E-Cell SIMSREE is hosting its annual E-Week festival and business plan competition in January-February 2012. Students from MBA colleges across India can participate individually or in teams of up to 3 members. To enter, participants must submit a 3-page executive summary of their business plan by January 31. Shortlisted teams will then submit a full business plan report and present at the competition event on February 11, where winners will be announced and prizes of up to INR 15,000 will be awarded. The event aims to help students refine new business ideas.

1. E-CELL SIMSREE
Presents
B-Plan

2. Presents
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What is E-Week ?
E-Week is an annually celebrated Inter-Collegiate Festival by E-Cell,
SIMSREE which is all set to reach unprecedented heights with the launch
of E-Week'12, creating a benchmark for its forthcoming versions. Thereby,
We cordially invite you for all the events showcased as a part of this year's
E-Week Celebration.
What is a Business Plan?
A business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons
why they are believed attainable, and the plan for reaching those goals. It
may also contain background information about the organization or team
attempting to reach those goals. It is a document mapping the company's
future course of action and projections.
A well-structured business plan should encompass the following aspects:
 Executive Summary
 Innovation and Value Proposition
 Business Environment Analysis
 Industry Background
 Market Potential and Market Strategies
 Competitor Analysis
 Business Model
 Financials and Cash Flow
 Sustainability and Expansion Plans
 Operations Plan
 Team/Board-of-Advisors
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Mumbai.

3. How Do I participate?
To participate in B-Plan (E-Week'12), Visit our website www.ecell.simsree.net
and register with the name of your Team Leader.
Eligibility Criteria:
 Students from MBA Colleges across the nation are eligible to participate.
 Individual participation is allowed in the Competition though participation
in teams (maximum to 3) is encouraged.
 Entries must be the original work of the participants i.e. team members
competing must be the principle owners of the venture or the plan.
Competition Rules:
1. A team can consist of a maximum of three members.
2. No person can be a part of more than one team.
3. The team members need not necessarily be from the same institute.
4. There is no restriction on the number of teams from one institute.
5. The students have to send the executive summary of their B-Plan
(in not more than 3 pages) before 31st Jan 2012 10.00pm. Please
include all participant name/s, institute name/s, email ids and
contact numbers along with your summaries to ecell@simsree.net.
6. The decision of the judges will be final & binding.
7. All the rules should be abided by all teams participating in the event.
Failure to comply with may result in disqualification.
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREEE) Pg.2
Mumbai.

4. Competition Process:
Important Notes:
 Kindly be prepared with the detailed report. We may ask the shortlisted teams
to submit the detailed report on a short notice.
 Train Travelling fares will be reimbursed (Only for General Sleeper Class or
Equivalent amount)
 The names of the teams shortlisted will be displayed on the website
www.ecell.simsree.net and also on our Facebook page.
 The shortlisted teams will also be intimated through email.
 Final shortlists will be intimated by phone as well.
 It is recommended that you follow our website and facebook page for further
updates.
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Mumbai.

5. Incentives:
Cash Prizes:
Winner INR15,000 + Gift vouchers
Runner-Up INR10,000 + Gift vouchers
What if I don't win?
This event would enable you to further refine your idea or work on another
idea to take part in next year's competition or even to start up your company
if you are ready. And of course Lots and Lots of Freebies!!
Prize Distribution:
First Shortlist 1st Feb 2012, by 10.00pm
Submission of detailed report 4th Feb 2012, by EOD
Final Shortlist 5th Feb 2012, by 5.00 pm
Presentation and Winners will be declared on 11th Feb 2012 at
SIMSREE premises
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREEE) Pg.4
Mumbai.

6. Contact Us:
For queries or information pertaining to the competition, Kindly e-mail us
at ecell@simsree.net (We will reply back as soon as possible)
For any other queries regarding the event you may
also contact:
Nitin Brahmankar Alok Sanghavi
Nitin.Brahmankar@simsree.net Alok.Sanghvi@simsree.net
(+91) 9773493424 (+91) 9870222966
Click on the following to reach us:
https://www.facebook.com/ecell.simsree
Event Co-Sponsored by:
Volanse: "Complete Corporate Travel Solutions"
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Mumbai.