9 PRE-START-UP PREPARATIONS: WHY THE BUSINESS PLAN ISN’T ALWAYS WRITTEN Edward D. Bewayo‚ Montclair State University ABSTRACT Probably the best way to prepare for a business start-up is to formulate a business plan. However‚ only a small fraction of entrepreneurs start out with business plans. This paper summarizes the findings of a study covering 355 small business owners in New Jersey who were interviewed by senior undergraduate students on the activities they undertook in preparation for
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Professional Development of Nursing Professionals The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine‚ (IOM) introduced a two year contract in 2008 (IOM‚ 2010). The basis of the contract is recommendations‚ which will impact the future of nursing care‚ and include changes in “public and institutional policies at the national‚ state‚ and local levels” (Future‚ 2010). This essay will provide a basic understanding of the IOM’s contract‚ including the impact on nursing education‚ nursing
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n order for me to progress within my professional development‚ I should consider any potential barriers. Once these barriers have been identified I should look at these barriers as challenges to overcome and not problems which may remain unsolved. I consider barriers as a stepping stone to improving my skills and knowledge (please see evidence 1. Minutes). Potential barriers to professional development: In the perfect world for myself and every member of staff to attend new and refresher courses
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growing as a future healthcare provider. My volunteer involvement was successfully completed at Mercy Hospital‚ which lies on the shores of Biscayne Bay. This charming facility has been serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for nearly 60 years. As its mission statement indicates: “In witness of Jesus’ healing mission‚ Mercy Hospital strives to improve the well-being of those served through a healthcare delivery system designed to promote wellness and cure illness – this institution strives
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ABSTRACT This descriptive study sought to determine the reasons for involvement of the youth in Sunday services and youth fellowships in Day By Day Christian Church in Muntinlupa. The findings indicate that the respondents find the sermon of the pastor encouraging and inspiring‚ and that is the primary reason for their Sunday service involvement. Most of the respondents attend the youth fellowship because ‘they want to know God more through Bible study’. Problem Statement: The aim of
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The Graduate Degree Paper Samantha Fazio COM/516 Professional Communications May 14‚ 2012 Jacob Green The Graduate Degree Paper I am pursuing a graduate degree in Education Leadership in order to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to advance my teaching career‚ in the area of special education‚ to a leadership role. I need to build upon my knowledge about special education laws and regulations‚ as well as develop the skills
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The Benefits of My College Degree Cindy Wright ENG 121 Professor Vargas January 23‚ 2011 My husband and I have struggled for years just to make ends meet and pay the bills. Our bills are always a month behind‚ though we do manage to always keep our utilities from being shut off‚ and we have always kept food on the table and clothes on our families back‚ however there has never been extra money to thoroughly enjoy life. Vacations have never been something we could take. We have always
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Associate Degree Nursing vs. Bachelors Science Nursing Healthcare systems and the way safe‚ quality health care is delivered are continually changing to better serve patients and communities. Professional nursing practice is a large component in the healthcare system today. Back in the 1960s‚ professional nursing leaders tried to adopt the bachelor degree programs as the only educational track to become a registered nurse (Creasia & Friberg‚ 2011). Due to nursing shortages and demands this motive
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE NURSE There are several benefits of having a baccalaureate-degree (BSN) over the associate’s degree (ADN). In this essay‚ I will discuss how effective communication can be further developed when obtaining the BSN. Next‚ I will talk about how a BSN can create a more highly qualified nursing workforce. Lastly‚ it will be explained that getting a BSN will create better career and higher education opportunities. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
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1.1 Choose a product or service that could be promoted. Explain how and why you would promote that product or service. Identify at least three types of personnel you could use to help you plan and organise the promotion. What role would they play? How would their skills and experience help you? At work we are currently promoting our GPS products. We have chosen to promote these via direct marketing and by targeting certain business types. I liaised with our sales consultants‚ who talk to these
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