Transcript What Works-What Doesn't

International Business Practice Firm
Sheridan, Wyoming USA
REsource’s Goals
 Define Business Departments
 Set up bank accounts
 Divide Class into Departments
 Apply for a business loan (in
process)
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Marketing/Sales
Purchasing
Financing
Human Resources
 Determine product to sell and
market
 Do country reports (target
markets)
 Prepare individual resumes
 Create a webpage (in process)
 Determine a company name
 Create a company logo
 Determine budget for the
company
 Create a business plan (in
process)
What Works Best for REsource
• Student Diversity
-Traditional and nontraditional
-Knowledge and abilities
• Divide and Conquer
-Goals and tasks
-Individual and team efforts
Invaluable direction from college staff,
supervisors and community members.
Challenges Overcome
• Distinguishing between real and virtual
– Costs
– Sales
– Markets
• Funds
– Promotional materials
– Open House
• Time
– Not yet capable to sell
Special Thanks to the Following:
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Barbara Williams, Business Office
Judy Marshall, Human Resources Director
Wendy Smith, Public Information Officer
Ross Langhorn, international businessman
Dr. Steve Maier, President, Sheridan College
Gary Donnelly, IBPF Director, Casper College
Tracy Dearinger, Resource “CEO”, Sheridan
College
• Doug Parrott, Chairman of the Business
Division, Sheridan College