For this writing task, assume you are a Business Development Manager at Brass Tax, a small but growing, family-owned CPA office. The owner and Managing Partner of Brass Tax, Susie Smyth, would like to expand to a new location and has asked you to lead the initiative.

Your first task is to choose a location. Her primary focus is finding a location that is conveniently located for customers, provides sufficient amenities for your employees, and represents Brass Taxs brand well. But it is also important to consider the rent and utility costs, as you are expected to be a good steward of company resources.

Your current location is on Taylorville Road (indicated by the star on the locations map), which will remain open. You expect to staff the office with five employees. There will be three CPAs, one Office Manager, and one Receptionist/Clerk.

Your Task: You have narrowed the recommendation to three options: Bardstown Road, South First Street, and Leesgate. Based on the evidence you collected (see information below), please write a proposal for Ms. Smyth. Now you must choose one location and propose to Ms. Smyth why this is the best choice using evidence and persuasive techniques. Format: Use an appropriate format based on the reader and your task

You will be graded on professional, clear, concise, evidence-driven, persuasive. Possible Locations Indian Hills (1447) Beechwood Village Lyndon. (146) Louisville (61 1020 OLD LOUISVILLE University of Louisville ns 1020 150 HIGHLANDS ALT 60 864 Audubon Park Kentucky Kingdom River Zorn Ave (1703) POPLAR LEVEL B 264 60 42 Seneca Gardens 150 (155) West Buechel 1703 150 St Matthews Meadowview Estates Hikes Ln DD (1747) Whipps Mill Rd (146) Hurstbourne 1747) 155 #Dorsey Ln Plantside Jeffersont 222 Sout First Street PROPERTY DETAILS 1,257 Square Feet $1,540 Per Month officespace Office Property Type 1922 Year Built 1 of 6 Number of Floors C-3 Zoning Description: Recently renovated downtown office building. Perfectly suited for office or medical use. Professionally managed. On-site atrium, conference room, and shared restrooms. Parking and Transportation: Adjacent garage offers convenient employee and visitor parking for a cost of up to $10 per day. Monthly parking is available for a discounted rate of $175. TARC runs a bus 1st street and provides a bus stop within two blocks of this location. Zoning: Specialized, central business district. No single family. Typically an area that supports telecom, hotels, sports arenas and beyond. Additional Costs (Provided by previous tenants): Electricity--$165 per month average for electricity and gas. Phone--$235 per month for five lines. Internet--$100 per month for 50MB. Common Area Maintenance (signage and janitorial services)--$100 per month. Business Owner's Policy Insurance on premise for liability, perils (theft, fire, wind, hail, etc)--$60 per month. You will also likely need to pay for parking passes for all five employees. Nearby: SS 0