Task

Deadline

Research Strategy

1. Collect and Evaluate Regulations

1.1. Determine relevant regulations

Jan. 24 and Feb. 14

Use Internet and Library reference books

1.2. Study licensing requirements

Jan. 24 and Feb. 14

Use Internet and Library reference books

1.3. Research health inspection details

Jan. 24 and Feb. 15

Telephone city office.

2. Assess Costs

2.1. Research and calculate general business costs

Jan. 18, Jan 24 and Feb 14

Interview Mrs. Stenner and do library and internet research

2.2. Determine daily operation costs

Jan. 18, Jan 24 and Feb 14

Interview Mrs. Stenner

2.3. Research price-setting

Jan. 18

Interview Mrs. Stenner

3. Determine Funding

3.1. Research sources of small business funds

January 24

Use Library and Chamber of Commerce

3.2. Calculate how much to borrow

Jan 16-Feb. 10

Interview client and study comparable businesses in Huntsville

3.3. Research SBA loans

Feb. 11-12

Call Small Business Administration

Report Deadline:
Draft Final Report

March 22

Write and edit Feb. 28-Mar 21

4. Choose Location

4.1. Determine client’s neighborhood zoning requirements

Feb. 15

Telephone Huntsville zoning office

4.2. If necessary, collect estimates on commercial rental properties

Feb. 16

Telephone realtors

5. Assess Personal Resource Impact

5.1. Research anticipated time commitment

Jan. 16

Interview Mrs. Kyle

5.2. Research predicted impact on family

Feb 10 and 14

Research Library and internet

5.3. Investigate additional training

Feb 10 and 14

Research Library and internet

Final Report Deadline

April 15

Revise draft report, Apr 5-9.
Write and edit remaining report Apr 10 - 14

Give Oral Presentation

April 15

Rehearse Apr 14