prepared projects
Below are some videos about each different Prepared Event. Check them out and see which one you might be interested in.
Advertising Campaign
One (1) to three (3) students prepare and present an advertising campaign for any service, product, company or business.
You have 15 minutes to present your campaign to the judge. There is also a written component (15 pages). The objective for the advertising campaign changes each year.
business research
Business Research is an event in the business management & administration cluster. One (1) to three (3) students partner with a local business to conduct research in the local market. A new research topic, or area to improve, is presented annually in the event guidelines. Students will prepare a written research report and present findings and strategies for improvement. The objective for the advertising campaign changes each year.
Entrepreneurship
- Growing Your Business
One (1) to three (3) students analyze their current business operations and identify opportunities to grow and expand the business. Options may include franchising, expanding into new markets, opening a second location, licensing agreements, merging with or acquiring another business, diversifying product lines, forming strategic alliances with other businesses, expanding to the Internet, etc. This event is for businesses currently in operation.
professional sales
The Professional Sales event involves the participant’s selection of a product(s) and/or service(s), and the organization and delivery of a sales presentation to a group of potential buyers of any item or items to be sold to a company for resale; or any industrial or trade product or service to be used in a company, firm or store in the operation of its business; or a product or service to be sold to the ultimate consumer.