A Business Preparation Package for the staff of:
Local 10
WPLG
JA BizTown® BizPrep
Business Envelope Checklist
Remove this form and affix it to the front of a manila envelope for carrying BizPrep packets and
Student Checkbooks to JA BizTown.
Business Name ________________________________________________________________________
At school:
Place the following items in this envelope to bring with you on the day of your visit to JA
BizTown:
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BizPrep packet containing all completed forms
Student Checkbooks with 3 items:
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First deposit ticket completed for the amount of one payroll check (salary minus
2% for taxes less $2.00 in cash to be received out of the deposit)
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First register entry completed (net deposit from the Deposit Ticket.)
First check to BB&T for savings with matching check register entry ($1.50)
Voters registration card stapled to checkbook
Items that remain at JA BizTown:
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JA BizTown money
Job Directions Booklets/Laminated Items
Local 10 Pagers
Sponsor uniforms, hats, etc.
Unsold goods
Items to take home from JA BizTown:
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All belongings
Purchased goods
Checkbooks
Debit Cards
Please also be certain that all uniforms, hats, vests, etc. provided for the
students to wear are returned to their proper storage place.
Thank You,
JA BizTown Staff
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JA BizTown® BizPrep
Local 10 WPLG Welcome Letter
Business CEO:
We are looking forward to your school’s on-site simulation visit to JA BizTown and hope that you
and your team are, as well. We know you are learning a lot about operating your own business
and handling your own checking account. Before long, you will be able to put your knowledge
to work and, hopefully, see success for both yourself and your business.
You will find many important papers in this BizPrep Packet. All pages must be read and/or
completed before coming to JA BizTown and must be brought with you on the day of your on-site
visit. Because your business will already have a supply of money while at JA BizTown, you will
not need to complete a Loan Application or a Promissory Note.
Please use the checklist below to assure that all paperwork and tasks are completed.
_____ The Business Costs Sheet has been completed and checked for accuracy.
_____ The Radio Ad has been written clearly and legibly.
_____ The Newspaper Ad is completed neatly and correctly.
_____ The TV Station Ad is prepared correctly.
_____ Each employee has:
 written his/her name on the top left corner of every personal check and deposit
ticket.
 written his/her account number on the bottom right corner of every personal check
and deposit ticket.
 completed the first deposit ticket and first deposit entry in the checkbook register.
 written the check to the Bank for $1.50 to open their personal savings account, and
recorded the entry in their checkbook register.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
JA Staff
JA of South Florida
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Our business has prepared each of the above items: _______________________________________
CEO’S Signature
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Local 10 WPLG Business Costs Sheet
Student First and Last Name
Account #
Salary
Periods
CEO ________________________________________________
068 ____
$9.00
X 2 = _____________
CFO ________________________________________________
069 ____
$8.50
X 2 = _____________
Ad Executive 1 _______________________________________
070 ____
$8.00
X 2 = _____________
Ad Executive 2 _______________________________________
071 ____
$8.00
X 2 = _____________
Meteorologist ________________________________________
072 ____
$8.00
X 2 = _____________
Camera Operator 1 ___________________________________
073 ____
$8.00
X 2 = _____________
On-Air Host 1 ________________________________________
074 ____
$8.00
X 2 = _____________
On-Air Host 2 ________________________________________
075 ____
$8.00
X 2 = _____________
Total of All Salaries
Salary
$ ________________
OPERATING COSTS
Advertising
($4 to Sun Sentinel, $4 to QASP)
$8.00
Taxes
($9.00 to Town Hall for property/payroll taxes)
$9.00
Health Care
($2 to JA BizTown Hospital)
$2.00
Professional Services
($2 for CPA, $2 for Attorney, $2 for Insurance)
$6.00
Rent
($8 to JA World)
$8.00
Electric
($5 to FPL)
$5.00
Recycling
($2 to Chick-fil-A)
$2.00
TV/Internet/Voice Services
($5 to Comcast)
$5.00
Continuing Education
($2 to Nova Southeastern University)
$2.00
Business Signage
($4 to Metro Signs, Inc.)
$4.00
Employment Services
($5 to Randstad)
$5.00
Total Operating Costs
$ _______________
Total Business Costs
(Total Salaries plus Total Operating Costs)
$
(This is your Loan Amount)
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Loan Application
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Business name:
What do you provide to the citizens of JA BizTown? ___ Goods
___ Services
___ Both
Number of employees: _______
OPERATING COSTS INFORMATION (See Business Costs Sheet for this information.)
Total Business Costs:
$ ___________________
(From Business Costs Sheet)
Interest Amount:
$ ___________________
(Multiply 5% times the Total Business Costs)
Total Amount Owed:
$
(Total Business Costs plus interest)
As a representative of the above named business, I agree to repay the Total Amount Owed, which
includes both the amount requested and interest. I certify that the above information is correct to the
best of my knowledge.
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(Business CEO’s Signature)
TO BE COMPLETED AT JA BizTown
Approved
Denied
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(BB&T CEO’s Signature)
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Promissory Note
Date _________________
Business Name __________________________________________________
The undersigned promises to pay BB&T the sum of $ _________________________________________
(Total Amount Owed)
on or before the close of business on _______ ___________________________.
(Visit Date)
The undersigned waives demand and notice and, in the event of failure to pay in full on time,
will pay all of the bank’s costs of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
(All employees should sign below)
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE:
JA BizTown™
Copyright 2014, JA South Florida
EMPLOYEE TITLE:
JA BizTown® BizPrep
Sun Sentinel Newspaper Ad
Business Name _______________________________________________________________________
The Sun-Sentinel published at JA BizTown will consist of articles and ads. Each business is
responsible for determining the text and headline for their business advertisement. On the day
of the visit, the newspaper staff will collect this advertisement from your business and lay out the
pages using the information you provide below.
1. In the space below, write a headline for your business advertisement of no more than 40
characters (including spaces).
2. Using no more than 150 characters (20-25 words), write below a descriptive
advertisement for your business. Be creative!
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QASP Radio Ad
Business Name ____________________________________________________________________
On the lines provided below, create a radio commercial for your business. A 30-second
commercial is about 110 words. Print it clearly so that your advertisement can be read by the
Disc Jockey at QASP.
Time: 30 seconds
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Local 10 WPLG Station Ad
Business Name _______________________________________________________________
On the lines provided below, create a television commercial for your business. A 30 to 45
second commercial is about 110 to 170 words. Print it clearly so that your advertisement can
easily be read on the air.
Time: 30 – 45 seconds
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JA BizTown® Jobs
Local 10 WPLG Job Descriptions
CEO
CEO
1. Signs all business payroll and expense
1. Signs all business payroll and expense
checks.
checks.
Obtainsbank
bankloan
loanagreement.
agreement.
2.2.Obtains
Supervisesemployees
employeesand
andoversees
oversees
3.3.Supervises
business
operations.
business operations.
4. Assists with all business duties when
4. Assists with all business duties when
employeesare
areononbreak.
break.
employees
5.
Writes
editorial
andreads
readsit itononair.
air.
5. Writes editorial and
CFO
1. Inputs employee payroll information.
2. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
3. Prints and distributes business expense
checks.
4. Keeps all records of business expenses and
payments.
5. Makes business deposits at Bank.
6. Signs business checks if CEO is not available.
AD EXECUTIVE
METEOROLOGIST
1. Collects ads from each JA BizTown business.
2. Delivers call beepers to each business.
3. Reviews and edits ads to be read on the air.
4. Forwards ads to the Host for scheduling and
reading.
5. Assists Reporter in securing people for
interviews.
6. Collect payment from businesses.
1. Conducts a Weather Forecast
2. Writes a weather report for the
newspaper.
3. Writes a weather report for the radio
station.
4. Provides education to JA BizTown citizens
about the science of weather.
CAMERA OPERATOR
ON-AIR HOST
1. Learns safe and correct operation of camera
equipment.
2. Reads and understands process for
effective broadcasting.
3. Operates the TV camera for the studio
interviews.
4. Works in close partnership with the
Meteorologist and the Host.
5. Work with DJ to ensure cooperation with
on air schedule.
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1. Learns to carefully operate and handle all
necessary equipment.
2. Interviews business representatives
throughout the day.
3. Works to assure a successful broadcast for
the day.
4. Reads clearly all announcements, ads, etc.
over the air.