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Benchmark - Sales Results Excel Spreadsheet and PowerPoint Presentation

The purpose of this assignment is to utilize Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to create a business presentation.

Part 1

As a sales manager at Sturgeon Point Productions, you are required to report your sales numbers weekly and share them with the vice president of sales. Create an Excel spreadsheet that provides the following information.

Total sales for each type of video.
Total sales of all videos.
Percentage of total sales for each type of video.
A chart that summarizes the sales data.
The data needed for the spreadsheet is as follows.

Pilates sold 156 videos at $29.99 each.
Step sold 392 videos at $14.99 each.
Weight Training sold 147 videos at $54.99 each.
Kickboxing sold 282 videos at $29.99 each.
Yoga sold 165 videos at $34.99 each.
In addition to the spreadsheet content, the spreadsheet will be assessed on the following criteria.

Use of appropriate worksheet, column, and row titles.
Correct use of formulas.
Use of chart title.
Appropriate labels on X and Y axis of chart.
Part 2

Create a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation based upon the Excel spreadsheet you created in Part 1 of this assignment. Utilize the chart from the spreadsheet as a graphic element on at least one slide in the presentation. The presentation should summarize the following information for the vice president of sales.

Total sales for each type of video.
Total sales of all videos.
Percentage of total sales for each type of video.
In addition to the content, the presentation will be assessed on the following criteria.

Slide structure includes correct use of bullet points and the 6 x 6 rule.
Slide appearance includes consistent theme, text alignment, readable font, clear photos/charts, and wise use of transitions/effects.
Slide content is accurate, concise, and focused on a single topic.
Use of chart enhances the presentation and illustrates slide information.
Slide spelling, grammar, and formatting are error-free.
Speaker notes are appropriate for explaining slide content and add details not presented on the slide.
Submit the Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation.

Refer to the resource, "Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style. 

While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using GCU formatting guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

BS Business Secondary Education

7.1: Demonstrate computer literacy skills.