The Business Plan Competition was the brainchild of Professor William Dougan and was started in the spring of 2007 by a small group of dedicated CEO members with one idea in mind, to push student entrepreneurs forward by providing them with a means to realize their ideas and goals. Now in its twelf year, we as CEO are looking to make The Business Plan Competition as big as possible. The contest is open to students of all majors. At least one person in the team must be a full-time student at UW-Whitewater. The Warhawk Business Plan Competition was originally modeled after the Governor’s Business Plan Competition, where a simple idea is taken and developed into a full business plan by the end of the semester.
Sign into the WebEx Teams app and select the icon on the left hand corner under the message icon. Click on the plus sign to create a team. Create a team name and description (optional). Add team members by name or email. Once completed, click on create. Once the team is created, click on add spaces. The UW-Whitewater app made it easy for students to view these on their agenda so they could stay organized and on track throughout the day. With Remote Orientation, UW-Whitewater was be able to: Conduct all parts of the traditional SOAR program through the app - from 1:1 advising sessions to parent Q&As, and face-to-face interactions via 1.
PRIZES:
1ST PLACE - $1,000 (Tuition credit)
2ND PLACE - $750 (Tuition credit)
3RD PLACE - $500 (Tuition credit)
Stage One – full business plan & VIDEO*
Due Date Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 5:00 pm CST
Stage Two submissions are more definitive of the idea and should help you refine your concept further.
2-minute Video of Executive Summary. Posted to YouTube.
You will be judged on the following criteria
1) Description of the business
2) Marketing
3) Finances
4) Management
The agenda should include an executive summary, supporting documents, and financial projections. Although there is no single formula for developing a business plan, some elements are common to all business plans. They are summarized in the following outline:
Elements of a Business Plan
1. Cover sheet
2. Statement of purpose (executive summary)
3. Table of contents
I. The Business
A. Executive Summary
B. Customers
C. Products & Services
D. Competition
E. Marketing Plan
II. Financial Data
A. Two Year income projections (profit & loss statements)
1. The business plans will be limited to 12 pages. Financial Data should follow the text of the plan and be limited to 3 pages. All plans are to be typed, and a minimum of 12-point font. Plans for the final presentation must be bound with a title page including the company name and logo.
2. The plans are judged according to viability as an enterprise; originality; market potential; completeness; mechanics; attractiveness as an investment or donation.
3. Applicants are highly encouraged to use software such as LivePlan to aid in the development of their business plan.
4. Submitplan and video link to geed@uww.edu
Example of a Business Plan: https://goo.gl/FfdPzO
Stage Two – WARHAWK BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION - Pitch
Competition - Wed, May 5th, 2021 from 5:00pm-7:00pm via WebEx.
The Pitch Competition details.
Pitches will be made by up to the top 6 contestants.
Each will receive 6 minutes to pitch their startup
They will receive a booth/table along with a monitor (to connect to a laptop or tablet computer) where contestants will discuss their startup idea with an audience from the public and judges if they choose.
Business attire
The judges will be successful entrepreneurs and investors.
Only one team member from the startup organization may pitch
Multiple team members may participate in answering the judge’s questions
Judges will use the following judging criteria to judge the candidate’s pitches:
JUDGING AND SCORING:
Presentation Content (35 points): Identify the market, problem, product/service and how it solves the problem, market niche, market size, competitors, competitive advantage, milestones to date, the investment needed (if needed).
Presentation Delivery (10 points): Articulate, good posture, eye contact, hand gestures, well prepared, convincing, and confident, did not exceed 6 minutes.
Contestants will be cut off at exactly 6 minutes.
Judges will use a scoring sheet provided by the UWW CEO administrative team that will be tallied at the conclusion of each presentation during the Competition.
* University of Wisconsin-Whitewater CEO Faculty advisors may admit applicants to the Warhawk Business Plan competition at their discretion after posted deadlines (e.g. based on in-class performance).
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Disclaimer: Rules and Timelines are subject to change
The LTC’s Spring 2019 “Teaching with Webex Teams Bootcamp” takes place on a series of Thursday afternoons in April (4/4, 4/11, 4/18) from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm at the UW-Whitewater campus.
Any instructor interested in using Webex Teams is welcome. Registrations are encouraged. You do not need to attend all sessions, but the second and third sessions build upon the information provided in the first session.
Uww Webex Teams Access
Thursday, April 4, 2019: Why Should I Use Webex Teams?
- Registration Link:
http://my.uww.edu/signup/Registration/Details/15848
This first session introduces participants to Cisco Webex Teams, and why instructors and students might benefit from incorporating it. Participants will be introduced to the concepts of “Teams” and “Spaces.” Facilitators will provide examples to help participants understand what Webex Teams is (and is not), how Webex Teams works, and the purpose in using Webex Teams.
Thursday, April 11, 2019: How Do I Use Webex Teams?
Uww Webex Teams Online
- Registration Link:
http://my.uww.edu/signup/Registration/Details/15849
Uww Webex Teams Outlook
This second session provides participants with a hands-on technical training with Cisco Webex Teams. Participants will practice creating “Teams” and “Spaces,” as well using Webex Teams to communicate and collaborate with others.
Uww Webex Meeting
Thursday, April 18, 2019: Now What Do I Do With Webex Teams?
- Registration Link: http://my.uww.edu/signup/Registration/Details/15850
This third, and final, session provides participants with a forum to discuss potential applications of Webex Teams in their teaching. Facilitators will provide participants with “best practices” for using Webex Teams based on recent pilots at UW-Whitewater.
Please note: The LTC does not provide a stipend for attending the “Teaching with Webex Teams Bootcamp.” However, if you complete all three sessions, you will receive a digital badge.
If you have any questions about the “Teaching with Webex Teams Bootcamp,” or any other LTC training or workshop, feel free to contact the UW-Whitewater Learning Technology Center.