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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 3 2.0 Company Summary 3 2.1 Company Ownership 3 2.2 Start-up Summary 3 Table: Start-up 4 Chart: Start-up 4 3.0 Products and Services 5 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 5 4.1 Market Segmentation 5 Table: Market Analysis 5 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 6 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 6 4.3 Service Business Analysis 6 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 7 5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 8 5.1 SWOT Analysis 8 5.1.1 Strengths 8 5.1.2 Weaknesses 8 5.1.3 Opportunities 8 5.1.4 Threats 8 5.2 Competitive Edge 9 5.3 Marketing Strategy 9 5.4 Sales Strategy 9 5.4.1 Sales Forecast 9 Table: Sales Forecast 9 Chart: Sales Monthly 10 Chart: Sales by Year 10 5.5 Milestones 11 Table: Milestones 11 6.0 Management Summary 11 6.1 Personnel Plan 11 Table: Personnel 11 7.0 Financial Plan 12 7.1 Start-up Funding 12 Table: Start-up Funding 12 7.2 Important Assumptions 13 7.3 Break-even Analysis 13 Table: Break-even Analysis 13 Chart: Break-even Analysis 13 7.4 Projected Profit and Loss 14 Table: Profit and Loss 14 Chart: Profit Monthly 15 Chart: Profit Yearly 15 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 16 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 16 7.5 Projected Cash Flow 17 Table: Cash Flow 17 Chart: Cash 18 7.6 Projected Balance Sheet 18 Table: Balance Sheet 18 7.7 Business Ratios 19 Table: Ratios 20 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] [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Email: [YOUR EMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will sell [NAME] products to both residential and commercial customers. Additionally, the Company will also provide installation, maintenance and warranty services. The owner of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is [YOUR NAME], who has extensive experience in the [NAME]and service industry. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is to be headquartered in the rural area of Pine River, Minnesota just outside city limits with the nearest town approximately 6 miles away and its closest competition located 40 to 50 miles away. The Company prides itself on the quality of service, knowledge and expertise in this Business. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is seeking $1,500,000 in grant funding for the startup of this Business. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will be a boulder cutting operation and [NAME] Company in which it will manufacture and sell large boulders. The Company will sell to the entire State of Minnesota with potential customers to include new and existing homeowners, landscapers, commercial and residential excavators, and commercial clients. With the management team already running an excavating business, an overflow of customers for the Company is expected. Boulder cutting is in very high demand and currently the only other business that supplies these boulders are delayed with their orders at least 4 weeks. Boulders, which can be described as large rocks sometimes as big as a small car, are cut with a rock saw and used to landscape in a variety of ways. [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s competitive edge is a combination of the unique product, interaction with clients and experience in the field. The cut boulders are not only a rare or unique but it is a "Green" product that provides options for many potential customers in the community. By providing clients an education on the services the Company provides, this builds relationships of trust and satisfaction. Clients will come to depend on the unique product and services. Based on the detailed financial projections, [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s future sales for 2010, 2011 and 2012 are expected to be $300,000, $800,000 and $1,000,000, respectively. Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has four main objectives: 1. Become the top [NAME] company in the area with regard to Sales, Quality of Service, and Customer Service 2. Maintain 85% positive feedback on Customer Service 3. By fiscal year end 2012 employ 15 to 20 Full-time Employees 4. Create a carried on family business for 50 years or more 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s mission is to provide the Minnesota community with unparalleled customer service, reliable and quality product, and to stimulate the local economy by bringing employment opportunities to a rural area. 1.3 Keys to Success The keys to success in this business are: Reliability: of the products and services the Company offers. Customer Satisfaction: superior customer service. Quality of Experience: knowledge and reputation in this Business. Location: the Company is located in a Central area which is not only convenient for customers but also handicap accessible. 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Email: [YOUR EMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will sell [NAME] products to both residential and commercial customers. Additionally, the Company will also provide installation, maintenance and warranty services. The owner of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is [YOUR NAME], who has extensive experience in the [NAME] and service industry. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is to be headquartered in the rural area of Pine River, Minnesota just outside city limits with the nearest town approximately 6 miles away and its closest competition located 40 to 50 miles away. The Company prides itself on the quality of service, knowledge and expertise in this Business. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a Limited Liability Company 100% owned by [YOUR NAME], the Manager and Operator of the Business. 2.2 Start-up Summary Start-up costs total $1,457,117, which is primarily building and equipment costs. The assumptions are shown in the following table and chart. Table: Start-up Start-up Requirements Start-up Expenses Legal $1,200 Stationery etc. $200 Insurance $350 Rent $0 Office Equipment $1,200 Other $0 Total Start-up Expenses $2,950 Start-up Assets Cash Required $2,500 Start-up Inventory $16,667 Other Current Assets $0 Long-term Assets $1,435,000 Total Assets $1,454,167 Total Requirements $1,457,117 Chart: Start-up 3.0 Products and Services [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will be a boulder cutting operation and [NAME] Company in which it will manufacture and sell large boulders. The Company will sell to the entire State of [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] with potential customers to include new and existing homeowners, landscapers, commercial and residential excavators, and commercial clients. With the management team already running an excavating business, an overflow of customers for the Company is expected. Boulder cutting is in very high demand and currently the only other business that supplies these boulders are delayed with their orders at least 4 weeks. Boulders, which can be described as large rocks sometimes as big as a small car, are cut with a rock saw and used to landscape in a variety of ways. 4.0 Market Analysis Summary US landscaping product demand is forecast to grow 6.1 percent annually through 2013 based on a recovery in the housing market
