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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 3 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 5 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 5 4.1 Market Segmentation 5 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 5 4.3 Industry 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 9 5.1.3 Opportunities 9 5.1.4 Threats 9 5.2 Competitive Edge 9 5.3 Marketing Strategy 10 5.4 Sales Strategy 10 Table: Sales Forecast: Royalty Revenue 10% 11 Chart: Sales by Year 11 5.5 Milestones 12 Table: Milestones 12 6.0 Management Summary 12 6.1 Personnel Plan 13 Table: Personnel 13 7.0 Financial Plan 13 7.1 Start-up Funding 14 Table: Start-up Funding 14 7.3 Break-even Analysis 15 Table: Break-even Analysis 16 Chart: Break-even Analysis 16 7.4 Projected Profit and Loss 17 Table: Profit and Loss 17 Chart: Profit Monthly 18 Chart: Profit Yearly 18 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 19 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 19 7.5 Projected Cash Flow 20 Table: Cash Flow 20 Table: Cash Flow (Continued) 21 Chart: Cash 21 7.6 Projected Balance Sheet 22 Table: Balance Sheet 22 APPENDIX Table: Sales Forecast 1 Table: Personnel 2 Table: Profit and Loss 3 Table: Cash Flow 4 Table: Cash Flow (Continued) 5 Table: Balance Sheet 6 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [YOUR NAME] [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Email: [YOUR EMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] Purpose The purpose of this Business Plan is to: 1. Set a course for the Company's management to successfully manage, operate, and administer the business. 2. Inform financing sources of the capital requirements being requested by the Company, in addition to its history, its projected future, and how the requested funding would give the Company the ability to provide a green initiative, add value to the local economy, generate tax revenues for local and federal government, and help put people back to work. The Company [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a start-up venture located in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE], With a Research and Development facility is located in Amherst, MA. [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s exclusive technology reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions for all fuel-oil burners and diesel engines. The company has a master license to manufacture several highly marketable products and is expecting $15MM to over $120MM in up-front fees from the formation of a strategic alliance between two industry sectors. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] may decide to make products and/or license their technology either way, reducing emissions from diesel combustion is one of the most important environmental air quality challenges that we face today. More than 10MM older diesel vehicles in the U.S. need higher performance emissions control to comply with EPA standards by 2020. [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s unique technology has promise to provide more form factor products that self-adjust to exhaust conditions, ideally suited for this market segment. The Company was founded by [YOUR NAME] [NAME]in 2009. Furthermore, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] plans to expand its exposure through effective marketing as well as introduce itself to market segments that have not yet discovered the Company. The Market [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s target market strategy is based on becoming a destination for companies looking for manufacturers of fuel-oil or diesel combustion equipment and products. This market includes: These customers prefer certain quality of products and services, and it's the Company's duty to deliver on their expectations. Financial Consideration In addition to diligently following this Business Plan to maintain the safeguards for successful business operations and achieve the financial projections herein, the current financial plan of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] includes obtaining funding through one of many financing programs in the amount of $7,500,000. The Company hopes to secure the requested funds sometime in the fourth quarter of 2011. It will use the funding for the purpose of covering start-up expenses (legal, product development, payroll, and marketing) as well as purchasing key equipment for the business. The Company's revenue is projected to increase during the next three years, from $0 to $120,000,000. The major focus for grant funding is as follows: 1. The Company is providing a well needed service to multiple industries. 2. It will add value to the local economy as well as generate tax revenues for local and federal government. Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s main objectives are: To focus the activities towards the specialized services and to become a leader in its niche market. To generate sufficient cash flow to finance future growth and development, and to provide key resources needed by the Company and its owner. To expand the business at a rate that is both challenging and manageable, serving the market with innovation and adaptability. 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is dedicated to making the world a better place to live through environmental innovation. The Company will provide a breakthrough in combustion efficiency and pollution control, while forming long lasting relationships with clients, develop visibility in its markets and show excellence in fulfilling its promise to the public. 1.3 Keys to Success EPA verification for at least one class of diesel vehicle will garner world-wide interest. Funding in this first round is for preliminary testing of the electronic muffler product concept and for engineering a pilot line product. The scalability and performance data collected by this venture will demonstrate the practical applications and engineering requirements for this innovation to industry and potential licensees. 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [YOUR NAME] [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Email: [YOUR EMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a Start-Up company developing breakthrough electronic technology for fuel-oil or diesel combustion equipment of all kinds, and is focusing on the electronics exhaust after-treatment prototyping. The Company is located in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR PROVINCE/STATE], and a Research and Development facility in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR PROVINCE/STATE]. The Company's main goal is to license technology to existing manufacturers of diesel vehicles, exhaust systems, and top emissions control companies. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has an exclusive right to all ET&T technology, totaling four and future patents in the field of electrical plasma generation, combustion of fuel-oils, emissions control, and electronic catalysis. The founders of the Company are [Name], CEO and [YOUR NAME][Name], COO, who have pooled their resources to develop a new strategy for reaching and serving business clients. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a limited liability corporation located in [YOUR CITY], AZ. The Company is Member Managed and was created in June 2009 with five Members. 2
