c2-factors-to-be-considered

C2 Do you ever use checklists?
FACTORS TO BE • When packing for a holiday or trip?
CONSIDERED, • Preparing for exams?
INCLUDING • Going shopping?
BUDGETS,
RESOURCES AND How useful are they?
CONTINGENCY
PLANNING




Learning aim C:
DEVELOP A DETAILED PLAN FOR A BUSINESS, OR
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE EVENT

, FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED, INCLUDING BUDGETS,
RESOURCES AND CONTINGENCY PLANNING


◎ In this topic you will learn about

◉ Aims and objectives

◉ Budget: available finance, expected sales figures, banking, cost of resources,
expenses such as venue, catering, staff, travel

◉ Resources: flipcharts, Wi-Fi, telephone, display boards, ability to take
money, chairs, tables, computer, Smart Board

◉ Venue: size of room, facilities available, car parking, access arrangements

◉ Catering: special consideration of dietary needs

◉ Legal constraints: contracts, health and safety (risk assessment), negligence
liability.

◉ Team working: allocation of tasks, planning meetings

◉ Insurance, including public liability

◉ Methods of communication: promotion, letters, invitations

◉ Contingency planning: ‘what if’ scenarios, e.g. ‘What if the caterers don’t
turn up?’