All data must have proper, accessible references using numbered endnotes (not a bibliography.) The assignment must be written in complete sentences in the order outlined below.

You are Sales Trainer

Describe the specific products and/or services you will offer and their nature. (1 3 sentences.)

Locate and describe the customer groups you will be targeting. (1 3 sentences)

Clearly define your market potential. (1 sentence)

Prepare a sales forecast for your first year of operations using 2 different methods/sources. (4 12 sentences.)

Explain how your business is predominantly Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail or Service and show where you fit in the chain of distribution. (1 3 sentences.)

Explain why now is, or is not a good time to start a business such as this. What has changed in the market that affects the opportunity for your business? (3-5 sentences)

Specify your suppliers (name, location, URL) for any products or supplies that your business will need. (2 5 sentences)

Name, locate, and briefly describe any direct competitors that you will have to deal with. (2 6 sentences)

Name, locate, and briefly describe any indirect competitors that you will have to deal with. (2 6 sentences)

Name and explain the pricing strategy that you will be using. Explain why this is appropriate for how it fits in with the rest of your marketing mix. (2 5 sentences)

Describe the specific means you will use to promote the business explaining the reasons for your choices. (4-8 sentences)

Identify the legal form of the business. Explain your reasons for this legal setup. (1-3 sentences)