Business Plan Enhancement for Scaling and Grant Applications

Venus & Suns is in the process of writing a comprehensive business plan to facilitate the scaling of their operations and to apply for future grants. The company seeks to refine and enhance their current business plan draft to ensure it meets the high standards required for successful grant applications and strategic growth. The project will involve a thorough analysis of the existing business plan, identification of areas for improvement, and incorporation of detailed market research, financial projections, and strategic initiatives. The goal is to create a robust, compelling business plan that clearly outlines Venus & Suns' growth strategy and potential for scalability. Key tasks include: - Reviewing the current business plan draft. - Conducting market research to support business growth strategies. - Developing detailed financial projections. - Identifying and articulating strategic initiatives for scaling. - Ensuring the business plan aligns with grant application requirements.

Sales Forecasting Analysis

Our company wishes to have a current and accurate sales forecast so that we are able to allocate resources appropriately in the coming months and years. In this project, students will analyze organizational assets including personnel, strategic records, pricing, and promotion. Using these resources, we would like you to construct a sales forecast with a predictive model for the next two years of operations, including monthly projections. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Analyzing our current organizational assets for metrics that will affect our sales. Analyzing historical sales trends and comparing our previous forecasts to actual results. Constructing a model to predict sales including projectable market shifting events. Creating a report including research, analysis and the sales forecast. Developing multiple predictions using conservative and aggressive approaches.

Grant Writing for New Business

We are Venus & Suns, a female founded and run business offering carefully curated vintage home decor sourced both locally and in European markets. We believe beautiful things should be for everyone. With a focus on style and responsible consumerism. However, we are currently facing funding challenges. We would like to collaborate with students to find and complete grant applications. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our vision statement and a project we have defined. Developing a needs statement that characterizes the circular business and justifies the need for our project and funding. Identifying potential sponsors and funding opportunities that are a good fit for our project. Improving the clarity and persuasiveness of our company's grant proposal writing. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Identifying new opportunities for Venus and Suns.