MaybeShouldHaveDoneALevel Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Basically I need to find a business with a problem that I can gather data for for my B&M coursework. I am meant to have a business and a question in mind by now but i have absolutely nothing. I dont know if anyone will be able to help me but any advice would be great Thank you Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedino Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) For the B&M IA, I highly recommend you pick a local business because it's a lot easier to gather data for, and you can develop a better knowledge of the whole business. A lot of people in my class used their parents' business. But if your parents don't have a business, then think about other relatives - aunts, uncles, cousins, and also whether any friends, basically any person you know owns a business, then try asking them if you could use their business for your coursework. If the answer is still no, don't worry! I knew nobody who had a business either. What I did then was basically approached every business in my local suburb asking whether I could use their business for my IA (mention how there's benefits for you and them if they seem really unsure). I did get rejected like 5 or so times, but I did end up finding a nice little business with a lovely owner who was willing to help me out. This whole process only took me about 1-2 hours, but I think if you do something similar, and ask really nicely, you'll hopefully eventually find a business. Once you have found a business, it's time to come up with a research question. Firstly, talk to the owner/person and try and see if they have any problems, or significant weaknesses with their business now, and whether there's anything that needs to be analysed. Alternatively, perhaps they are a small business, but they're looking to grow - maybe you could analyse a future strategic growth plan that they're thinking of (e.g. opening up a second store, expanding their product range, etc.). So I hope all this helps you! The main priority for you right now is to go out and really make an effort to find a business. If you spend some time on it, I feel that you can accomplish finding a business in a day or two. Best of luck with your B&M coursework. Edited June 12, 2014 by bluedino 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaybeShouldHaveDoneALevel Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thank you very much, this was very helpful. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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