Final Checklist

Business concept statement
Applications for business licence, permits etc
Domain Seach
Logo
Letterhead
Business Letter
Business Cards
Brochure
Webpage, Commercial or Podcast.

Your Business Logo

Read the wikipedia article on Logos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logo) Keep in mind that there will be a test on the business concepts covered in this project.

Read about the logo types and design tips at http://www.grantasticdesigns.com/logos1.html

Familiarize yourself with the tips at http://www.soslogodesign.com/TenTips.html

You will use photoshop elements to create your own logo for your summer business. along with your logo, you will provide an explanation of why you chose the design and how it used the tips suggested.

the Following Should be Handed in as Soon as Possible:

Stage One:

-Business Idea
-Rough Budget
-Business Name
-Domain Search
-Bus Registration and Vendor Permit http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/obc/english/4TJTBS.htm

Choosing a Business Name:


http://bsa.cbsc.org/gol/bsa/site.nsf/en/su06937.html

More on business names

http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/MCBS/english/273a_3ea.htm

Obeying the Law

Because your business must be legal in the province of Ontario, you need to be aware of the regulations that affect your new venture.

Check out http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/st_yrguide3_en.jsp#5

You are responible to read and reflect on the items:

Registering your business name
Taxes
Business records
Licenses
Zoning
Insurance
Renting or buying premises
Business communications
Hiring employees

Post the main points and your blogs.

The Big One.....

This is it. Today you are starting your big, summative 30% of your mark project.

The goal of this project will be to create and plan a viable small business that could operate as a summer employment opportunity for you during the summer. Key points to remember:

It must follow all provincial and municipal regulations;
It must be a realistic and valid opportunity for a summer job;
It must have the potential to generate an income;
It must be financially sound to start; and
Your presentation will make use of the many computer skills you have learned this year.

Your first task is to:

-develop an idea for a business;
-create a business plan; and
-create a budget.

Details will be discussed in class. Below are some links to get you started.

Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/home_en.jsp

Small Buisiness Guide (PDF) http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/downloads/yrguide/your_guide_small_business.pdf