CWRTBUSINESS PLAN
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Contents:
CWRT Business Plan....................................................................................................1Business Details............................................................................................................3Business Summary........................................................................................................4Business and Personal Objectives................................................................................5Key People....................................................................................................................6Support Network............................................................................................................6SWOT Analysis.............................................................................................................7Business Premises........................................................................................................8Legal Matters.................................................................................................................9Products or Services...................................................................................................10MARKETING SECTION..............................................................................................11Marketing Summary and Market Research.................................................................11Unique Selling Points..................................................................................................12Suppliers......................................................................................................................12Customers & Consumers............................................................................................13Competition.................................................................................................................14Competitor SWOT.......................................................................................................15Marketing Plan.............................................................................................................16Pricing Strategy...........................................................................................................17Start-up Costs..............................................................................................................18Funding Requirements -..............................................................................................19Personal Survival Budget............................................................................................20Sales Forecast.............................................................................................................21Profit (Loss) Projection................................................................................................22Break-Even Calculation...............................................................................................23Balance Sheet.............................................................................................................24Cash Flow Forecast.....................................................................................................25Financial Assumptions.................................................................................................26Financial Targets.........................................................................................................26Contingency Plans.......................................................................................................27Financial Analysis........................................................................................................28
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Business Name
Names of Owners,
Partners or Directors
Outline Business Description
Trading Status
Business Address
Post Code
Home Address
Post Code
Telephone (Business)
Telephone (Mobile)
Email address
Website address
Accountant
Bank
Date of Plan
Business Details:
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Business Summary
A brief account of the business; including a clear description of the products or service - how the proposal evolved, where it will be based, what are the products or services, who is involved, when is the proposed start date of trading, legal status of the business, markets to be aimed at, an overview of start-up funding, financial assumptions etc.
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Business and Personal Objectives
Objectives need to state what you want, when you want it and how you are going to get it.Try and make objectives realistic. Consider objectives for the business and your personal expectations.Look at the first, second and third years.
Personal Objectives:
Business Objectives:
Year One:
Year Two:
Year Three:
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Key People
Personal profile of the main skills and experience of the key personnel, summarising their CV’s (which should be attached as appendices). Describe the roles and responsibilities they will take in the new business. Enclose an organisation plan to support this section for - Partnership or a Limited Company
Support Network
What external support will be a resource to the business (e.g., business adviser, banker, trade association friends and family); what input might they have to the business?
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SWOT AnalysisBusiness & Personal
PERSONAL STRENGTHS PERSONAL WEAKNESSES
PERSONAL OPPORTUNITIES PERSONAL THREATS
BUSINESS STRENGTHS BUSINESS WEAKNESSES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS THREATS
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BUSINESS PREMISES
Describe: Identify the location of your premises Size, layout, usage, any physical alterations needed, refurbishment details (inc.costs) Method of acquisition i.e. purchase outright/rent/lease etc… Costs considered e.g. Insurance/Heating/lighting/cleaning etc….. Legal and statutory requirements: licences/registrations/permissions needed e.g.
Environmental Health, hygiene, fire, Financial Services Registration, trading licences, planning etc….
If working from home, consider layout of the office/working area/costs involved for alterations
Why did you select the premises? : What choices did you have?
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LEGAL MATTERS
What legal aspects have you researched relating to the setting up and running of your business?What actions have you taken to comply?
Regulatory Requirements
Your Actions Who can help?
Business Structure
Financial Issuese.g. Tax, N.I, VAT
Health & Safety
Environmental Issues
Employees
Premises
Disabled Customers
Intellectual Property
Specific Licences
Data Protection
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Products or Services
Describe your products or services – what are they?How will they be produced/ manufactured? How will they be delivered, paid for? Include a copy of your terms and conditions – payment terms, refunds, guarantees etc.
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MARKETING PLAN
Within the next section you need to describe how you will you get the right product/service to the right people and place
at the right price and on time…….
MARKETING SUMMARYFor example: Who is your base client/customer, what is your marketing budget, who will sell the product or service, how you propose to promote your products and services to your customers?
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Market Research
Detail the various types of market research you have carried out and the sources you used and the analysis and conclusions made about customers and competitors – in the following tables
Unique Selling Points
List your Competitive advantages – why should your customers buy from you?
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Suppliers
For example: Who are they, what is their range of products or services, where are they, what is the minimum order, what credit and discount terms are available, etc?
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Customers & Consumers
For example: Who is your base customer, where are they, what do they want, how much are they prepared to pay, when do they buy, etc. who uses your end product or service?
How will you ensure you give good service? – Terms and Conditions included here.How will you get feedback from your customers?
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Competition
For example: Who are they, what is their range of products or services, where are they, what is the minimum order, what credit and discount terms are available, etc?
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Competitor SWOT
STRENGTHS:
WEAKNESSES:
OPPORTUNITIES:
THREATS:
How can you use this SWOT analysis to benefit your own business?
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Marketing Plan
Marketing ActivityWhat are you going to do?
i.e. leaflet drops in the local area
CostHow much will the activity cost you?
i.e. £200.00
Start DateWhen are you going to start the activity?
i.e. to be distributed in February 2014
DurationHow long will you do
this activity for?
i.e. will do for 3 months and monitor
effectiveness
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Pricing Strategy
What are your base prices, what are your margins, what credit terms are involved, will delivery be included, if not how much, will there be a bulk purchase price, etc. How did you decide on your prices? – cost-plus, added value, etc.
Give an example of how you actually calculate your minimum prices – select a job you’ve done or a product you’ve created or purchased ….
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Start-up Costs
Make a list of all the things you need to buy before you start and in order to start. Include all stationery, promotional material, equipment, rent bond, rent in advance, insurances etc. Also, list with a current book value anything that you already own that you are introducing into the business.
Total Start-up Costs(detailed list of start-up requirements) £
Equipment (inc computer and telecommunications):
Vehicle & associated costs:
Office & admin supplies:
Promotional material:
Insurances:
Rent, lease etc.:
Total Start-up Costs: £
Pre-owned Items (things being introduced into the business) £ - Current value
Total value of items being introduced: £
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Funding Requirements -
Make a list of all the things you need to buy before you start and in order to start. Include all stationery, promotional material, equipment, rent bond, rent in advance, insurances etc. Also, list with a current book value anything that you already own that you are introducing into the business.
Total Start-up CostsFrom previous table
£
Start-up Funding
Own Money Invested
Other funding:
Loan from ….
Grant from ….
Investment from other parties …
Total Funding Invested Into The Business? £
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Personal Survival Budget
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE £
Mortgage/rent
Council tax/water rates
Gas, electricity and oil
All personal and property insurance
Food, general housekeeping expenses
Clothing
Telephone
Hire charges (tv, video etc.)
Entertainment (meals, drinks, etc.)
Subscriptions to associations, journals, etc.
*Car tax and insurance * Only personal mileage
*Car running expenses portion, if same vehicle as
*Car service and maintenance used for the business
Children’s expenditure and presents
Savings plans
HP repayments
Household Maintenance
Holiday
Other (please state)
Class 2 NIC’s
EXPENDITURE in the year Sub-total (A)
ESTIMATED INCOME (OTHER THAN FROM THE BUSINESS)
Income from family/partner (total)
Child Benefit
Pensions
Other income (please state)
INCOME in the year Sub-total (B)
SURVIVAL INCOME NEEDED (estimated expenditure less estimated income – A-B)
Allowance for tax
Real Survival Budget
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Sales Forecast(double click the table below)
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Profit (Loss) Projection
Please note all figures below can be obtained from the cash flow. (double click the table below)
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£ £ £Sales RevenueLess Direct Costs:
Opening stockPlus stock purchasesLess closing stockEquals cost of goods soldEmployee costs (direct) 0Other direct costs 0
Total Direct CostsGross ProfitLess Overheads:
Employee costs (indirect)Premises costs(rent £6500, rates £744, utilities £720)RepairsGeneral administrative expenses
Motor expenses (incl. fuel)Travel and subsistenceAdvertising and promotionLegal and professional costsBank/finance chargesLoan interestOther expensesBad debtsDepreciation
Total OverheadsNet Trading Profit
(telephone £650, stationery £210, postage
£65, insurance £240: non-vehicle)
For period: _____
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Break-Even Calculation
Breakeven =
OverheadsGross Profit Margin %
And then:
Gross Profit Margin % =
Gross Profit x 100Sales Revenue
Gross Profit = Sales Revenue - Total Direct Costs
Your Break Even Calculation:
What volume (units) of sales do you need to make to make even?
What turnover figure will be break even point?
What month will you break even?
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Balance Sheet
(double click the table below)
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Cash Flow Forecast (double click the table below)
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Financial Assumptions
Explain the financial assumptions you are making within the business, e.g. when will you be paid by your customers – 30, 60, 90 days. Will some customers take longer to pay than your terms state e.g. some public sector organisations pay in 90 days. When will you pay your suppliers? Are you asking for credit? Will you apply for a loan or overdraught to overcome dips in turnover? Also include any additional expenses e.g. new equipment, staff etc.My customers will pay:
I will pay my suppliers:
The business will need an injection of £….. in ……. (month). This will be funded by ….
The injection of funds is due to ….. (starting up, cashflow gaps, poor sales, extra/new equipment, taking on premises, employing staff or contractors)
Financial Targets
Targets for your businessWhat are your ideal sales targets that you would like to achieve?
What is your sales target?
£ _________________ By when _______________
How much overall profit to you want to make?
£ _________________ By when _______________
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Contingency Plans
What will you do if things go wrong? Not enough sales, too many sales/orders, illness, equipment breakdown etc. What action can you take to avoid or limit the impact on the business?
What if … happens? Action to avoid/limit
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Financial Analysis
For example: State the expected delay “the cash flow gap” between invoicing and receipt of payment; when you project to break-even; when you expect to employ staff, any funding or subsidy you expect to receive, etc.
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