Retail Hardware Store Business Plan


Retail Hardware Store Business Plan


Opportunity

Problem

Today, 40% of the area’s homes are owned and occupied by women. Women also own 60% of the area’s rental properties. It is more often than not a woman who visits the hardware store to get repair parts or advice. The mega-store chains dominate today’s hardware store. These stores are uninviting, cold, and often require more driving.

Solution

Clara’s Hardware will provide quality hardware products in an easy-to-use shopping environment. Our customers will be able get help quickly and will leave the shop ready to finish the job correctly the first time. Clara&#8217, Hardware will continue to focus on meeting seasonal demands of its customers as well as providing top-quality products at fair prices. Clara&#8217s Hardware will travel an additional 15 minutes to reach a mega-hardware retailer, which can be too far and expensive to entertain.

Market

The South Gate area of Gilmore has seen dramatic changes in the demographics for home ownership. Today, women own more than 40% the area’s houses. In addition, 60% are women who own rentals in the region. Most often, it’s a woman who now heads to the hardware shop for parts and advice. Today’s hardware store, which more and more are dominated by the mega-store chains, are cold, uninviting and usually involve more driving time. Clara’s Hardware is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this new fact of life. Clara’s Hardware, conveniently located to service the South Gate, offers parts, material, advice, and assistance with any home-related repair. Customers are encouraged to identify the products they desire as soon as they walk into the store.

Concurrence

Clara’s hardware will be competing against:

True Value Hardware chain stores: The new True Value hardware stores are designed specifically for women. In addition to better lighting and organization, there’s “an expanded assortment of decorative door knobs and drawer pulls.”

Mom and pop owned stores like McGukin Hardware. This store stocks hardware, as well as other goods so that women need only go to one place to purchase everything they want.

While there are many other shops in the vicinity, none of them have the same views as clara.

Why Us?

Clara believes a local hardware shop can offer a reasonable selection of the most essential product areas, be affordable in pricing, provide an environment that encourages repeat business, and give the customer a pleasant shopping experience.

Expectations

Forecast

The store will be efficiently laid out to increase sales and give customers the best possible attention. Clara’s Hardware is expected to grow at a steady pace. The store will be profitable in six months.

Financial Highlights per Year

Financing Required

Clara Johnson (founder) will donate $80,000.


Real Estate Brokerage Business Plan


Real Estate Brokerage Business Plan


RJ Wagner & Associates Realty, Inc., a Texas S corporation, is domiciled in Texas. Regina Wagner, a principal investor and stockholder, is the corporation’s capital. Regina Wagner is both a licensed broker as well as the sponsoring broker of this firm. The sponsoring broker for this firm is Regina Wagner, a licensed broker. This corporation will formalize the real estate services offered.

RJ Wagner & Associates Realty, Inc., opens its doors to the public in July. The office is located in Houston in the Champions area, Houston.

Credibility and reputation excel with the broker of this firm, with a published real estate book and real estate organizational programs placed in the Houston Association of Realtors and the Dallas Association of Realtors bookstores and superstores. Over the past year, novice licensed agents have been enjoying the organization tools and guidance provided by Texas Real Estate/The Mobile Mentor.

1.1 Objectives

Our organization has two primary goals:

  • Be a profit-making organization that allows us to take advantage of any other real estate investment opportunities that become available.
  • Recrute and hire hardworking, self-motivated sales people.
  • Maintain an office of at least 15 sales agents who meet the previous requirements.
  • Establish a solid corporate identity in the target market.
  • Establishing positive working relationships and starting to work as part of a team.
  • In our third year, or sooner, we aim to be the Champion’s top brokerage firm.
  • In just 12 months, you can see a positive ROI.

The professionalism of the sales team and the manager of this company will make it possible to achieve the above-mentioned goals. Real estate license holders graduate from school having a working knowledge of real estate laws and procedures. This business has a high turnover rate because agents are not trained outside of the law and regulations. Once an agent has obtained a license, the only way they can obtain the training required for the sales and marketing profession is to get it. Agents can only get this training at a very high cost. Most agents cannot afford the training required to start their career. In addition, the average real estate agent’s earnings are very low compared to the industry.

We will provide a productive office environment that is inviting and welcoming to both the client as well as the agent. Each day will have a different location within the office, with a daily marketing schedule/routine to be followed. Agents can be guided through a daily marketing plan to help them gain clients. They may choose to follow the guidelines and training provided or they may follow their own daily routines. We will offer guidance and stability, so that new agents can earn more than the average agent in real estate.

Our company has an agent who sets a goal to get one buyer and one seller each month. On average, $150,000 per sale, this would bring in $6,750 per months. Twelve months equals $81,000. Regina’s goal is to support each agent in achieving this goal.

The same sales as noted above would profit the corporation $2,250 per month X 12 months = $27,000 for the year X 15 agents = $405,000. This doesn’t include the sales made by the active broker. Each side would receive $4,500 in commission to bring $9,000 (100%) back to the corporation. The corporation will pay the broker a salary.

1.2 Mission

This plan is intended to be a guide for starting and running a new company. It also serves as a foundation for a separate, more detailed marketing plan. Following is a summary of the main points of this plan.

  • RJ Wagner & Associates Realty, Inc. aims at generating a profit, growing at a challenging pace, and adhering to the Texas Real Estate Commission ethical codes.
  • The first mission of RJ Wagner & Associates Realty, Inc., is to first recruit Texas real estate agents.

Agents choosing this firm will get a higher commission that allows them to market more.

  • The ongoing mission will be to assist both homeowners selling their homes, as well as homebuyers purchasing the home of their future, by providing professional and personal assistance. It is of paramount importance to ensure the customer’s best interests are met.
  • RJ Wagner & Associates Realty, Inc.’s keys to success are networking, marketing, customer service, and generating repeat business.
  • We want to build a partnership with our clients, staff members and title companies that respects the goals and interests of all parties.
  • The local market for this business, while not new, is wide open for new and expanding brokerage firms.
  • The initial financial analysis shows that this venture is viable. It also has outstanding potential and results. Numerous sources have noted that the realty business has proven to be very lucrative in today’s fast-paced market.

    • The company will remain competitive in its target market by providing exceptional customer service both to clients and to associates.

    In conclusion, as shown in the highlights chart to follow, this plan projects rapid growth, as additional agents join, and high net profits over the next three years. RJ Wagner & Associates Realty, Inc. can be a very profitable venture if it implements this plan in conjunction with a thorough and detailed marketing plan.

    Paintball Facility Business Plan


    Paintball Facility Business Plan


    Jungle Zone Paintball opens officially April 1. Located just off Interstate Highway 5 in Raphael, WA, it is a great location serving over 750,000 people in the greater Richmond area. Nationwide, paintball is growing as a recreational activity and sport. This popularity has led to numerous regional and national paintball competitions, with cash prizes in excess of $100,000 for the winners. Jungle Zone Paintball’s indoor and outdoor facilities will be available, along with a concession stand as well as a rental and rental shop.

    John Martin, co-owner of Jungle Zone Paintball, has been connected with the sport for over ten years. John has managed the Urban Nightmare Paintball venue in Rosemead, 100 miles south of Raphael, for five years. He is a regular at all the regional paintball events. Last year, he was also the league commissioner for Rosemead’s 25-team Xtreme League Competition.

    Rosemead’8217;s Xtreme league has ten teams from Raphael. They have already pledged to recruit six more teams to form a new league in the area. Jungle Zone Paintball will serve as the league practicing and playing facility.

    Jungle Zone Paintball will now focus its efforts on creating a 10-15-team youth league. The league play will provide a platform for the facility’s growth and help it promote the sport to new customers.

    John Martin, Wendy Martin and Larry Priest are the dynamic management team that is responsible for the design, construction, development, and management of daily operations. A team-oriented and customer-focused eight-member staff will also support the management team.

    1.1 Objectives

    Jungle Zone Paintball is building a paintball court in Raphael WA. Service/products include an indoor/outdoor playing facilities, snack bar, rental shop, paintball sales and clean-up/repair area. Private investors will raise the commercial financing. Jungle Zone Paintball anticipates opening on April 1, with top gun first year gross revenues.

    1.2 Mission

    Jungle Zone Paintball’s purpose is to offer Raphael residents the best paintball facilities in the area. It will provide outstanding service, high quality ammunition and rental equipment, as well as a clean-up area, which will be available for the whole family. The snack bar will be a large comfortable area where players and guests can socialize.

    The indoor facility is a 10,000-square-foot converted factory floor, which will be decorated in a tropical motif. The outdoor facility will be on a 10 acre parcel of land and will include an imaginary town setting called Piranhaville.

    Jungle Zone is a place that promotes fairness, play hard, and safety on all levels. Our customers are satisfied and will come back again and again.

    1.3 Keys to Success

    Jungle Zone Paintball has three key keys to success.

    • Location. You will also find other services and stores around the area that will increase passing traffic.
    • Low overhead. Jungle Zone Paintball’s management is committed to keeping overhead costs low.
    • Wide range of game options. Jungle Zone Paintball strives to offer diverse and evolving games.


    Art Sales Custom Framing Business Plan


    Art Sales Custom Framing Business Plan



    Introduction

    Hart Fraeme Gallery specializes in fine art, custom frames and other services. The cornerstone of Hart Fraeme Gallery’s business is high-quality custom framing. Hart Fraeme Gallery is unique in the field because it offers custom framing within one day or 11 days, as opposed to the industry-standard 21 days. Hart Fraeme Gallery was founded with the goal of offering the Triopolis metropolitan area the most cutting-edge, trendsetting designs as well as unmatched quality and speed.


    The Company

    Hart Fraeme Gallery S-Corporation is managed by Hart Fraeme. Hart Fraeme is an experienced operator of custom frames shops and another art gallery. Hart Fraeme Gallery was formed by the expertise, contacts and knowledge that Mr. Fraeme accumulated over this time.

    The company does not currently have a physical retail location. However plans are underway for acquiring a location at Uptown Mall in September 2005. This location is attractive due the relatively low number of frame shops in the vicinity, as well the area demographics which reflect Hart Fraeme Gallery&#8217’s target market.


    Products and Services

    Hart Fraeme Gallery will focus its primary attention on custom framing. It is expected that this will generate approximately 75% of their monthly income. The company will offer artwork for purchase, but this will be done primarily as a service to customers and typically will not exceed 25% of monthly sales. The company will still need artwork to be able to model and sell custom framing options. Nearly 500 mouldings will be available, as well as more than a thousand different matboards. Hart Fraeme Gallery also offers a wide variety of decorative mat styles and designs.


    Financial Outlook

    It is clear that artwork and custom framing are in high demand. 42% say they are likely to make a purchase for art or framing within the next year. Additionally, industry analyses predict a 4-6% growth in custom framing sales for 2006. Hart Fraeme Gallery believes it is able to enter the market and be successful. The company’s financial projections are optimistic and it expects to earn healthy, sustainable income and gross margin in the next three-years.

    1.1 Objectives

    Hart Fraeme Gallery aims to achieve four key goals. The first two are related to establishing a market presence at the outset, while the third and fourth are ongoing goals.

      1. Open a retail location in the Triopolis metropolitan area. The company will be entering into a lease arrangement with Uptown Mall. This lease agreement will allow for a retail space between 1,500 and 2,500 square feet. It will also include a stockroom and workshop area of at most 750 square footage.
      1. Marketers can increase awareness of the product and company to consumers. This can be accomplished by advertising weekly in local newspapers, including Pioneer Press and Star Tribune for four weeks prior to and two weeks following the grand opening, and then on alternate weeks thereafter for three months, advertising more or less as results suggest. Additionally, the company will create a website detailing products and services, which will include an online shopping cart for Web purchases.
      1. Lead the industry in completion time, with an 11-day time frame for project completion on most orders and same-day framing with selected materials. To achieve this, you will need to purchase the appropriate framing equipment. You also need to have a selection stock materials on hand for any same-day projects. Establishing business relationships with industry leaders such as Roma Moulding or Mouldique is essential, along with maintaining weekly orders and delivery schedules.
    1. Custom framing is the main focus. This emphasizes high-end and cutting-edge design. The company will keep an eye on the latest design and decor trends to do this. Particularly, staff must follow such trends; therefore, the company will subscribe to several trade magazines, such as Picture Framing Magazine, Decor, and Art Business News.

    1.

    2 Mission

    Hart Fraeme Gallery was started with the mission to provide the Triopolis with the most innovative, forward-thinking designs and an unmatched product quality.

    To achieve this, the company is proud to say that it has three things:

    1. A strong knowledge base and ongoing study of current and traditional design trends and decorating styles has led to eye-catching and unique frames designs.
    2. The highest quality craftsmanship and an ongoing commitment to excellence.
    3. Dedication to work and constant drive to exceed the industry-standard three-week time frame for product completion.

    Success Keys 1.3

    Hart Fraeme Gallery has four key factors that are integral to success:

    1. Quality Craftsmanship – Because picture framing is aesthetic in nature, the finished product must be of impeccable quality.
    2. Innovation and Creativity – Custom framing implies uniqueness, and the customer expects a one-of-a-kind product individually tailored to his preferences.
    3. Professional, Fast Service 11 days is an amazing change in pace for a business that has a three-week lead time. Furthermore, same-day framing in today’s society is highly sought after.
    4. Embracing Technologies ‘#8211 The computer has quickly become a necessity in modern framing.

    Surf Clothing and Sportswear Business Plan


    Surf Clothing and Sportswear Business Plan


    Hang Toes Surfing will become a major player in America’s activewear and surf wear industry. Hang Toes Surfing is a group of surfers and designers who create quality products for skateboarding, surfing and other active lifestyles. Hang Toes Surfing hopes to become an apparel and logo brand and gain market penetration.

    Hang Toes Surfing, a Florida-based corporation, has its products made in South America. Because Florida is the United States’ Hispanic South American Blend Capital, Hang Toes Surfing was strategically selected to provide credible product feedback.


    Products

    Hang Toes Surfing is currently offering active-wear clothing and surfing lines. These will soon be available in the United States.


    Market

    Hang Toes Surfing has the capability to supply high-quality activewear from their South American producer. The clothing lines can be broken down into five segments: surfing, recreational, fitness, speed (cycling), leisure, and extreme skaters.


    Management Team

    The company’s management team is made up of people who are passionate about sports and design products that fit their active lifestyles. Hang Toes Surfing’s President is also the President of the South American company. He has 25 years experience surfing and is dedicated to the sport and its competitions. His love for surfing was passed to his kids, who also participate at surfing competitions. The Vice President of the United States and CEO was inspired by their support for skateboarding and ice hockey.

    Hang Toes Surfing is an exciting business that will leverage their individual sports passions for the greater good of the company as well as for all sports-active people and their lifestyles.

    In year one, sales are expected at $765,000 Hang Toes Surfing expects to generate strong profits by year three.

    Objectives

    • Top-quality activewear for specialty surfing shops
    • Develop and manufacture new products and create brand awareness
    • Expand and develop a sales team throughout the United States
    • Our first year of business saw us reach sales of $700,000. We also reached sales in excess of $50,000 each month.
    • Sponsor local community sporting events
    • Develop products that sell to buyers.
    • Develop a solid e-commerce market and to maximize our profit margin

    Mission

    Hang Toes Surfing caters to the needs of after-market customers. Based on the many specialty stores that are being opened in the United States, we believe this market is important.

    Hang Toes Surfing will be able to adapt their product line for a variety of recreation activities, including sports, leisure, and casual lifestyles. Our mission is to:

    • Our product lines should be the best sellers in order to compete with other companies like Reef, Quicksilver/Roxy and Billabong.
    • For specialty stores, we can draw customers in by our surf industry experience

    Keys to Success

    1. Seek out feedback from our customers (kids, teens and young adults) to develop a successful clothing line that meets their needs and tastes
    2. Create a niche market to sell our unique apparel (bags/beanie/hats, and surf boards).
    3. Sell online to maximize profits
    4. Monitor and schedule production to keep overhead costs low
    5. A successful marketing campaign is necessary to inform existing clients and the public about the new image.
    6. Marketing can help build brand equity and image.


    General Freight Trucking Business Plan


    General Freight Trucking Business Plan


    Opportunity

    Problem

    The USA has become a prosperous country with many large cities spread across miles of land. The cities need food and supplies. Long-haul truck transport is the most efficient and fastest way to get food to people before it spoils.

    Solution

    Mike&#8217’s Trucking Service, which is located in Dallas TX, is a trucking firm that aims at becoming one of America’s largest trucking companies. Mike&#8217’s will initially focus on the food business, but they plan to expand their services to other industries. Mike&#8217, a trucking company, has chosen this industry due to its stability and encouraging growth. The trucking industry dominates the freight sector in this country.

    Market

    Mike&#8217s will utilize three distinct marketing strategies to generate new customers and raise awareness of the company. Promoting is the first strategy. This will focus on press releases and advertising using various different media. The second area of effort will be the application of incentives. Existing customers will be eligible for the incentives. The final effort to reach customers will be through social media.

    Mike&#8217, Trucking Service is a customer-centric company that aims to be one the most prominent trucking companies within the USA. Profitability is predicted to be achieved in month three. Mike&#8217’s project sales of $100,000 and $400,000 respectively for the next year.

    Concurrence

    Although there are several major players in each segment of commercial carrier markets, the market is highly fragmented. A Google search for Dallas trucking revealed that there are many companies offering different types of trucking services. Companies with similar truck fleets to Mike’s Trucking are major competitors. They also target the food industry.

    Market research has shown that food industry customers are very price-sensitive. They value punctual deliveries, special handling capabilities, and smaller-than-truckload orders. It is believed that customer recommendations and the reputations of carriers can influence buying decisions.

    Why Us?

    Mike’s Trucking enables someone to lease a truck, of any size, for any project that needs hauling. We offer this service to the entire Dallas area and plan to expand beyond this area within the first five-years of our operation.

    Expectations

    Forecast

    The company raises $165,000 to fund equipment purchases to satisfy growing demand. The company management has reason to believe that an increased truck fleet will assist the company in its effort to widen its market offering and increase sales.

    Financial Highlights for the Year

    Financing Needed

    We will raise $165,000. We will invest $105,000 in cash and $40,000 in equipment.


    Video Production Business Plan


    Video Production Business Plan


    Michael’s Video Service uses the latest technology to provide video production services. The result is that services are now of an unmatched quality, previously available only to the most expensive video production firms.

    Michael&#8217, Video Service is a relatively new company. As such, we need to get market acceptance. To that end, the company is working to determine trends in the industry, the needs of the customer, and how best to address the needs of the customer.

    Our services can be used in many markets including TV stations, high schools, families, businesses, and companies. We will initially target high schools with whom we can establish strategic alliances that will enable us to establish long term relationships with them. We expect to capture 15-25 percent of the market within our first year, which would translate into $100,000 &#8211: $130,000 in sales.

    We expect to earn $149,000 our first year and then $175,000 and $191,000 our second and third years. Our market strategy is to capitalize on the services offered by our competitors and advertise them.

    We will be competing with several other companies. We have a competitive advantage, however, because our equipment is more aligned with the video production industry trends requiring digital technology, as opposed to analog devices.

    The company seeks a loan of $300,000. This will be used for equipment purchase and startup expenses. The company’s revenue projections for the first three years are $149,000, $175,000, and $191,000, respectively. Michael&#8217s Video Service plans to become profitable very soon.


    Investment Website Business Plan


    Investment Website Business Plan


    Staryoo.com will be a revolutionary platform that provides a Web-based trading system for Chinese securities investors and institutions. Staryoo.com is going to revolutionize the way that millions of Chinese investors invest in China. Particular to Staryoo.com will be investment features that have recently not been available to the investor in China, including, real-time stock price quotes, technical and fundamental analysis, expert commentary on market action and recommendations, investment forums and chat rooms, online bank transfers, remote pager notification, and educational material including books and tapes. The platform’s intelligent interface can be customized to fit your level of investment experience and profile.

    With both the development of the Chinese national super highway project and China’s imminent membership into the World Trade Organization (WTO), Internet use and Internet investing will grow very rapidly. A report by China Internet Information Center shows that China had 4.5 million Internet users as of June 1999. This is twice the 1998 estimate, and it is expected to rise to 20 millions by 2000. 40 million of the 45 million Chinese investors are individual investors. It is anticipated that as foreign equities markets (in particular the U.S. markets) are made available to the individual investor, their trading volume will increase enormously. Mr. Pen Reng, Vice President for Shanghai Securities Co., LTD., the second largest brokerage in China, it is estimated that the number of individual investors in China will increase to 250 million by 2005. Staryoo.com anticipated this trend, and will be the first company to offer international trading support.

    In recent years, the U.S. equity market has seen a dramatic increase in trading volume. The combination of historic market heights and the increase in NASDAQ issuers has contributed to the significant rise in daily trading volume. At the same time, technology has advanced to the point where more investors are trading online. This has led to an entirely new set of self-reliant value-oriented investors who are more comfortable with electronic commerce. We expect these same trends to continue in China, and we will be well placed to profit from the large market opportunity for cheaper, faster, more reliable and less costly trading systems.

    Staryoo.com has a Sunnyvale, CA, office and is based out of Shanghai, China. Starmile Systems Engineering Co. LTD. (Starmile), has provided technical support and initial seed capital. It is located in Shuzhou. China. Staryoo.com was established in the United States to serve two purposes. First, it will facilitate the transfer from the Chinese equities marketplace to one which allows access to U.S. equity markets. Second, Staryoo.com must be able to rapidly and efficiently go public in the U.S. to market and develop this trading platform. For the purposes of the following objectives, additional funding may be required in the fourth quarter (Q4).

    1.1 Objectives

    1. Alpha and Beta testing of Web platform, January 15, Year 1, and May 15, Years 1, respectively with strategic partners from China
    2. For the initial deployment of trading platform, complete negotiations with two major brokerage firms by June 1, Year 1.
    3. Receive your first round funding by June of Year 1.
    4. Staryoo.com available for individual investors beginning June 1, Year 1 (without online trading).
    5. Staryoo.com available for online trading beginning September 15, Year 1.
    6. Staryoo.com has U.S. Equities Markets available in China in Q2 Year 2*.
    7. At year’s end, generate revenues of $300,000.
    8. Register 18,000 members, 14 brokerages and more by Q4 Year 1.
    9. Staryoo.com is now available as a trading site in the U.S. during Q3 Year 3.
    10. Staryoo.com U.S. private company by Q4-Year 3.

    * * Q4-year WTO membership anticipated by 8211

    1.2 Mission

    Staryoo.com is committed to providing investors with the most complete Web-based trading platform. We will continue to improve this trading platform through listening to our customers and adapting our product range to meet their needs. Staryoo.com is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service that will earn investor trust and confidence.

    As we strive for first class image, quality, service and fair profit, both investors and employees will see first-class results. Staryoo.com understands that employees are our most valuable resource. Staryoo.com will reward and nurture its employees as the company reaches milestones and develops technologies.

    1.3 Keys to Success

    To succeed in this business we must:

    • Staryoo.com’s Web-based trading platform is unique among all others. It offers investors more functionality and features that are required for advanced Internet trading.
    • Staryoo.com ensures 100% customer satisfaction. Staryoo.com offers order transmission and customer support to ensure consistent and repeat usage.
    • Staryoo.com online forex trading implementation and cost effectiveness guarantees 100% brokerage satisfaction
    • Leverage Starmile’s technical expertise and client base to ensure that a wide range of customers are informed about Staryoo.com’s equities trading platform and the advantages of using this platform.

    1.4 Strategic Advantage

    Staryoo.com will have a competitive advantage over competing Web-based trading platform providers due to the following strategic reasons:

    • Starmile is an expert in technology fields such as bank information processing and account inquires.
    • Starmile has developed a payment-cryptography system that is ISO9002 and National Cryptography Administration Committee certified.
    • Starmile has developed an internet-based, non-Web-based trading platform for China JiangQian Tide. This system includes most of the functionality being proposed for the Staryoo.com trading platform, including: transactions and trading of Shanghai A shares, statement of account transactions/balance, Windows NT based, online retrieval of market reviews and exchange information, downloading of historical data, input of stock symbol and lookup, network security/firewall implementation, and built-in analysis systems.
    • The Board of Directors and management team are diverse and highly experienced. A variety of backgrounds, including those in the technology, banking, or securities industries.
    • Starmile relationships with American companies are a better way to penetrate China’s market. American companies won’t have the same difficulties as Chinese companies because they will be culturally sensitive.

    Youth Sports Nonprofit Business Plan


    Youth Sports Nonprofit Business Plan


    A recent report by the State University entitled Richmond’s Youth Sport Assessment found that 25 percent of Richmond Metro youth participated last year in organized sport, as compared to 85-90 percent in suburbs. Current estimates show that there are approximately 40,000 children living in Richmond Metro between the ages 6 and 14. Contrary the metro area, there are many options for youth sports in the suburbs. These include strong financial support and a wide variety. Urban girls are less likely to get involved in organized sports because they have not had the chance to be physically active, coach, or part of a team. They also don’t have access to ‘#8220 negative recreation (drugs, violence, or sexual activities) until a later time.

    Clinical studies also show that sports and recreation programs can help youth establish lifelong, healthy, physical activity patterns. According to President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Prevention, regular physical activity can help with life-threatening illnesses, anxiety, weight control, and building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints.

    No matter their race, gender, income, income, or age, the children of the city’s core need to have an opportunity to succeed in education and sport. YouthSports is being created to help Richmond children have the same opportunity to play organized sports.

    YouthSports was awarded a three year matching grant from the John Ford Stevenson Foundation (JFSF) to help them and their corporate partners use organized sports and exercise programs to promote healthy growth in youth.

    JFSF is the largest philanthropy in America devoted to health and care. It is based in San Francisco. Its grantmaking is focused on three goals: to ensure that all Americans have access at affordable cost to basic health care; to improve care for those with chronic illnesses; and to reduce the economic, personal and social harm that substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs, causes.

    Schools and health care centers will host sport registration. The JFSF renewable matching grant is based on the concept that local funding sources have the clearest understanding of their communities’ needs. With the help of local partners, substantial funding will be available for the project.

    Collaboration partners include:

    • BlueCross/BlueShield.
    • Mayor Linda Hargrove, City of Richmond
    • Parks & Recreation Department.
    • Richmond Unified School District.
    • Templex Corporation.
    • A.I. Kaufman and Sons.
    • PriceRight Supermarkets.
    • Avion Computers.
    • The Richmond Mall
    • Richmond Bank.
    • Rider Corporation

    YouthSports will continue to grow its support base by securing additional funding from program sponsors.

    1.1 Objectives

    • To increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs in the Richmond Metro area.
    • To increase youth access and healthy development.

    1.2 Mission

    YouthSports’ mission it to create a youth program in Richmond Metro that increases both the number of people who participate in sport and the healthy development of the youth.

    Success keys 1.3

    • To promote and recruit team coaches, use the school system.
    • Reduce costs associated with maintenance of the field and facilities by using the school or city park system.
    • Supporting the City Council in providing scholarship funds for those youth who are financially disadvantaged and want to engage in sport.
    • Recruiting more corporate support for the sports program.
    • Maintaining a high rate of approval from the area’s parents and youth.


    Pizzeria Business Plan


    Pizzeria Business Plan


    Pizzeria del Causamali has recently entered the restaurant business. The restaurant is in a comfortable, familiar, small town that has a strong need for additional dining options. This restaurant, which is well-positioned to meet the needs of families in Deauville, offers a variety of family-oriented dining experiences and home delivery.

    The Deauville’s population is rapidly growing with new subdivisions and young families moving to the rural suburb of the Hewgton area. Pizzeria del Causamali has a strategy to profit from the first mover opportunity and become the preferred pizza delivery provider in the area. Locally owned restaurants offer more options than national chain restaurants for a fast-growing population.

    This business plan envisions a bright, profitable year ahead. We can also expect future growth to meet the needs of the community. In all, this plan describes a healthy company with good growth prospects, looking to manage its orderly growth in the near future.

    1.1 Mission

    Pizzeria del Causamali fosters a positive and relaxed environment for its customers. We value good pizza’s appearance and flavor as well high-quality ingredients. We are committed to providing great tasting pizzas at great prices and ensuring that our customers have the satisfaction of receiving great value. We are the area’s first home-deliverer for pizzas.

    As residents of our local market, our customers are also our neighbors. We will foster a positive, creative, respectful, enjoyable, and productive work environment where employees are paid fairly and encouraged to respect customers and the quality of our products. We want to earn a fair, responsible profit to ensure the company is financially sustainable in the long-term. This will also allow us to fairly compensate our investors and owners for their investment and risk.

    Success Keys 1.2

    These are the keys for success in this business:

    • Delivering the customer’s value proposition
    • Marketing: promoting a new company, product, and delivery channels to a rural community.
    • High quality products with consistent quality.
    • Effective pricing takes into account the project’s value and the customer’s needs.
    • Family-oriented atmosphere with occasional nights of family entertainment.
    • Management: Products delivered on time, costs controlled and marketing budgets managed. There is a temptation to fixate on growth at the expense of profits.
    • Financial reporting and controls are in place.

    1.3 Objectives

    The objectives for Pizzeria del Causamali are:

    • To establish the market presence needed to support marketing and sales goals and to attract customers.
    • To achieve healthy monthly sales by year end, with average monthly sales growing steadily through the third year.
    • To achieve double digit profit margins.
    • To build top-rated relationships, with at least two well-respected, all-encompassing distributors.