1. Describe the business opportunity you are considering.
2. Identify the information you need to calculate the costs and returns of the business.
3. Describe how you would use the information to calculate/estimate the costs and returns associated with the business in the future. (A table showing your intended calculations may be appropriate. The analysis could propose a net present value, internal rate of return calculation, or both.)
4. Identify and clearly state the assumptions you will need to make.
5. Use and cite at least three sources of information that will provide useful information that will influence your analysis (real estate listings and personal communications can be cited).
6. State how you would reach a conclusion.