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Sample of our safety equipment distributor 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 3 1.2 Mission 3 1.3 Keys to Success 3 2.0 Company Summary 4 2.1 Company Ownership 4 2.2 Start-up Summary 4 Table: Start-up 5 Chart: Start-up 6 3.0 Products and Services 6 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 8 4.1 Market Segmentation 8 Table: Market Analysis 8 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 9 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 9 4.3 Service Business Analysis 10 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 11 5.0 Web Plan Summary 11 5.1 Website Marketing Strategy 12 5.2 Development Requirements 12 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 13 6.1.4 Threats 13 6.2 Competitive Edge 13 6.3 Marketing Strategy 13 6.4 Sales Strategy 14 6.4.1 Sales Forecast 15 Table: Sales Forecast 15 Chart: Sales Monthly 16 Chart: Sales by Year 16 6.5 Milestones 17 Table: Milestones 18 Chart: Milestones 18 7.0 Management Summary 19 7.1 Personnel Plan 19 Table: Personnel 19 8.0 Financial Plan 19 8.1 Start-up Funding 20 Table: Start-up Funding 20 8.2 Important Assumptions 21 8.3 Break-even Analysis 21 Table: Break-even Analysis 21 Chart: Break-even Analysis 21 8.4 Projected Profit and Loss 22 Table: Profit and Loss 22 Chart: Profit Monthly 23 Chart: Profit Yearly 23 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 24 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 24 8.5 Projected Cash Flow 25 Table: Cash Flow 25 Chart: Cash 26 8.6 Projected Balance Sheet 26 Table: Balance Sheet 27 8.7 Business Ratios 27 Table: Ratios 28 Table: Sales Forecast 1 Table: Personnel 2 Table: Profit and Loss 3 Table: Cash Flow 4 Table: Balance Sheet 5 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Owner: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Email: [YOUREMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] Introduction [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will be a distributor of safety equipment and supplies to industrial clients. The Company will be a distributor for [COMPANY or PRODUCT NAME]. [YOUR NAME] reduces the expenses associated with processing Redistribution orders, by providing unified services and support throughout the supply chain from initial order through final delivery. Location [YOUR COMPANY NAME] was formed in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] on [DATE]. The Company is owned 100% by [YOUR NAME]. The Company The products that [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will be selling and the geographic area the Company will target are all the product lines [YOUR NAME] supplies and the area that they have distribution centers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will sell these products and services to the mining industry, the transportation industry, general manufacturing, food manufacturing, warehousing, power plants, electrical companies, heavy highway construction, general contractors, plumbing and HVAC companies, the construction industry, and other companies that use safety industrial supplies. Our Services The Company will offer a variety of safety equipment and supplies as a vendor of [YOUR NAME], a redistribution Company for over 45 manufacturers. Additionally, the Company will offer consulting services and seminars concerning industrial safety and regulations. The Market The Company has 200 previous customers that the owner has done business with in the past 6 years. Currently, the owner has secured 20 customers that are waiting to do business with the Company with 180 customers that have shown a willingness to purchase products upon launch of operations. The Company has a list of 5000 potential customers that are target prospects. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will have in place an aggressive e-commerce campaign to target these industries across the country and bordering countries. Financial Considerations The current financial plan for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is to obtain grant funding in the amount of $276,000. The grant will be used to launch operations including leasing office/warehouse space, purchasing start-up assets and covering start-up expenses, as shown in our start-up tables and milestone table. The major focus for grant funding is as follows: 1. Industrial safety supply Company 2. Develop educational and seminars concerning industrial safety concerns and government regulations 3. Hire employees; the Company will look to hire veterans, minorities and the unemployed 4. Lease office/warehouse space and upgrade using "green" materials and applications for environmental concerns and energy savings 5. Purchase fuel efficient vehicles Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s objectives are: To have at least 1 million dollars in sales within the first 15 months of operations To always have integrity and to make sure the customer is taken care of To expand and hire a sales force and customer service team to gain new business and maintain current business To open new markets in a timely manner 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s mission is to be a leader in the distribution of personal protective equipment to a broad spectrum of industrial users. Our goal is to be the leader in the safety equipment industry and to enhance and improve distribution through excellence in communication, training, education and services. The Company's goals are: To maintain the highest level of industry standards for its members and assure growth, continuity and increased professionalism within the industry. To develop comprehensive business seminars and workshops for improving management quality in the safety equipment distribution industry. To provide a forum for deliberating, discussing and solving mutual concerns in safety equipment distribution. And most importantly to have the highest integrity and to always take care of the customers. 1.3 Keys to Success [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s keys to success are: 1. Use professional sales strategies to ensure we are solving the customer needs 2. Be in front of the customer or end user so that when they get ready to order, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is who they order from. This will be done by using an e-commerce solution, by having mailings sent with product promotions and by having a live person in front of the customer making sure they are solving any customer needs that may arise 3. Make sure shipping of quality products arrive in the customer hands in a timely manner 4. Have manufacturers travel with sales reps to bring an expert and 3rd party verification on the latest technologies and trends of the industry 5. Make sure the customer is always happy and is taken care of 6. Ensure positive relationships are being built for repeat business and Word of Mouth advertising 7. Make sure it is a win, win, for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and the customer, meaning they get what they need in a timely manner at a good price and [YOUR COMPANY NAME] makes a profit. 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will be a distributor of safety equipment and supplies to industrial clients. The Company will be a distributor for [COMPANY or PRODUCT NAME]. [YOUR NAME] reduces the expenses associated with processing Redistribution orders, by providing unified services and support throughout the supply chain from initial order through final delivery
