Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Presentation of a Sustainable Business Plan

Assignment task

Important Note: All presentations delivered in class must be recorded for the purposes of internal moderation and external examination. Lecturers are responsible for recording their students' presentations and making the recordings available to the internal moderator and external examiner.

For PR1, you will be tasked with developing a sustainable business plan in the form of an annotated PowerPoint presentation for a sustainable food retail business. You will be working individually and your objective is to create a compelling PowerPoint presentation that effectively presents your business proposition to a panel of business experts from [Insert Country/Region e.g. Sri Lanka/UAE]. These experts will evaluate the feasibility of your business idea by posing relevant questions regarding your plan.

Your PowerPoint presentation should cover the following aspects:

Explain the reasons behind your selection of the specific business idea and why it aligns with sustainability principles in the context of [Insert Country/Region e.g. Sri Lanka/UAE].

Describe the process you went through to generate your business idea. Include any research, brainstorming, or inspiration that influenced your decision.

Discuss the feasibility studies you conducted to assess the viability of your business idea. Explain the methods used and the key findings that support the feasibility of your plan.

Provide detailed information about the sustainable food products your business will offer. Explain their unique features, benefits, and how they align with sustainability goals in [Insert Country/Region e.g. Sri Lanka/UAE].

Identify potential market opportunities for your sustainable food business in [Insert Country/Region
e.g. Sri Lanka/UAE]. Discuss the target audience, market size, competition, and any market trends or opportunities you have identified.

Analyse the attractiveness of the food industry in [Insert Country/Region e.g. Sri Lanka/UAE] and how your sustainable business fits within it. Consider factors such as market growth, profitability, sustainability trends, and potential challenges.

Present a compelling vision for your sustainable food business, including long-term goals, social or environmental impact, and how you plan to achieve sustainability in your operations while catering to the [Insert Country/Region e.g. Sri Lanka/UAE] market.

Requirements and Resources:
Create a PowerPoint presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint software.
Your PowerPoint presentation should not exceed 8 minutes.
Use a wide range of resources, including peer-reviewed academic journals, books, and academic databases such as Mintel, EBSCOhost, ProQuest, etc.
Properly cite all the sources used within your PowerPoint presentation using Harvard style.

Learning outcome 1: Plan the development of a business and pitch the proposition to potential investors and/or interested stakeholders.

PowerPoint presentation Requirements:

Visual Design: Pay attention to the visual design of your PowerPoint presentation. Choose appropriate fonts, colours, and layouts that enhance readability and maintain a professional look.

Transitions: Ensure smooth transitions between sections of your PowerPoint presentation.

Duration and Timing: Consider the overall duration of your PowerPoint presentation (8 minutes maximum). Keep the content concise and engaging, avoiding excessive length. Additionally, manage the timing of each section to maintain a smooth and well-paced presentation.

Visual Aids: Use visuals, charts, graphs, or images to support your content and enhance understanding. Make sure they are clear, properly labelled, and visually appealing.

Accessibility: Consider providing textual descriptions or transcripts for your PPT presentation to ensure accessibility for individuals with visual or hearing impairments. This will enhance inclusivity and enable all participants to access and understand the content effectively.

Cover Slide: Begin your PowerPoint presentation with a cover slide that displays essential information such as the title, your name, student ID, and any other details.