The group is planning a non-profit automotive service center. Their project is progressing as scheduled with no problems anticipated. Each team member researched different sections, sharing their findings so the whole team understands the necessary equipment, materials, and services. Estimated startup costs are $47,700 for equipment if bought individually or $16,550 if renting a space with equipment. Monthly expenses are estimated at $1,360. The team has scheduled writing sections individually by November 1st and editing collaboratively by November 2nd, with a draft by November 3rd and final plan by November 11th.

1. Care RepairAutomotive Repairs and Services
Group Number Three
October 24, 2015
Professor Allison’s English 3120-010 Students
University of Missouri–Saint Louis
1 University Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63121
Dear Students,
Subject: Status Report 1 for October 18, 2015
Project Description
The planning of the non-profit automotive service center is going as scheduled and
we have not encountered any impeding problems, nor are there any that we
anticipate.
Work Completed
As of October 23, 2015, we have distributed the sections that each team member has
individually researched in detail. By sharing our findings, the team has knowledge
of the materials and equipment necessary, as well as the services the non-profit
automotive center will provide.
• Anticipated Costs
If we were to buy equipment individually, as opposed to renting a building with the
necessary automotive equipment already installed, the estimated costs of
equipment add up to an estimated $47,700.00. The estimated costs of the office
equipment, rent for building and possible rental of equipment are $16,550.00 for
startup costs and $1,360.00 for monthly expenses. Considering we will be a non-
profit organization, the cost on materials, equipment, and labor will be presumably
lower.
Work Scheduled
We have scheduled the writing of the business report, in individual, assigned
sections. We will post on Google Drive before November 1, 2015, in order to
collaboratively edit and discuss via conference call or Google Drive November 2,
2015. We plan to have the business report rough draft posted by November 3, 2015,
and the final business plan finished and posted no later than November 11, 2015.
Best Regards,
Katie Stanfield