TITLE PAGE. The first page of the written entry is the title page. It must include in any order, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Name of high school 

• School address City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code 

• Names of participants 

• Date 

Title page should not be numbered. 

 

BODY OF THE WRITTEN ENTRY. The body of the written entry begins with Section I, Executive Summary, and continues in the sequence outlined here. The first page of the body is numbered “1” and all following pages are numbered in sequence. Page numbers continue through the bibliography (required) and the appendix (optional). This outline must be followed. Each section must be titled, including the bibliography and the appendix.
 

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One-page summary of the business model 

II. PROBLEM Describe the top problems the product/service is addressing. 

III. CUSTOMER SEGMENTS Who are the target customers? 

IV. UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION What is the single, clear, compelling message that states why the product/service is innovative and satisfies a market need? 

V. SOLUTION Describe the top features of your product/service that solve the problem. 

VI. FINANCIAL PATH AND RISK Consider the start-up costs, production costs, and funding sources of your business proposal, brainstorming a financial pathway to release your product or service to the market and make a profit. Take into account potential risks and develop a contingency plan.

VII. CONCLUSION Summary of key points and feasibility of the business venture 

VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY A bibliography is required. Include a list of the sources of information used in the written document. 

IX. APPENDIX An appendix is optional. If additional material is appended, all pages must be numbered as noted previously. Include in an appendix any exhibits appropriate to the written entry, but not important enough to include in the body. These might include sample questionnaires used, letters sent and received, general background data, minutes of meetings, etc.