3rd+Marking+Period+-Lessons+on+Games

=**3rd Marking Period Lesson on Games: History, Development and the Business Side of It, etc.**=


 * This portion of our lesson is for the 3rd Marking Period.**
 * Grades will be base on your storylines ( 1st draft and 2nd draft (final version ) are required before you push through with your game.**
 * The other portion of your quarter grade will be based on your game application, game making process and game**
 * presentation.**

Essential Elements of a Good Business Plan
A business plan should be a ** work in progress **. That's because your business will evolve over time, and be influenced by outside factors such as the economy and local conditions. Even successful business owners should maintain a current business plan to ensure they remain knowledgeable on the elements that can affect continued success.  The executive summary is Part 1 of the business plan and is the most important section of your plan. It provides a concise overview of the entire plan, along with a history of your company. This section tells your reader where... The market analysis section is Part 2 of the business plan. This section should illustrate your knowledge about the particular industry your business is in. It should also present general highlights and conclusions of any marketing...
 * [|Business Plan Executive Summary]
 * [|Market Analysis]

The company description is Part 3 of the business plan. Without going into detail, this section should include a high level look at how all of the different elements of your business fit together. The company description section...
 * [|Company Description]

Organization and Management is Part 4 of the business plan. This section should include: your company's organizational structure, details about the ownership of your company, profiles of your management team, and the...
 * [|Organization & Management]

Marketing and Sales Strategies is Part 5 of your business plan. Marketing is the process of creating customers, and customers are the lifeblood of your business. In this section, the first thing you want to do is define your...
 * [|Marketing & Sales Management]

Service or Product Line is Part 6 of your business plan. What are you selling? In this section, describe your service or product, emphasizing the benefits to potential and current customers. For example, don't tell your readers...
 * [|Service or Product Line]

The Funding Request is Part 7 of your business plan. In this section, you will request the amount of funding you will need to start or expand your business. If necessary, you can include different funding scenarios, such as a best...
 * [|Funding Request]

Financials is Part 8 of your business plan. The financials should be developed after you've analyzed the market and set clear objectives. That's when you can allocate resources efficiently. The following is a list of the...
 * [|Financials]

The Appendix is Part 9 of your business plan. This section should be provided to readers on an as-needed basis. In other words, it should not be included with the main body of your business plan. Your plan is your communication tool...
 * [|Appendix]

I am also providing you below the game design development plan and the business plan SWOT you will need to fill out since this is your master plan. You can browse it in the meantime and download it. I will be printing one copy for your reference available at the shelf area.