(1) introduction
can you please answer (3) recommendation instead of (1) introduction
Michael Heartbender never thought that his lightning move in the basketball court would give him a career, not in the NBA but as an entrepreneur. While in high school in Indianapolis also known as the Crossroads of America-he grew up watching ace basketball players such as Reggie Miller and player's player-Larry Bird. As a high school senior, he won many awards and brought home the bacon-as they say to his high school in national championship. He was quickly recruited by Indiana University and got a full basketball scholarship to pursue his studies there. Michael contributed to many wins Hoosier scored against several mighty teams within the Big-10 and outside the Big-10 conferences. People thought that he will be an early recruit in NBA's pick. Michael also had seen the dream of being a part of the NBA and, of course, the millionaire club. People would come to his home to congratulate him and shake hands with a future NBA player. It was February, a month before the March madness, Michael took a pass from a fellow Hoosier and was charging to the finish line. He was victim to a flagrant foul. He fell on the court and was not able to lift his 6 ft. 4-inch body. He was carried off the court and the announcer announced that Michael has broken his shoulder joint and unlikely to come back to the court for the rest of the play. Although the Hoosiers did win, it was a bitter sweet experience for the team as they lost their best player. Michael's and his parents' dream also shattered when they learnt that Michael can never play again in competitive sports due to his shoulder. A lifelong dream to move the ball with finesse as a NBA player never materialized. He took a few supply chain and logistics class as part of his management degree. While completing a class project he stumbled on the idea of starting a moving company because of the locational advantage Indianapolis has, with several interstates 1-65, 1-70, 1-74,1-69 passing through the city. He borrowed money from his parents and leased a truck and launched Hassle Free Moving, Inc. In 2001. The rest, as they say, is history. In this competitive market, Michael moved quickly because of his superior work ethics, honesty, sense of commitments, and unquestionable customer service The table overleaf will give you an idea that Michael has really carved a "millionaire" niche for himself. Of course, the real estate market bubble played havoc on Hassle Free Moving, Inc. The company has come back on its tracks and has been showing steady revenues growth Michael now believes that the sky is his limit if he uses his business school background. In order to fulfill his dreams, he has hired a consulting company, i.e., your group, and has provided the company (you) with the data for the past 6 years, 2014-2019. As you can see from the data, the financial year of Hassle Free comprises January-December. Hassle Free's management has asked your group (consulting company) to provide you the following as part of the management report. (1) Introduction: Compare similar businesses worldwide and give an outlook of the "moving" market and future that awaits Hassle Free. (10 points) (3) Recommendation: Based upon your analysis in (2) and your study of bike market in general, provide recommendations for Hassle Free on or before November 18 in terms of the tasks the company should undertake to emerge as a market leader in the "moving business. (10 points) Year Quarter Year Quarter Actual Revenue Generated Actual Revenue Generated (in $million) (in million) $21.60 2017 Q1 (Jan.-March) 2014 Q1 (Jan-March) $13.80 Q2 (Apr.-June) $26.20 Q2 (April-June) $22.20 $28.40 Q3 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) $19.40 $18.40 2018/ $20.68 2015 $15.60 Q3 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 01 (Jan-March) Q2 (Apr. June) Q3 (July-Sept.) 04 (Oct.-Dec.) $32.20 $33.50 $20.20 00 Q1 (Jan-March) Q2 April-June) Q3 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) Q1. (Jan.-March) 02 (April-June) 03 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) $30.20 $14.00 $20.60 $22.40 Q1 (Jan.-March) $23.10 8 Q2 (Apr. June) $36.16 Q3 (July-Sept.) $38.86 $30.10 Estimate: 04 (Oct.-Dec.) $20.26 $17.80 Michael Heartbender never thought that his lightning move in the basketball court would give him a career, not in the NBA but as an entrepreneur. While in high school in Indianapolis also known as the Crossroads of America-he grew up watching ace basketball players such as Reggie Miller and player's player-Larry Bird. As a high school senior, he won many awards and brought home the bacon-as they say to his high school in national championship. He was quickly recruited by Indiana University and got a full basketball scholarship to pursue his studies there. Michael contributed to many wins Hoosier scored against several mighty teams within the Big-10 and outside the Big-10 conferences. People thought that he will be an early recruit in NBA's pick. Michael also had seen the dream of being a part of the NBA and, of course, the millionaire club. People would come to his home to congratulate him and shake hands with a future NBA player. It was February, a month before the March madness, Michael took a pass from a fellow Hoosier and was charging to the finish line. He was victim to a flagrant foul. He fell on the court and was not able to lift his 6 ft. 4-inch body. He was carried off the court and the announcer announced that Michael has broken his shoulder joint and unlikely to come back to the court for the rest of the play. Although the Hoosiers did win, it was a bitter sweet experience for the team as they lost their best player. Michael's and his parents' dream also shattered when they learnt that Michael can never play again in competitive sports due to his shoulder. A lifelong dream to move the ball with finesse as a NBA player never materialized. He took a few supply chain and logistics class as part of his management degree. While completing a class project he stumbled on the idea of starting a moving company because of the locational advantage Indianapolis has, with several interstates 1-65, 1-70, 1-74,1-69 passing through the city. He borrowed money from his parents and leased a truck and launched Hassle Free Moving, Inc. In 2001. The rest, as they say, is history. In this competitive market, Michael moved quickly because of his superior work ethics, honesty, sense of commitments, and unquestionable customer service The table overleaf will give you an idea that Michael has really carved a "millionaire" niche for himself. Of course, the real estate market bubble played havoc on Hassle Free Moving, Inc. The company has come back on its tracks and has been showing steady revenues growth Michael now believes that the sky is his limit if he uses his business school background. In order to fulfill his dreams, he has hired a consulting company, i.e., your group, and has provided the company (you) with the data for the past 6 years, 2014-2019. As you can see from the data, the financial year of Hassle Free comprises January-December. Hassle Free's management has asked your group (consulting company) to provide you the following as part of the management report. (1) Introduction: Compare similar businesses worldwide and give an outlook of the "moving" market and future that awaits Hassle Free. (10 points) (3) Recommendation: Based upon your analysis in (2) and your study of bike market in general, provide recommendations for Hassle Free on or before November 18 in terms of the tasks the company should undertake to emerge as a market leader in the "moving business. (10 points) Year Quarter Year Quarter Actual Revenue Generated Actual Revenue Generated (in $million) (in million) $21.60 2017 Q1 (Jan.-March) 2014 Q1 (Jan-March) $13.80 Q2 (Apr.-June) $26.20 Q2 (April-June) $22.20 $28.40 Q3 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) $19.40 $18.40 2018/ $20.68 2015 $15.60 Q3 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 01 (Jan-March) Q2 (Apr. June) Q3 (July-Sept.) 04 (Oct.-Dec.) $32.20 $33.50 $20.20 00 Q1 (Jan-March) Q2 April-June) Q3 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) Q1. (Jan.-March) 02 (April-June) 03 (July-Sept.) Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) $30.20 $14.00 $20.60 $22.40 Q1 (Jan.-March) $23.10 8 Q2 (Apr. June) $36.16 Q3 (July-Sept.) $38.86 $30.10 Estimate: 04 (Oct.-Dec.) $20.26 $17.80