I need a discussion done for week 4 and response to 2 other classmates for my JWI 575: New Business Ventures and Entrepreneurship

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 Week 4 DiscussionCOLLAPSE

What Key Resources Do You Need?

Review the below definition and then answer the questions below that apply to you: 

KEY RESOURCES:  Describes the most important assets required to make a business model work. 

Questions for Entrepreneur or Nonprofit:

  • What Key Resources does your Value Proposition require?
  • What Key Resources do your Customer Relationships require?
  • What Key Resources for your Revenue Streams and Distribution Channels require?

Questions for Intrapreneur:

  • What does your internal leadership require to fund your idea or concept?
  • What Key Resources do your Customer Relationships require?
  • What Key Resources for your Revenue Streams and Distribution Channels require?

Post your initial response by Wednesday, midnight of your time zone, and reply to at least 2 of your classmates’ initial posts by Sunday, midnight of your time zone.​

 

Tio Gazpacho: Funding the Opportunity

What makes for a good investor? This can vary widely, depending on the nature of the new initiative and its stage of development. Initially Austin relied on his own savings and on investments from family and friends. He did not seek an external investor at first because he wanted independence to experiment and refine his product idea.

After a few years, Austin landed a $1.25M venture capital funding deal with a group of investors led by General Mills’ innovation arm, 301 Inc. This investment arrangement was a win-win because, while providing funding for Tio to expand, it also fulfilled 301 Inc’s purpose, which is to find and fund new innovative food trends that the General Mills company is too large and slow-moving to develop internally. In addition to being Tio’s lead investor, General Mills gained a seat on Tio’s Board, bringing valuable industry expertise and experience in consumer research to Austin’s business.

 

Funding Your Idea

A key requirement for any new initiative, whether it is a startup business or a new project within a company, is funding. In the Tio video clip this week, Austin talks about how he started out by funding himself with help from family and friends. This approach to launching a startup is known as “bootstrapping.” Once he had some proof of concept with initial small-scale success, Austin needed more capital to grow his business, and so he sought external support in the form of venture capital funding.

While a few entrepreneurs have the wealth to fully finance a new business, most startups need to seek external funding. There are many funding options, including bank loans, venture capital, crowd sourcing, or going public with an IPO. For an intrapreneur, funding comes from your company, but only if you can persuade your manager or the executive team that your idea is a worthwhile investment.

This week, you will:

  • Consider the pros and cons of self-financing versus support from investors 
  • Explore different funding models for a new business or venture
  • Discuss what key resources you will need to implement your new venture

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 RE: Week 4 DiscussionCOLLAPSE

Good morning Dr. A. and Class,

The key resources any entrepreneur will need can be divided into four main categories: physical, intellectual, financial, and human resources (Empower Women, 1)

What Key Resources does your Value Proposition require?

The physical resources are tangible assets – “things that you can touch and feel” and also technology (Oakley, 2). For my value proposition, I require and have secured the following: laptop, phone, internet connection, video camera, video course hosting platform (Groove Funnels), conference call platform (Zoom), Dream-Plan-Do high-productivity journals.

The intellectual resources lie in my knowledge, the Diamond Effect concept I came up with, the Dream-Plan-Do coaching model, the online course curriculum, i.e., the content of the videos, and accompanying worksheets. I plan to trademark the Diamond Effect concept and Dream-Plan-Do Coaching model within the next year or two.

A coaching business has very low start-up capital needs (JWI  575, 3). Suppose I don’t count the laptop or video camera that will last for a few years and exclude the potential cost of filing for trademark registration. In that case, the approximate monthly cost of the phone plan, internet, and technology subscriptions to deliver my value proposition is approximately $250.  I am also the key human resource in this area.

What Key Resources do your Customer Relationships require?

Here the primary physical resource is a CRM (Client Relationship Management) software that hosts customer information and allows to grow the relationship through e-mail marketing, for example. The customer and potential customer database is an intellectual resource that is one of the most critical assets for my business.

I have developed a couple of other customer relationship assets, such as a free online community (Facebook) for women entrepreneurs (BCcampus, 5). I nurture relationships and offer free value for the members in the form of reading resources, quick video training, or opportunities to network and promote their businesses.

Additionally, my newest addition to this area of resources is Diamond Effect Podcast (Perotin, 5) which includes my intellectual property in terms of podcast episodes content and physical resources of podcast hosting platform.

The financial resources required to fund customer relationships amount to approximately $150 a month, which are fees for the technology platform subscriptions. I am currently bootstrapping my business venture through personal savings and have access to a credit line if the need arose (Kawasaki, 6).

The key human resources required for this area are me, a graphic designer with whom I collaborate on this venture, and a marketing & advertising specialist – this role is currently filled by my husband .

What Key Resources for your Revenue Streams and Distribution Channels require?

The key physical resource to enable the Diamond Effect coaching program as a revenue stream is an invoicing and payment platform such as PayPal or Square. Diamond Effect is a fixed fee program that can be paid one-time or in 5 installments (BCcampus, 4). There are no up-front payment fees for these platforms. They take a percentage of sales from each transaction, usually between 2.5 – 3%.

“Distribution channels bring the value proposition to the customers through communication, distribution, and sales.” (BCcampus, 4). 

The main sales channels for the Diamond Effect program are social media (Facebook and Instagram), networking events, current customer database, online Facebook community, and podcast. I am the key sales human resource. I plan to use organic social media marketing initially and once the first sales are generated, start slowly investing in paid Facebook advertising.

As far as program delivery to the customer is concerned, the physical resources required are the video hosting platform (GrooveFunnel), conferencing platform (Zoom), and distribution of Dream-Plan-DO Journals (Amazon). The cost of producing and distributing the journal is about $15 each. It is only incurred when the sale of the program takes place and the customer pays the fees.

The human resources for this area are the same as for Customer Relationships.

Regards,

Maggie

References:

  1. Empower Women. 2021. Business Model: Key Resources. https://www.empowerwomen.org/en/ilearn/my-courses/business-development/business-model/business-model-key-resources
  2. Denis Oakley. 2021. What Are The Key Resources Needed To Deliver The Value Proposition? https://www.denis-oakley.com/business-model-canvas-course/key-resources/
  3. JWI 575. 2021. Week 4. Lecture Notes. Funding the Venture. Retrieved from: https://blackboard.strayer.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/
  4. BCcampus. 2021. Business Model Canvas. Retrieved from: https://opentextbc.ca/organizationalbehavioropenstax/chapter/business-model-canvas/
  5. Maggie Perotin. Diamond Effect Podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1816207/episodes
  6. Guy Kawasaki. 2015. The Art of the Start 2.0. Portfolio. Penguin.

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20 hours agoJocelyn Johnson RE: Week 4 DiscussionCOLLAPSE

Hello Dr. A. and Classmates,

Questions for Intrapreneur:

In order to fund a big idea or concept, my leadership requires a sound business case which includes committed timing and alignment to our priorities.  As mentioned in this week’s reading, intrapreneurs receive funding only if one can persuade the executive team that the idea is a worthwhile investment (Welch, 1).  My understanding in my new role as CMO at Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), is that this was not the case previously.  A strong and influential presenter could basically get whatever they requested, despite alignment to business priorities or a solid return on investment. The tracking happens on a weekly, monthly quarterly, and annual basis during Executive Team and milestone reviews. Resources required depends on the specifics of the program and can require incremental headcount, outsourced resources, equipment, technology, and the list continues.

Key resources for Customer Relationships for my organization require “customer care” people for the majority of our activities. Additionally, we provide tools, marketing collateral, distributor relationships, and program support.  Again, this is mostly people resources, however, the tools and technology that allows us to interact and engage in membership and program activities also come at a cost. Our digital presence is essential to maintaining engagement as we depend on the 111 councils to recruit members. Unlike the leaders at Chewy.com, we do not invest exclusively in direct response ads, ensuring tracking capabilities on every dollar spent — but our leadership is starting to realize the possibility and payback (Cohen, 2).  This is mainly due to COVID-19.  There were many eye-opening challenges to the status quo and the new and improved way of conducting business is very promising (Johnson, 3).

The revenue streams and distribution channels for GSUSA include 111 independent councils, troop membership, merchandise, licensing, and strategic partnerships. The resources required for these revenue streams are marketing collateral, people resources for the facilitation of processes for each community, tools and technology capabilities to stay engaged, track metrics and maintain website presence. Every three years the GSUSA hosts a convention and this is a major resource drain on the organization.  The plan for 2023 is a transformational change to “manage for cash flow” and not profitability and properly manage strategic partnerships and licensing relationships (Kawasaki, 4). This is a very exciting promise for the future and it incredible to be part of the executive team strategically planning it.

1. Welch, J. 2005. Winning

2. Cohen, R. 2020. Harvard Business Review. “The Founder of Chewy.com on Finding the Financing to Achieve Scale.” Online: https://services.hbsp.harvard.edu/lti/links/R2001A-PDF-ENG

3. Johnson, J. 2021. Girl Scouts of the USA Employee Reference based on new initiatives

4. Kawasaki, G.2015. The Art of the Start 2.0

Criminal Justice 3

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Throughout the course, you will be learning about the steps, people, and activities involved in the criminal justice system. Each week, you will be reading about a high profile case and adding real case information from the case to your reflective journal for the module. Additionally, you will reflect on your understanding of the course content and applying it to the case, answering guiding questions each week.

For your third journal entry, you will be asked to select your high profile case, discuss burden of proof and how it was carried out in the case.

  1. Applying information and ideas from Module 3 readings, discussions and activities, address the following questions about your high profile case:
    • The classification of the crime in your ‘high profile case’.
    • Outline the burden of proof (the criminal act, the mental state, and concurrence) used by the prosecutor to pursue the person in your high profile case.  What proof did the prosecutor have?
    • Were there any ‘attendant circumstances’ in your case?
    • In a short paragraph, discuss your opinion if the high profile person should have accepted a ‘plea bargain’ if it were offered.
    • What role did the media play during due process?  Do you feel it had any impact on the prosecutor pursuing the case?
  2. You will need to research your own background information on your High Profile case as it applies to content from Module 3 by using an online search engine.  You can use a variety of resources and websites to collect your information on due process and officers of the court.

Creativity and innovation

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 CW2: Individual Portfolio – The innovation ProcessSelect a company  (from below) and produce a portfolio with these elements:

  • A mood board that describes the culture and people of your company
  • A voice over presentation (16 slides) Pechakucha that discusses YOUR innovation for this company using some of the 2030 World Economic Forum Vision
  • A 900 word innovation strategy report for this company based on YOUR innovation. 

This portfolio should demonstrate your understanding of the innovation process of an innovation for this company, choose from the following companies ONLY:Companies to choose from:  Boots / JD Sports / Accessorize / Godiva / Nespresso / any company producing Motorbikes / Any Air Company / Any Travel Agent /  

  

Mood Board: Students gather their contributions to the various debates from Forum and Boards contributions and formative tasks in the padlets every week in the form of an individual mood board The theme is Culture and People (on the chosen organisation).

Size 5 entries (equivalent 300 words)

Pechakucha Presentation: Students create an audio-based screen recording of visual slides on resolving a problem for their chosen organisation. Formative research and innovation padlets will support these formatively.

One power-point slide of 18 images, with a given shared structure, with a voice over across the 18 x 18 seconds per images for a total of 3 minutes 24 seconds (equivalent 300 words)

 Final Portfolio and Report
The final portfolio is made of 1 mood board; 1 presentation with voice over; and a 900 word report1 mood board (300 words)
1 presentation (pecha kucha) 3 minutes 24 (400 words + 400 image equivalent)
1 portfolio discussion (900 words)Style of the Portfolio
Everything needs to be uploaded to an individual Padlet and Blackboard (everything as PDF) on the deadline above.The Report must include

  • Your name and organisation
  • Discussion as follows:
    Introduction (100 words)
    Culture and People (100 words)
    Innovation reflection (100 words)
    Innovation Strategy (500 words) [How does the innovation you propose fit and change the current organisational strategy]
    Conclusion (100 words)

Psychopathology essay questions

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Answers must be paraphrased (restated in your own words with no quoting permitted), properly source credited, using APA formatting requirements – including within-answer citations and a list of references included at the end of each answer – and at least 600 words each, not counting source citations and references. Answers should be succinct, thorough, articulated in well-organized paragraphs (lists, sentence fragments and bulleted items are not permitted), and more substantive than just definitions of terms, procedures, or issues. 

To complete these essay questions, construct your answers below each question on a separate page per question, attach a cover page to the front and a reference list to the end (references must also be placed at the end of each question for which they were used)  

   

Questions:

1. Choose ONE of the following questions:

A. A friend says to you, “I’m really concerned about my child [an eight-year old girl] eventually developing an eating disorder. What should I do or not do?” Explain to your friend, using research-based findings and language he or she will understand, the avoidable – and possibly unavoidable – risks for the development of anorexia or bulimia.

B. The impact of culture and gender are important factors in the development and maintenance of Substance Use Disorders. Briefly describe some of the components of each of these factors and how they might be addressed in culture- and/or gender-specific treatment programs. 

2. Accurately and appropriately diagnosing a sexual disorder or paraphilia can be among the most challenging tasks in clinical practice. Thinking about the 4 Ds as discussed in Week 1 of the course, choose ONE sexual disorder and ONE paraphilia covered in your text and discuss how applying those criteria could prove troublesome to a clinician. In addition, be sure to discuss any relevant gender and or cultural factors in terms of the diagnosis or the behavior itself.

3. Imagine you are a clinician at a community mental health clinic. Your client, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, has brought his mother in so the three of you can discuss his treatment options. Using general terms the client and his mother are sure to understand, describe the various types of (a) psychotherapy and (b) medications available for the treatment of schizophrenia, the types of symptoms they each treat, and their potential limitations and risks.

4. Two of the most common – and most troubling – of the personality disorders are antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. Compare and contrast these disorders. Be sure to cover the primary symptoms, predominant causal theories, and the possibility of gender bias in the diagnosis of these disorders. Last, suggest an effective course of treatment.

5. Choose ONE of the following questions:

a. Provide some compelling evidence that children aren’t simply “small adults” and that some separate diagnostic categories are necessary to accurately capture their psychological experience.

b. Psychological problems of the elderly can be divided into two groups: those that are unique to them and those that they share with other age groups. Discuss disorders of these two groups; be sure to indicate how disorders that occur in persons of all ages are nevertheless different in the elderly.

ENG 1100 MOD 1 ASSIGNMENT 1 / REFLECTION KH

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For this assignment, you will share a paragraph about yourself with the class, using the structure of the famous “Humans of New York” blog posts. (Visit this web page for examples https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/best-humans-of-new-york-stories-12310). You will read “Humans of New York” (HONY) posts, and then draft and revise a HONY Paragraph in a Word doc.You will use MLA formatting, identify and correct writing errors, and reflect on the writing process. This assignment will allow you to communicate about yourself through words and visual media and focus on writing around a main idea.Assignment Instructions:In your paragraph, answer one of the following prompts:

  • Describe one of your best days.
  • If you could give one piece of advice, what would it be?
  • Who do you admire most?
  • What gives your life meaning?
  • What was one of your saddest moments?
  • What is your greatest joy?
  • What is your greatest regret?

Your paper must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • 200-250 words
  • Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman or Calibri, 12-point font
  • MLA format for heading (See video in Module 1 Learning Resources to learn about MLA)
  • Include either a personal photo or insert a photo from Creative Commons (See the video in the Module 1 Learning Resources folder for instructions.)
  • Use complete sentences, correct punctuation, grammar, and mechanics

Once you finish your draft of the HONY Paragraph, submit it here to Tutor.com. Remember to select “Submit a Paper for Review,” answer the questions, and upload your essay to the Tutor.com website.If you have questions, email your instructor.  

Error Correction

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It is your second week on a new job as a bookkeeper at Mags and Bags, a small boutique store. While you’re enjoying the challenge, you’ve found a few things that don’t add up after completing some of the transactions in the store’s computerized accounting system. Store owner Margaret Posley has given you a trial balance from the end of last month. She says that her CPA told her to use it to compare to her account balances for accuracy. The bookkeeping and recordkeeping functions have not been Margaret’s favorite task as an owner, as she doesn’t understand the information. It has caused accuracy to suffer.

Instructions:

Begin with the template provided here:

Complete a brief analysis of what the current account balances are, and what they are should be according to Margaret’s CPA. Show your calculations in the gray area in column G.After your analysis, address the following questions in the Error Correction Template:

  1. Identify which accounts are in error, and how they are related to each other.
  2. Discuss the likely causes of the errors (omission, duplication, incorrect transaction date, etc.).
  3. Looking forward, what tools will you use and actions will you take to ensure these errors don’t continue to be an issue in the company records?
  4. Draft a brief response to Margaret sharing your findings and plan for how you will correct the errors in the computerized accounting software. Be specific in your findings and recommendations for correction. Include suggestions for how these types of errors can be avoided in the future.

Cellular Processes and the Genetic Environment

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At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally.

Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.

For this Discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations and impacts. 

To prepare:

Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:

The role genetics plays in the disease.

Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.

The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.

The cells that are involved in this process.

How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response.

Scenario : A mother brings her 6-month-old daughter to the HCP for evaluation of possible colic. The mother says the baby has had many episodes of crying after eating and, despite having a good appetite, is not gaining weight. The mother says the baby’s belly “gets all swollen sometimes.” The mother says the baby tastes “salty” when the mother kisses the baby. Further work up reveals a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The mother relates that her 23-month-old son has had multiple episodes of “chest congestion” and was hospitalized once for pneumonia. The mother wants to know what cystic fibrosis is and she also wants to know if she should have any more children.

Please

150-word minimum

APA format

3 References not more than 5 years old

Practice Change Simulation

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Practice Change Simulation

Assignment Description:

Create a 7-9 minute video that reflects upon the clinical problem that you have identified in your area of nursing practice (as identified in Module 1). Critically appraise the research and summarize the knowledge available on the clinical problem (minimum requirement of 6 scholarly journal articles reviewed and appraised for application to practice problem). Outline a strategic plan for implementation of a practice change in your clinical practice environment based upon your findings. Describe how you intend to operationalize the practice change in your practice environment. What theoretical model will you use and how will you overcome barriers to implementation? What sources of internal evidence will you use in providing data to demonstrate improvement in outcomes? Describe evaluation methods of implementation clearly. Are there any ethical considerations?

The presentation should be a simulation of what you would present to your unit staff in an effort to gain buy-in as you initiate the practice change in your area of practice. Use a recording platform of your choice and either upload as an mp4 or share the link directly to the video in the dropbox. ***Please do not record as voice-over PowerPoint because this cannot be saved in mp4 format or a link.*** If you submit your assignment as a PowerPoint with voice over recording you will not receive credit for your assignment (or partial credit as you did not meet the full requirements of the assignment.)

If PowerPoint is used for the presentation, include the reference slide; if PowerPoint is not used in the presentation, please submit a list of the references in a Word document utilized to develop the presentation in APA format to the dropbox in a separate submission (be sure to orally cite your sources if no PowerPoint is used to identify the sources)

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 7-9 minute presentation (with or without PowerPoint slides); if no PowerPoint used submit APA Reference list separately
Structure: If PowerPoint is used: Include a title slide, objective slide, content slides, reference slide in APA format. There is no specific slide number required. 
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of six (6) scholarly journal articles are required for this assignment. 

JKcourseproject3

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, you will create a basic guidance plan for a child named Jana. In each module you will be provided new information on Jana. For this assignment, use your critical thinking skills to analyze the new information presented and reflect upon it.

Step 1: Review the New Information on Jana

You recently learned three more important pieces of information that may have an impact on your handling of Jana’s challenging behaviors:

  • Jana’s mom is a single-parent.
  • Jana’s mom oftentimes doesn’t speak kindly to Jana.
  • Jolena was just diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome – 6 months ago.
Step 2: Conduct Research

Conduct academic research using the Rasmussen Library databases as well as reliable webpages about the following topic: Early Childhood Asperger’s.

Step 3: Write a Reflection

In a minimum of 2 – pages (not counting the title page and reference page) address the following:

  • Does this new information change your opinion about why Jana might be displaying the challenging behavior?
  • If so, what specifically has changed?
  • Would you adjust the developmental domains you identified last week to support Jana?
  • If so, which domains would you choose or omit now that you know Jana’s sister has been diagnosed with Asperger’s?
  • Explain, using details, why you would make these changes.
  • Incorporate one (1) credible outside resource to support your position.

Healthcare Organization Ethical Code of Conduct

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Create an ethical code of conduct for those in governance, management, and professional staff for any one of these health care organizations:

-Acute-care hospital

-Surgery Center

-Behavioral Health Center

-Specialty Hospital

-Long-Term-Care Facility

-Out-Patient Center

In a 10 to 12 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), discuss the following:

Brief background of the facility.

Organization structure of the facility and duties/ responsibilities of those in management and professional staff.

Two possible ethical dilemmas that may be encountered.

Ethical standards for those in governance, management, and professional staff.

Ways to implement the ethical code of conduct and ensure compliance.

Consequences if there is a violation of the code of ethics.

When writing your paper, use 3rd person. Follow APA guidelines. Use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years, a minimum of three of which must be from the Campus Library. All sources must be cited according to APA style.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style.

Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Must use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years, a minimum of three of which must be from the Campus Library.

Must document all sources in APA style.

Must include a separate reference page.