VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE In SENIOR COLLEGES & BEYOND
Goal Situation VE is further expanding into senior colleges Task To develop and implement supporting activities in order to enhance the experience of participating students
Areas of Opportunity Areas of opportunity include Communication IVE Network Structure Commerce/Trade Technical Support
Communication Conference Call Accessibility Live Online Support Chat hosted by IVE Staff Weekly News via Online Video Stream Fax Capabilities Active Discussion board allowing VE’s to exchange resources and ideas
IVE Network Structure IVE Hosted addresses and company web sites w/ VE- commerce capabilities Active/Inactive Firm Flags VE Firms categorized and searchable by Industry, State, Products etc…
Commerce and Trade Local National International Trade Fairs Monthly Competitions hosted by Corporate Sponsors: –VE Firms will compete based on a points system emphasizing participation, net profit margin etc…
Technical Support Established VE firms will coach/mentor a new firm Timed topic based online live chats Live in classroom workshops Real world companies coach VE firms simulating their business
Next Steps… Cost/Benefit Analysis of aforementioned activities In detail development of most cost effective Possible implementation Fall 2004 or Spring 2005
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