28 May CLC – Business Plan
Order Instructions
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) CLC business plan (Epic Software system as my/ our engine)
Assessment Description
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Refer to the “CLC Resources” document for specific information about and directions for your project subject, whether your group chose the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), or Community Health Program (CHP).
Based on the project subject chosen in Topic 1, your CLC group will create a 1,100-3,000-word business plan. The business plan should contain the sections and components common to typical business plan models. However, the specific needs of each project will determine the appropriate model to use. Relevant data, tables, charts, and graphs may be included.
Whichever model you choose, your plan must include the following:
1. Description of product or service
2. Business and industry profile
3. Marketing components
4. Financial information
5. Operational plan
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
CLC – Business Plan – Rubric
1. Description of Product or Service… Description of product or service is well developed, but could provide additional detail around its key features, benefits, and use. Comparison with competing products or services is solid, but additional detail would improve the description. It provides an explanation of technical or unusual aspects of products or services. It provides sufficient detail to entice investors
2. Business and Industry Profile… Thorough and detailed industry description and market overview are provided, replete with interesting and relevant information and including significant specifics on customers, competitors, growth trends, industry trends, key success factors, and strategic opportunities
3. Marketing Components… Marketing components are thoroughly developed and provide significant, detailed customer characteristics, number of potential customers, best form of advertising for identified customers, the advertising message, marketing budget, and market research. Needless data is omitted. Use of marketing to increase competitive advantage is described and promotion around key features is developed.
4. Financial Information… Financial information includes thorough and accurate pro forma financial statements, including income statement, cash projection schedule, and balance sheet. Appropriate accounting method for industry and form of business is used. Realistic potential sales and earnings figures are provided.
5. Operational Plan… Plan provides thorough description of how the business will be operated and managed, including form of ownership; contracts or leases; owner and employee qualifications; employee policies, training and hiring practices; production, distribution, and customer service plans; and contingency plans for interruptions in supply or labor issues. Organization chart is well developed, with thoroughly outlined business structure, key personnel, and important roles and responsibilities.
6. Thesis Development and Purpose… Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
7. Argument Logic and Construction… Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
8. Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) … Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
9. Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) … All format elements are correct.
10. Documentation of Sources… Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
