create a Final Report to the Board $(1,000-1,250$ words$),$ which will be a written summary of performance. The Report to the Executive Board should include the following components:

$1.$ Review your financial and market performance during the $2$nd year.

Highlight the key features of the business plan that was presented to the venture capitalists: Brand Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Advertising Strategy, and Sales Channel.

$2.$ Assess your business strategy and performance during the $2$nd year.

$3.$ Compare actions taken in regard to the marketing plan.

$4.$ Discuss departures from the marketing plan, justification, and outcome.

$5.$ Review significant events that affected the company and$/$or market.

$6.$ Assess your current situation and the market $($What are your firm$$s strengths and weaknesses?$)$

$7.$ Summarize how you have prepared your firm to compete in the future.

$8.$ What were the lessons learned and recommendations?