Gifts and Collectibles Retail Shop Business Plan


Gifts and Collectibles Retail Shop Business Plan


Classique Gifts Etc. is a start-up retail store offering fine gifts, collectible dolls and doll accessories. The store will be located in Lexington, Kentucky, catering to the middle- and upper-class consumers who look beyond the congested retail malls for the special shopping experience. A wide selection of high-quality products will be available. The customer will also enjoy knowledgeable and friendly service in an uncongested area.

This business plan is prepared to obtain financing in the amount of $50,000 to purchase inventory and to help cover expenses in the first year of operations. We are also asking for a credit line of $10,000 to be used as necessary in low cash flow periods. Brenda and Charles Gajdik will jointly own and manage the store. They will contribute $40,000 to equity as an investment. This money can be used to finance start-up and equipment purchases as well operating capital.

The Lexington business is similar to the one in this plan, so the sales forecasts were very conservative. Brenda has evaluated the strengths of this store and believes it could be improved.

1.1 Objectives

  • To develop Classique Gifts Etc. Central Kentucky’s leading gift retail store.
  • For the first year, to maintain and increase your gross profit margin of at least 40%.
  • Personal customer service and marketing will help you to reach 4,000 customers within the second calendar year.
  • To earn a substantial profit by Year 3.

1.2 Mission

Classique Gifts Etc. will operate a gift store that sells high-end gifts, collectible dolls and accessories. We will provide quality products from trusted suppliers, and offer friendly customer service.

1.3 Keys for Success

To succeed in this business we must:

  • Get the best products for the customer and sell them at the highest quality.
  • Offer friendly customer service
  • Good vendor/supplier relationships will allow for quick shipment.
  • Advertising and promotion of our store are essential to capitalize on the current Christmas shopping season.
  • Continuously review our inventory and sales and adjust our inventory levels based on detailed records.


ASP B2B Technology Business Plan


ASP B2B Technology Business Plan


Discover Productions, Inc., (Discover Productions), a technology consulting company for business-to–business (B2B), provides turnkey computing solutions that are based on the most current technology and use Web-based applications. Discover Productions, Inc. offers state-ofthe-art software, hardware, remote support, training and system support. Future plans include the development of their own B2B Web application. In June 2000, the company will release their first product.

Discover Productions is an Ohio-based company. Its mission is to equip businesses with the technology necessary to be successful in a Web-based marketplace. Discover Productions offers a new perspective on B2B Technology Consulting by using state-of the-art equipment and the required technical expertise.


Services Plan

  • Turn-key B2B Computing Solutions. The company is currently providing small to mid-sized businesses with Web-based computing solutions utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
  • Hosting services. The company provides hosting services to ASP businesses and generates over $200,000 in revenue.
  • Internet Sale. Currently, we have more than 300,000 in Internet sales through hosting, eCommerce, and Web development. This is for small-to-medium-sized businesses.
  • Computing Solutions. To increase our computing revenues, we will sell more computers, provide support and services to more customers than $450,000.
  • Web-based Applications. We develop, market, sell and support our own Web-based B2B apps.

Marketing

The company’s marketing strategy is built on the belief its products and services offer a value-added method of understanding, qualifying, and interpreting the complex world of technology markets and the computer industry. The company plans to use search engine portal advertising and pay-per-click advertising banners on strategically located websites in the computer field to implement this strategy.

Management

Discover Productions has a world-class team of management with direct industry knowledge, extensive research experience, as well as a unique perspective for B2B technology. Its leadership team includes Mr. Edward Jones, CEO and Mr. Jacob Manuel as CIO.

Financials

The company is seeking initial round funding in an amount of $914900 to help with staffing, buying software and hardware computing equipment, as well office costs. The company also seeks second round funding of $3 million to develop B2B Web-based apps and their Educational Application Software. Projected revenues for 2000 to 2002 are $1 million, $16 million, and $45 million, respectively.

1.1 Mission

Discover Productions was founded to offer businesses turn-key computing solutions that use the most recent technology. They also provide superior customer support and training to help them take their company’s infrastructure into the future.

1.2 Keys to Success

  • Strong technical experience
  • Effective management leadership
  • Quality service and support