Grand Canyon University Benchmark Scaling Challenges Discussion

Part 1

Write a paper of 750-1,000 words explaining the decision to scale your business. Consider how scaling forces the development of a strategy to recruit and organize resources. Identify barriers and solutions for handling those barriers. Incorporate a marketing strategy for your potential customers. Develop a strategy for your business that addresses the following:

1. Is your business idea scalable? Why or why not?
2. What barriers exist to meet the highest production targets you could forecast? How will you address them? What is the timeline with milestones?
3. What are your internal staffing requirements at higher sales forecasts?
4. What technologies will you need to achieve that scale?
5. What capital will you need to achieve your target?

Part 2

Based on your scaling challenge reflection in Part 1, choose a technology to scale your business venture exponentially. Some examples include but are not limited to: A social media marketing post to promote your business, an e-mail opt-in form, a blog related to your business venture and targeted audience, an infographic to obtain new clients or customers, an online inventory management system, and data analytics software to inform decisions and drive growth. Address the following:

1. Provide a justification of the technology you will use to scale your business venture exponentially.
2. Describe the challenges and costs of using this technology.
3. Provide a screenshot or evidence of your use of the technology. For example, if you created a blog, you can provide the hyperlink. If you created a social media marketing post, you can provide the screenshot.

General Requirements

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

BS Entrepreneurial Studies

5.4: Use technology to scale ventures exponentially.