunity to explore types of funding and showcase their understanding of financing a business.
Resources Required
Refer to Ch.9 of Entrepreneurship, 3rd edition, The DayOne case, page 360.
Grading Guide
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Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. The following questions were addressed in the student?s paper:
The student examined what more the members of the DayOne team could do to build credibility and improve their chances of securing the capital they need to implement the business plan.
The student discuss what other options might be considered for raising the funds needed to move the company ahead.
The student addressed Andrew?s interest in being a potential investor, and whether DayOne has proven the model.
The student explained their concerns with DayOne.
The student gave reasons why they would or would not invest in DayOne.
The student offered additional insights beyond the scope of the textbook.
The paper is 1,400 words in length.
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11
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Writing Guidelines
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The paper?including TABLESand graphs, headings, title page, and reference page?is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
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14
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