Do You Want to Level Up Your Small Business?

Consult with our graduate-level MBA students at The University of Canada West and gain fresh, actionable insights! Our capstone course features a strong analytical, applied, and experiential orientation, where students work in teams of 4-6 to tackle real-world business challenges or opportunities.

Our comprehensive process includes:

• Current Business Analysis: Thorough evaluation of your business's current state.
• Problem/Opportunity Identification: Pinpointing key areas for improvement or growth.
• In-Depth Research: Conducting relevant research to support recommendations.
• Strategic Solutions & Implementation Plan: Developing actionable strategies with a clear plan for implementation.
• Budget: Providing a detailed budget aligned with proposed strategies.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

We welcome projects from Canadian businesses of all sizes. However, solo-preneur enterprises may not provide the necessary scope for these comprehensive projects.

Partner with us to benefit from innovative solutions and strategic insights while offering invaluable experience to our students!

Expected Project Outcomes:

1. Comprehensive Business Analysis: Students will start by evaluating your business's overall situation, including processes, challenges, and opportunities.
2. Focused Project Work: Based on their initial analysis, students will address specific project tasks, which might involve developing strategies, solving operational issues, or creating marketing plans, depending on the project title.

Deliverables:

1. Organizational Diagnosis: The first deliverable is a detailed analysis of your business's organizational structure and effectiveness. This independent report provides insights into the current state of your organization and identifies areas for improvement.
2. Proposal: As the second deliverable, students will present a proposal outlining their planned approach to addressing the identified problem or opportunity. This proposal will include:

• Core Problem: A clear definition of the primary issue or opportunity.
• Objectives: SMART objectives aligned with the core problem.
• Strategies: Proposed strategies to tackle the problem or leverage the opportunity.
• Scope: An outline of the project’s scope, including the key areas of focus and the boundaries of the proposed solution.

1. The proposal will be presented in a formal document format (PDF or Word) and will serve as a blueprint for the final project.
2. Final Project Document: The third deliverable is a comprehensive report that builds on the proposal and includes:

• Core Problem: Detailed description and analysis of the core issue.
• Objectives: Refined, SMART objectives.
• Strategies: Developed strategies and their justifications.
• Scope: A detailed outline of the project’s scope, including the specific actions and deliverables.
• Budget and Financial Analysis: A thorough budget and financial analysis supporting the strategies.
• Risk Analysis: Identification of potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• KPI Analysis: Key Performance Indicators to measure success.