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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 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 3.0 Products and Services 6 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 7 4.1 Market Segmentation 7 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 8 4.3 Service Business Analysis 9 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 9 5.0 Web Plan Summary 9 5.1 Website Marketing Strategy 10 5.2 Development Requirements 10 6.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 10 6.1 SWOT Analysis 11 6.1.1 Strengths 11 6.1.2 Weaknesses 11 6.1.3 Opportunities 11 6.1.4 Threats 11 6.2 Competitive Edge 12 6.3 Marketing Strategy 12 6.4 Sales Strategy 12 6.4.1 Sales Forecast 12 6.5 Milestones 14 7.0 Management Summary 14 7.1 Personnel Plan 15 8.0 Financial Plan 16 8.1 Important Assumptions 16 8.2 Break-even Analysis 17 8.3 Projected Profit and Loss 18 8.4 Projected Cash Flow 21 8.5 Projected Balance Sheet 23 APPENDIX Sales Forecast Table: 1 Personnel Table 2 Profit and Loss Table 3 Cash Flow Table 4 Balance Sheet Table 6 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is an Irrigation supply company with locations in Salinas and Gilroy, CA. Contact: [YOUR NAME] Main Office [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] [YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [YOUR EMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] Gilroy Location [ADDRESS] [CITY, STATE ZIP] Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has been in business since 1989, serving a core customer base of Landscape Contractors, gardeners, cities, school districts, counties and states agencies. We will be expanding products with a new division of our company to offer a whole line of gas powered equipment and service specifically for our industry and in which our current customers use from day to day. Our projected sales for this new venture should be approximately $550,000 to $600,000 the first year with a gross profit of 25% or more. Our new location has high visibility and easy access for our customers. The company will lease the building which is approximately 3500 square feet, and includes a sales floor at the front of the building. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is committed to helping our customers and all community members conserve water with the latest technology and science available. We research available products and make recommendations based on real world use, maintenance and reliability. For 20 years our customers have trusted us to help guide them into the best products for their situations and we are still the ones to trust when looking for advice or information regarding conservation products and issues. The Company expects to receive $600,000 in a grant or series of grants to provide the necessary capital to cover costs of the following: Purchase new line of gas powered equipment Hire additional employees Establish new location with a warehouse to service and sell new equipment Expand each warehouse in Salinas and Gilroy locations 1.1 Objectives The objectives of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] are to: Expand our product offering to our customers Service the products we sell Ensure our product is used year round in our industry by our customers Create a more consistent and balanced cash flow year round 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is committed to helping our customers and all community members conserve water with the latest technology and science available. We are also committed to expand products and service offered to our customers, create a more balanced financial statement, to offer greater benefits to our employees and to create a better life personally. 1.3 Keys to Success The keys to success for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] are: Customer retention Building a strong relationship with our customers Competitive pricing 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Corporate office is located in Salinas, California. [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] [YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [YOUR EMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] The main office is located in [YOUR CITY] where all of the accounting is managed, the facility is approximately 7700 square feet and sits 1.25 acres of land. The Gilroy warehouse is approximately 2800 square feet and sits on 1/3rd of an acre. Both locations are owned by [NAME] and are leased to [YOUR COMPANY NAME], Inc. The Company has been in business since 1989 serving as an irrigation distributor of many major manufacturers in our industry. We supply products to landscape contractors, cities, school districts, government agencies, landscape gardeners and homeowners. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has two locations in [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE]. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] firmly believes that "you get what you pay for" Not only in terms of irrigation systems, but also in terms of staff and equipment. We have invested a great deal of time and effort in employing the most qualified employees. This philosophy also extends to the equipment and hardware we use. Everything is top-of-the-line and has been chosen specifically for its ability to meet our customer's exacting standards. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Inc. is a "C" corporation established in 1989, owned 100% by [YOUR NAME] and [INSERT NAME], each have 50/50 ownership. 2.2 Company History The past performance table below shows the developments of sales, assets, liabilities, and operating expenses for the last 3 years of business. The Company's sales for 2007, 2008, and 2009 were $4,721,632, $3,574,610, and $2,468,498, respectively. The gross margin for this period was $1,570,815, $1,435,806, and $1,041,327, respectively. Earnings for this period were $122,127, ($71,142), and ($92,740). Since we rely on construction, new or remodels, state and government spending for the company to maintain healthy sales revenue, our company has been directly influenced by the economic down turn which have caused our sales to decline in 2008 and 2009. Past Performance Table 2007 2008 2009 Sales $4,721,632 $3,574,610 $2,468,498 Gross Margin $1,570,815 $1,435,806 $1,041,327 Gross Margin % 33.27% 40.17% 42.18% Operating Expenses $1,397,182 $1,451,714 $1,169,619 Inventory Turnover 4.24 2.89 1
