When working on this group project i really opened my eyes to what accounting is. I would have never known the issues that were coming from accounting majors of today. When starting my own business i will make sure i have an accountant with the same moral and ethical principles i do.  i do not feel like this research made me rethink my future plans. I feel that when i interviewed David Shaffer his insight to a small business was very different from my own, seeing how at one time i did have my own small business. I for one will want to use a computer program to track my expenses or double-check bank accounts or shipping information.  I feel that alot has changed in the industry and it is either get with it or get rid of it. Clients expect a level of proficiency while shopping or looking for a service. The customers needs need to be met and taken care of or they will not come back for return business.

Overall i feel that i would have redone my part of the project and added in some slides from a business plan creator i have. It is a 300 dollar program that alot of small and large businesses used to pitch their ideas to investors and banks. Sections from this program show start-up costs, financial analysis  and much more accounting information. i still feel that my interview really opened my eyes on some small businesses still not using technology to their advantage.  Mr. Shaffer is a very smart and dedicated man. If he did take a class on computers i guarantee he will be moving toward technology like pan handlers moving to the west in the 1800′s. This research project, I feel was a great step toward are final research paper. As a student i know what research needs to be collect and used. I valued this project greatly.