Nature
Tourism > Five-Step Process - Getting
Started > Step 3 - Draft a Plan
Step
3: Draft A Plan You've
brought everyone together, figured out what you've got to work with,
and decided where you want to go. Now you need to develop a step-by-step
plan.
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Define your objectives.
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How are you going to proceed?
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Who will do what? When?
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Explore alternatives for funding and technical assistance.
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Develop specific timelines.
Find
out about potential funding sources.
Washington
State's Official Tourism Industry Website which also links
to the tourism site for the consumer.
Municipal
Research and Service Center of Washington
| Tips
for Planning A Project
You can never over-plan a project: In the end, good planning
will likely save you money and headaches. Scope out your project
systematically, and then execute it in distinct steps: |
- Understand
what you're overall project demands.
Talk to friends and acquaintances that have completed similar
projects. Watch/seek help online or consult do-it-yourself
and home-improvement experts.
- Plan
what revenues the project may generate.
- Establish
a realistic budget considering all materials and expenses
for labor. Factor in an extra 30 percent for unexpected
costs.
- Does
the project fit within local and state plans and regulations?
- What
other facilities and services will need to be enhanced to
support the project construction and operation?
- Set
timetable/s for tasks and project completion.
Establish a realistic deadline for the project. Decide how
much should be completed by the end of each week, month
or year (if the project is large). Then add 30 percent to
your time estimate.
- Obtain
bids and references from competing firms/consultants.
This will help ensure competitive pricing and quality work.
- List
the sequence in which tasks need to be accomplished.
- Keep
the end result in mind.
Use photos, sketches, and prototypes as review and reflection
models.
- Stage
breaks for yourself.
Fatigue reduces productivity and can contribute to poor
workmanship.
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Next comes the
fun part - Step 4: Implement - making
it happen!
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