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Confidentiality Agreement The undersigned reader acknowledges that the information provided by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in this business plan is confidential; therefore, reader agrees not to disclose it without the express written permission of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. It is acknowledged by reader that information to be furnished in this business plan is in all respects confidential in nature, other than information which is in the public domain through other means and that any disclosure or use of same by reader may cause serious harm or damage to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Upon request, this document is to be immediately returned to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. ___________________ Signature ___________________ Name (typed or printed) ___________________ Date This is a business plan. It does not imply an offering of securities. 1.0 Executive Summary 1 Chart: Highlights 2 1.1 Objectives 2 1.2 Mission 2 1.3 Keys to Success 2 2.0 Company Summary 3 2.1 Company Ownership 3 2.2 Company History 3 Table: Past Performance 4 Chart: Past Performance 5 3.0 Products and Services 5 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 5 4.1 Market Segmentation 5 Table: Market Analysis 6 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 6 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 7 4.3 Service Business Analysis 7 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 7 5.0 Web Plan Summary 7 5.1 Website Marketing Strategy 7 5.2 Development Requirements 8 6.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 8 6.1 SWOT Analysis 8 6.1.1 Strengths 9 6.1.2 Weaknesses 9 6.1.3 Opportunities 9 6.1.4 Threats 9 6.2 Competitive Edge 9 6.3 Marketing Strategy 9 6.4.1 Sales Forecast 10 Table: Sales Forecast 10 Chart: Sales Monthly 11 Chart: Sales by Year 11 6.5 Milestones 12 Table: Milestones 12 7.0 Management Summary 12 7.1 Personnel Plan 12 Table: Personnel 13 8.0 Financial Plan 13 8.1 Important Assumptions 13 8.2 Break-even Analysis 13 Table: Break-even Analysis 13 Chart: Break-even Analysis 14 8.3 Projected Profit and Loss 14 Table: Profit and Loss 15 Chart: Profit Monthly 16 Chart: Profit Yearly 16 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 17 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 17 8.4 Projected Cash Flow 18 Table: Cash Flow 18 Chart: Cash 19 8.5 Projected Balance Sheet 19 Table: Balance Sheet 20 8.6 Business Ratios 20 Table: Ratios 21 Table: Sales Forecast 1 Table: Personnel 2 Table: Profit and Loss 3 Table: Cash Flow 4 Table: Balance Sheet 6 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located in [YOUR CITY]. Contact: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] [YOUR COMPANY NAME] offers the required continuing education courses to State of Florida construction industry professionals and offers the exam preparation classes and reference books to help people pass the state contracting exams. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is an original continuing education provider for the CILB, ECLB, BAID in Miami-Dade County. Our goal is to expand our education services to insure that we remain a quality continuing education provider for our present and future clients as the State of Florida continues to pass new laws and implement new regulations regarding the construction industry. In order to accomplish our objectives, our keys to success over the next three years are: Personalized classroom atmosphere for the students. In our courses cover business and finance exam information as we as technical trades, while others limit their technical courses to General Contractors. The credibility, integrity and 100% dedication to education. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] expects to maintain a healthy gross margin and net profit margin during the next two years. The net profit for 2010, 2011 and 2012 is forecast to be $72,050, $86,373, and $152,622, respectively. Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives The objectives of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] are: Offer the required continuing education courses to State of Florida construction industry professionals. Offer the exam preparation classes and reference books to help people pass the state contracting exams. We are also always seeking new markets in which to offer our services. 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME] offers two services for a fee. The first is exam preparation for the State of Florida Contractor exams. The other service we offer is continuing education for State & County Contractors, Architects and Electricians. We strive to keep our pricing the lowest in the market to insure return clientele. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is fully dedicated to the continuing education of industry professionals. 1.3 Keys to Success The keys to the success of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] are: Personalized classroom atmosphere for the students. In our courses cover business and finance exam information as we as technical trades, while others limit their technical courses to General Contractors The credibility, integrity and 100% dedication to education 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located in [YOUR CITY]. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] was founded by [YOUR NAME ] in 1988. He has taught thousands of contractors to obtain State of Florida contractor licenses and maintain them through continuing education. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is an original continuing education provider for the CILB, ECLB, BAID in Miami-Dade County. [YOUR NAME] has been the main instructor for all the classes from day one. He has passed 6 state exams himself and continues to provide expertise in special areas such as isometrics and plans reading. Prior to initiating [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. [YOUR NAME] was an exam preparation instructor for Allstate Construction College. He has been approved to instruct continuing education classes by the CILB, ECLB, BAID in Miami-Dade County. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR COMPANY NAME], is a privately owned "S" corporation, incorporated in state of FL in February 1988. [YOUR NAME] is the sole owner having 100% of the stock. 2.2 Company History [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a privately held S corporation owned by its founder [YOUR NAME] The income tax returns for 2007 show gross sales of $332,720 and an operating loss of $52,127. The returns for 2008 show gross sales of $271,510 and operating loss of $21,760. The returns for 2009 show gross sales of $327,270 and operating profits of $14,625 Contributing to the bottom line improvement during that period, according to the tax returns, was an increase in the gross profit margin from 29% to 46%, and a reduction in depreciation, payroll taxes, utilities, insurance and other operational expenses. Currently all office equipment purchased is owned outright, therefore no Long-term Liabilities are reflected. Table: Past Performance Past Performance 2007 2008 2009 Sales $332,720 $271,510 $327,270 Gross Margin $98,979 $104,793 $152,036 Gross Margin % 29.75% 38.60% 46.46% Operating Expenses $235,682 $166,717 $169,135 Balance Sheet 2007 2008 2009 Current Assets Cash $9,397 $4,445 $5,622 Other Current Assets $2,000 $1,750 $0 Total Current Assets $11,397 $6,195 $5,622 Long-term Assets Long-term Assets $59,214 $60,523 $60,646 Accumulated Depreciation $3,109 $2,202 $2,239 Total Long-term Assets $56,105 $58,321 $58,407 Total Assets $67,502 $64,516 $64,029 Current Liabilities Current Borrowing $0 $0 $60,000 Other Current Liabilities (interest free) $23,955 $18,846 $35,631 Total Current Liabilities $23,955 $18,846 $95,631 Long-term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Liabilities $23,955 $18,846 $95,631 Paid-in Capital $1,015 $1,015 $1,015 Retained Earnings $42,532 $44,655 ($32,617) Earnings $0 $0 $0 Total Capital $43,547 $45,670 ($31,602) Total Capital and Liabilities $67,502 $64,516 $64,029 Chart: Past Performance 3.0 Products and Services [YOUR COMPANY NAME] offers construction professionals a source for professional training (continuing education), state of Florida examination preparation and, a bookstore for all of the contractor examination books and reference material