Business Question

Week 3 Discussion – Company Financials

The first part of your Business Consulting Plan is due this week. In preparation, research your company’s financial statements or other data that provides insight into their financials. If it is a small/local business request this information.

What is the company’s annual revenue and cash flow?

Is the company operating on the net positive or negative?

How might the company’s financial data provide insight into a challenge or opportunity the company might be facing?

How could you use this data to inform your recommendation in your business consulting plan?

Provide a substantive response to one or more of your classmates. You are encouraged to ask questions to help each other in refining this part of your assignment. For example, you could recommend additional resources to explore for more information.

Research Resources:

Business Source Ultimate Database

These are tutorials/guides to help you efficiently use the Business Source Ultimate database:

Company, Industry, and Market Research using Business Source UltimatLinks to an external site.

(this resource will provide custom guidance for your research in this assignment)

Business Source Ultimate Library Guide

Library of Congress Research Guidesinks to an external site.

(See left-hand menu)

The following websites can provide helpful data on budgets and spending:

Government spending (Mind map)

U.S. National Debt: Implications for Organizations

Fiscal Data US Treasury Det Links to an external site.

USA Spending inks to an external site.

There are also many other relevant internet resources (e.g., Yahoo Finance).

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Responding to

Joshua Reed

By using Textron’s Annual financial reports for the year 2023Total Revenues, 2023, for Textron as a whole was $13,683,000,000With 9.0% of that being brought in by Textron Systems, $1,231,470,00This come out to a net positive for Textron as a whole.While looking into Textron’s financial reports, I learned that the company revenue is based of 21%  from the U.S. Government.  This number comes from government contacts that are held by Textron Systems (both Land and Air systems) as well as big chunks in other segments of the company such as Bell Helicopter.  Textron as a whole has many commercial application but Textron Systems seems to be primarily focused on US government contracts. Although Textron would not lose everything if the government contacts went away with the possibility of closures of combat areas abroad 21% is still a huge number that will effect the entire business. Spreading the Unmanned Aerial Systems footprint out to the private sector would be a huge help in maintaining the uses of the products that they have built and will aid in the continued development of the systems for potential uses in the future.Like I said above, diversifying the uses of the currently used UAV systems for use in other industries outside of the military will further increase Textron Systems ability to maintain relevance if/when combat operations end .Josh Reed

Week 3 Assignment – Business Consulting Plan Part 1: Gathering the Data

Overview

The assignments in this course are framed around a scenario in which you are hired by a company as a consultant to provide recommendations on solving a problem or capitalizing on an opportunity. You will draw upon your knowledge and skills around operations, finance, marketing, leadership, etc. for each assignment. The assignments will be completed in a PowerPoint presentation template and will be combined into a final pitch deck for your business consulting plan that you can add to your portfolio.

In your course discussions so far, you’ve been asked to choose a company for your assignments and to start gathering data related to a challenge or opportunity that the company is facing. Now you will assume the role of a consultant and provide critical data and insights that can inform your future recommendation for an effective business strategy for the company. This assignment is the first part of your business consulting plan pitch deck for the company leadership.

Instructions:

The assignment must be completed in the provided PowerPoint template.

Download and save the

Week 3_Assignment Template [PPTX]

Download Week 3_Assignment Template [PPTX]

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Follow the guidelines provided in the Strayer Library:

SWS Guidelines for Slideshow Presentations

Review the rubric carefully before you begin working on the assignment.

Review your discussions and feedback from Weeks 1, 2, and 3. (These discussions provided specific directions on how to choose a company and how to gather important data)

Using the template, create a seven-slide presentation that will be part of a pitch deck for the company that hired you as a business consultant. Each slide should include 1-2 paragraphs of speaker notes that will be utilized to explain the content to the company leadership during your presentation. (Note: A video tutorial has been provided under the resources section below)

For Slide 1: Title slide, add the name of the company as a subtitle and your name and the date.

For slides 2 and 3 use the information and feedback from your Week 1 and 2 discussions:

Slide 2. Describe the company. When they were founded, what they do, who they serve, and their mission, and vision statements. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)

Slide 3.Explain the company operations, including where they are located, the number of employees, and the key internal executives. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)

For slide 4 use the research and feedback from your Week 3 discussion:

Slide 4.Summarize the company’s key financial data. For example, the annual revenue, cash flow, if they are operating net positive or negative, etc. In the speaker notes, clearly explain what the financial data tells you about the company. For example, what relevant insights does the data offer that could inform your recommendation in the next assignment?

For slides 5 and 6 locate or create a SWOT analysis for the company to inform your responses(see the resources section below for help):

Slide 5.Assess what the company does well and where they could improve their product or service offering. Provide supporting evidence. Note: This is the internal environment. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)

Slide 6. Determine at least two challenges or areas of opportunity the company may be experiencing. Provide supporting evidence as to why it is important for the company to address the challenge or opportunity. Note: This is the external environment. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)

Slide 7. Sources slide. Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least one time within your assignment.

For help with research, writing, and citation, access the

library

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Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate

Strayer Writing Standards

(SWS) style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Business Consulting Plan Part 1
Subtitle
Student Name Placeholder
BUS499 Business Administration Capstone
Professor’s Name Placeholder
Date
PRESENTATION TITLE
Company Background
• Name of Company
• Year Founded
• Industry and what the company does
• Customers Served
• Mission (Purpose) Statement
• Vision Statement
PRESENTATION TITLE
2
Operations
List the company operations below – refer to your Week 2 discussion. Explain the
company operations in your detailed speaker notes. (Delete this guidance text.)
• HQ Location
• Number of Locations
• Number Employees
• CEO
• Additional Key Executives
PRESENTATION TITLE
3
Key Financial Data
Summarize the Company’s Key Financial Data. (See speaker notes for tips on finding
this data) See examples below. (Delete this guidance text)
• Annual Revenue
• Cash Flow
• Profit
• Stable or Growing Revenues
• Dividends
• Losses/Negative Cash Flow/Declining Revenues/High Debt Levels
PRESENTATION TITLE
4
SWOT Analysis
Complete the quadrants below with bullets. Use this space for the assessment from the
assignment instructions. Don’t forget to add your speaker notes. (Delete this guidance text.)
Strengths
Weaknesses
• Insert bulleted text
• Insert bulleted text
Opportunities
Threats
• Insert bulleted text
• Insert bulleted text
PRESENTATION TITLE
5
Challenges or Opportunities
Determine at least two challenges or areas of opportunity the company may be experiencing.
Provide supporting evidence as to why it is important for the company to address the challenge or
opportunity. (A detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
•
Challenge /
Opportunity 1
•
Challenge /
Opportunity 2
PRESENTATION TITLE
6
Sources
Refer to the SWS Guidelines for Slideshow Presentations link in the assignment
instructions to complete this slide (delete this guidance text).
PRESENTATION TITLE
7