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A Business Proposal

A Business Proposal. New World Expeditions. Christopher Columbus. Mission Statement. “As Admiral of the expedition fleet, I pledge to channel our top resources in order to realize a single goal: Mastery of world trade. ” Christopher Columbus. All Other 28%. Portugal 22%. England 32%.

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A Business Proposal

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  1. A Business Proposal New World Expeditions Christopher Columbus

  2. Mission Statement “As Admiral of the expedition fleet, I pledge to channel our top resources in order to realize a single goal: Mastery of world trade.” Christopher Columbus

  3. All Other 28% Portugal 22% England 32% Spain 18% World Trade Market Share Spanish trade less than one fifth of European total!

  4. Proposed Expedition to the Indies A new route to the Indies will bring: • More Trade • New Land • Increased Revenue

  5. Proposed Trade Route Current routes east and southeast are long, dangerous journeys to Cathay and the Indies New route westward is shorter, safer, and unexploited by the English and Portuguese

  6. Christopher Columbus Admiral V.Y. Pinzón Captain, Niña M.A. Pinzón Captain, Pinta C. Columbus Captain, Santa Maria J. Niño Master M.A. Pinzón Master J. de la Cosa Master S.R. de Gama Pilot C.G. Xalmiento Pilot P. Niño Pilot Fleet Organization

  7. Expedition Schedule 1491 1492 1493 Select Flagship Outfit ships Hire crews Sail to Indies Pick up gold Sail back to Spain

  8. Risks and Safeguards Potential Problems Solutions Navigational Dangers New, more precise navigational aids Weather Experienced officers Pirates Trained military will accompany ships

  9. Estimated Budget 1491 1492 Ships 725,000 870,000 Personnel 350,000 480,000 Supplies 125,000 210,000 Weapons 50,000 90,000 Total 1,250,000 1,650,000 (In thousands of ducats)

  10. Requested Assistance • An investment of D1,000,000 (reimbursable from profits) - A royal charter for ship supplies - Royal contracts • Diplomatic papers to assist in potential negotiations

  11. 10 Proposed Route 9 8 Current Route 7 (In millions of ducats) 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1493 1495 1497 1499 Estimated Revenue

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