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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 1.1 Objectives 2 1.2 Mission 2 1.3 Keys to Success 2 2.0 Company Summary 2 2.1 Company Ownership 2 2.2 Start-up Summary 2 Table: Start-up 3 3.0 Services 4 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 4 4.1 Market Segmentation 4 Table: Market Analysis 4 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 5 4.3 Service Business Analysis 5 4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns 5 5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 5 5.1 Competitive Edge 5 5.2 Marketing Strategy 6 5.3 Sales Strategy 6 5.3.1 Sales Forecast 6 Table: Sales Forecast 6 5.4 Milestones 7 Table: Milestones 8 6.0 Management Summary 9 6.1 Personnel Plan 9 Table: Personnel 9 7.0 Financial Plan 9 7.1 Start-up Funding 9 Table: Start-up Funding 10 7.2 Important Assumptions 10 7.3 Break-even Analysis 11 Table: Break-even Analysis 11 7.4 Projected Profit and Loss 12 Table: Profit and Loss 12 7.5 Projected Cash Flow 15 Table: Cash Flow 15 7.6 Projected Balance Sheet 17 Table: Balance Sheet 17 7.7 Business Ratios 18 7.7 Business Ratios 18 Table: Ratios 18 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is freight and trucking company that services 48 states. The owner, [YOUR NAME], has extensive experience in the freight industry. [YOUR NAME] bought out an Airborne Express contract ten years ago and preceded to buyout a DHL contract as well. She took over 26 trucks and managed 30 employees. As of July of 2009, [YOUR NAME] took over the entire business. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will offer its customers the highest level of service. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] solid business model is forecasted to reach profitability by the end of the first year. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will achieve market penetration by remaining laser focused on their market niche, while fully utilizing their strong management and personnel. 1.1 Objectives [YOUR COMPANY NAME] objectives from the first three years of operation include: To create a service-based company who's #1 ambition is to continually exceed the customer's expectations. To increase our number of served clients by 20% per year through superior performance and word of mouth referrals. To develop a sustainable, profitable, start-up business. 1.2 Mission The mission of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is to provide the customer with the most satisfying shipping experience that they have ever experienced. The company exists to attract and maintain customers. When [YOUR COMPANY NAME] adheres to this maxim, everything else will fall into place. The company's services will exceed the expectations of its customers. 1.3 Keys to Success Keys to success for the company will include: Maintaining a reputable and untarnished reputation in the industry. Quality care to the company's customers. Competitive pricing. Flexible hours of operation. 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is freight and trucking company that services 48 states. The owner, [YOUR NAME], has extensive experience in the freight industry. [YOUR NAME] bought out an Airborne Express contract ten years ago and preceded to buyout a DHL contract as well. She took over 26 trucks and managed 30 employees. As of July of 2009, [YOUR NAME] took over the entire business. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will offer its customers the highest level of service. [YOUR NAME] started [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in December of 2009. [YOUR NAME] single-handedly ran two trucking companies until April 2010. [YOUR NAME] remained dedicated to growing the company, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 2.1 Company Ownership The company, [YOUR COMPANY NAME], is a Limited Liability Corporation owned by [YOUR NAME]. The company formed in December of 2009. 2.2 Start-up Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] start-up costs include all the equipment needed for an office. Additionally, there will be legal fees, marketing fees, maintenance and repairs, insurance, and truck and auto expenses. The legal fees are for licenses and permits required to operate a freight company, and the generation and review of contracts. The office operations and utilities category is self explanatory. Table: Start-up Start-up Requirements Start-up Expenses Building Expense/Repairs $161,000 Equipment/Office Supplies $55,500 Office Operations/Utilities $15,480 Legal $1,500 Insurance $48,000 Advertising $250 Auto/Truck/Travel Expenses $144,200 Total Start-up Expenses $425,930 Start-up Assets Cash Required $0 Other Current Assets $6,000 Long-term Assets $39,000 Total Assets $45,000 Total Requirements $470,930 3.0 Services [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is premiere full service freight and trucking company. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides excellent and safe transportation for goods and equipment for the company's clients. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will work with companies to find a safe, economical way of transporting all clients' property in an efficient and timely manner; therefore, the company feels strongly about keeping clients and employees happy. 4.0 Market Analysis Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is concentrating on the freight industry for several reasons: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has extensive industry knowledge and insight regarding the freight, transportation and delivery industry. In the current economic climate, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] stands to move forward as a nationwide trusted organization and stand up against large corporate struggling freight companies. There is plenty of space for a new independent freight company. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] extensive knowledge of both the freight and trucking industry provides for valuable insights that can add significant value to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] customers. 4.1 Market Segmentation There were 24,865 households out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92. Trucks are vitally important to U.S. industry; however, measuring the impact of trucking on the economy is more difficult, because trucking services are so intertwined with all sectors of the economy. According to the measurable share of the economy that trucking represents, the industry directly contributes about 5% to the gross domestic product annually. In addition, the industry plays a critical support role for other transportation modes and for other sectors of the economy such as the resource, manufacturing, construction, and wholesale and retail trade industries. Over 80% of all communities in the US rely exclusively on trucks to deliver all of their fuel, clothing, medicine, and other consumer goods. The trucking industry employs 10 million people (out of a total national population of 300 million) in jobs that relate d Table: Market Analysis Market Analysis 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Potential Customers Growth CAGR Customers 3% 62,315 364 389 416 445 -70.93% Delete 0% 0 233 247 262 278 0.00% Total -67.18% 62,315 597 636 678 723 -67.18% 4
