Pie in the Sky Wi Fi is an Oregon-based company that specialises in the creation, delivery, marketing, and maintenance of Wi-Fi for individuals, businesses, and entire communities. Pie in the Sky WI-Fi provides custom, ground-up metro-area data as well as VoIP installation and distribution.
Wi-Fi is fast becoming the standard in Internet connectivity delivery across many organizations and government agencies. Pie in the Sky Wi-Fi, Inc. provides secure Wi-Fi services to residential and commercial property owners, and traditional Internet service providers who want to improve their current offerings. Pie in the Sky WiFi’s primary objective is to offer complete support and management for wireless networks. This includes installation, maintenance and support. Pie in the Sky Wi-Fi supplies wholesale services to businesses seeking to improve the competitiveness of their business properties and towns.
There is a huge opportunity for Wi-Fi installations and ongoing management. The market is expected to grow at no less than half a percent annually. Pie in the Sky WiFi expects the overall industry segment to reach $2 billion annually in the fourth year. The Wi Fi industry as a whole has the potential to grow to $190.8billion. This year marks a fundamental shift in the way Internet services, hardware, and security are delivered to users around the globe. Pie in the sky Wi-Fi is positioned to become a leader in this fast-growing market. Because of the fragmented nature of the market in its current state, the threat from potential competitors is not necessarily a bad thing. Potential competitors to the market can help increase awareness of the industry and drive sales. The industry offers great potential. Pie in the Sky WI-Fi sees this market as a short-term opportunity. The company is aggressively launching the services where there is demand. Pie in the Sky WiFi’s innovative sales strategy and install manager strategy will allow the company access to all potential opportunities, regardless where they are located. We believe that market consolidation and the opportunity for a ‘#8220gold-rush’ will occur by year 4.
It is the goal of management to position the company as an acquisition target by a market consolidator looking to gain market share and build a larger national network by end of year three. Pie in the Sky WiFi will be in a strong position to sell the business if the business plan has been executed according to schedule and all milestones have been met. The most likely aggregators will be the larger telecom, cable or electrical companies currently looking at providing these services via public “Hot Spots” or through cellular networks. Over the next four-years, many companies will be entering the market, including the larger telecom and cellular firms. Fortunately, the Pie in the Sky Wi-Fi market focus allows for many competitors, both large and small. Pie in the Sky Wi-Fi expects to sell the company as a going concern for no less than $20 million based on the pro-forma income statement and estimated balance sheet.
1.1 Objectives
First year sales over $500,000
Increase contracted sales force to 30 by year 3
Net worth over $2,000,000 by year 3.
1.2 Mission
Pie in the Sky Wi-Fi makes it easy and affordable for customers to have Internet access. We will reduce their costs for initial installation, enable portability and provide quality, ongoing customer care. Our investors will receive a ground-level access port to the next big technology trend. At the end of the plan, the company will be sold to a market consolidator, generating high value returns.
1.3 Keys to Success
Management skills include business, technology, branding, and sales.
First-mover advantage in emerging markets
Detail database for installers that tracks performance and skill sets
I Tech Solutions is focused on consulting and filling the need for a professional, client-focused computer company. To differentiate itself from other price-oriented computer companies, I Tech Solutions emphasizes support and service. We are at the edge of gaining access to a profitable market in a fast-growing industry. I Tech Solutions has the opportunity to enter this market due to the current trend toward increased competition and an increase in entrepreneurs.
We are located at (discussion left out), and we recognize that to succeed, we must be flexible and responsive to our clients. This will allow us to delight them by giving them what they need, when and where they want it, before the competition. The company intends achieve this goal through a customer-centric solutions approach in which customers’ business objectives take first priority.
Once the client is clear about their needs, we will design and create the right solution.
Our marketing strategy is based on helping clients identify the needs of the service(s) and making the appropriate information and service available to them. Our market penetration strategy will make sure that our services are known and well-respected in our industry. The strategy will communicate a feeling of quality and satisfaction through every photo, promotion, and publication. Our promotion strategy will include traditional advertising and Internet marketing. We also plan to use personal selling and direct marketing. The details of the plan are included in the marketing section.
It is important to realize that intangible resources such as our ability relate to customers regarding their wants and needs, management style and corporate culture, make us different from our competitors. These are the elements that will distinguish us from our competitors, and help to develop a sustainable competitive advantage.
In a nutshell: We don’t plan to just sell our product and service. Our aim is to offer tailored services and products that allow our clients to maximize output and support them in achieving all their goals. For us to reach the above we will need funding from other investors.
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1.1 Objectives
Our business strategy will focus on providing high-quality products and services to our customers. This will be achieved through the formation of a professional group and the provision custom-designed, quality services that cater to the client’s individual needs.
We intend to attain the following objectives:
To gauge the performance of all clients, we need to develop a follow up strategy.
To continuously formalize and measure cross-functional working communication so as to ensure that the various departments work harmoniously towards attainment of company objectives.
To foster a culture of continuous improvement to achieve customer satisfaction and efficiency.
We are fully committed in supporting economic growth.
1.2 Keys for Success
It is essential that the project’s success can be attributed to market segmentation. This means identifying and implementing niche markets. These are key success factors
Excellence in fulfilling the promise. Complete confidentiality, reliability, trustworthiness, expertise, and service(s). This requires us to have the most recent technology, hardware, and software, as well as well-trained personnel, in order to deliver our promise.
It is important to respond quickly to clients’ orders. We can’t afford to delay our clients, for any reason. This could have negative consequences on our image, reputation and future business. We need to be continually communicating with the client, ensuring we provide needs-based solutions.
Skill and depth in knowledge: The nature of our service and its relative infancy in the market make it crucial for our personnel to have a deep and specialized knowledge in order to determine the services that will be provided to the customers.
Clear product and marketing positioning: We don’t want to be confused with other vendors and will aggressively market our services and business to our clients to stay at the forefront of their minds.
A large pool of expertise will be leveraged: The company’s numerous alliances and partnerships with training and technological partners will prove to have a tremendous impact. I Tech Solutions will reap the benefits of the intellectual and technical skills of its partners in the areas of product support, design, system integration, implementation, execution, lifecycle support, understanding, training, as well as in the application and support of new technology.
1.3 Mission
Company Valuations
I Tech Solutions is committed to the fair and ethical treatment of employees and stakeholders. These values are what I Tech Solutions will implement.
We will be responsible corporate citizens, meeting our obligations as an integral part of society. We will consider the social and environmental impact of our business decisions.
We intend to provide products and services of uncompromising quality.
We aim to create lasting relationships that are mutually beneficial in all our commitments. Communication will be open and honest, both internally and externally.
We will intend to uphold all the above company values, promoting our employees to do likewise.
We are confident that our company values will be implemented to achieve our goals. This will benefit all parties, and especially the communities in which they will operate.
I Tech Solutions is built on the assumption that the management of information technology for business is like legal advice or accounting, in that it is not inherently a do-it-yourself prospect, and requires outside expertise to install and implement it. Smart business people need to find quality vendors of reliable hardware, software, service, and support. They need to trust these quality vendors as much as their other professional services suppliers.
I Tech Solutions will be such a solution provider. Our clients will see us as trusted partners, offering them the loyalty of a business friend and the economics offered by an outside vendor. We want to ensure that our clients have the tools they need to run their business as efficiently and reliably as possible. We understand that many of our information apps will be crucial to their business, and we want to give our clients the assurance they will have our support when they need it. Our mission statement summarizes this information well.
“The company is committed to using emerging technologies to provide the highest quality products and services, customer support, and security.
A full-service spa salon with a focus on customer satisfaction is essential. It should provide excellent service, high quality products, and an enjoyable environment at a fair price.
Solution
We will supply products and services that improve our clients’ physical appearance and mental wellbeing.
Market
Our clients will be male and female who are fashion-conscious and have disposable income. We will target mostly women clients, but we will include men who match the criteria.
Competition
Although there are many salons that are similar to ours in MyTown, most are located in areas with high incomes. These “Day Spas” will not be our competition. We aim to offer a middle way for clients who can’t afford these high-end salons.
Why Us
Trend Setters, once it is established, will offer a wide range beauty products and services. We will provide high quality services in hair, nail, skin and beauty products. Trend Setters’ uniqueness is in our ability to provide all of the services in one convenient location.
Expectations
Forecast
The forecast shows small profits leveling out in the third year. We believe that this forecast is realistic, even conservative. We will continue to monitor the actual results and adjust the forecast as necessary.
Financial Highlights Year-by-Year
Financing Required
We need to raise $60K from the owner and get $50K from the vendor in order for equipment to be purchased.
The $50K cash cushion, $9K initial expenses and $53K tangible asset at launch are the starting costs.
FireRescue Depot is an exciting start-up business that has been registered as an Illinois S Corporation. FireRescue Depot supplies search and rescue, fire department, and other hydraulic tools. FireRescue Depot sets itself apart by providing a full range of hydraulic tools from all the top industry manufacturers. FireRescue Depot can offer a wide product range by arranging drop ship agreements with different manufacturers. This allows them to significantly reduce their inventory overhead. Steve Dalmatian, founder of FireRescue Depot, won a contest that awarded $50,000 to the winner of an e-commerce plan. FireRescue Depot’’s unique approach in offering an extensive selection and also its ability to address the common pitfall that large inventories can lead to, the plan won the competition. Steve’s initial validation of his innovative, profitable business model was when he won the competition.
Products FireRescue Depot has several types of tools available for fire-fighting and search/rescue units. These classes are the backbone of a department’s tools.
Rams are used for pulling, punching, pushing, shoring or stabilizing. They can move steering columns, displace dashboards and stabilize vehicles with their punching power of up to 15,000 lbs. Various sizes are sold.
Cutters provide maximum cutting force and flexibility. A variety of cutters are available. They can be used to cut from 20,000 pounds up to 94,000 pounds. There are many models to choose from, including different sizes and jaw designs.
Spreaders separate a variety of materials including metal, mass timber, etc. There are several models to choose from. Some offer a wide spread distance (24-40inches), while others have a greater spreading force (19,000-37,000 lbs).
Combination tools mate cutters and spreaders into one tool. These are useful tools when you have to move metal. They also provide quick response times and the cutting power needed.
Market #8211 The following is a list of two distinct customer segments FireRescue Depot identified and will market to.
FireRescue Depot targets two market segments. The first segment is for urban fire and rescue services with more than 10 staff serving more than 10,000 people. 34335 potential customers were identified. The annual growth rate of 8% is the result. Rural departments that employ fewer than 10 people and serve less than 10,000 customers are the second segment. This segment is growing at a rate of 7% per year and has 8,787 potential clients.
Management FireRescue DepotՉ۪s management realizes that although business models can change, the most important aspect of a business is its management. They are able to create a business plan and manage it effectively.
Steve Dalmatian, FireRescue Depot’s leader, will take charge. Steve is well equipped to take on this business opportunity. Steve has three years experience in a fire department where he participated in countless rescue operations, becoming intimately familiar with the industry and the corresponding technology. Steve’s MBA from Loyola University gave him extensive business skills.
Mission
FireRescue Depot aims to become the largest vendor of firefighting and rescue equipment. This customer-centric company will be the best in price and service by offering outstanding selection and paying attention to details.
Keys for Success
FireRescue Depot identifies three keys to success. All of these keys are required to ensure sustainable profitability. To monitor if the organization meets these keys, they will be continuously monitored.
Identify what the market wants and sell a wide selection of options.
With exceptional customer service, you can build long-lasting customer relationships.
Develop and implement stringent financial controls.
Objectives
FireRescue Depot is identifying three objectives that will serve to set lofty goals but are achievable for the entire organisation. They are:
To be a top vendor in the market for fire rescue hydraulic tools.
To be profitable within 24 months.
To increase market penetration by 15% within four years.
This plan includes detailed investor information, as well as the basic business plan required for the establishment and operation of Full of Bologna (A Taste of North Italy) restaurant, bar, and lounge at the Greensward, Niceburb, Stasistate. The Greensward, which is a $58M fully funded project will open with its Firedrake Glass School and other high-traffic novelty shops and gift shops. There will also be museum traffic of around 2,000 people every day during the summer. Thereafter, the passage of the Gaming Bill in Stasistate Legislature will likely boost traffic to 12,000+ per day.
A separate plan for The Greensward has been developed by Loess Cairn Commons, LLC and is extensive at 100+ pages. The plan details the business growth and operations. It also outlines infrastructure management. The plan also includes letters from support from numerous governors, states, high-ranking leaders in business. A third report (100+ pages) supports this business plan as a Complete Appraisal and Self Contained Report, from CVE Gambier Bay Real Estate Services, Inc., and was prepared for Ms. Kitty Morris, Vice President of First Niceburb Bank.
This business is being developed by a dynamic, hard-working team of proven managers.
Full of Bologna targets local residents, tourists and gambling visitors as well as patrons of tourist restaurants who want great food and an interesting atmosphere. Niceburb is found between the Warfside Memorial Bridges, and Stasistate Memorial Bridges. The Greensward (where our offices will be located), is a creative mixed-use public/private property on 25 acres at the Stasistate, Historic Niceburb. The property development will consist of seven buildings covering approximately 191,000 square feet. It includes retail, restaurant, hotel, office, and office space.
The Greensward is in the Gigametro-Megametro-Jumbometro supersprawl statistical area along the Stasistate River. The buildings can be found in Stasistate. However, the dock and its associated pier with its 17 foot draft are under development.
The Greensward can be accessed easily from both the Interstate Highway and state highways. There is a population of 3.6 million within a 45-minute drive. A short drive takes you to the metro airport, the modernized general airport, a top helicopter facility, as well as Amtrak.
Niceburb’s city is in the midst of revitalization. It will offer much and people who live there expect the best. Bologna restaurant and lounge will provide a unique dining experience. We will be remembered for our fun and friendly atmosphere, delicious food and helpful staff. We’ll succeed by offering a mix of great and interesting food in a setting that attracts successful people who want to experience more of life than the average.
Bologna is the main ingredient in A Taste of North Italy. It will be formed as an LLC under the Laws of Stasistate.
Fluno Gogonzola, the former Executive Chef of the President of America, and Estate Manager at Camp David’s U.S. State Department, are the members of the team responsible for designing, building, developing company policy and managing the day to day operations. His budget included $51 million for a 37-restaurant chain, 400+ employees, and 5,000 meals per days for the federal government. He was also in Hawaii, Tokyo, Japan, Brussels, Belgium, and Tokyo, Japan. His experience spans 30+ years, from restaurant management (small) to hands on restaurant operation success (medium-hard work) to global control over a restaurant chain.
Tsoutsouros Graviera (Jr.), Vasto Parmigiano Jr., Severo Sado, Forlitaleggio (Landlord, former Manager at the Lowland Heights Golf Club in Stonestate) as well as Gimli Kifalotiri. All of them are seasoned in the restaurant, publicity and/or advertising businesses. The management team will also be supported by 26 members of a customer-oriented, team-oriented staff.
Full of Bologna will retain the services of a CPA firm to perform professional company audits, prepare taxes and serve as a business consultant to assist in setting achievable long-range strategic goals. As we are established experts in this area, payroll will be handled in-house. We also collect and pay sales tax (both Federal and multistate regulations and forms).
Full of Bologna offers quality family food, entertainment, catering services and more to Niceburb, Border County, as well as the surrounding area. It will be an integral part of the Niceburb Greensward initiative and is listed at #7 in the business plan. The Greensward Under Gorgonzola – includes two other projects. One is a riverside restaurant (Jollyjack Tar Restaurant and Show), and the other is a hotel (The Highfalutin Hotel –). The Jolly Jack-tar restaurant and show is second in Cape Flotsom (#1)
Full of Bologna’s current restaurant prices indicate that it has the potential to have a high net worth in four years. However, this is based upon very conservative estimates and over-inflated projections. A tremendous growth in revenue is possible with good management.
The equity for each investor will be based on his or her investment. Our Business Ratios provides a more detailed look.
These are ways to reduce the risks that could hinder Full of Bologna’s future success.
You must have sufficient capital to fund the construction of your business and pay for any expenses. All investor capital is held in escrow, until the project has been fully funded.
Lower overhead costs mean higher profits. A multi-skilled workforce will be employed. They will receive continuous training so that they can deliver superior service and customer satisfaction.
You must build a customer base. Demographics determine the ideal location. Full-time employees can launch an aggressive marketing plan to ensure desired results. Especially in working with The Greensward.
Involve the community to show how the business will improve your quality of living. Community projects using the local bowling center’s facilities will be developed to help civic groups obtain their financial goals. You are welcome to take a tour of the center with your school, church, or other groups.
All payments will be cash or credit card, which eliminates the need for invoicing and collections.
1.1 Objectives
The following outlines the objectives of Full of Bologna
To create a restaurant with a goal to exceed customer’s expectations.
To increase the number and quality of customers served each year by at least 20 percent through superior performance, word-of-mouth referrals, and other means.
Have 60% clientele returns by the end your first year.
Become an established community destination by end of first year for the 3,000,000 people within a 30 minute drive.
Keeping food cost under 35% revenue.
The goal is to keep employee labor costs within the range of 24-29% of revenue.
It is important to establish and maintain a reputation as a provider of excellent food, service and hospitality.
Sales between $1,500,000-2,000,000 per year.
Expand our marketing in Pennsylvania, Stasistate & New York.
1.2 Keys to Success
Our unique, innovative and high-end dining environment will set us apart from our competitors. Unique design and decor will set the restaurant apart from other restaurants around the region. Our waiters and waitresses will be dressed in period costume. In a relaxed atmosphere, we will provide a high-quality dining experience. We will have serious seating inside the casino and covers for every day due to the expected 12,000 visitors per day.
Product quality. It’s not just great food.
It will appeal to a broad and diverse clientele. It is international but also offers authentic traditional Bologna recipes and other North Italian cuisines. We’ll also have American-Italian favorites. Huge meat balls, massive lasagnas and fresh pasta.
We will host special theme nights such a restaurant night, an opening by a local artist, Easter dinners or Fourth of July celebrations. This will bring a diverse clientele to Full of Bologna.
The goal is to keep costs under control at all times. In order to maintain and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive market, restaurateurs need to find innovative ways to differentiate themselves. Full of Bologna founders know this. Niceburb requires a place to fit in its new look. This will be both sophisticated and entertaining. This is a niche market that has no other restaurants like it in the area.
Youth will be served! The event will be open to all ages! Heavy Metal Praise Records will only record Christian Heavy Metal artists and promote their success in the mainstream of Punk music and Ska music.
1.1 Objectives
Two new Heavy Metal bands will be signed and recorded in the first one year.
Release the first CD of each group in the first year.
Establish a strong distribution network that will facilitate CD sales.
For the best distribution of our music, you need to form strategic alliances.
1.2 Mission
Heavy Metal Praise Records was created by three dedicated Christians. The Skate Ministry is a group of 10 adult skateboarders who spread the word of God to young skateboarders during the weekend at various skate parks throughout the area. The majority of these young boys are between 12 and 18 years old. Heavy Metal is the dominant music in the skateboard community. This music is heard at all local skateparks. From the beginning the group realized that the music itself was creating negative actions on the part of young skateboarders and was facilitating a culture of selfishness and violence.
Heavy Metal Praise’s mission is to present Christian Heavy Metal bands to the target market. It has the same musical intensity as popular Heavy Metal bands, but with a positive, constructive message that will encourage young people to have a closer relationship to God.
1.3 Keys for Success
Delivering Heavy Metal music that is irresistible to your target audience.
You can access the music and distribution networks that provide Heavy Metal artists with music for the skate culture.
Get access to the distribution network for traditional Christian music that will offer a ready-made customer base for Heavy Metal Praise Records artists.
RQM Technologies (RQM) is an exciting start-up company in the newly emerging field of Personal Tracking Devices; respected industry analysts such as Ovum and ABI Research predict this will become a $22 billion market within the next five years.
Products and Services
RQM will design and distribute miniaturized Personal Locator Devices or Personal Tracking Devices. Our initial manufacturing will be done by subcontractors, while the supporting software, systems, and software will be developed internally. However, in the future we hope to manufacture our products entirely in-house. Our patent-pending technology, military-inspired, allows us to use many of our devices with or without cellular towers. It is possible for our systems to be used in any location, including cities and deserts, lakes, mountains and other places where adventurous travelers may find themselves. We are unique in the fact that our products are small and fully programmeable. Our systems are flexible enough to be tailored by each end user to meet their specific needs.
Market
Our primary markets include the family consumer, channel sales for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tracking businesses, military personnel, and the political arena. Due to our unique programming capabilities for each unit, we have received indications from several target markets, including one U.S. Military branch.
Our systems are expected to be popular with families worried about their loved ones’ safety. Child abductions are increasing worldwide. Each day, over 2,100 children are reported missing in America (FBI National Crime Information Center). The other end of the spectrum is the 4.5 million Alzheimer patients living in the U.S., 60% wandering from their homes, unaware of their surroundings. Our devices can potentially save lives, and we believe they will reduce both of these figures.
The total number of potential customers for our products is well above 500,000,000. We will instead focus on a realistic and achievable three-year target of approximately 99,000 users worldwide. This will produce many millions in sales revenues.
Management
Andrew F. Siska (founders of RQM Technologies) and Steven M. Bloome (founders) have been partners for over 20 years. Their perfect synergy ensures the company’s success. Steven M. Bloome is a Sales and Marketing Management veteran with more than 25 years of successfully penetrating previously unseen markets niches, partnering with other companies in win-win scenarios, and creating national presence for companies. He is also, accomplished in launching new products. Andrew F. Siska is a Chief Electronic Engineer with 20 years experience, and is considered an expert in his field, having previously designed devices for military applications, medical imaging systems, computers and more.
By focusing on our strengths, our key customers, and our customers’ needs, RQM Technologies will increase sales to several millions of dollars within two years, while also improving the gross margin on sales, cash management and working capital.
1.1 Mission
RQM Technologies’ mission is to become the leading vendor of Personal Locator Devices worldwide. RQM Technologies will be the most trusted supplier of potentially lifesaving Personal Locator Devices by combining innovative technologies, minimization, affordability for end-users, programming capabilities and easy use.
1.2 Keys to Success
These are your keys to success in the business.
Product quality in real-life situations.
Use next-generation technology to improve on current systems and distinguish ourselves from our competitors.
Marketing: Managing channel issues and/or barriers of entry or resolving problems with large advertising and promotion budgets to penetrate target markets.
Management: Products delivered on schedule, costs controlled, marketing budgets monitored. There is an temptation to increase.
growth at the expense of profits; we will keep a close eye on this temptation in order to live up to our plan.
Maintaining controlled growth to reduce start-up expenses.
RQM Technologies needs start-up funding and partnering with value added investor/partners. They also need to have accomplished C-Level management.
1.3 Objectives
RQM Technologies has identified three types if objectives that are both challenging and achievable for the company. These are:
Business Objectives
To be the best vendor in the emerging Personal Locator Device Industry.
Within one year after the company’s founding, profitability.
To develop additional profit centers like programming, training, seminars and ancillary items. Within the first year.
Financial Objectives
The second year will see an increase in product sales of several million dollars.
Increase gross margin and keep it at an all-time high by the third fiscal year.
Improve inventory turnover on an ongoing basis, until “just-in-time” inventory is standard by the third year.
Marketing Objectives
Focus on target marketing to increase market penetration and domination.
Increase your market share with controlled growth
RQM Technologies’#8217′ name and products should be well-known.
Position yourself as the best Personal Locator Device Company in the World.
Compton Geotechnical Associates Inc., (CGA), will provide innovative solutions to geological engineering service throughout Maine.
CGA will target this narrow geographic area and leverage its collective reputation. This will allow CGA to enter the market with long-term, cost-effective contracts that focus on quality service. We believe we can serve this market better than larger companies and have better service packages than other comparable-sized firms.
The Company
CGA will be a Delaware limited liability partnership for tax purposes. Its founder is Mr. Martin Compton, a former engineering geology department head with Wilson and Brown, Inc. Mr. Compton has brought together a highly respected group of geologists, hydrologists, engineers and graphic art specialists who, combined, have a total of 35 years of experience in this industry.
The company currently has only a small number of private investors. They do not intend to become public. The company has its main office in Augusta Maine. The facility includes a soil/rock/water test lab, conference room and office spaces. The company plans to start offering its services in January 1, 2001.
The main clients of the company will be large construction companies, local, state, and municipal governments, as well as utility and water companies. Our focus on institutions that have special needs will allow us to provide better service and a superior service.
The Services
CGA offers complete geo-engineering service to all of our clients. Our services fall into two main categories of geotechnical engineering services and construction monitoring/laboratory testing.
Some of these services include surface and groundwater evaluation, slope stability analysis, bluff studies, laboratory analysis of soils, rocks and groundwater, load testing, and settlement analysis. Each project is custom-tailored to each client. The scope, cost, reach, depth, and reach of each project are all unique.
The Market
This market is full of potential, especially because many potential customers are required to perform geotechnical surveys and monitoring prior to construction.
Since 2000, the geoengineering business has experienced rapid growth. According to Journal of Hydrology & Geoengineering over the past five-years, the industry averaged around 22% annually. For every few dozen well-known firms, there are thousands of smaller consulting companies and individual consultants. These companies range in size from multinational corporations with a strong brand to small local businesses that employ tens of thousands.
Financial Considerations
You will need to start-up assets [see the Start-up Table]. This includes expenses as well as the cash required to support operations up until revenues become acceptable. While most of the company’s obligations will come from outside investors and management investments, we have secured [see Startup Funding table] in current borrowings from Bank of America Commercial Investments. This principal will be paid off in two year. Charter Bank of Augusta will pay off a long-term loan of [see Start up Funding table] in ten years.
The company expects to be profitable in year one, and has no plans for serious cash flow problems. We conservatively believe that during the first three years, average profitability per month per segment will be about $8,000. We expect that about three projects per month will guarantee a break-even point.
1.1 Objectives
The three year goals for Compton Geotechnical Associates (CGA) are the following:
Breakeven within two years
At least four clients should be signed up for long-term agreements.
To build long-term relationships and word-of mouth marketing, we must achieve a minimum 95% customer satisfaction rate.
1.2 Mission
CGA strives to be innovative in providing geological engineering services. CGA also strives for long-term client relationships. CGA delivers excellent services in a timely, cost-effective way.
1.3 Keys to Success
The keys to CGAՉ۪s sustainability and long-term profitability are listed below:
Create long-term contracts that demand constant monitoring or on-call services.
Keeping close contact with clients and establishing a well functioning long-term relationship with them to generate repeat business and obtain a top-notch reputation.
We offer a complete service experience to our clients, including consultation, field and laboratory work and in-house analysis and follow-up monitoring of geo-hazards.
The idea of keeping pictures in a scrapbook is not new. However, acid and other wood byproducts can cause damage to photographs. Ever notice an older photograph that has yellowed and fading? In recent years new technology in acid-free and lignin-free paper has revolutionized this method of preserving photographs and has made “scrap booking” even more popular as a hobby. Today’s scrap books are bright and colorful. It’s an incredible way to preserve precious memories and put them on display, rather than letting them fade in a box of photos.
There is frustration in finding supplies, despite the rising popularity of scrapbooks as hobbies. There may be limited stock in local craft shops, even if they don’t specialize. Additionally, store clerks may not have the knowledge or experience to answer questions or explain the different techniques about scrap books.
It’s Scrappy! We will strive to provide high quality scrap book supplies at competitive rates. Owner and employees will strive to keep informed about the latest products, tools, and techniques for creating scrapbooks and establish themselves as the only stop for all scrappers in the area.
1.1 Keys to Success
Supply Available:Offering local supplies to customers will make The Scrappy! THE place to shop for scrap books supplies.
Price It’s scrappy! offers competitive pricing and will attempt to keep prices as low as possible for most of the local scrap book categories. We have created a method that allows us to track prices and compare them to those of our suppliers. This will be continually reviewed and updated to ensure we achieve our lowest possible price.
Classes:It’s Scrappy! will offer a wide range of classes to teach customers of all ages and skill levels in the art of scrap books. To help customers create scrapbook pages they are proud of, the staff will keep abreast with the latest scrap book techniques.
Page design: Customers that don’t want to make their own scrapbooks will find It’s Scrappy! can offer one-to-one consultations to help them create and customize scrapbook pages.
The store is in a rapidly-growing area with many new businesses opening every day. The building is located in an area that is both convenient and accessible.
1.2 Mission
Is Scrappy!! exists to provide an enjoyable and supportive environment for customers who want to create scrap books that will help them preserve their photo memories for a lifetime.
1.3 Objectives
Focus on customer satisfaction by stocking our store with items they cannot find anywhere in our area along with the items that they can.
Comparing prices from our suppliers with those of competitors will allow us keep our prices lower and attract more customers.
Keeping on top of the newest trends and techniques in the scrap books world by attending classes and subscribing to magazines.
E-commerce is accelerating, as are the demands on manufacturers and merchants to process returns. Internet-based businesses have an average return rate of 9%. In the coming year the value of returned merchandise was $1.5 billion. Every transaction involved financial processing. Many require physical shipping, as well as processing the goods upon receipt. This can be a major hassle.
Solution
NoHassleReturn.com is a strategic partnership between online merchants. Web hosting companies, portals, shipping companies and online payment agencies such as credit card issuers. Because of demand aggregation, this strategy will reduce or eliminate shipping charges for returned merchandise. This difference will increase consumer acceptance, and all companies will see increased revenues. All parties will benefit from the proposed program. Additionally, the website and software architecture will be wireless-friendly. This will allow consumers to use the service from their mobile phones.
Market
E-commerce continues to accelerate and the amount of money spent on purchases made through the Internet shows no sign of decline. According to Shop.org and Boston Consulting Group, online sales increased by 300% during the holiday season, from November 20 to December 19, and surpassed expectations. According to a study that included 30 retailers, the number of orders increased by 270% in categories such as apparel, books, music, specialty foods, electronics, and home and garden. The study indicated that online sales were growing at 145% annually and it projected online retailer revenues of more than $36 billion for last year. Ernst & Young did a previous study prior to the holiday rush and estimated that total revenues from online retail and consumer products was around $25-30 million. The current average rate of return for Internet-based companies stands at 9%. In the next 12 months, returned merchandise was worth $1.5 billion. This is a tremendous opportunity.
Competition`
The company foresees three types of competition for the services we offer:Direct
We will be successful if others follow our example. Our greatest threat would be to combine delivery and/or shipping services, such as something that is owned or partnered in partnership with UPS or FEDEX.
Online retailers are the first competitors to the new service. Since NoHassleReturn.com will need to strike partnerships and strategic agreements with retailers in order to offer its services, they are classified as internal competitors.
With NoHassleReturn.com, at least one selling opportunity will be given to retailers while consumer is on the Web–something a partnership with a carrier cannot provide. Moreover, serving as a demand aggregator NoHassleReturn.com should be able to arrange necessary agreements and provide consumers with greatly reduced, or even free, shipping for all returned merchandise.
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Reversing the sentence above, service providers such Mail Boxes Etc. may be considered. PostNet and other online retailers may be able to create strategic partnerships that will simplify the return procedure.
Why Us?
Our mission is improve the customer service of online merchants, increase their customer retention, and increase their sales. We work to improve the image of online merchants, and stimulate online shopping. We are committed to increasing customer satisfaction in dealing with retailers.
Expectations
Forecast
NoHassleReturn.com’s financials look conservative, but they are very promising. NoHassleReturn.com can quickly grow momentum once they have established themselves and signed up merchants to become customers.
Financial Highlights for the Year
Financing Needed
We need $50,000 to start. To start at $25,000, we will each get $50,000 from the owners.