Introduction Booktruck.com aims to: Combine the strengths of the first two generations, while avoiding many of their weaknesses Penetrate sizable existing niche markets more effectively than Internet-only businesses More cost effective than establishing and maintaining a substantial retail network or a major freestanding Internet portal web site An opportunity exists for the establishment of Booktruck.com, a Company that aims to provide college textbooks “at the right time, the right place, and at the right price.” Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Booktruck.com Final Business Plan.doc, Page 5

Agenda GUI Content Application Structure Future Phases Conclusion

GUI Graphical User Interface The user interface features consistent navigation controls for: Book Categories Pages Easy to reference “Sale Items” Distinguishing logos

GUI

Content About Us Campuses/Schedule FAQs

About Us Purpose: This page was incorporated into Booktruck.com in order to answer any questions regarding company information.

Campuses/Schedule Campuses/Schedule: This page outlines participating campuses. The page features a popup displaying our location on campus. Footnote: This page contains copyrighted images that are used solely for development purposes. These images have been removed from the presentation. This images will be replaced prior to publishing.

FAQs FAQs This page will address information regarding: Payment options Ordering Information Contact information

Application Structure INSERT APPLICATION STRUCTURE GRAPHIC HERE utilizes N-Tier methodology by separating the application into three logical layers: UI – The user interface will gather and display pertinent information. ASP – The ASP code will process valuable data. DB – The database will store the order, book, client, and campus information. Application Level ASP Database

Database Design

Registration Registration Registration The registration feature will gather information for the user to complete an order by gathering information on the customer and storing the information in the customer table of the DB.

Sign In Sign In Sign In The Sign In page will use the information in the customer table to validate users. The Sign In feature will allow for an expedient check out.

Search Search Search The Search feature will allow users to navigate through the items in the database effectively by querying the records in the book table.

Shopping Cart Shopping Cart Shopping Cart The Shopping Cart feature will allow users to browse through items and save them until check-out. Once a checkout occurs, the data will be saved using the order, orderDetail, and book tables Once a checkout occurs, the data will be saved using the order, orderDetail, and book tables

Checkout Checkout Checkout The checkout feature will state the order that has been placed and display a receipt using the newly stored information from the orderDetail, order, and book table.

Receipt Confirmation and Receipt Confirmation and Receipt An will be sent the registered address with a receipt.

Future Phases Phase II Phase III

Phase II PHASE II will expand the offering to include 100% of the introductory courses available for classes in the covered school as well as new schools in the Southern California Area. PHASE II will expand the offering to include 100% of the introductory courses available for classes in the covered school as well as new schools in the Southern California Area. Phase II will also implement online sales on the West Coast. Phase II will also implement online sales on the West Coast. Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Technology.doc, Page 10

Phase III Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Technology.doc, Page 10 PHASE III will add the Professor’s recommendations engine and allow students to rate their professors or recommend what professors to take for what type of course. PHASE III will add the Professor’s recommendations engine and allow students to rate their professors or recommend what professors to take for what type of course. A Forums section for Students to post discussion with other students and/or discussions with Booktruck.com employees. A Forums section for Students to post discussion with other students and/or discussions with Booktruck.com employees.

Live Demo Booktruck.com

Conclusion Thank you! There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world; and that is an idea whose time has come --Victor Hugo, Author