BTM 101: Semester Project Prof. Arroyo objective/Purpose: As Introduction to Business students, it is imperative to obtain as much authentic and real-world knowledge of business practices as possible. Once you have completed this project you will have acquired a better understanding of the foundations of small businesses, the differences between running a corporation, and understand the critical business activities that sustain that business. Instructions: Part l -wy( You have the option of working with a partner or individually (2 people max), select a local business (avoid family-owned businesses and franchises) that has either a sole proprietorship or a partnership. This particular business does not have you are interested in starting yourself. You will be conducting research surrounding the to outlined below, visiting the business, and interviewing the manager/owner. to be the same as one pics Note* you must develop 10 open-ended interview questions and submit them to me by Friday April 27th via Blackboard. Look at the Guidelines section for further clarification orn intended questions. mame and locadiom Some sample questions 1. Why are you in business? 2. What is your background? Education, Work experience? 3. What type of business form do you have sole proprietorship, or a partnership? What are the advantages of this form of business ownership? 4. How did you get started in this business? Did you have a business plan? Do you currently stil have one? 5. How do you market your business? How are people aware of your business? Instructions: Part I! The second part of the project will have you research and write about a publicly traded company of your choice. It does not have to be currently operating. If it is not, within your summary you must provide reason(s) as to why the company is no longer in operation. Guidelines: Your completed project (for both parts) will ilustrate your understanding of the following topics related to the business: (Use the following to guide your research for Part lI) BTM 101: Semester Project Prof. Arroyo objective/Purpose: As Introduction to Business students, it is imperative to obtain as much authentic and real-world knowledge of business practices as possible. Once you have completed this project you will have acquired a better understanding of the foundations of small businesses, the differences between running a corporation, and understand the critical business activities that sustain that business. Instructions: Part l -wy( You have the option of working with a partner or individually (2 people max), select a local business (avoid family-owned businesses and franchises) that has either a sole proprietorship or a partnership. This particular business does not have you are interested in starting yourself. You will be conducting research surrounding the to outlined below, visiting the business, and interviewing the manager/owner. to be the same as one pics Note* you must develop 10 open-ended interview questions and submit them to me by Friday April 27th via Blackboard. Look at the Guidelines section for further clarification orn intended questions. mame and locadiom Some sample questions 1. Why are you in business? 2. What is your background? Education, Work experience? 3. What type of business form do you have sole proprietorship, or a partnership? What are the advantages of this form of business ownership? 4. How did you get started in this business? Did you have a business plan? Do you currently stil have one? 5. How do you market your business? How are people aware of your business? Instructions: Part I! The second part of the project will have you research and write about a publicly traded company of your choice. It does not have to be currently operating. If it is not, within your summary you must provide reason(s) as to why the company is no longer in operation. Guidelines: Your completed project (for both parts) will ilustrate your understanding of the following topics related to the business: (Use the following to guide your research for Part lI)