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Just need help answering these questions and all the discriptions are below.
Explain the results of your resource assignments. Did you assign enough people to the project? Were there any resources over-allocated? What approach will you take to fix any allocation problems? The resource assigment is below the discription of the project
On this project we will create a Coffee Shop for college students. This coffee shop will not only have a variety of high quality products, but also many resources that will help college students and professors hold meetings, study, do homework, or simply take a break from school while enjoying a cup of their favorite coffee. Home-made products such as pastries and muffins will be provided as well. Our Coffee Shop will be equipped with free WiFi, a wireless scanner/copier/printer machine, and small meeting tables with flat screen TV’s and computer access.
For this project we have identify the following objectives:
Identify the cost of location lease, construction, equipment, personnel, and utilities.
Identify licenses and permits required by the State, County, and City.
Seek and hire vendors for required products.
Apply for a loan for the total cost of the project. (Can be revised according to financial resources)
Seek and hire contractors for the restructuring of the building and installation of equipment.
Hire and train employees.
Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment and a coffee experience that is a step above. Café DeVry is committed to providing quality products and excellent customer service. Café DeVry, where a friendly smile and conversation lets you know that you are not just our customer you are our friend.
Project Budget
$200,000
Labor
2 Baristas
$30,000
$25,000
1 lead Barista
$23,000
$17,000
3 PT Employees
$40,000
$31,000
Employee Background Checks
$50
$30
1 Manager
$15,000
$13,000
1 Web Designer
$0
$5,500
1 Accountant
$0
$5,500
Total Labor
$108,050
$97,030
Materials
Book shelves
$1,500
$2,000
Product Display Shelves
Furniture (Interior and Exterior)
$1,000
$2,000
Office Equipment (computer, phone, printer
$0
$2,000
Internet
$1,000
$750
Art Décor
$1,500
$1,500
Coffee, Organic Teas, Juices, Pastries
$15,000
$10,500
Condiments/Utensils/Paper Products
$0
$0
Expresso Grinder
$2,500
$2,500
Coffee Brewer
$2,500
$2,500
Coffee Grinder
$1,500
$1,500
Super Automic Expresso Machine
$10,000
$8,000
Cleaning Supplies (mops, brooms, towels, soaps, etc.)
$0
$250
Total Materials
$36,500
$33,500
Contractor
Lease agreement and processing fee
$4,000
$3,000
File DBA with state/city
$200
$100
Register business name
$400
$300
Mortgage application process
$300
$200
Insurance approval process
$200
$100
Construction (debris removal and construction license and fees
Floors (strip and varnish)
$8,000
$6,000
Painting
$10,000
$5,400
Plumbing
$1,200
$1,200
Electrician
$1,350
$1,250
Landscaping and Exterior Dining area
$3,000
$2,500
Alarm System (Installation, permit, license
$1,200
$1,200
Hire Architect
$7,000
$5,000
Attorney
$15,000
$5,000
Marketing Designer
$0
$250
Sanitation and Cleaning
$4,500
$1,200
License and Permit Fees(business, Employer ID, Sales Tax License)
$5,500
$500
Total Contractor(s)
$61,850
$33,200
Technology
Purchase of Software/hardware
$1,500
$2,000
Network Vendor (installing and configuring)
$200 per hr.
$2,000
$1,000
Total Technology
$3,500
$3,000
Equipment and Facilities
Lease/Rental (800 square ft.)
$75,000
$75,000
Insurance
$4,500
$4,500
Total Equipment and Facilities
$79,500
$79,500
Travel
Travel Expenses are in-state travel
$1,500
$1,000
Total Travel
$1,500
$1,000
Total Budget Cost
$290,900
$247,230
Project Budget
$200,000
Labor
2 Baristas
$30,000
$25,000
1 lead Barista
$23,000
$17,000
3 PT Employees
$40,000
$31,000
Employee Background Checks
$50
$30
1 Manager
$15,000
$13,000
1 Web Designer
$0
$5,500
1 Accountant
$0
$5,500
Total Labor
$108,050
$97,030
Materials
Book shelves
$1,500
$2,000
Product Display Shelves
Furniture (Interior and Exterior)
$1,000
$2,000
Office Equipment (computer, phone, printer
$0
$2,000
Internet
$1,000
$750
Art Décor
$1,500
$1,500
Coffee, Organic Teas, Juices, Pastries
$15,000
$10,500
Condiments/Utensils/Paper Products
$0
$0
Expresso Grinder
$2,500
$2,500
Coffee Brewer
$2,500
$2,500
Coffee Grinder
$1,500
$1,500
Super Automic Expresso Machine
$10,000
$8,000
Cleaning Supplies (mops, brooms, towels, soaps, etc.)
$0
$250
Total Materials
$36,500
$33,500
Contractor
Lease agreement and processing fee
$4,000
$3,000
File DBA with state/city
$200
$100
Register business name
$400
$300
Mortgage application process
$300
$200
Insurance approval process
$200
$100
Construction (debris removal and construction license and fees
Floors (strip and varnish)
$8,000
$6,000
Painting
$10,000
$5,400
Plumbing
$1,200
$1,200
Electrician
$1,350
$1,250
Landscaping and Exterior Dining area
$3,000
$2,500
Alarm System (Installation, permit, license
$1,200
$1,200
Hire Architect
$7,000
$5,000
Attorney
$15,000
$5,000
Marketing Designer
$0
$250
Sanitation and Cleaning
$4,500
$1,200
License and Permit Fees(business, Employer ID, Sales Tax License)
$5,500
$500
Total Contractor(s)
$61,850
$33,200
Technology
Purchase of Software/hardware
$1,500
$2,000
Network Vendor (installing and configuring)
$200 per hr.
$2,000
$1,000
Total Technology
$3,500
$3,000
Equipment and Facilities
Lease/Rental (800 square ft.)
$75,000
$75,000
Insurance
$4,500
$4,500
Total Equipment and Facilities
$79,500
$79,500
Travel
Travel Expenses are in-state travel
$1,500
$1,000
Total Travel
$1,500
$1,000
Total Budget Cost
$290,900
$247,230
Explanation / Answer
(1).Assignment of people to the project:-
An web designer, an accountant and contract marketing designer are missing in the project.A web designer is needed to design the coffee shop website to market the coffee shop to attract students and for which web designer is not assigned properly. An accountant to carry the coffee shop business accounting is important for smooth functioning of business to avoid tax problems.Marketing designer is necessary to get students attention to the coffee shop which needs to be worked out.
Following items have been over allocated and approach to reduce problems of over allocation
Employees
Baristas,lead Barista, PT Employees
,Manager
Over paid by $22,000
Should have bargained hard to reduce salary burden
Materials
Internet
Overpaid by $250
Most have chosen a competitor to get best deal to reduce cost of internet
Coffee, Organic Teas, Juices, Pastries
Over paid by $4500
Bargained hard for an discount or chosen bulk packs storable for longer duration
Super Automic Expresso Machine
Over allocated by $2000
Must have bought at store having higher discount
Contracts
Painting,Hire Architect,attorney,sanitation and cleaning
Over allocated by $18900
Must have bargained or try to find another contract for an lower price
Technology
Network Vendor
Over allocated by $1000
Must have bargained to reduce hourly rate of charge
Employees
Baristas,lead Barista, PT Employees
,Manager
Over paid by $22,000
Should have bargained hard to reduce salary burden
Materials
Internet
Overpaid by $250
Most have chosen a competitor to get best deal to reduce cost of internet
Coffee, Organic Teas, Juices, Pastries
Over paid by $4500
Bargained hard for an discount or chosen bulk packs storable for longer duration
Super Automic Expresso Machine
Over allocated by $2000
Must have bought at store having higher discount
Contracts
Painting,Hire Architect,attorney,sanitation and cleaning
Over allocated by $18900
Must have bargained or try to find another contract for an lower price
Technology
Network Vendor
Over allocated by $1000
Must have bargained to reduce hourly rate of charge
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