[ worldaware business awards ] [ awards 2001 ] project outline

This information should be included in your project outline:

• How long have you been in business?
  
  
• What resources (for example: labour, materials, machinery, accomodation, money) have you commited to the business?
  What proportions are obtained locally?
  
  
• What are the main characteristics of your business from a development viewpoint? For example:
  
  • conservation of natural resources
  • social development
  • economic development
  • education and training
  • improvement of infrastructure, for example: transport, communications, community services
    
    
• What did you hope to achieve when you started the business?
  
  
• How far do you think you have come in achieving your short and long term goals?
  Does the business have a finite lifespan?
  
  
• Are you able to supply a business plan and description of your business that shows how your organisation works and will expand?
  
  
• Can you supply accounts (preferably audited) that demonstrate the business’ sources of income?
  
  
• What are your future plans? Have you considered how to ensure the continuation of the business should you wish to withdraw?
  
  
• What is the degree of staff involvement and training?
  
  
• What are the demonstrable outcomes of your project for your organisation and for the community?