Online Booking Business Plan


Online Booking Business Plan



Introduction

The Gigmasters.com Gigmasters online booking system was created to help consumers hire live entertainment at weddings, corporate events or other events. The company boasts a list of more than 15,000 musicians. In recent years, the company has added entertainment services such as comedians or dancers to its roster.

Gigmaster’s online booking system takes advantage of the Internet’s ability to organize and connect the fragmented marketplace of musicians and entertainers into a searchable database that is consumer-focused, and easy-to-use.

Gigmasters operates as an owner-managed company. Kevin H. Kinyon (co-founder) and Michael J. Caldwell (co-founders) are the two individuals who manage the site. John Sortino joined their Board of Director recently. All three of these gentlemen have extensive experience in Web development, business development and financial management.


Services

Gigmasters receives a 10% commission each time it brokeres a transaction between a buyer or seller of entertainment services. The seller pays the company their commission. In addition to booking commissions, Gigmasters earns revenue from corporate sponsorships of its bi-monthly newsletter. Amazon.com has been a sponsor in the past.

There are many other websites which connect buyers to sellers of services. However Gigmasters focuses primarily on music and entertainment. It offers many benefits to its customers by doing this. Gigmasters is the only company that provides online press kit, which allows customers to hear and see entertainers prior to hiring them. Gigmasters is the only company to offer an online bidding system that allows customers to receive competitive bids from entertainers. None of its competitors do.

In addition to its primary revenue sources of booking commissions and corporate sponsorships, the company also derives revenue through additional fee-based services it offers its entertainers. As the company expands and has additional resources these secondary revenue streams become increasingly important.


The Market

Research indicates that the United States spends close to $9 billion each year on music, entertainment, and other media. The wedding industry is the biggest part of this market. Every year there are more than 2.3million weddings. Music is used to fund over $3.2Billion of these events. Other elements of the industry include nightclubs, festivals and corporate events.

There are also approximately 13,239 traditional (offline) booking agents in the United States. They are paid $2.4 billion per year. Many have websites, but few, if any, offer the ability to book directly online. These sites look more like corporate brochures and feature only a few big-name entertainers. There is no contact information for more information. These agents focus on the high-end market and tend to overlook the huge number of people searching for bands for their private parties, weddings, fraternity dances or corporate Christmas parties. These events are the Gigmasters market.

The company will look to establish strategic partnerships with sites like WeddingChannel.com and TheKnot.com. These sites are used by wedding planners and party organizers. Gigmasters will offer these high traffic sites the opportunity to share in a viable revenue sharing program, and, in return, Gigmasters will benefit from a steady stream of traffic and increased revenue.


Considerations for Financial Planning

Gigmasters has raised $100,000 (representing 5% equity), to expand its business and pay office, salary and advertising expenses. Minimum amount required is $70,000

The company hopes to make solid profits by 2003. These estimates assume a conservative estimate of bookings growth. If funding can be secured, the company should not have major cash flow problems.


Emergency Shelters Business Plan


Emergency Shelters Business Plan


Transitional Housing of Pittsburgh – A start-up social service agency providing services in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Amy Rand founded the organization. She has both the practical experience as well as the education necessary to manage it. Amy is currently working on assembling a strong Board of Trustees which will be invaluable for the organization.

Services

Transitional Housing of Pittsburgh is an organization that provides transitional housing and life skill training for women. It provides assistance for women often homeless in transitioning from abusive, dependent relationships into self-sufficient, independent lives. It assists clients with child reunion. This is especially important for clients who have children but no custody.

This is the only city-wide women-only facility. It also has long-term transitional housing. Transitional Housing is able to offer housing for up two years, while all other shelters offer just 30 days of housing. To assist clients, there is a counselor for chemical dependency and AIDS, as well as a counselor for family reunification.

Clients are provided with eight-step programs that teach them life skills. This cooperative approach to empowerment is key to clients becoming self-sufficient. The steps include personal development, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, interpersonal skills building, community involvement, leisure activities, and independent living skills.

The Market

Transitional Housing identified two distinct markets based on their age: those under 30 and those over 30. This distinction is necessary due to the large percentage of clients who have children. Clients in this younger market segment also tend to have fewer children. The growth rate for the younger age group of under 30 years is 9% and that of those aged 30 to over at 8.8%. Both groups are home to 165,454 clients and 158 745 potential customers, respectively. The overwhelming majority of clients come from lower socio-economic population groups. These groups can be difficult to contact, but Transitional Housing’s services will provide them some great benefits.

Management

Amy Rand is the driving force behind the organization and fills the Executive Director role. Amy earned a B.S. Amy holds a B.S. in Sociology from Case Western Reserve University, and a Master’s in Non-Profit Management at the University of Pittsburgh. Aside from her degree in Sociology, she also has a number of years of experience with social service project administration. Amy, who was program manager at Pennsylvania’s largest provider of domestic abuse assistance services, developed a proactive empowerment plan that became the foundation for Transitional Housing’s collaborative approach. Amy has built a vast network of professional relationships and personal connections with community leaders throughout her tenure as program managers. This will make Transitional Housing more visible in the community and help with fundraising.

1.1 Mission

Transitional Housing’s mission is to offer women in Pittsburgh safe, transitional housing alternatives, teach many skills that empower women to become self-sufficient, and facilitate the possibility of reunification with their children.

1.2 Keys for Success

  • Build a strong, active Board of Trustees.
  • Ensure that the offered services satisfy market needs.
  • Design and implement strict financial controls and accountability.

1.3 Objectives

  • Both for start-up and ongoing operations, secure sufficient funding.
  • In order to provide housing and other empowering skills for women, create a women’s only transitional housing facility.
  • Create a strong Board of Trustees, who will provide guidance and help with fundraising efforts. They will also oversee the smooth operation of this organization.


Consulting Seminars Business Plan


Consulting Seminars Business Plan


Seminars is an specialized seminar company that provides a powerful combination in seminars as well as the software to make them more useful. It was established in Eugene. It will offer business plan seminars and business plan software together.

1.1 Mission

Seminars in business planning and related subject areas offer their participants an accelerated learning environment including both tools and the know-how to use them. It is a concentrated educational experience that cuts through traditional business schools and provides the essential knowledge in a practical setting. The business is able to provide a comfortable life for its owners and fair compensation to its employees. It also provides a healthy, creative work environment.

Success Keys 1.2

    • Repeat business with corporate customers
    • Seminar-oriented marketing and sales to get people in the seats
  • Leveraging on sales and marketing alliances.

1.3 Objectives

  • By the end o the first year, cash flow self sufficiency is achieved.
  • By the end of the second calendar year, repay all debts incurred from the original financing.
  • A source of income for the founder-owner, with potential income growth.
  • Sales of $200K in the first year.
  • The third year saw sales of over $500K


Exec Employment Agency Business Plan


Exec Employment Agency Business Plan



Introduction

Executive Search & Rescue Placement Firm is a executive search firm that specializes on emerging companies with a focus on high-tech firms. Executive will serve metropolitan Portland, a growing market. The Executive Search & Rescue Placement Firm is a market leader thanks to its well-connected network and sophisticated predictive screening system.

The management goals for the company are to have at most four of the top ten fastest growing Oregon companies using Executive’8217;s services. They also want to increase the number and quality of clients served by 20%.


The Company

Executive, an Oregon registered corporation, was founded by and is currently owned by Mr. Dan Bloodhound. Bloodhound has more than ten years of experience in high-tech markets and emerging companies. He also has excellent contacts which he can leverage to get future clients. Executive plans on placing a wide variety of executive positions such as programmers, project managers and CEO&#8217’s. They will be paid upon placement. They can also work for several clients simultaneously.

The staff will consist of Mr. Bloodhound working full time. Executive will hire a full-time secretary/receptionist in month two, a part-time generalist in month three, and a full-time account executive in month four. From month four onwards, the company will have a total of four people.


The Market

The Executive Search & Rescue Placement Firm is targeting the Portland metro market’s emerging companies. Portland will receive attention because 1) It is home to Mr. Bloodhound&#8217’s network and 2) Portland has the highest concentration of VC money west of Seattle and the Bay.

Executive is concentrating on emerging companies for the reason that emerging companies need executives more often than less growth oriented companies. Leaders are more sought after as companies grow.

Executive will target both high-tech and non-high technology firms in the emerging market. The high tech firms make up the largest group of emerging companies, up to 80% of the market. Executive can still provide value added services for emerging businesses, even though the majority of them are high-tech.

The Executive Search & Rescue Placement Firm’s marketing strategy will be based on advertising and networking. The advertising will done in the several local journals that cater to emerging businesses. Executive will have a prominent presence in the Business Journal of Portland.

1.1 Objectives

The following objectives are set for the first three year:

  1. To build a service-oriented company that exceeds customers’ expectations.
  2. The utilization of Executive in at least four of the top 10 fastest growing Oregon companies as listed by the Business Journal of Portland.
  3. Superior service is essential to increase the number clients served by 20%
  4. To become profitable within the first year of operation.

1.2 Mission

Executive Search & Rescue Placement Firm has the mission to assist emerging companies with exceptional executives. Our mission is to retain and attract customers. This maxim will guide everything else. We will exceed your expectations with our services.


Janitorial Services Business Plan


Janitorial Services Business Plan


Introduction

Clean Office Pros is an office cleaning service that specializes in office cleaning. We serve the Kansas City, Missouri region. The business will provide office cleaning services for businesses of all sizes. Clean Office Pros seeks financing to purchase equipment and start the business.


The Company

Established in 2009, the business offers office cleaning, floor treatment, carpet cleaning, and window cleaning for businesses with office space in the Kansas City area. Paul Vinci, Reid Werbitt and other cleaning industry professionals, teamed up to form the business. The new strategy allows them to reach and serve their clients. The company will use trained cleaning crews to service clients and operate from a central office and storage space.


Services

Services offered will focus on basic office cleaning that is done monthly. Clients will be treated with the utmost respect for their privacy, security, or assets. Clean Office Pros will offer additional services to clients who have already established a relationship with Clean Office Pros. After three years, additional services for organization will be added. Both the products and their disposal methods will be eco-friendly.


The Market

The market currently includes 40,000 small-, medium-, and large office companies. Healthy growth is expected for this market, especially for small offices which will be the initial target market for the business. Small offices will help to build the company’s reputation and allow it to work with multiple clients.


Financial Results

The company expects to achieve $1 million annual sales by its second year and to begin paying dividends to investors partners within its first year. The net profit of $70,000 is expected to be realized in the first and second years. Partly because the management has experience with sales, marketing and operations, breakeven can be achieved quickly. Also, cleaning crews won’t be paid for hours worked. This reduces payroll risk.

Objectives

Clean Office Pros aspires to be a leader in office cleaning within the Kansas City, MO region. Specific objectives we will seek to meet over the next two years include:

  • To build a steady client base of 100 clients with monthly cleaning plans for over 800,000.00 square feet of office cleaning each year.

  • To create an operations infrastructure that includes a central office, five delivery vans, professional management and documented processes for cleaning and operations.

  • To increase gross margins and establish itself as a major buyer.

  • To create a culture of productivity and resourcefulness for all staff by encouraging the best ideas and cleaning procedures to rise to the top and rewarding cleaning crew for their contributions.