Feasibility Studies & Business Proposals

1. Define the concept of Feasibility Study
2. Discuss the fundamental aspects of Business Proposals
3. Analyze the aspects of Technical and Analyses
4. Discuss the aspects of Marketing Analysis and Strategies
5. Analyze the Implementation of Business Plans
6. Explain preparation of Business Description
7. Prepare and present Loan Proposals

13 weeks, about 27 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

   • Unit 1: Sources of Information for Feasibility Studies · 1.5 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the meaning and importance of feasibility studies.. Identify and discuss various sources of information for feasibility studies.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the aspects of a feasibility study..

   • Unit 2: Generating Data for Feasibility Studies · 1.5 hours

     Read Unit 2: Discuss the information needed for a feasibility study, focusing on marketing, operations, and finance.. Explain the information required for marketing, including target market analysis.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce your understanding of information generation for operations..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

   • Unit 3: Business Description · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Understand the meaning of a business description and its importance in a business plan.. Identify essential considerations in preparing a business description.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of business description..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

   • Unit 4: Location or Siting of Business · 2 hours

     Read Unit 4: Explain the essence of location in business and its impact on success.. Discuss the considerations in choosing a business location, including facilities, land, and market.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce your understanding of the factors to consider in location of business venture..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

   • Unit 5: Management and Production · 2 hours

     Read Unit 5: Discuss the components of a production plan and its importance in manufacturing operations.. Explain the marketing plan and its role in distributing, pricing, and promoting products.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the relevant areas of manufacturing that are to be included in the production plan..

5. Week 5Model 2: Business Plan Components

   • Unit 6: Technical Analysis · 2 hours

     Read Unit 6: Understand the determinants of optimum location and their impact on technical feasibility.. Explain the determination of optimum size and its relationship with the market.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding of the factors that influence location of a project near source of raw materials..

6. Week 6Model 2: Business Plan Components

   • Unit 7: Defining Management Team for Operation · 2 hours

     Read Unit 7: Explain the importance of developing a management team and building a successful organization.. Differentiate between job description and job specification.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the expectations of employees from organizational design..

7. Week 7Model 2: Business Plan Components

   • Unit 8: Market Analysis and Marketing Plan · 2 hours

     Read Unit 8: Discuss the marketing environment and analysis, including external and internal environmental factors.. Explain market research and its role in understanding the market.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding of the external environmental factors that shape marketing in business..

8. Week 8Model 2: Business Plan Components

   • Unit 9: Defining Marketing Strategies · 2 hours

     Read Unit 9: Explain marketing strategies and action plans, including product, pricing, distribution, and promotion.. Discuss the factors to consider in fixing the price for a new product.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the areas of distinction that an entrepreneur can introduce in a product..

9. Week 9Model 2: Business Plan Components

   • Unit 10: Business Plan Implementation · 2 hours

     Read Unit 10: Understand the importance of reviewing a business plan before implementation.. Explain the process of measuring plan progress and avoiding failure of business plans.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the essential areas of a business plan..

10. Week 10Module 3: Business Proposals

    • Unit 11: Financial Analysis · 2 hours

      Read Unit 11: Explain and prepare an operating and capital budget.. Discuss and prepare pro forma income statements and cash flow.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of examples of fixed expenses in business operations..

11. Week 11Module 3: Business Proposals

    • Unit 12: Financing Plan · 2 hours

      Read Unit 12: Explain the implications of securing funds from varied sources, including internal and external sources.. Identify and discuss equity financing, venture capital, debt financing, and equipment leasing.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of why it may be difficult for a venture to secure finances..

12. Week 12Module 3: Business Proposals

    • Unit 13: Preparing Business Proposals · 2 hours

      Read Unit 13: Understand the meaning of a business proposal and its scope and value.. Discuss the evaluation of the business proposal and outline the major sections.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the benefits of a business plan..

13. Week 13Module 3: Business Proposals

    • Unit 14: Writing a Loan Proposal · 2 hours

      Read Unit 14: Explain the meaning and purpose of a loan proposal.. Discuss how to write a loan proposal and outline the major sections.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of a loan proposal..