The Skate Zone has been formed to implement inline skate hockey services. The Skate Zone is a Miami-based company whose mission is to promote the sport of hockey and make it available to all.
The company’s first strategy is to promote Roller Hockey as one of America’s fastest-growing leagues. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, there has been a steady increase in participation since 1993. The company’s goal, which is to provide inline hockey players of all ages with a safe and professional environment, is to entertain and provide physical fitness and entertainment. The snack bar, which will be open during practice and games, will allow players and spectators to have food and drinks. Further endeavors will include bringing inline hockey products such as skates, body protection equipment, sticks, and jerseys with team logos into an in-house Pro Shop.
The company believes it will make income in these areas.
Registration fees. Person(s) who will be playing hockey will be required to pay a seasonal fee to play in the league.
Concessions of equipment and food. Profits from food and beverage items. Future endeavors are to have certain equipment for sale that players can utilize for sports activities.
Special operations. Miscellaneous uses for the rink. Payments will be made to cover operational expenses.
Godsend Concierge Service, (GCS), is a full-service concierge who primarily serves the untapped corporate market in Eugene. The company can complete almost any task requested by clients. This allows them to spend more time developing their employer’s value. Employers will enjoy our service as an additional compensation tool to attract qualified workers.
The most important objectives for the first three years include: the utilization of GCS in at least four of the top 10 local companies, and to increase our number of clients served by 20% per year through superior performance and word-of-mouth referrals.
The Company
It will be a home-based company with Taylor Gogetter the sole proprietor. Mr. Gogetter will be the sole proprietor. The company plans to hire three full-time employees by the end year 1. GCS is committed to offering higher wages in order to ensure high-quality performance. GCS will provide ongoing training for its employees.
Services
Godsend Concierge Service offers a variety of services to our customers. There will be many tasks that employees have to do. However, the basic need will be for services/errands during normal business hours. The employees are usually at work during these hours. The company prefers employees being productive rather than running an errand.
The Market
Companies recognize that employees are less free than ever, and have started to work with concierge companies to offer their employees a variety of services. Some of the large corporations that we will target in Eugene are Hyundai, Sony Disc Manufacturing, Levi Strauss, etc. Medium-sized companies include Burley Design Cooperative and Palo Alto Software. Bike Friday is a larger law firm.
Although some corporations already provide a concierge service to employees, most do so through their in-house staff who handle the errands. The concierge service is viewed as a perk by the employee but is not as efficient for the company. GCS offers concierge services at a reduced rate to companies.
Individuals who see the value of having someone else complete tasks they don’t have time for, or after a cost/benefit analysis decide that it is not worthwhile to them, will be served by us. This market segment will be reached through word-of–mouth advertising.
Two concierge companies currently operate in Eugene. They are primarily focused on individuals. GCS is targeting companies as this market has been overlooked. It provides greater volume and more consistent services.
Financial Considerations
Godsend Concierge Service will charge a start-up fee that includes all the equipment required to set up a home-based office, legal fees and website creation. GCS’s projected growth rate is more than 100% per year with strong operating margins. GCS plans to generate $156,000 in sales by 2013. The company plans to bill its clients on an hourly rate.
Objectives
These are the objectives for the first three year of operation:
To create a service-based organization whose primary goal it is to exceed customers’#8217 expectations.
GCS use in at minimum four of the top 10 companies in your area, as listed by the local newspaper in its annual listing of local businesses.
Superior performance and word of mouth referrals will allow us to increase our client base by 20% each year.
You must be able to sustain your home-based business by generating its own money.
Mission
Our mission is to offer the customer any type of legal service that he/she needs. We exist to maintain and attract customers. When we adhere to this maxim, everything else will fall into place. Our services will exceed the expectations of our customers. We will foster a workplace where employees take pride and ownership in their contributions, which empowers them to do their best.
Everywhere Assistant, a start-up virtual assistant business, is now available. The company is a sole proprietorship with Sadie Clark as the founder and sole employee. The company was established and will be serving a variety of geographic customer segments.
The Market
Everywhere Assistant identified three distinct market segments that should be targeted. The first segment is companies of various sizes. It is common to see large-scale corporate downsizing during the current business climate. Everywhere Assistant can benefit from this as people in the company will be busier than ever due to the downsizing. Typical in a downsizing climate there is the outsourcing of projects/jobs that the current staff cannot handle. Everywhere Assistant believes the majority of their business (relatively speaking to other segments) will be from these companies.
Individuals make up the second segment. This is an attractive segment because as our daily lives become busier and busier we have less and less free time. One way to make more time is to use a virtual assistant (VA). The services that are provided to individuals are likely to be more tedious than those offered to companies.
Last, but not least, are not-for-profit organizations. These organizations are largely because they do not have excess capital. They have therefore tried to maximize the employee’s tasks and responsibilities. This means most employees are quite busy. Organizations don’t have employees that can handle random tasks. VA’s are able to quickly and seamlessly assume responsibility for tasks. This saves money for companies as they pay only for the labor to complete the task.
Everywhere Assistance offers many different services. Most of the services offered are administrative in nature. These include data entry and mailing list updates. These services will be billed at the lower end, between $25 and $45 Services that require higher skill levels, such as graphic design, marketing, or accounting, will be billed closer to the top. There will also be travel arrangements and concierge services that fall somewhere in the middle. Services offered will include things the customer cannot do or would rather have someone else do.
Competitive Edge
Most VA services require secretarial skills. They are jobs that an administrative assistant can handle. Everywhere Assistant will be using their competitive edge of a wide range of skills to their fullest. Everywhere Assistant offers clients many technical skills, including proficiency in QuickBooks Pro for accounting, PageMaker graphic design, and marketing and research skills. This competitive advantage is important because clients who have found a VA are more likely to stay with them than to find another one (assuming they are satisfied with the service and product). The problem occurs when the client is happy with the VA but needs work on a project that the VA does not have skills in, consequently, the client must look elsewhere. A VA (Everywhere Assistant), who has a wider range of skills, is able to provide more value to clients.
Everywhere Assistant, which is a virtual assistant business model, offers a wide range customer services remotely using the internet. This business model is extremely efficient. It will provide Sadie with a steady income and allow her to choose when and how to work. The revenue forecast predicts that revenues will rise in year two and three, with the corresponding increases in net profit.
1. Keys to Success
Offer a wide range of services allowing Everywhere Assistant to handle any type of task.
So last-minute projects can still be completed, it is important to keep your schedule flexible.
Assure accurate billing and estimates for your project.
1.2 Mission
Everywhere Assistant’s mission is to provide the best administrative assistant services available from remote locations. Everywhere Assistant will be able handle a variety of tasks with professionalism and trust that is rare in today’s world. Everywhere Assistant will surpass customer expectations.
1.3 Objectives
To generate over $35,000 in the first year.
To develop enough income to make the job full time position.
Because there are sufficient word of mouth opportunities to stay busy, it is possible to lower marketing expenses.
CompuDate is a new company that offers Denver area singles computer-based matchmaking services. CompuDate acquired the assets of Date MatchMaker. It is now a sole proprietorship run by Suzie Butter.
The Market
CompuDate aims to target two distinct market segments, those aged 20-35 years old and those aged 36-60 years old. CompuDate’s services should be trendy and modern in order to appeal to the younger generation, which has a 9% annual rate of growth and 54,000 potential customers. CompuDate’’s services should be appealing to the older age groups, which have a 11% annual growth rate and 64,000 potential clients. CompuDate has two large markets to which it can market its services. This is a great market opportunity.
Keys to Success
CompuDate identifies three keys to success. We will closely monitor these key points. The first step is to get to know your market. CompuDate conducts extensive market research in order to gather accurate market information. The second is to find the right matches. CompuDate can’t make the business grow if it doesn’t select the right people. The last is to ensure sustainable profits. CompuDate will have a long-term vision.
Management
Suzie Butterly, a seasoned manager of CompuDate. Suzie’s first job was at Yahoo! As a project manager in their search engine department. Suzie was able to manage a wide range of projects thanks to this position. After three years Suzie moved over to the Yahoo! Personals division where she got direct experience for the matchmaking industry which gave Suzie the insight and confidence in developing her own company to compete within this industry.
CompuDate has conservatively forecasted sales for year two, rising in year three. CompuDate can expect to see pleasant profits in years two through three. CompuDate gives local businesses the chance to make a profit by combining professional matchmaking software with industry expertise.
1.1 Keys to Success
Know our market.
Matches (the right dates)
Ensure sustainable profits.
1.2 Objectives
Become Denver’s premier dating service.
Our success rate in establishing long-term client relationships is 45%
Realize the efficiencies and accuracies gained with computer-assisted matchmaking services.
1.3 Mission
CompuDate’s mission is to offer the best matchmaking services. This will be accomplished through affordable pricing, outstanding customer support, and the best predictive matchmaking services.
There is an increasing demand for auto parts and repair services due to the high commuter traffic. The convenience of travel is important to middle and upper-class people and travellers. They want to be able to find what they need.
Solution
Quick and Dirty Auto Repair strives to provide high-quality auto repairs and a wide range of auto parts. QDAR strives to provide personalized service for its customers through convenience and fast service. Additionally, QDAR is technologically savvy with computerized monitoring of all parts inventory, to ensure that parts are always in stock while keeping a balanced level of inventory to maximize inventory turnover. QDAR has excellent vendor relationships with highly service-oriented vendors who can ship major parts quickly (most cases within 24 hours).
Market
There is a lot of competition in the market for parts and auto repair services. A majority of shops provide either parts inventory or repair services. QDAR stands out in the niche of auto shops that offer both repair and parts services. QDAR caters to upper and middle class customers. These customers are less concerned about the price of their services as they value the convenience of a quick turnaround (on any make/model of car) and the high quality of its services.
CompetitionWhy Us?
Quick and Dirty Auto Repair is committed to providing high-quality services and a wide variety of auto parts. QDAR focuses on personalized service to its customers by offering convenience and rapid service. QDAR is also technologically proficient with computerized monitoring all parts inventory. This ensures that parts are always in stock while maintaining a balanced inventory level to maximize inventory turnover. QDAR maintains strong relationships with vendors who are service-conscious and capable of expediting major parts (in most cases, in an overnight period).
Locally, there are more then 400 auto repair and automotive parts companies. Only a quarter of these competitors offer both auto repair services and auto parts inventories. Among these, only a few are major national chains. The remainder are privately-owned small businesses. QDAR will stand out by offering convenience and high levels of customer service. QDAR’s honesty and reputation will play an important role in repeat customers and building loyal customers.
Why Us?
Quick and Dirty Auto Repair is committed to providing high-quality services and a full line of auto parts. QDAR is committed to providing personalized service and quick service to all its customers. QDAR also has the technology to ensure parts are always on hand. It can also monitor inventory levels electronically to keep an inventory balance and maximize inventory turnover. QDAR maintains strong relationships with vendors who are service conscious and capable of expediting major parts (in most cases, within 24 hours).
Expectations
Forecast
QDAR’s analysis uses the averages of first-year total sales by units and operating expenses. These conservative assumptions provide a more accurate estimation of real risk.
Web Services Provider’s DSL market leaders are small and medium businesses nationwide. Web Services Provider’’s key customers for Web hosting and reseller accounts are Web design firms and individuals as well as small businesses that require space on a server. Web Services Provider’s main markets for dedicated servers include small to large businesses where speed and security are important. Web Services Provider’s key markets for colocation are medium and small businesses like online trading, etailers and entertainment Web companies.
Computer telephony integrated (CTI) refers to the convergence of the phone and computing industries. Currently, the CTI market totals $4 billion and is growing at 30% a year, with many segments growing at a rate of over 100% a year. MultiMedia Telecommunications Association in Washington estimates that the CTI industry will grow by almost 70% over the next 12 months and more than triple by 2000.
1.1 Mission
Web Services Provider’s mission is to offer high-quality Internet services, Web hosting and DSL service to large and small clients.
Safe Keeping has been developed through much research to address public concern with protecting their property. John Walter has been in law enforcement over 20 years. His last five years were as a commander for a burglary unit at the Eugene Police Dept. Safe Keeping will go into businesses and private residences and make a video tape record of all the belongings in that business and residence.
As a consultant, we will help people to better protect their property. All videos will remain confidential. We will keep a copy at our business. There are $4,000 in start up costs, including the cost for a video camera. John Walter will finance the start-up expenses. Safe Keeping’s goal market strategy is to be an attractive choice for homeowners and businesses in the greater Eugene, Springfield region.
Small and large companies will be our market. This service will also reach private homeowners. We want to provide superior in customer service, security knowledge, and maintain the strictest confidentiality.
John Walter will manage a simple and comprehensive website. It was created by an outside consultant. It will provide information about our services as well as the costs. John Walter, the owner of the company, will oversee all aspects of it including bookkeeping and Joe Norten as his employee. John will advise homeowners and businesses on security issues.
Safe Keeping is seeking a 10% growth rate in sales in Year 1 to exceed $116,000 in total revenues. This is a new niche for the security industry that has not been tapped and Safe Keeping is excited to serve the citizens of the Eugene, Springfield area in the coming year and the future.
1.1 Objectives
In Year 2, you can achieve a 10% annual growth rate
Maintain a monthly gross margin of not less than 40%
The first year of sales, average $116,000
1.2 Keys for Success
The following factors are key to the success of a company:
Get great customer service and support to sell our services.
Keep in contact with law enforcement agencies.
Keep your customers happy to make repeat purchases.
Referrals by our existing customer base
1.3 Mission
Safe Keeping aims at providing a security service that makes homeowners and businesses feel more comfortable about the security of their properties. Insuring and protecting one’s property is a personal matter.
Safe Keeping aims to provide quality customer service, while respecting clients’ privacy. Our service helps people to protect the possessions they have worked hard to obtain and advises clients on preventative protection.
Schools are often underfunded. Children need schooling. Tutoring is a way for children to learn.
Solution
Bryan’’s Tutoring Service offers tutoring services in a range of academic subjects. You can arrange private sessions or have students form groups to tutor. While private sessions provide intensive individual assistance, groups sessions are more cost-effective and encourage a team-based approach. Bryan’s Tutoring Service, which is based on The Atkinson, offers a wide range of past exams. This collection can be invaluable for studying the material or for exam preparation. Bryan’s Tutoring Service employs the Systematic Analysis Framework (SAF) for all students. This unique problem-solving approach is used by students to tackle all subjects they come across in school. This system provides students with a method to better solve their own questions. This system is different than most tutors. They are focused on answering student’s immediate questions, but not teaching them basic problem solving skills for future application.
Market
Bryan’s Tutoring Service identified several target markets that they will pursue. Willamette Business students is the largest market segment. Bryan has strong relationships with the majority of business program professors. This allows Bryan tailor the tutoring to suit the course material and to receive referrals. There will be three types of clients in this market segment: international students, non-quantitative customers, and quantitative clients. Bryan’s Tutoring Service is available to undergraduate students at Willamette College and other nearby colleges.
Concurrence
Tutoring is as old as students. As long as students become overwhelmed, tutors are needed to help them catch up with their classmates. To make certain materials understandable, some need to be explained differently.
While tutoring is an important need, most tutoring on the market today is unorganized and infrequent. What sets this company apart is its experience and the attention paid to individual needs of students.
Why Us?
Bryan’’s Tutoring Service exists in order to assist students. Our unique teaching method helps students to connect with the material they need to master. Through personalized and focussed teaching processes, our students develop the tools they need for ongoing success in their fields of study. Our success is dependent on our ability to listen to our clients and help them succeed.
Expectations
Forecast
This is a personal tutoring firm. Bryan will be able make enough money during the school year in order to support his needs as students are less and June July and August come around. He will need to pay rent, eat, etc. between group sessions.
Financial Highlights by Year
Financing Needed
Bryan will use his savings for this venture. He doesn’t require much but enough to cover his first month of rent
