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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 2 1.2 Mission 2 1.3 Keys to Success 2 2.0 Company Summary 2 2.1 Company Ownership 3 2.2 Company History 3 Table: Past Performance 4 Chart: Past Performance 5 3.0 Products 5 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 6 4.1 Market Segmentation 6 Table: Market Analysis 6 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 7 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 7 4.3 Industry Analysis 7 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 7 5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 7 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 8 5.3 Marketing Strategy 8 5.4 Sales Strategy 8 5.4.1 Sales Forecast 9 Table: Sales Forecast 9 Chart: Sales by Year 10 5.5 Milestones 10 Table: Milestones 10 Chart: Milestones 11 6.0 Management Summary 11 6.1 Personnel Plan 11 7.0 Financial Plan 11 7.3 Projected Profit and Loss 12 Table: Profit and Loss 12 Chart: Profit Yearly 13 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 13 7.4 Projected Cash Flow 14 Table: Cash Flow 14 Chart: Cash 15 7.5 Projected Balance Sheet 16 Table: Balance Sheet 16 7.6 Business Ratios 16 Table: Ratios 17 Table: Sales Forecast 1 Table: Profit and Loss 2 Table: Cash Flow 3 Table: Balance Sheet 4 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a corporation located in [YOUR CITY] established in 1988. The idea and pursuit to develop a bentonite reserve originated in 1993, and its name changed to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in 2000. In 2006, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] entered into a mining diligence MOU with [COMPANY NAME] that allowed for a 2-year diligence period in which [COMPANY NAME] could verify the data, in order to proceed to a commercial market development agreement. By 2009 [YOUR COMPANY NAME] had finalized a production development agreement with [COMPANY NAME]; one of the top producers of bentonite world-wide, which transferred title and rights in exchange for guaranteed future production development. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has determined through additional testing and analysis, that it should be able to selectively mine a premium product from the product already world renowned as supreme, out of the bentonite reserves under contract to [COMPANY NAME]. It has now developed a marketing plan to deliver this high quality bentonite to it new market segments more economically than the Wyoming producers. After [YOUR COMPANY NAME] receives its grant funding of $200,000, it will continue its plan to prepare a marketing development and mining production program for high quality bentonite synthesis. After initial development of this new venture, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] anticipates producing up to 10,000 tones of high-grade bentonite per month by year 3 of the plan. With revenue prices ranging from $65-300 per ton and extraordinary cases bringing in up to $500 per ton, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will have developed a significant vehicle to realize sustainable profit into 2012 and beyond. Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives The objectives of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] are: To have the capacity to prepare up to 10,000 tones of specialty use bentonite per month within 18 months Realize the synthesis of 15,000 tons of bentonite for market segment 1, 5,000 tons for segment 2 and 3,000 tons for segment 3 Achieve revenue per ton goals of $150/tonne for the organo-clay uses and $110/ton for environmental uses, segment 2 and up to $300/ton for the edible quality bentonite users 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME] seeks to deliver high-grade bentonite to its specialty market producers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is going to ensure that its contracted clients receive the highest quality product on a consistent basis. It will accomplish this through continued testing and selective mining of premium bentonite. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will also synthesize the bentonite using modified drilling methods and state of the art drying equipment, to remove any impurities and maintain the structural integrity of the final product. Its commitment to its customers will remain a priority in order to be a reliable source of specialty bentonite in the region. 1.3 Keys to Success The keys to success for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] are: Establish and maintain honest working relationships and long-term explicit contractual agreements with specialty bentonite manufacturers in the organo-cay and edible quality sectors and the end-users in the environmental protection segment Developing a mining and synthesis production vehicle that is capable of delivering the highest grade bentonite efficiently and consistently Continuing to drill test and monitor the mined bentonite to ensure that the standard deviation between the original guaranteed product quality and future deliveries is kept negligible 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] formed in 1988, became active in 1993. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a bentonite mining and development company headquartered in [YOUR CITY]. In 1993 [YOUR COMPANY NAME] sought bentonite prospects in [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE], first through drill hole bore testing data converted in to 3-D models using proprietary software, from over 8,000 borings and then by acquiring a mining permit. 2.1 Company Ownership [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a corporation founded by [YOUR NAME], who is it primary shareholder. 2.2 Company History [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has been in existence since 1988 and became a corporation in 1993. Its original concept was to deliver specialty bentonite to the dome home market. At this time, it acquired and developed mining maps and over 8000 drill borings data. [INSERT IMAGE] Table: Past Performance Past Performance 2007 2008 2009 Sales $316,490 $98,004 $181,131 Gross Margin $316,490 $98,004 $181,131 Gross Margin % 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Operating Expenses $238,096 $121,826 $78,716 Balance Sheet 2007 2008 2009 Current Assets Cash $80,742 $45,415 $153,805 Other Current Assets $0 $0 $0 Total Current Assets $80,742 $45,415 $153,805 Long-term Assets Long-term Assets $58,897 $62,089 $77,989 Accumulated Depreciation $16,701 $21,930 $42,043 Total Long-term Assets $42,196 $40,159 $35,946 Total Assets $122,938 $85,574 $189,751 Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $0 $0 $0 Current Borrowing $18,792 $9,712 $0 Other Current Liabilities (interest free) $92,515 $92,515 $92,515 Total Current Liabilities $111,307 $102,227 $92,515 Long-term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Liabilities $111,307 $102,227 $92,515 Paid-in Capital $38,723 $38,723 $38,723 Retained Earnings ($27,092) ($55,376) $58,513 Earnings $0 $0 $0 Total Capital $11,631 ($16,653) $97,236 Total Capital and Liabilities $122,938 $85,574 $189,751 Other Inputs Payment Days 0 0 0 Chart: Past Performance 3.0 Products The Specialty bentonite that [YOUR COMPANY NAME] plans to focus on is often referred to as Wyoming Bentonite and is classified under non-metallic specialty minerals. Over time, the area has become famous as the location unique to this high quality material, resulting in the states' name being synonymous with the quality, hence the name Wyoming bentonite.
