You Are the Owner and Operator of a Catering Business

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Essay

You are the owner and operator of a catering business.In addition to catering a wide variety of functions such as business meetings,weddings,birthday parties,you sell decorated cakes in your store.A particular business customer has signed a $12,000 contract for you to provide refreshments for its monthly business meetings with the total contract amount due at the contract signing.
Describe the rules you will follow in booking (i.e.,recording)the cake sales revenues and catering contracts such as the one described here.

Determine precise audience information needs at different planning stages.

Assess the ethical considerations in business communication.

Utilize techniques for gathering information effectively.

Choose appropriate communication channels and mediums for message delivery.

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Definitions:

Fences

Structures erected to enclose or delineate areas, or to prevent unauthorized access or egress.

Asset Turnover

A metric that evaluates how effectively a business utilizes its assets to produce sales income.

Net Sales

The revenue from sales after subtracting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Decision Makers

Individuals or groups responsible for making choices and forming strategies within an organization.