Frank Williams, the owner and operator of One Week At A Time website business in Lexington Kentucky, is responsible for its operation. The website’s goal is to educate people about how they can help the Earth, and reduce their environmental impact. Each week, one task will be completed. This lasts 52 weeks. The tasks are simple and will show people how easily they can make small changes in their life to make a difference in their world. This website will earn revenue through commissions from the sale of Earth-friendly items that match our weekly tips. These products will be offered by affiliates. We won’t be manufacturing them nor carrying inventory. Instead, we will earn commission on each sale.
Our financial strategy is focused on being profitable while keeping our expenses very low. We will use the profits to help environmental causes that we believe strongly in. We are more concerned about keeping cash flow positive and cash balance positive. Our financial plans are highlighted in the accompanying chart.
These keys will help us achieve our goals:
We must develop quality content in the form of our tips which engage the readers, empower them, and inspire them to share the tips with others, and so, grow our user base.
Because we are not going to spend money on marketing, but maximizing our online exposure, it is important that we execute our plans well.
We must keep our expenses low. We don’t have a long-term goal of generating large revenues, so it is important to control our expenses.
Pre-selling product recommendations is necessary in order to encourage users to buy from our site and earn our commissions.
1.1 Mission
One Week At A Time is a website dedicated to teaching busy people how they can make a difference for the environment. This site teaches them simple weekly tasks that can be done over the course of a year. We want to make people more conscious about the environment, to encourage retailers to sell Earth-friendly products and to use our commissions for our expenses and to contribute to environmental causes.
1.2 Objectives
You can teach people simple weekly tasks that will help them to protect the environment and lower their personal environmental impact.
Register 5,000 subscribers for our weekly environmental tips newsletter at the end the first year.
Our website receives 10,000 visitors per month.
To achieve profitability in six month.
To contribute all company profits to environmental organizations and causes
1.3 Keys to Success
Quality Content Provide good weekly tips that are simple to read, easy to understand, and incite people to complete their weekly tasks.
Marketing:Increase link-building, search engine optimisation, word of mouth and word of hand to spread the word on our website and email tips.
Expenses To make it easier to reach profitability, keep your other expenses as low as possible. You don’t need to spend a lot to achieve your goals faster.
Promote and presell Earth-friendly products. This will encourage our users to use our site’’s links to make purchases so we earn our commissions.
Tonya McClendon created a new* elevated pet feeder, designed several feeder models and built prototypes. She plans on investing a minimum of $22,000 from personal savings as well as loans. She is also looking for additional funding in order to protect her feeder design and ideas and to bring these products to market. Tall Drink of Water will be incorporated as a New York-based subchapter A holding corporation in order to protect her from personal liability.
Ms. McClendon aims to position her product in the pet industry’s $34 billion market, which is seeing steady growth. However, it is fragmented, with no clear brand leaders creating elevated feeders.
Ms. McClendon has managerial, operational and technical experience in business, including financial services, management consulting, food service, architecture and landscape architecture, and Olympic planning. She is a solid customer service and sales professional and can work in any environment, whether it’s a small family business or a Fortune 500 company. She is able to draw upon a variety of skills and expertise to launch the business from start-up stage to star.
She believes that a pet products company that designs and markets innovative pet feeders for pet care professionals, government agencies, and consumers in the United States will succeed based on her research.
Based on performance of comparable and complementary products the sales forecasts for three years are modest. Sales for the first year are expected to reach $143,800. They will increase by 10% over the next two years to $248,748 at the end of Year 3. Once the brand has been established, sales are expected increase significantly.
* Based upon preliminary patent searches conducted on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office site.
1.1 Objectives
Based on the design and implementation of:
Innovative, functional and beautiful raised pet feeders
Accessories and other pet products
Products that are socially or environmentally responsible
To increase sales by at most 10% over the first three consecutive years.
In order to reach $250,000 in annual sales within the third-year of operation.
1.2 Mission
Tall Drink of Water is a company that designs, develops and markets functional and beautiful elevated pet feeds. It is a highly rewarding job with great benefits and competitive compensation.
1.3 Keys for Success
Tall Drink of Water
Design and develop innovative, functional, reliable and beautiful products
We offer a competitive guarantee on our products
Offer exceptional customer service
Participate as a designer and in the pet industry community
Help pet associations to rescue, train, and promote humane treatment of animals
Recycled Riding Dreams provides quality used motorcycles and parts to an expanding market of motorcycle enthusiasts. Recycled Riding Dreams has a bike for every budget, and is an excellent choice for the beginner. For the experienced biker, quality used parts will cut the cost of repairs and modifications by 50% to 75%.
Over the past ten years, biking has developed an entirely new customer base among baby boomer men, ages 40 to 65. Last year, motorcycle sales for this age group was twice that of young men, ages 18 to 25. Montclair had motorcycle sales exceeding $6 million in 2000. The forecast is that sales will grow by 15%.
Montclair has 650,000 residents and an average income of $28,000. The city hosts seven motorcycle organizations, and sponsors an annual cycling race as part of its spring celebration.
Brian Jefferson, owner of Recycled Riding Dreams is one of most respected and best known motorcyclist in Montclair. Brian is president of the largest motorcycle association in the city, which has over 800 members. Brian led the motorcycle parade at the city’s spring celebration last year.
Brian’s connection with the motorcycling community and the growing demand for quality used motorcycles and motorcycle parts will make Recycled Riding Dreams one of the most popular shops in the city.
1.1 Objectives
Recycled Riding Dreams aims at:
You can capture the majority of the Montclair used motorcycle business.
Provide superior service to your customers at a competitive price
1.2 Mission
Recycled Riding Dreams has the mission to become Montclair’s primary source for used motorcycle components.
1.3 Keys for Success
Recycled Riding Dreams can be a great success.
Refer customers.
Customer expectations for quality, timeliness, price and service are exceeded.
Business Solutions Consulting (BSC), a start-up consultancy firm, focuses on the complete needs of businesses across all stages of the business cycle. BSC offers a balanced and high-quality service, thanks to its core team made up of highly skilled professionals.
The Company
Business Solutions Consulting is a group of six business consultants. Each consultant is a specialist in one discipline: finance, marketing, sales, technology, operations, human resources, and management.
BSC offers many services to business owners, each tailored to their business needs. These include business and marketing plans preparation, financial search, procurement, IT consulting services and management development.
BSC will have a focus on start-up businesses, preferably in the earlier stages of operation. It is small and mid-sized businesses that make up the majority of U.S., and international markets. BSC prefers to establish a relationship with a younger operation and continue to nurture that relationship over the long term.
BSC will be a Oregon-based LLC. It will have two principal partners who each own a 50% share of the company. Andrew B. Christiansen, a CFO at DEF International and ABC Conglomerate, has extensive experience in financial planning and finance. Mr. David E. Fields brings in experience in the area of marketing, advertising, and communications.
The Market
The business consulting industry is very fragmented. There are many large multinational companies that dominate the business consulting industry. However, there are also smaller firms (often more specialized) who occupy their niches. By providing services to leading companies across a variety of industries, major management consulting companies such as McKinsey or Bain have made their position very strong. The Big Five accounting firms are known for their consulting practices (a.k.a. the Big Five) have established worldwide presence and sell their packaged services to companies of different sizes and industries. Numerous businesses and individuals are also able make a profit in niche markets that bigger players might not consider profitable.
This firm is looking for start-up companies. BSC is committed to staying on top of the latest business activity in the region. Additionally, business contacts, referrals from among the group, and Internet marketing efforts will be made in pursuit of new clients. Start-up companies are attractive because owners often lack the broad range of knowledge and expertise required to launch a new business. These types of consulting services are in high demand and a real need on the market.
BSC is not the only company offering many of the services offered by competitors. Information-based consulting, management and integration are just a few of the services offered by BSC. Services can be used to increase the effectiveness of clients’ operations through improved cost and customer service, increased quality of current product lines, and faster introductions of products and/or services. Competitors offer industry-specific experience to help you objectively evaluate, select and develop information systems, networks, or applications.
Consulting firms BSC is competing with include regional and specialty consulting firms, as well as the consulting groups of international accounting forms such as KPMG LLP, Ernst & Young LLP, Deloitte & Touche LLP, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and Andersen Consulting. BSC competes among information system vendors, including Integrated Systems Solution Corporation, Electronic Data Systems Corporation, Perot Systems Corporation, SAIC, CAP Gemini America, Inc., Computer Sciences Corporation, as well the management and IT consulting services. BSC competes in e-commerce with both traditional and newer competitors such as Scient, TriZetto and Razorfish.
Financial
BSC’s co-owners, Andrew B. Christiansen and David E. Fields, will each provide $50,000 that will cover the bulk of the start-up expenses. The $100,000 Small Business Administration (SBA), 10-year loan, will cover the remainder. These funds combined will be sufficient for the company to cover its expenses for the first one year of operation. This is the most crucial cash flow aspect.
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The Break-even Analysis takes into account the average of the first year’s total sales, excluding salaries, bonuses, and other operating expenses. This analysis shows that BSC will reach break-even in the tenth month.
1.1 Mission
Business Solutions Consulting provides comprehensive consulting services. BSC will provide specialized and personal services that meet the needs of each client.
1.2 Keys to Success
BSC’s keys to success include:
A group of professionals that have complementary specialties.
A high level of experience in these specialty areas.
For most consulting projects, a team approach is required.
Many business contacts among the consultant group.
FynbosFarm is a project that will focus on a successful businessman as well as the training and development of semi-skilled personnel in the instant turf and hydroponics markets. The goal of the project is to produce high-quality, high-turnover production from a small area while also providing leadership and work experience for local women.
The company’s combination of cutting-edge, high-quality, efficient food technology, and production is what makes it unique. It is committed towards improving taste and nutritional value of vegetables. The company will provide training, experience, and research in hydroponics. It is supported by Mike Shelly, a well-respected grower. This project will be KZN-based. The vegetables will be supplied to national and international markets. Instant turf will also be available for the local market.
Products
The 4 main crops to be grown will be instant turf, long life tomatoes, cucumbers, and coloured peppers.
Tomatoes: 4ha in plastic will yield 2100 000 kgs annually
Cucumbers – 1ha under plastic, which will produce 205000 kgs per annum
Peppers: 1ha under plastic which will produce 250 000 kgs per year
Turf: 30ha of open.
Financial considerations
The company is seeking short-term, as well long-term funding in order to purchase a new farm. This will also help with development costs. This money will be used to cover startup expenses and losses in the first year. In year 2, the company should be able to turn a profit. The project is expected to begin production within 8 months from start of the first tunnel being erected.
1.1 Objectives
This project has the goal to establish an intensive farming operation that can produce high-quality products for the domestic and international markets all year.
1.2 Mission
FynbosFarm is a KZN-based company with a two-fold mission:
To produce delicious, nutritious and high-quality vegetables that can be used in local and international markets.
Local women who work on the farms will have opportunities to lead and be part of a highly productive team.
The farm will organize the women into work groups. In addition to regular wages, each group will receive incentives on production and performances.
1.3 Keys to Success
Utilizing greenhouses for efficient production.
There are no existing projects in the KZN region of this size.
Experience in the vegetable industry goes back to 1996.
BikeArt’’s mission it to provide functional items and art made from recycled bicycle components. The art work will be made by three local artists, one of which is Steve’s wife Shoodnt. Wall clocks, picture frames and tables will be featured along with mobiles, windchimes, bookends, kitchen utensil holders and other products.
BikeArt will have its own kiosk, located in the Valley River Mall. BikeArt will have the opportunity to show its larger items thanks to its lease. This should significantly increase sales as walk through traffic in the mall is very high.
BikeArt is expected to be profitable in month nine and have profits of nearly $40,000 by year three.
Beginnings
The first month will be used to set up the kiosk and get things underway. During this month the part-time employees will be hired and trained. In the first month, sales will slow down. From the second month, sales will gradually increase due to the increased number of customers who visit the kiosk.
Total startup costs are $45,000. This will be paid for by Steve Useitagyen’s $25,000 equity investment and an additional $20,000 small-business loan.
The Company
The company will be a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Steve Useitagyen.
Steve Useitagyen has the qualifications to work in this niche. University of Portland gave him a degree in both business administration and art. Steve worked in a bicycle shop throughout college. He started as a mechanic and moved on to sales. The shop was then managed by Steve for two years.
BikeArt will use three part-time employees to man the kiosk, in addition to Steve who will take care of the hiring, payroll, and purchasing.
Market
BikeArt will target 2 market segments: bike enthusiasts and industrial artists. Eugene is home to both of these demographics. BikeArt is focusing on these two groups because they are the most likely consumers of this type of art work.
BikeArt has several competitors:
Other shops are located in the mall.
Art galleries
Bicycle retailers.
BikeArt can capitalize on the unique advantage it has of being the only dealer that deals exclusively with bicycle artwork. The mall is crowded all day so it’s like having your very own shop in the middle.
Success
The company will grow slowly, establish a steady level of sales and cashflow before looking to expand. BikeArt will then look to establish additional kiosks throughout Portland, Corvallis, Salem, and Corvallis. This expansion is expected to take place after year three.
The Break-even analysis indicates that $15212 in monthly revenue would be required to reach breakeven. BikeArt’s products are priced based upon a desired net margin 12%. BikeArt’s products are locally made works of art and prices will range from $40 to $500 each.
The business is expected to reach profitability by month 9, with revenues of $147,000 and profits at $35,500 by the end year 2.
1.1 Mission
BikeArt’s mission is to offer functional items and artwork made from recycled bicycle parts. We exist to attract and maintain customers. If we follow this maxim, all else will fall into place. Our services will exceed our customers’ expectations.
1.2 Objectives
The following objectives are set for the initial three years of operation
We want to create a kiosk that is product-based and whose primary goal it to exceed customers’ expectations.
Every year, there is a 20% increase in product sales.
To open a sustainable shop that sells artwork, and functional items made of recycled materials.
Customers in the Houston area are in need of beautiful office buildings, warehouses, public works etc. The area is growing rapidly and they need a company with the right materials and high quality work to build what was needed.
Solution
Fosse Commercial Contractors (FCC) strives to offer the finest quality design, site preparation, cost estimates, construction, repair, and alteration to clients needing large scale construction services, whether it be office buildings, warehouses, large apartment complexes, public works, etc. Fosse provides the best quality service in the commercial construction sector.
Market
Houston is booming. There has been significant business growth over the last few years. It is expected that the trend will continue for at minimum the next four. Fosse Commercial Contractors is attracted to this market.
We will be concentrating on the customers that will provide us with the greatest margin, in other words those clients desiring office building construction. This is the fastest growing group of commercial clients who require our services. Other potential clients we can serve are those in the restaurant and special facility segments.
Competition
There are three major competitors currently operating in the Houston region. These include Texas Specialty Construction and TNT General Contractors. Fosse targets the same clients that these companies do and they all have a great reputation for customer satisfaction. Houston’s market is rapidly growing and there is more demand than supply. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain market shares and be in a position of strength within the industry.
Why Us?
The best way to compete in the construction industry is through lower costs or better project management. One of the most important processes for winning a contract is the bid process. Fosse is unique in that it has an advantage over its competitors. FCC’’s General Projects manager, Mr. David West, is the nephew and owner of McHoughton’’s Lumber, one the Midwest’s most important construction material suppliers. Fosse was able to secure a favorable supplier contract that allowed Fosse to get its materials at a substantial discount. With this edge the company can underbid its rivals and achieve a low cost leadership role.
Expectations
Forecast
Fosse has very limited debt and intends that it stays that way. We expect to see higher profits as a result of our market shift efforts before the end of year 2. We expect lower profits in the coming three years as we gain more market share. As we grow, and take advantage of economies-of-scale, we anticipate that we can reduce marginal cost and increase overall profitability by year 3 or 4.
We are confident we can continue to grow. For this next year we intend to significantly increase overall revenues to close to $900K, from $572K this past year. We have the market. We have the people. And we have the capabilities. It’s time to expand.
However, growth can be costly. We are prepared to inject new capital to support losses for most of this first year. We can turn profit in the second and third years.
541 Vintage excels in curating a carefully curated selection of vintage apparel that is available in-store as well as online. We offer clothing that isn’t commonly found in the fast-fashion industry. This allows people to express their individual style. This allows our customers to save money and reduce waste while still looking great.
The Problem
Eugene offers a few shopping options in the resale market, but many consumers complain about the overwhelming number of low-quality or overpriced options available. It can be difficult to navigate through the stores.
The Solution
Vintage clothing, accessories, belts and bags are all included in this carefully curated collection. Our aim is to provide unique and unusual items at affordable prices. We also offer superior customer service, which brings us consistent customers.
Target Market
The 541 Vintage’s primary market is young adults who are looking for unique and well-made clothing at a reasonable price. Common characteristics include:
Interest in fashion, collection, and design.
You want to stand out from all the others.
Interested in vintage items for a bargain?
We want to encourage resale, sustainable fashion.
A secondary target market are shoppers who enjoy hunting for treasures or bargains.
Competitors & Differentiation
Alternatives
A number of chain thrift stores (St Vincent de Paul’s Closets, Buffalo Exchange, Plato’s Closet),
A few locally owned vintage clothing stores (Eugene Jeans, N.E.S.T. )
High end vintage furniture/clothing thrift stores (Oak Street Vintage).
Vintage clothing thrift shops online (Mercari, Etsy and eBay)
Why Us?
With each passing year, clothing waste increases. Gleichzeitig, many people end up buying clothes that are:
Seen from other people
Made of lower quality and built cheaply
Contributes often to poor working conditions of marginalized communities across the world.
When you buy recycled items, it means that fast fashion pieces can stay out of the trash while you are wearing authentic vintage clothes. The 541 store has a large selection of carefully selected items, both online and in-store. Vintage has history, vintage has character, and vintage is synonymous with quality.
Financing Needs
For 700 square feet, the rent for the Willamette/East 7th target area is $14.61 SF/YR. Rent is calculated at $9900 per year and $825 monthly, including utilities and janitorial. Remodeling retail space will be funded with $5,000. The initial inventory price will be $15,000. The marketing expenses for the startup of the business amount to approximately $2,000. Initial operational costs for 1 Year, including bills, employee salaries, etc. amounts to $25,000.
It takes $56,900 to start.
Sales Channels
Retail location
Website
Instagram
Google Ads
Facebook
Marketing Activities
Google Ads
Insta
Facebook ads
Affiliates/Influencers
Blogs/Newspaper
Flyers/Signage
Financial Plans
These expenses include employee salaries, taxes, advertising, utilities, and insurance. Maintaining a consistent flowing inventory will be a significant cost to keep the store running effectively. Advertising expenses, which include website maintenance and paid ads, will be a consistent expense.
Revenue:
2023: $65,000
2023: $74,000
2024: $87,000
Expenses/Costs:
2023: $56,900
2023: $60,000
2024: $70,000
Profit:
2023: $8,100
2023: $14,000
2024: $17,000
Milestones
Register for the required permits and licenses by August 1, 2023
Renovating — August 21st, 2023
Install racks or shelves for merchandise — August 25, 2020
Add initial stock to your store inventory August 27, 2023
Take professional pictures of the space — August 31, 20,23
Create website, social media, or google/yelp account — September 1, 2023
Interviews and initial hire of employees. September 5, 2023
Now Open — September 15, 2023
Google/Yelp forecast — November 1, 2023
Create a relationship tree with vintage clothing suppliers — December 15, 2023
Add a pop-up stand to the farmer’s markets — March 15, 2023
Team and Key Roles
Owner/Manager
Sales Associate/Cashier
Assists owner with vintage clothing purchases and identifying items for sale. Maintaining a clean and orderly sales floor by operating a POS system. You are responsible for creating and maintaining displays/tags for merchandise, stocking new inventory, and tracking it.
Partnerships & Resources
These partnerships will allow 541 Vintage to be more visible in the market they are targeting and increase its share of the local market for vintage items. This will enable 541 Vintage to continue expanding its inventory, which will ensure that it has a unique and top-quality collection of vintage items.
Donation-based stores: Using Goodwill and Saint Vinnies as a resource to find quality vintage clothing to then resell.
Estate sales:Establish relationships with local estate selling companies
Student OrganizationsFind organizations with a strong desire to fashion and/or sustainability, and send flyers to them.
University of Oregon StudentsStudents with valid ID will receive a discount.
Creation Of 541 Vintage Fashion ShowAllows local fashion designers/artists show their works and have access to 541 Vintage stock.
Safe Current is a small business unit of The Cleveland Illuminating Company, an electric utility. Brian Henderson, who will lead Safe Current, was the founder.
Safe Current has identified the following key factors that will make it sustainable:
Get 100% customer satisfaction. Refer friends and customers.
Design and sell power protection products that are meaningful and valuable.
Implement strict financial controls. This is important as Safe Current is a small unit of TCIC. However, it must be a separate entity financially. They also have financial and accounting responsibilities for TCIC shareholders.
Products
Safe Current will offer surge protectors as well as surge arrestors. These products can be made by a contract manufacture and sold under Safe Current.
Surge Arrestors: This is a piece of equipment that is mounted on the outside of a house or business near the meter that offers protection from external electrical surges.
Surge Protectors are a piece protecting individual or group of appliances from internal electric spikes. All of Safe Currents protectors are of industrial grade.
Management
Brian graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a MBA. He has also worked for large telecom ATT as an associate project manager and Allegheny Power in the value-added services department. Safe Current is expected to record impressive sales in years two and three with a correspondingly high net profit.
1.1 Objectives
To develop a profitable product for TCIC which is not regulated from the core business of power generation.
To become profitable in one year.
To use this business model as a template for future ventures.
1.2 Mission
To develop a family of surge protectors and arrestors for consumers that offer safety and value. Safe Current will make use of The Cleveland Illuminating Company’s strengths to increase brand recognition. Their innovative and useful products will exceed customer expectations. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed.
1.3 Keys To Success
Give 100% satisfaction to every customer
Sell and design power protection products that are meaningful and valuable.
Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast (B & B) is a charming bed & Breakfast that overlooks Vette Kat Harbour, a beautiful Caribbean island. The beauty of the island is well-known. The B & B will be set up as a LLC of Kayman St. Lucia and will reside in the St. Lucia’s home. Their home is at the heart of everything B & B. There will be seven guest rooms available. The facility features a beautiful central living room, where guests can socialize, a private outdoor patio, and the Buccaneer Cuisine Centre.
The unassuming white building is covered with flags representing many nations. Once you step inside, however, you will realize that it is the Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast. A graceful gato gordo may greet you as one of the staff takes your bags and leads you to a cozy alcove for Passion Fruit tea and delicate biscuits.
From a 18th Century portrait high above an open fire, the famed French Gastronome Fromage leGrande smiles appreciatively. Just a few steps away, a charming courtyard greets you with French doors. Meanwhile, the sparkling of silver and crystal at nearby tables hint at what lies ahead. The stunning collection of antiques and art that the owner has amassed is a captivating backdrop wherever you look.
The inn’s personalized approach to serving guests will be consistently rated by Travel + Leisure readers as being among the World’s best. One will feel that anything is possible here. Breakfast can be served in your room or in the Terrace Room. You can choose to head out to the country or to the seaside to have lunch. The staff will provide a picnic for you and recommend the best route to get there. The inn’s living room is a wonderful place to enjoy afternoon tea. This magical place will be remembered for its attention to detail.
The Market
Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast can compete with hotels within the hospitality industry as there is no other B & Bs around. Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Bath facilities are much more attractive than other hotels in the vicinity. All of the hotels in the area are fairly standard chain hotels, nothing noteworthy. Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast – On the other hand is a beautiful, sophisticated home – on a quiet road, in a little town, on a sea.
Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast targets different demographics. First, people who are just looking to relax for the weekend. These people may have planned activities for the weekend in local towns, parks, or just want to relax in a comfortable environment. The second group of travelers is those who are traveling through the area and prefer to stay in B & Bs Љ۪ rather than a hotel/motel. Others will just want to have the experience of service presented by an Executive Chef. While we will certainly get customers that fall outside of these groups, this classification should be fairly accurate.
Competitive Edge
Two distinct competitive advantages distinguish the Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast from its competitors. The first is a never-ending commitment to detail and outstanding customer service. St. Lucia’s realize that their mission is making sure that their customers have the best stay possible. Kayman and Jenne are committed to ensuring the happiness of their customers. This will be showcased in breakfast which will offer Starbucks Authorized and Certified Training System of Coffee and Tazo Tea service.
Barrista services include Cafe Au Lait and four types of coffee per day. Tazo Teas will be used and shown eight times per day. We will have delicious baked goods and breakfast to celebrate guests. Island Style Skillet
Red-eye Gravy over Hand Rolled Biscuits and Challah Bread Dipped French Bread with Guava, Mango and on top are just a few of the simple pleasures. Pancettas, Sundried Tomatos and California Asparagus Fritattas can be considered a gourmet choice. Meanwhile, Egg Beaters, freshly squeezed 100% juices and Wheat breads as well as Spelt and Hearty Grains Muffins, are options that offer healthy food. Our medical knowledge will help guests make the right choices, whether they want to indulge in extravagant eating or keep a strict diet. We will also have our famous Caribbean White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia, Pineapple, Walnut cookies, which everyone loves!
Their unique facility is their second competitive edge. It is partly because of its actual structure, which is an amazing place to see and stay. The antiques, original gas and solid-silver fixtures lamps as well as the Tiffany lamps are amazing.
Management Team The Vette Kat Harbour B & B will be able to execute on its strong business model because of its management. Kayman earned his MBA and provided invaluable business expertise to the establishment. Kayman also has unique skills and experience that no other innkeeper has. Kayman’s resumes for B & B GM, Marketing VP and Chef show that he has a wealth of experience in all three areas. Kayman has served as GM at world-class resorts, hotels, and B & B’’s. Each of these projects saw an increase in profits and program growth. Kayman will be assisted by numerous Presidents, famed Executive Chefs from television and industry magnates/titans/CEO’s. Kayman’s fame around the world on TV, the TODAY show and more will also bring TV exposure, shows and once again – Kayman will go live weekly on the radio and in magazines. Kayman will be assisted by his step-son, Max Nevis and wife, Jenne Sequa – both trained Chefs from Country Club and restaurant work experiences. Kayman will still work for the company where he worked for 13+ years.
Vette Kat Harbour B & B can leverage this amazing facility to create a special B & B that serves our inter-island community. Kayman St. Lucia’s passion and experience will make this possible. The B & B should be profitable in the third month and make a good profit by year end.
1.1 Objectives
Vette Kath Harbour Bed & Breakfast aims to be in operation for five years.
To create a B & B whose primary goal is to exceed customer’s expectations along the lines learned of, “unprecedented hospitality and service standards,” learned by the our world renown Chef.
The Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast will experience an increase in visitors each week throughout the year.
To increase our number of clients by 10% per year through superior service to 50% occupancy in Year 5.
To create a sustainable company, the business must be able survive without external cash flow. Customer Comment cards should average 92 points or more.
To create a Buccaneer culinary centre that is sustainable and has its own cash flow. Customer Comment Cards should score 85 or above on average.
To operate as green an operation as possible spanning water, power and emissions. Being a lighthouse for the region.
To provide support to our island community by being kind and generous. This will be measured through the awards received.
1.2 Mission
Vette Kat Harbour B & B’s Mission is:
We aim to be the most preferred Bed and Breakfast Hotel in Vette Kat Harbour and the surrounding Islands. We will exceed guests’ expectations and provide a world-class experience by offering the best in hospitality and ensuring that our staff and product are constantly improved to meet the needs of customers.
Some people will find the inn a homely place.
It’s a romantic world of fantasy far from the harsh realities and reality of modern-day life. Others will find it a culinary oasis similar to a Michelin-starred restaurant. The inn isn’t too serious, which will surprise and delight some. Guests often will remark that while the interiors could be called grand they are also whimsical and wonderfully comfortable.
1.3 Keys for Success
Vette Kat Harbour Bed & Breakfast aims to achieve the following goals in order to be successful:
The Vette Kat Harbour Inn is the most popular B & B in the area among both tourists and travellers.
Build strong market position among the local patrons within a 120 mile radius.
Maintain sound financial management for the venture.
Book rooms by linking to the best referral engines or B & B Association engines.
Automate your room night booking and digital calendar on our website.
