Title: The Framemakers: Robert and Teresa in Brandon, Manitoba

Contents:

1. A summary of the business opportunity facing Robert and Teresa in Brandon, Manitoba

2. Characteristics of Robert and Teresa Norman’s backgrounds that shall lead to their success with the picture-framing store?

3. Positive things that Robert and Teresa have accomplished to examine the feasibility of the new store. What further information could they have obtained? From what sources might this information be mined?

4. From the information offered, assess the business plan they have created from their new business.

5. Appropriate advantages and disadvantages for the Normans of operating a U-Frame-It franchise rather than beginning their business from scratch.

6. Assessment of the Norman’s initial approach to sourcing financing for the business.

7. Assume you are the banker. Assess the financial requirements in addition to projections prepared by the two entrepreneurs.

8. Make some recommendations on how the two entrepreneurs must continue with this business plan.

Number of words: 2,284(7.5 pages)