The three rules that I chose to discuss were rule 1, rule 2, and rule 4.  I chose them because I find them important, they are simple to use and apply, and that they can drastically change the persuasiveness and efficiency of a business plan.

I found The Business Planning Guide by David Bangs on Amazon.com.  This book looks like it would be a great guide to writing business texts.  I like this text because it covers a lot of topics we have been discussing.  First of all, it discusses the business plan, statement of purpose, etc.  Then it really goes deep into all areas of marketing analysis, from analyzing the product/service all the way to competition and company management.  Finally, it even goes into some financials with discussions on sources of funding and balance sheets.&nbsp

The article discusses how easy it is these days to alter pictures/graphics to make for more appealing/persuasive media.  It also tells how advanced the technologyis now, and how "good work" is hard to detect, even by professionals.  Even before this advanced technology exsisted, illustrational information could be altered to show certain things and put emphasis on certain areas.

The five resumes that I found to be most effective were from Nikki J. Sticks, Dorothy Flyfaster, Dell Hymes, Peter Rabbit, and Hiro Nakamura.  There were three basic areas that I looked at closely in the limited amount of time given.  The areas were formatting, professional objective statement, and work experience.

After reading this article, it appears to me that I need to do some work on my resume before next week's career fair.  Even after reading the article, I still feel that my resume is better than most of my competitions, but that competition will be growing shortly.  So far, I have been offered an interview from every company I have handed a resume.  However, times are getting tougher and the market place is getting more competitive. 

After reviewing my presentation, I felt that I did a fairly good job.  I was able to remember my pitch and give it in the proper sequence, but I don't think I was very persuasive.  One reason was my lack of enthusiasm.  I don't understand why, but I usually come off as monotone and bored in most of the speeches that I give.  I think part of the reason for this is that I am so concentrated on remembering my lines that I don't allow myself to get excited and have fun with the presentation.  Also, I don't think I did a very good job establishing ethos.&

When watching the business pitches, I tried to judge them on a number of aspects.  First of all, was the idea creative, have selling potential, and well thought out.  The next thing I looked at was the presentor.  Were they prepared, excited/motivated, sound inteligent, good speaker, etc.  In my analysis, the speaker held more weight than the idea, but there were two or three individuals that did well in both categories.

When I started thinking of a topic for my pitch, I searched my brain for construction related topics.  I came up with a few different ideas, but wanted something new and innovative.  I came up with the idea of solar powered backup generators.  I felt that this product was something marketable, potentionally profitable, and had meaning.

Organized

Problem Solver

Ambitious/ Self-motivated

Goal Oriented

Good Communication Skills

Networking Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Perseverance

Leadership

Creative

Detailed

Experienced/ Knowledgeable

Confident

Delegation Skills

Assertive

The use of good writing and persuasion can help an entrepreneur stand out from others in his/her respective field.  Writing covers everything from business proposals to transaction documentation; which must be orderly and neat.  Prospective clients or customers will be analyzing paper work and writing of the company's history before doing business with an entrepreneur.  Entrepreneurs must also be able to persuade potential clients into believing the necessity of the product and its ability to be marketed.  Without writing and persuasion, there will be no