Feasibility Studies for Bookstore and Coffee Shop

CHAPTER I The Project and Its Background This chapter provides all necessary information on the company’s background and nature of business. This includes the company name, location, nature of the business, historical background, mission, vision and core values statement, company objectives and feasibility criteria. Company Name During ancient times, leaves are used as a writing instrument in the form of â€Å"papyrus† which provides the knowledge and ideas that built the early civilization of mankind. It is an instrument which made people survive and improve their everyday life, and also, to help exist the world today. It became our inspiration in putting up a bookstore, the idea of which is to provide information, knowledge, and†¦show more content†¦Feasibility Criteria Innovation. All innovation begins with creative ideas. We define innovation as the successful implementation of creative ideas within an organization. In this view, creativity by individuals and teams is a starting point for innovation; the first is necessary but not sufficient condition for the second. Originality. An original work is one not received from others nor one copied based on the work of others. Accessibility. Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product (e.g., device, service, environment) is accessible by as many people as possible. The products that we offer must be accessible to our market at all times Creativity. Creativity is typically used to refer to the act of producing new ideas, approaches or actions, while innovation is the process of both generating and applying such creative ideas in some specific context. CHAPTER II Management Aspect This chapter contains information on the company’s management aspect. It includes the pre-operating period, form of business organization, management control, financing, liabilities of the owner and personnel requirements. A. 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