ABSTRACT This thesis undertakes to present a game plan for junior mining companies. It culminates with a game plan model that incorporates all the key steps and tasks that mining investors and entrepreneurs need to use to establish globally competitive junior mining companies. It is based on the research of several listed junior mining companies. The game of junior mining is defined by rules, the player, the elements of playing, and the definitions of winning and scoring. The rules of the game are those defined by the resources industry and general business concepts. The mining assets around which the junior mining game is played are exploration projects, feasibility studies, mine development projects or operating mines. The player is the junior mining company intent on winning the game. Playing the game is done through executing the steps, tasks and simple models and matrices associated with the four business pillars: strategy development, legal and financial, operations management and risks management. The first pillar is strategic, while the last three pillars are tactical. For each business pillar, databases were developed, for the purposes of creating references and benchmarks for the game plan. The databases have been created from the analysis of twenty randomly selected junior mining companies, the author’s practical experiences and previous research. Scoring the game is undertaken by completing the game score matrix, which scores the mining assets, the business pillars and the financial performance, and provides an overall company score. The total company score highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the company. Undertaking the process of playing the game iteratively will lead to creating a globally competitive junior mining company. Winning the game is defined as creating a sustainable junior mining company, that grows to a mid-tier company, or is bought out by a major mining company. ii In the thesis, the game is played using the hypothetical case study of a of a coal junior mining company, with a marginal coal mine, an attractive feasibility study and an exploration project. Step by step the game is played leading to a company score and exposing the company’s strengths and weaknesses. The research concludes by presenting a holistic game plan model that can be applied to any junior mining company in any commodity in constantly changing resources industry dynamics.

The goal of the thesis is to write a business plan for an early stage internet of things startup, specializing in indoor safety & facility management. Evaluate the potential of this business idea and its value proposition. Select the proper entry markets and calculate financial projections. Do it in such way that it would be acceptable by investors interested in making capital inputs.

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<p>ABSTRACT</p><p>Background: The current condition of the U.S. housing market has created a</p><p>possible shift in the way people are purchasing homes today.</p><p>U.S. housing statistics show that the average person moves</p><p>every five years, but now with a cooling market people are no</p><p>longer making quick capital gains off of their property. This</p><p>means that people are now becoming more conscious of what</p><p>they buy and why they are buying. People are realizing that</p><p>home ownership may be moving towards a long term</p><p>investment rather than a quick flip.</p><p>Housing is the Seattle, Washington area is expensive.</p><p>Environmentalists are urging U.S. residents to research ways</p><p>they can make their homes more efficient and friendlier to the</p><p>environment. However, the problem really lies in the</p><p>construction techniques of the U.S. housing industry. People</p><p>pay enough for their poorly constructed homes as it is, most</p><p>families are unwilling to pay the extra expense that is necessary</p><p>to increase the efficiency of their home. StålbroHouse noticed</p><p>this gap in the U.S. market and wants to bring Swedish</p><p>prefabricated homes that are superior in construction and</p><p>design elements. They also require a fraction of the energy</p><p>U.S. homes consume and are affordable for the average middle</p><p>class family.</p><p>Before beginning operations, to get some initial knowledge</p><p>about the industry, trends, customers etc., we contacted the</p><p>Washington State Housing Finance Commission. In addition,</p><p>an informal interview was conducted to enhance our</p><p>knowledge on the typical customer and what customers</p><p>commonly base their purchasing decisions on. In order to get</p><p>an even better understanding about the customers, we visited</p><p>the annual Home Show at the Seattle Convention Center in</p><p>January of 2008. We distributed feasibility surveys to get an</p><p>even better understanding for what people want in a home.</p><p>This enabled us to get closer to the target group. To get a better</p><p>idea of competitors and in particular their marketing efforts, we</p><p>called a couple of them directly. In some cases, we spoke with</p><p>their marketing managers.</p><p>Purpose: The purpose of this Thesis/Business Plan is to outline the</p><p>direction StålbroHouse plans to take in its first years of</p><p>operation as well as explain why we think this is a viable</p><p>business. This document will also serve to communicate the</p><p>companies ideas and projections to future investors and (or) so</p><p>that we can obtain a bank loan to assist in the capital necessary</p><p>to begin operations.</p><p>Method: We used a combination of relevant theory that was applicable</p><p>to the desired outcomes of the Thesis/Business Plan. Relevant</p><p>industry statistics, charts, and information was incorporated</p><p>with the theory that enabled us to produce a business plan that</p><p>was backed up by academic findings as well as market</p><p>research. This aided in the creation of a Businesss Plan that</p><p>would allow StålbroHouse to demonstrate their projections for</p><p>the first years of operations.</p><p>However, as with any business plan, it is important to</p><p>remember that outside factors, market changes etc. can mean</p><p>the need to deviate from the initial plan.</p><p>Sonna Stålbro & Yanko Todorov</p>

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ABSTRACT Background: The current condition of the U.S. housing market has created a possible shift in the way people are purchasing homes today. U.S. housing statistics show that the average person moves every five years, but now with a cooling market people are no longer making quick capital gains off of their property. This means that people are now becoming more conscious of what they buy and why they are buying. People are realizing that home ownership may be moving towards a long term investment rather than a quick flip. Housing is the Seattle, Washington area is expensive. Environmentalists are urging U.S. residents to research ways they can make their homes more efficient and friendlier to the environment. However, the problem really lies in the construction techniques of the U.S. housing industry. People pay enough for their poorly constructed homes as it is, most families are unwilling to pay the extra expense that is necessary to increase the efficiency of their home. StålbroHouse noticed this gap in the U.S. market and wants to bring Swedish prefabricated homes that are superior in construction and design elements. They also require a fraction of the energy U.S. homes consume and are affordable for the average middle class family. Before beginning operations, to get some initial knowledge about the industry, trends, customers etc., we contacted the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. In addition, an informal interview was conducted to enhance our knowledge on the typical customer and what customers commonly base their purchasing decisions on. In order to get an even better understanding about the customers, we visited the annual Home Show at the Seattle Convention Center in January of 2008. We distributed feasibility surveys to get an even better understanding for what people want in a home. This enabled us to get closer to the target group. To get a better idea of competitors and in particular their marketing efforts, we called a couple of them directly. In some cases, we spoke with their marketing managers. Purpose: The purpose of this Thesis/Business Plan is to outline the direction StålbroHouse plans to take in its first years of operation as well as explain why we think this is a viable business. This document will also serve to communicate the companies ideas and projections to future investors and (or) so that we can obtain a bank loan to assist in the capital necessary to begin operations. Method: We used a combination of relevant theory that was applicable to the desired outcomes of the Thesis/Business Plan. Relevant industry statistics, charts, and information was incorporated with the theory that enabled us to produce a business plan that was backed up by academic findings as well as market research. This aided in the creation of a Businesss Plan that would allow StålbroHouse to demonstrate their projections for the first years of operations. However, as with any business plan, it is important to remember that outside factors, market changes etc. can mean the need to deviate from the initial plan. Sonna Stålbro &amp; Yanko Todorov

Master's thesis includes a proposal of development plan for the company Vadaš Ltd., which operates in the field of tourism. The work is composed of a theoretical part and of analysis of the current situation. Based on this analysis, is proposed a plan to strengthen the position in the market.

The thesis suggests a business plan for the future development of existing company. It deals and explores with opportunities in a related field using corporate know-how and try to suggest a project that would contribute to greater profitability, to further spread and stabilization of the current market share and also strengthens the company name. The aim of my thesis therefore is, on the base of an analysis, suggest such a project, where previous experiences are going to be used to improve the competitiveness and further company development.

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Class of 2010 Abstract / OBJECTIVES: To assess the comfort level of pharmacists and 4th year pharmacy students regarding their ability to develop business plans and their perception of available resources to help them. METHODS: A questionnaire sought information on the comfort level on multiple sections of a business plan: mission statement, executive summary, description of business/service, marketing, operations, and finances. The questionnaire was sent electronically to pharmacy preceptors and pharmacy students at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. RESULTS: Questionnaires were completed by a total of 94 pharmacists and student pharmacists (30% response rate). Of those 94 respondents, 55 were pharmacists, 35 were student pharmacists, and 4 were left unknown. Individuals between the ages of 21-29 were less comfortable with business plan concepts (p-values range from 0.005 to 0.028). Men were more comfortable with the business plan than women (all p-values <0.002). Pharmacists had shown to be more comfortable than student pharmacists in all areas of the business plan (all p-values <0.005). Forty-six percent of the individuals said there are currently not enough resources available and 83% of individuals said that there is a definite need for more training opportunities. Live, web-based CE courses and elective pharmacy curriculum courses were thought as the most beneficial training opportunities (29%, 30%, and 22%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for more resources and training opportunities to improve the comfort levels that pharmacists and student pharmacists have for business plans in order to help implement new innovative ideas that will continue to expand pharmacy services.