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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 1 1.1 Objectives 1 1.2 Mission 2 1.3 Keys to Success 2 2.0 Company Summary 2 2.1 Company Ownership 2 2.2 Company History 2 Table: Past Performance 3 Chart: Past Performance 4 3.0 Services 4 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 4 4.1 Market Segmentation 4 Table: Market Analysis 5 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 5 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 5 4.3 Service Business Analysis 5 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 6 5.0 Web Plan Summary 6 5.1 Website Marketing Strategy 6 5.2 Development Requirements 6 6.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 6 6.1 SWOT Analysis 6 6.1.1 Strengths 7 6.1.2 Weaknesses 7 6.1.3 Opportunities 7 6.1.4 Threats 7 6.2 Competitive Edge 7 6.3 Marketing Strategy 7 6.4 Sales Strategy 7 6.4.1 Sales Forecast 7 Table: Sales Forecast 8 Chart: Sales Monthly 8 Chart: Sales by Year 9 6.5 Milestones 9 Table: Milestones 9 7.0 Management Summary 10 7.1 Personnel Plan 10 Table: Personnel 10 8.0 Financial Plan 10 8.1 Important Assumptions 10 8.2 Break-even Analysis 10 Table: Break-even Analysis 10 Chart: Break-even Analysis 11 8.3 Projected Profit and Loss 11 Table: Profit and Loss 12 Chart: Profit Monthly 13 Chart: Profit Yearly 13 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 14 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 14 8.4 Projected Cash Flow 14 Table: Cash Flow 15 Chart: Cash 16 8.5 Projected Balance Sheet 16 Table: Balance Sheet 17 8.6 Business Ratios 17 Table: Ratios 18 Table: Sales Forecast 1 Table: Personnel 2 Table: Profit and Loss 3 Table: Cash Flow 4 Table: Balance Sheet 5 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is owned by [YOUR NAME] and is currently located at [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS]. The Company installs gutter systems and accessories for both homeowners and commercial properties. Each service is performed with an attention to detail that makes it different from its competition. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is requesting $229,000 in grant funding, so that it can support its plan to grow the Company and target a wider market. In order to reach its market segments, the Company plans to invest $47,000 into upgrading equipment, with a further $100,000 supporting the payroll of 2 new employees. New supplies will also be purchased in the amount of $24,000 and the Company will also be able to pay off their current debts ($24,000) to its vendors. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] plans to become the leading provider of gutter services in its area of Ononadaga, located in Cicero, New York. This means continuing to always have the best and most efficient facilities and processes. To achieve this, the Company plans to invest in many ways that will pay off in competitive advantages for its customers. The long term strategy for the Company is to become the most sought after gutter installer, whose clients demand nothing but the best attention to detail. The Company understands that each homeowner has a set of desires and concerns during this process. The owners take care to address the specific needs of each homeowner, to best of their abilities, ensuring a more comfortable working relationship and to provide each client with the best possible customer service. Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has several objectives it aims to achieve. They are:- 1. Sales of $200,000 and higher by 2012. 2. To pay off all debt by the end of 2010. 3. To hire two new employees in order to expand operations and support an increased growth. 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s mission is to provide its customers with the highest quality service at affordable prices. The Company aims to complete each project on time, while still focusing on the details of the job, to ensure that it is done 'right' the first time, so the client does not have to return for further work. 1.3 Keys to Success [YOUR COMPANY NAME] have several keys to success. They are:- 1. The many years of experience [YOUR NAME] has within this Industry enables him to get the job done right the first time. 2. The Company has built up a solid reputation due to the quality of the work performed and therefore has gained customer loyalty, in turn promoting word of mouth advertising. 3. The level of craftsmanship is very high and performed on time and within budget. 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located in [YOUR ADDRESS]. The Company has been in business for 22 years and the current owner, [YOUR NAME] has been the sole employee for 12 years. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is engaged in the installation of gutter systems and accessories. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is an S Corp and [YOUR NAME] is the sole proprietor. 2.2 Company History Due to the downswing in the economy, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] sales took a similar downturn in 2009. This is due to the fact that people had lower disposable incomes and therefore were less likely to require the Company's services. However, with the recent upswing in the economy, 2010's sales figures are projected to be a lot higher. Table: Past Performance Past Performance 2007 2008 2009 Sales $173,990 $173,500 $123,115 Gross Margin $93,676 $78,285 $77,181 Gross Margin % 53.84% 45.12% 62.69% Operating Expenses $82,502 $75,165 $67,860 Balance Sheet 2007 2008 2009 Current Assets Cash $7,731 $14,167 $5,483 Other Current Assets $0 $0 $0 Total Current Assets $7,731 $14,167 $5,483 Long-term Assets Long-term Assets $50,066 $37,070 $23,679 Accumulated Depreciation $8,279 $6,981 $4,703 Total Long-term Assets $41,787 $30,089 $18,976 Total Assets $49,519 $44,256 $24,459 Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $0 $1,043 $0 Current Borrowing $477 $0 $0 Other Current Liabilities (interest free) $1,061 $0 $1,412 Total Current Liabilities $1,538 $1,043 $1,412 Long-term Liabilities $28,762 $13,163 $17,834 Total Liabilities $30,300 $14,206 $19,246 Paid-in Capital $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Retained Earnings $21,007 $10,882 $28,150 Earnings ($2,788) $18,169 ($23,936) Total Capital $19,219 $30,050 $5,214 Total Capital and Liabilities $49,519 $44,256 $24,459 Other Inputs Payment Days 0 0 0 Chart: Past Performance 3.0 Services [YOUR COMPANY NAME] specializes in custom and standard seamless gutter systems (copper, aluminum, galvanized and galvalume). The Company ensures that each and every customer will receive the highest quality service for the installation of seamless gutter systems (k style gutters, half round gutters, box gutter and radius gutters). 4.0 Market Analysis Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] operates in the [YOUR CITY], located in [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] . The market analysis will focus on the number of homeowners within this region who could potentially need the Company's services. As of the 2000 census, there were 181,153 households out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.90% were married couples living together, 12.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.30% were non-families. 29.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older
