Project Proposal Outline

I. Executive Summary
a. Carolina International Trade is a rapidly growing business in Duncan, SC. The company would like to create a website in order to facilitate further growth. The company does not have the budget to hire an employee to update and maintain their website, so they would like a current employee

II. Introduction
a. Carolina International Trade is a used textile business run in Duncan, SC. This business has grown tremendously since its inception in 2005. Now, the company sees over 500,000 pounds of clothing each week. This clothing is shipped to clients all over the world. In order to continue to facilitate this growth and to keep up with the technology of the day, the company would like to create a website. However, the company does not currently have the funds to hire an employee to create, update, or maintain a website.

III. Current Situation
a. No Website
b. No funds for web maintenance
c. Competition is online

IV. Project Plan
a. Access Company Needs
b. Research Web Design
i. Considerations
1. Competition
2. Accessibility- (visually impaired, etc)
c. Create Web Layout
d. Compile Information
e. Complete Web Site
f. Create manual for Updates

V. Qualifications
a. Past Web Design experience
b. Relevant coursework
i. CpSc 120
c. Interested in PR and technology

VI. Project Schedule
a. September 16 - Proposal outline due
b. September 25 - Proposal due
c. October 16 - First deliverable draft completed
d. October 30 - Second deliverable draft completed
e. November 13 - Technology preview due
f. December 4 - Project presentation

VII. Conclusion