Entrepreneurship Events allow members (individually or in teams of up to three) to explore entrepreneurship at a variety of stages.
The Business Growth Plan involves the idea generation and strategy development needed to grow an existing business. Participants in the Business Growth Plan will analyze their current business operations and identify opportunities to grow and expand the business.
The purpose of the Franchise Business Plan Event is designed for participants to present a comprehensive business plan proposal to buy into an existing franchise. The participant seeks to become a franchisee.
The Independent Business Plan Event involves the development of a comprehensive proposal to start a new business. Any type of business may be used.
The International Business Plan Event involves the development of a proposal to start a new business venture in an international setting. Any type of business may be used.
The purpose of the Start-Up Business Plan Event is to provide an opportunity for the participant to develop and present a proposal to form a business. The event provides an opportunity for a participant to develop and demonstrate mastery of essential knowledge and skills as they apply to the analysis of a business opportunity.
Handouts are used during the competition they are there to aid your presentation and give your judge a visual to follow during your presentation. Your handouts should be mostly pictures and short phrases. Handouts can be a slideshow presentation, pamphlet, brochure, examples of parts of your strategic plan (Social media posts, invitations, etc.), or a copy of your executive summary.