MGT 200 - Small Business Management: Module 3

Written Assignment 3A: Evaluating the Viability of the Opportunity

• Identifying a Value Proposition as an aspiring entrepreneur

• Crafting a Value Proposition when launching a startup

You will need a minimum of three (3) references for this assignment:

• 1 from your textbook +
• (at least) 2 more from credible publications
• Must be published in the last 24 months!

Here are some sources to get you started:

I. FEASIBILITY STUDIES, BUSINESS MODELS & VALUE PROPOSITION 

• Feasibility Study: Investopedia's primer for understanding & conducting a feasibility study 

• Look at our Business Models Tab

• How To Craft a Value Proposition: from the experts at Indeed.com

• How to Write a Great Value Proposition [7 Top Examples + Template]

• Value Proposition: How to Write It With Examples: Investopedia's primer for understanding & crafting a value proposition

II. CEOEXPRESS
CEOExpress is a business portal for executives created by a busy CEO. Connect to top newspapers, business magazines & journals. 

REFER TO MODULE/ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC KEYWORDS!

SOME LINKS MAY REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. (It's not required that you subscribe to any of these sources for this course; many of these sources are available through the Pima CC Library databases. Use Ask-A-Librarian or LibChat on the HOME Tab for help.)

III. LIBRARY DATABASES:

Use the following library databases to find up-to-date information on markets, industries or companies. YOU MUST LIMIT your results by PUBLICATION DATE to the last 2 years!!

Written Assignment 3B: Leap of Faith

You will need a minimum of three (3) references for this assignment:

• 1 from your textbook +
• (at least) 2 more from credible publications
• Must be published in the last 24 months!

Here are some sources to get you started:

I. SWOT ANALYSIS

• SWOT Analysis: How To With Table and Example: Investopedia's primer on SWOT Analysis components & how to's

• SWOT Analysis: How To Do One [With Template & Examples] 

• What Is A SWOT Analysis? Download Our Free Template: The experts at Forbes.com walk you through the questions to ask yourself, and they throw in a free template, to boot.

• Canvanizer SWOT Analysis Template

II. CEOEXPRESS
CEOExpress is a business portal for executives created by a busy CEO. Connect to top newspapers, business magazines & journals. 

REFER TO MODULE/ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC KEYWORDS!

SOME LINKS MAY REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. (It's not required that you subscribe to any of these sources for this course; many of these sources are available through the Pima CC Library databases. Use Ask-A-Librarian or LibChat on the HOME Tab for help.)

III. LIBRARY DATABASES:
Use the following Pima CC Library databases to find up-to-date articles on business topics. YOU MUST LIMIT your results by PUBLICATION DATE  to the last 2 years.