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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ASSESSMENT 3 (ASSIGNMENT) – OCTOBER 2023

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (BSM115D)
Deadline: 20 OCTOBER 2023 (23:59)
TOTAL: 100

LECTURERS:
K Maluleke (Pretoria) M Rambau (Polokwane) J Mthethwa ( Emalahleni

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This is a group assignment (8-10 members per group)

2. Due date – 20 October 2023 (23:59)

3. Submit on Brightspace – run through Turnitin – similarity of more than 20%

will result in a zero

4. Use the TUT referencing technique where applicable

5. Font: Tahoma 12; 1.5 line spacing; Justified

6. Include a cover page, with group members Surnames, Initials and Student
numbers

7. Include a Table of Contents

8. Total number of pages, including cover page, table of contents and

reference list is between 6 and 8.

NUMBER OF PAGES: 4
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TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
Divide yourselves in groups, as per instruction from your lecturer.
This assignment will be presented in class.
Make sure you work as a group and everyone contributes. (30)

Question 1
Every entrepreneur should remember the saying that “if one fails to plan, one plans
to fail”. A Business plan is primarily a planning instrument and a blue print of the
business venture, whether new or old.

Draft a business plan for your business idea, the structure of a business plan is
important. Please use a structure for your business plan, this makes your business
plan look presentable. (40)

Question 2
Identify a funding institution for example a bank or NYDA and present your business
plan to the one in charge of funding. They must give you feedback on your business
plan.
Their response must be done in writing as proof that you went to that particular
institution, the letter must be attached to your assignment as it will contributes
towards your marks. (30)

For verification purposes they can contact us on the following emails:

Ms Rambau (Polokwane Campus)RambauM@tut.ac.za
Ms Maluleke (Pretoria Campus) MalulekeK1@tut.ac.za
Mr Mthethwa (Mbombela Campus) MthethwaMJ@tut.ac.za

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TOTAL: 100

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Business Plan Rubric

Items Marks Marks

Allotted Earned

Executive Summary, Mission & Vision Statement. 5

Business Goals and Objectives

Description of the Business – Operations, location, Industry 5

Analysis, Capacity, Procurement
Description of product/s or Service/s
5

Description of the Market/ Market Analysis – Target Market & 4

Keys to success

Marketing Plan/Strategy – Promotion/ advertising, pricing 4

strategy

3
Production Plan (based on the type of business you are doing)
Legal aspects – including intellectual property e.g., trademark,
patent or copyright
Management/Organization Structure 5
Financial documents including – Sales forecast, Start-up Cost, 4
Operating cost and projected cash flow.

Overall Business Plan Layout, Referencing, Table of Contents, 5

Structure of assignment

TOTAL MARKS 40

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Presentation Rubric

Marks Marks
ITEMS Allotted Awarded

Does the presenter grab your attention and present the

concept with enthusiasm in a clear, concise and 5
professional manner?
Does the presenter clearly identify target customers and
describe the benefit the solution provides to the 5
customers?
Does the presenter convey a memorable message that
makes you want to learn more about the proposed 5
business?
Outline registration Process, (including permits/licence for
the business venture chosen) 2
Creativity in Launching the Business 5

Presentation of Products/Pictures of services to be 3

offered
Purpose of launching their business 2

Teamwork skills employed 3

TOTAL MARKS 30

Letter from funding institution

A letter or stamp from a funding institution 30

TOTAL MARKS 30