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- Mgt 521 · Week 4
This assignment covers the case study of iContact, an email marketing company. It discusses the decisions and risks taken by the founders, and the five elements of a successful business environment. It is for Week 4 of the Mgt 521 module.
What's inside
- iContact company overview
- Founders' decisions and risks
- Five elements of a successful business environment
- Business growth and sustainability
- References
Who it is for: Students taking the Mgt 521 module. (Postgraduate)
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Summary
iContact is a company that provides email marketing and social media services for small businesses. Students learn about the risks and rewards of starting a business, and how iContact grew from a small startup to a successful company.
Starting a business
Students learn about the steps involved in starting a business. They see how iContact identified a need in the market and developed a business model to fill it. They also see how iContact generated revenue and managed risk.
Five elements of success
Students learn about five elements that contribute to a successful business environment. They see how iContact embodied these elements in their workplace. They also learn about the importance of diversity and the global business environment.
Risk and reward
Students learn about the risks involved in starting a business. They see how iContact took risks to develop their service and how these risks paid off. They also learn about the importance of taking calculated risks in business.
Thinking it Over Questions
Students answer questions about the case study. They discuss the findings of their team and write a paper detailing their answers.
Key terms
- Business model
- A plan for how a business will generate revenue and make a profit.
- Stakeholders
- People or groups who have an interest in a business, such as employees, customers, and investors.
- Economic and legal environment
- The regulations and taxes that a business must abide by to operate legally.
- Technological environment
- The use of technology in a business, such as email marketing and social media.
- Competitive environment
- The market in which a business operates and competes with other businesses.
- Global business environment
- The issues and challenges that a business faces when operating globally.
Questions this document helps with
- What steps are involved in starting a business?
- What are the five elements of a successful business environment?
- How do entrepreneurs manage risk in starting a business?
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