Fri Dec 19

Today is a Review of some of the things we have learned so far.
You are to play a game of JA Titan again. This time, keep in mind the importance of Supply and Demand, the importance of Marketing, R & D Research and Development, (and capital investment {not part of the course}. This is for marks, here is the marks breakdown:
If you play a Short Game and get a Performance Index Score of 60+ you get 3/5
If you play a Medium Game and get a Performance Index of 50+ you get 3/5
If you play a Short Game and get a P.I. of 90+, you receive 4/5
If you play a Medium Game and get a P.I. of 80+ you receive 4/5
If you play either a Short, Medium, or Long game and get 100+ you will get 5/5
(If you try 2 games and still can't score a high Performance Index, you will still receive a 3/5)
Good Luck
Here is the link: http://titan.ja.org/ The User Name is: frank hurt and the Password is: hornets

Sorry I missed the Hoedown! (My family and I have Norwalk Virus)

Have a great holiday and I'll see you in the New Year!

Mon Dec 15

First you have time to work on your project.

Next, go to the following link and download the game Gazillionaire.

In the game you travel from planet to planet buying and selling products. Make sure to record your high score and I'll give a prize to the best one.

http://www.lavamind.com/gaz.html

Fri Dec 12

Chapter 7 and 11 Tests

Don't forget about your projects

Thur Dec 11

Review Ch 7 and 11 for Test tomorrow

Wed Dec 10

Today we will be talking about personal finance. You will also be getting a new project.

Project Due Wed Dec 17th

Tue Dec 9

Terms and activities from Chapter 7 and 11

Mon Dec 8

Notes and worksheets on Chapter 7

Fri Nov 5

Go to the following Website and take a look. Use the information from the website to answer the following questions.

1. Before applying for a loan, what are some things you can do?

2. What are some basics of budgeting?

3. What is the difference between a loan and a grant?

Next go to the following website and complete a Full game of financial Football. (high school edition)
When you finish you can test your skills at the other games especially quiz show.

http://practicalmoneyskills.com/english/resources/games/

Good Luck!

Tue Dec 2

Finish Watching 'To catch an identity thief' and discuss how to protect you and your business from scams.

Complete Fraud knowledge quizzes @ www.abcfraud.ca

When you finish, please write down 3 things that you have learned and hand it in.

Wed Nov 25 - Dec 1

Working on New Technology in Business powerpoint presentations

Tue Nov 25

Dragons Den

Presentation on how to use Powerpoint

Time to work on your Projects.

Mon Nov 24

First, Please hand in the 2 worksheets from Friday

Talk on business technology.

Assignment: You are to use chapter 13 in your textbook and the internet to research how technology can help your business. For this assignment you can look at how technology can help business in general, as well as your specific business. (wireless printers, gps tracking of inventory, computer conferencing etc).

You are to create a powerpoint presentation highlighting how NEW technology can help business. In other words, explain how a new technology can save time, money, space, or make life easier for business.

Your powerpoint must touch on several different technologies, have a non-default background, include pictures, sound, and run automatically with proper timing.

This assignment is to help teach you about new technology, increase your competitive edge, and help improve your proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint.

OUT OF: 30 Marks

Due Monday December 1

Here is a link to a google search which will give you a place to start looking.
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=new+business+technology&meta=

Here is a helpful link if you are having trouble finding ideas.
http://www.gizmag.com/ecogizmo/

Remember to find NEW technologies, not ones that have been around for a long time such as the phone or the computer.

Please hand in Preparing a Business Plan Part 3

Next, complete the two worksheets on Chapter 8, location and store design

Next: Go to the following link and read the article on the future (it is several pages long) and answer the following questions?

http://www.macleans.ca/science/technology/article.jsp?content=20071008_110118_110118

1. According to the article, how will homes be different in the future?
2. As a young person what are some business oppourtunities that may exist for you because of changing home technology?

3. According to the article, how may cars be different in the next 10 years?
4. What's your opinion, do you think that these changes would be good/bad why/why not?

5. What are some of the changes predicted for the office?

6. How will entertainment change in the future?
7. Come up with at least 5 business oppourtunities that these changes may create for you?

Thur Nov 20

Dragons Den

Time for your projects.

Wed Nov 19

Debrief fieldtrip/discussion

Time to work on Preparing a Business Plan Part 3

Now Due Friday! (What a nice teacher you have)

Tue Nov 18

Field trip

For the students that don't go..

Please go to the following website. www.innovasion.ca

1. Pick TWO companies/exhibitors and evaluate and critic their website. What are their products? Who are they selling to? Is it a good website? Etc.

2. Pick to of the speakers and complete a summary on their background and experiences.

Please hand in to the teacher when you finish.

Mon Nov 17

Dragons Den

Information on field trip tomorrow

time for preparing a business plan part 3

MEET OUTSIDE BY 8:45 tomorrow morning

Fri Nov 14

Sorry I am away today, you have the class to carry on with Preparing a Business Plan part 3

Due Wednesday

Thu Nov 13

Dragons Den

Preparing a Business Plan Part 3

Wed Nov 12

Notes on location, and store design: specifically,how to increase sales through design and how to decrease shrinkage.

Preparing a Business Plan Part 3

Due Wed Nov 19

Fri Nov 7

Video "How Bad is your Boss"

Discuss management style

Notes on interest, mortgages, leasing and renting

New Assignment: Preparing a Business Plan Part 3

Due: Wednesday Nov 19th

Thu Nov 6

Dragons Den

Brief discussion on management

Time for projects.

Wed Nov 5

Today we are carrying on with preparing a business plan part 2

Due Friday

Tue Nov 4

Dragons Den

You have the rest of the class to work on Preparing a Business Plan part 2
DUE FRIDAY!!!

Mon Nov 3

Today we are going to talk about customer complaints, why they matter and how to deal with them using the acronym L.E.A.R.N. (on a handout)

We will then do skits demonstrating how to deal with customer complaints.

Fri Oct 31

Today we are going to learn about conducting and taking interviews.

Go to the following Link and use it to answer the following questions
http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/questions/interview-questions.asp

1. What are 3 types of illegal interview questions? How can you ask them and get away with it?

Read the 50 General interview questions.

2. List three things that you have learned by reading this list.

Once you've answered the questions, find a partner and take turns interviewing each other. First decide a job that you will be interviewing for. Then ask the person 5+ interview questions. Let them know if you would hire them, and why or why not. Then switch and the next person asks the questions while the other answers.

Thur Oct 30

Dragon's Den

Today we will discuss hiring and you will receive Preparing a business plan part 2

Here are the links to help you with your management style
Go to the Following Link to Find out your Mangament Style, are you Social, Intelectual, Task Focused, or Participative?
http://www.computerworld.com/managementtopics/management/story/0,10801,98557,00.html

Go to the following link and find out your Management Aptitude!!

http://www.businessbureau-uk.co.uk/growing_business/employee_relations/management_style_test.htm

DUE Thursday Nov 6

Wed Oct 29

Sorry I am away today

Today you will start reading Chapter 10 on hiring employees and on compensation. There will be a few work sheets to accompany your reading.

Tue Oct 28

Dragons Den

Today we are going to take notes and discuss the economic cycle

Mon Oct 27

Welcome and Introduction

Current Events

Finish Watching "Wall Street" and discuss