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Sample of our law office business plan template:
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 4 2.2 Company History 4 Table: Past Performance 4 Chart: Past Performance 5 3.0 Services 6 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 7 4.1 Market Segmentation 7 Table: Market Analysis 7 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 8 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 9 4.3 Service Business Analysis 9 Legal Practice Areas 9 Billing Time 9 Long Hours 9 Work/Life Balance 9 Big Firm v. Small Firm 10 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 10 5.0 Web Plan Summary 11 5.1 Website Marketing Strategy 11 5.2 Development Requirements 11 6.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 12 6.1 SWOT Analysis 12 6.1.1 Strengths 12 6.1.2 Weaknesses 12 6.1.3 Opportunities 12 6.1.4 Threats 12 6.2 Competitive Edge 12 6.3 Marketing Strategy 13 6.4 Sales Strategy 13 6.4.1 Sales Forecast 13 Table: Sales Forecast 13 Chart: Sales Monthly 14 Chart: Sales by Year 14 6.5 Milestones 15 Table: Milestones 15 7.0 Management Summary 16 7.1 Personnel Plan 16 Table: Personnel 16 8.0 Financial Plan 17 8.1 Important Assumptions 17 8.2 Break-even Analysis 17 Table: Break-even Analysis 17 Chart: Break-even Analysis 18 8.3 Projected Profit and Loss 18 Table: Profit and Loss 19 Chart: Profit Monthly 20 Chart: Profit Yearly 20 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 21 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 21 8.4 Projected Cash Flow 22 Table: Cash Flow 22 Chart: Cash 23 8.5 Projected Balance Sheet 24 Table: Balance Sheet 24 Table: Ratios 25 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] Contact: [YOUR NAME] Address:[YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY/ YOUR STATE/PROVINCE/ ZIP CODE] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Fax: [YOUR FAX NUMBER] Email: [YOUREMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] Website: [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides high quality legal services at affordable flat rates to help middle class white and blue collar workers. The owner [YOUR NAME] has over 30 years experience as a licensed attorney and 20 years experience in private practice. [YOUR NAME] is fully Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and U.S. District Courts of the Western & Southern Districts of Texas. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located within walking distance of the courthouse, which is convenient for its clients. The Company is a disability-owned firm and is compassionate for servicing those in need. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is seeking $170,000 in grant funding for the expansion of this Business. [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s competitive edge is the customer service experience and approach [NAME] brings to the table. The affordable pricing, unassuming and good-natured approach to all clients is evident and highly appreciated. Based on the detailed financial projections, [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s future sales for 2010, 2011 and 2012 are expected to be $138,000, $151,800 and $166,980, respectively. Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives The [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has four main objectives: 1. Increase new clients to 10 per month 2. Expand services to Spanish speaking clients 3. Utilize cost effective advertising to increase sales 4. Offer additional salaries and health insurance for new and existing employees 1.2 Mission With 29 years of experience and well-honed expertise in all those fields of the law most pertinent to you, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] stands ready to protect your rights and help you overcome legal battles of all kinds. Whether you're facing the emotional difficulties of divorce, the terrifying possibility of imprisonment for a state or federal crime, or simply need help with the probate process in the wake of a loved one's death, we can help. 1.3 Keys to Success The keys to success in this business are: Superior Customer Service: high quality legal service Efficiency: staff is organized and able to complete service in a timely manner Pricing: services are provided at affordable low-cost flat rates Reputation: credibility, integrity, reliability and compassion of our services 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Contact: [YOUR NAME] Address:[YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] [YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Fax: [YOUR FAX NUMBER] Email: [YOUREMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] Website: [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides high quality legal services at affordable flat rates to help middle class white and blue collar workers. The owner [YOUR NAME] has over 30 years experience as a licensed attorney and 20 years experience in private practice. [YOUR NAME] is fully Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and U.S. District Courts of the Western & Southern Districts of Texas. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located within walking distance of the courthouse, which is convenient for its clients. The Company is a disability-owned firm and is compassionate for servicing those in need. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a Sole Proprietorship entirely owned by [YOUR NAME]. 2.2 Company History [YOUR COMPANY NAME] was established on July 26 of 1990 and has recently been experiencing losses resulting from the current economic recession. Sales figures in year 2007, 2008 and 2009 were $108,767, $139,398 and $97,505, respectively. The Earnings for this period were ($22,250), ($2,767) and ($19,655), respectively. Table: Past Performance Past Performance 2007 2008 2009 Sales $108,767 $139,398 $97,505 Gross Margin $99,496 $129,817 $87,268 Gross Margin % 91.48% 93.13% 89.50% Operating Expenses $127,666 $134,375 $108,440 Balance Sheet 2007 2008 2009 Current Assets Cash $193 ($556) ($478) Other Current Assets $0 $0 $0 Total Current Assets $193 ($556) ($478) Long-term Assets Long-term Assets $6,517 $6,517 $6,517 Accumulated Depreciation $0 $0 $0 Total Long-term Assets $6,517 $6,517 $6,517 Total Assets $6,710 $5,961 $6,039 Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $1,006 $2,482 $5,656 Current Borrowing $39,272 $40,384 $39,937 Other Current Liabilities (interest free) $2,309 $446 $13,751 Total Current Liabilities $42,588 $43,312 $59,344 Long-term Liabilities $0 $2,594 $4,906 Total Liabilities $42,588 $45,907 $64,251 Paid-in Capital ($21,718) ($23,018) ($23,279) Retained Earnings $8,090 ($14,160) ($15,278) Earnings ($22,250) ($2,767) ($19,655) Total Capital ($35,878) ($39,946) ($58,211) Total Capital and Liabilities $6,710 $5,961 $6,039 Other Inputs Payment Days 14 14 14 Chart: Past Performance 3.0 Services [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is designed to provide high quality legal services at affordable flat rates plus expenses. The Business is designed to help middle class white and blue collar workers who cannot afford large firms or hourly rates. Due to staff efficiency the Business is able to complete services in approximately one-third of the time at one-half the costs of its competitors
