Business Practice

RESEARCH PROJECT – Business PracticesSelect a research topic from the list below and prepare a written/graphic Report. Some topics seem to be more of the writtentype, others graphic…..but for the most part, the projects can be a combination of graphics with a written outline support. The listis not all-inclusive; should a topic that you are interested in not be on the list, you may request an alternative topic no later than thesecond class period. All topics must be approved by the instructor.The purpose of this research problem is to:1. Encourage reading and research, and to develop analytical methods.2. Strengthen the student’s knowledge of current industry standards.3. Develop hierarchies through Grab-bagging and Brainstorming.***Requirements***There are no minimum requirements, butthe intent of the project is twofold:1. You should get something out of the research.2. Your classmates should get something out of the project.Written/Graphic Report 8 1/2″ x 11″ format (horizontal or vertical orientation – horizontal preferred.)A long written report that no one reads is not better that a well organized outline that contains important bullet points, costs, services, diagrams (if applicable) and sources. Choose & presentthe most important data.Pick One:1. Organizations1.1 Secretary of State (Fl)1.2 Municipality (Pinellas Co.)1.3 Construction Industry1.4 Pinellas County Construction Fictitious Name Occupational Licenses License Board (CILB) Ind. Licensing Board (PCCILB)1.5 Chamber of Commerce1.6 Better Business Bureau1.7 United States Green1.8 Associated General Building Council (USGBC) Contractors (AGC)1.9 National Association of1.10 Tampa Bay Builders’ 1.11 Pinellas County 1.12 American Institute ofHome Builders (NAHB) Association (TBBA) Cooperative Extension Architects (AIA)1.13 American Institute of 1.14 1.15 1.16Building Designers (AIBD)2. Legal Issues2.1 Corporations2.2 Partnerships2.3 Sole Proprietor2.4 Payroll Taxes(Federal & State)2.5 Social Security2.6 Workers’ Compensation2.7 Insurance2.8 Insurance (Liability)Insurance (Health, Dental, Eye, etc.)2.9 Licensing Requirements 2.10 2.11 2.123. Other3.1 Business Software3.2 Timberline software.3.3 MS/Project