capstone project 2010
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Intimate EncountersbyPolaris Planning
TIM BOWDENJOHNNIE FARMERJASON SANFORDJOVONDA RODGERS
Project Intro
Polaris Planning is dedicated to providing a selective service for those individuals who are trying to make a lasting impression for their significant other.
Intimate Encounters is a service we offer to individuals that would like to set up an evening for either a first date occasion or for the most important date in a couple’s life the marriage proposal.
Our company is devoted to help a person make a lasting impression
Team Intro
Name: Tim BowdenProgram: Technical Project
ManagementOccupation: Project
ManagerHome: Newport New, VA
Name: Johnnie FarmerProgram: Technical Project
ManagementOccupation: Project team memberIn charge of Client relationsHome: Norfolk, VA
Name: Jason SanfordProgram: Technical Project
ManagementOccupation: Project team
memberIn charge of OperationsHome: Virginia Beach, VA
Name: Jovonda RodgersProgram: Technical Project
ManagementOccupation: Project team
member In charge of MarketingHome: Norfolk, VA
Purpose
Being the first business of its kind in Hampton Roads
Providing an affordable and high quality planning for a day of events for couples on first dates, marriage proposals or renewing vows
Providing couples with a romantic and memorable day to remember
Benefits
Provide additional business to local vendors and businesses
Additional source of tax revenue for local municipalities
Source of employment for Hampton Roads Additional advertisement for local businesses
and vendors
Approach
Polaris Planning will utilize local companies in the area for their services. These companies will have top billing in our numerous package deals we will offer our clients.
Polaris Planning will create agreements with local companies to provide an abundant amount of services at a discounted rate.
These agreements will provide a certain volume of business for their company with the use of our package deals and keep the revenue within the local economy.
These companies will include but not be limited to limo service, restaurants, floral shops, venues for shows and entertainment and local jewelers.
Communication plan
Internal communication
Johnnie Farmer
External communication
Jason Sanford
Schedule
Project scheduled to be ready for operations in 6 months.See WBS in appendix for detailed
Ghant Chart
Cost
Marketing Analysis/ Consultant $1,000
Accountant $1,000
Lawyer $5,000
License/ Permits $200
Advertising $20,000
Labor / Construction $1,500
Training Presenter / Receptionist $1,000
Lease agreement for Limousine Service $23,000
Furnishing the Storefront $20,000
Telecommunication / Office Network $10,000
Locate Storefront $60
Insurance $700
Risks
Obtaining complete funding
Acquisition of business, vendor, and contractor agreements
Being first to market with this business model/concept
Obtaining required licenses and permits to operate
Weather Location of the
venues Evening events Scheduling Accommodations
for special needs Ticket availability Transportation Local economy Advertisement
Effectiveness
Quality
Our Quality controls are as follows:
Cost benefits analysis Benchmarks Quality audits Process analysis Change request forms And Quality updates
Questions?