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1. What is the target date for the business to commence operations? How fixed is that date—what are the consequences if the start is delayed?May 2008. If the start is delayed by a month, it is not a very big deal, but longer and it will cause problems in the future. We need to have our office and staff ready by Sempteber so that we can be ready for the 2008/2009 school season. 2. What are the key tasks that need to be completed in order to launch the business on the target date? What is the timeline for each task? How will each part get done—and by whom? Refer to your operational (Worksheet 7E) and marketing (Worksheet 7F) plans.

The following was in a table:

Attain and furnish office space search for office space negotiate lease terms buy furnature connect internet and phones

Hire staff Paola to post ad Interview candidates Hire chef, nutritionist, chef trainers train staff

create recipes Paola to work with staff chef and nutritionist create recipes Directors and test group sample recipes feedback is given recipes are perfected

Meet with first PAC Elaine to seek out first school Schedule time at PAC meeting Do presentation establish contacts with interested parents work with those parents to promote program to school

sign contract with first school Elaine to work with PAC contacts meet with school administration sell the idea with support of parents negotiate terms