Follow the instructions and do a business proposal with the information provided from the PREP WORK. Follow the information on the business proposal guidelines.

Business Writing Fall 202 4 BUSINESS PROPOSAL POINTS POSSIBLE : 100 DUE : FRIDAY , DECEMBER 6 AT 11:59 PM Your Task Identify a new business to recruit to Lawrence, Kansas . Write a proposal to persuad e the reader that the new business will be successful in Lawrence. The selected business must already have a location in another city. 4 Topics to Cover in the Proposal Cover the 4 topics lis ted (in the same order shown below). Write a heading for each section; do not use the topics listed here as the heading. 1) Industry & Consumer Trends (2 Paragraphs) : Start your first paragraph of this section with a 2-sentence overview of your selected business. Research the industry and consumer trends relevant to the business . Focus your evidence on the industry (limit your business overview to 2 sentences). Required Sources : IBIS World , Mintel Reports , company website 2) Lawrence Information (1 Paragraph) : Include information about the city and the Lawrence populatio n. For example: population in your target market, population growth, average income, education level , employment rates . Required Sources : US Census & the University of Kansas Factbook 3) Competition in Lawrence (2 Paragraphs) : Explain the competition in Lawrence (and/or neighboring cities ) that currently exists for your business. Required to cite at least 2 sources in this section. Required Evidence : • Number s to explain the current total competition • Online reviews of selected business & competition in town • Cost comparisons 4) Comparison Cities (1 Paragraph & Table) : Provide information about 3 comparison cities . You can select cities with a current location of your selected business or other cities where the business could open a location. Compare the 4 cities (Lawrence is 1 city; select 3 cities to compare to Lawrence) on 4 criteria . Start the paragraph with 1 sentence to explain why the 3 comparison cities were selected. Required Source : Data USA Create a table so the reader can quickly determine how Lawrence compares on your selected criteria (follow the example provided on Canvas) . Example Comparison Criteria : Real estate costs, average income , sales tax rates , population growth , current competition , available workforce, cost of living , average salary , education level , employment rates . Research Requirements In the text of your proposal, cite 8 total sources following the Citation Guidelines on Canvas . Use the Library Research Guide to find the required sources (indicated for each section). All evidence must come from the required sources noted for each section. To find evidence for the Competition in Lawrence section, use business directories, Google searches, Yelp, or other online reviews. Include quantitative and qualitative ratings. Explain the credibility of the source the first time used in each section of the proposal . Avoid repeating evidence in multiple sections of the proposal; use new evidence in each section. Include a reference list with all sources cited in the proposal. Follow the Citation Guidelines . Visual Element s Use 2 visual elements (1 comparison cities table ; 1 other visual ) in the text of the report . Cite each visual and refer to it in the text of the report. Grading: Review the rubric on Canvas . Format Guidelines Use Times New Roman 12 -point font, single -spaced text, and 1 -inch margins. All paragraphs should be left aligned (no indent) with a space between paragraphs. Upload the entire assignment to Canvas in 1 word document. Do not use a new document for your reference list. Proposal Title Prepared by (Your Name) Date Heading Headings are bold and 3 -9 words in length. Capitalize your headings following the examples in the peer review slides. Write headings for each of the 4 topics covered in the proposal. Paragraph s are 4 -7 sentences. Do not use subheadings in the proposal. Your Business Proposal does not need a conclusion; end your proposal with the comparison cities section. Reference List Include the reference list in the same document as the proposal . Start the reference list on a new page; use the format explained on the Citation Guidelines .