My+Business

**__Partners:__** **Jensen Gymnasium Norra** Stockholm, Sweden **Colegiul National Octavian Goga** Sibiu, Romania
 * MY BUSINESS**


 * __Period: school year 2008-2009 –__** **click here to see the eTwinning certificate**

**__Participating students: class X B -__**

· The purpose of this project is to **develop a better understanding** of the mechanism behind the market-driven economy by giving the students the opportunity to get in touch with one another in the context of business communication. The participating students brainstorm ideas and make a decision about the products/services they want to offer in a virtual company which they will set up. Students will then discuss the steps necessary before a business plan is attempted, highlighting the importance of identifying the needs of the target clients, the marketing strategy, the choice of the location, the types of employees they would have to take on in their company. The second stage of the project involves students exchanging business letters and trying to establish a business connection between companies with similar interests.
 * __Short description:__**

**__Aims: to develop students’:__** · ability to think creatively in terms of business plans · intellectual and reasoning powers in a challenging, fresh and stimulating context · ability to work cooperatively by consulting each other in order to create a virtual company · understanding and appreciation of the mechanism behind the market-driven economy · English vocabulary and use of grammar structures · self-confidence

**__Work process – the students:__** >
 * Identify the features of a successful business
 * Brainstorm business ideas
 * Negotiate in groups with a view to choosing a profitable business idea
 * Create a basic business plan
 * Use web pages to gather information
 * Use Business English vocabulary correctly in conversation and presentations
 * Write business letters to present their companies and establish cooperation with other companies

**Click here to download the presentations of companies and exchange of business letters:** · Peteesitter – Romanian petsitting company / Design for Change- Swedish customized T-shirts company

· ACND – Romanian magazine / Utmarkt Foto – Swedish photography company

· Powerboat – Romanian boat renting/bike parts company - Cajo Boards – Swedish board manufacturing company · Other Romanian companies o Adam and Eve club o Butcher’s o Be You salon o Delicious – icecream parlour o Fast Food o Niagara Car Wash 