Small/Medium Business Consulting Project
Timeline
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September 24, 2017Experience start
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July 6, 2017Midway Check In
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October 9, 2017Project Scope Meeting
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December 15, 2017Experience end
Timeline
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September 24, 2017Experience start
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July 6, 2017Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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October 9, 2017Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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December 15, 2017Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Product or service launchSkills
digital marketing value chain analysisA group of 5-7 student consultants will assist a local small business by addressing a real-life business problem of the owner's choosing.
Learners
The deliverable is a report and presentation with actionable recommendations, based on industry best practices.
Project timeline
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September 24, 2017Experience start
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July 6, 2017Midway Check In
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October 9, 2017Project Scope Meeting
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December 15, 2017Experience end
Timeline
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September 24, 2017Experience start
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July 6, 2017Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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October 9, 2017Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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December 15, 2017Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
A group of 5-7 student consultants will assist a local small business by addressing a real-life business problem of the owner's choosing. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- How to reach a specific target market
- Increasing revenue for a product/service
- Identifying potential partnerships
- Identifying and cutting unnecessary costs
- Identifying technology to adopt
- Reducing employee turnover
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
(Optional) Attend end of semester presentations in person.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Have 2-3 meetings with the student group over the course of the project (by Skype or in person).
Timeline
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September 24, 2017Experience start
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July 6, 2017Midway Check In
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October 9, 2017Project Scope Meeting
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December 15, 2017Experience end
Timeline
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September 24, 2017Experience start
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July 6, 2017Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
-
October 9, 2017Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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December 15, 2017Experience end