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V6 N1 Paper 5
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Annals of the MS in Computer Science and Information Systems at
UNC Wilmington
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Spring 2012
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The Computer Warriors - an Entrepreneurial Venture
Brian Satz
Committee
Abstract
As a result of a personal desire and the learning experiences at UNCW as both an undergraduate and a master student I have undertaken an entrepreneurial venture. During my undergraduate experience I began a one-person computer consulting and computer repair venture in Wilmington, NC. This venture (now called The Computer Warriors, Inc) has been in existence for 5 years and has grown to include two locations and boasts a staff of 4 full-time employees. As I approached the end of my academic career at UNCW, I faced the decision of what to do with my professional career. Do I continue to run The Computer Warriors and grow the business (including various options) or do I use my Master’s Degree to seek employment at another firm. This question is one that I have had a hard time answering with any real confidence without additional investigation. The goal of this project was to explore various options - If I continue the business, what are the steps necessary to achieve major growth and make it extremely successful? What challenges do I face currently and will I face in the future? What steps can I take to mitigate some of the risk involved with running my own company? What kind of competition will I be up against, and how can I surpass them? This capstone project features the development of a business plan that addresses areas concerning marketing, storefront locations, the product/services lineup, an operational strategy, HR issues, and the ability to survive and thrive financially. The goal of this project was to provide input towards making the following decision confidently as it relates to the business and my personal life. It evaluates the opportunity cost of running and owning the business now versus finding a "traditional" job with my new degree.
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Recommended Citation:
Satz, B., Janicki, T, Vetter, R., Harper, S. (2012) The Computer Warriors - an Entrepreneurial Venture . Annals of the Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems at UNC Wilmington, 6(1) paper 5. http://csbapp.uncw.edu/data/mscsis/full.aspx.
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V6 N1 Paper 5
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Annals of the MS in Computer Science and Information Systems at
UNC Wilmington
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Spring 2012
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