It should be noted that there is no special software required to use these templates. All business plans come in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel format. Each business plan features:

• Excecutive Summary
• Company and Financing Summary
• Products and Services Overview
• Strategic Analysis with current research!
• Marketing Plan
• Personnel Plan
• 3 Year Advanced Financial Plan
• Expanded Financial Plan with Monthly Financials
• Loan Amortization and ROI Tools
• FREE PowerPoint Presentation for Banks, Investors, or Grant Companies!

1.0 Executive Summary

The purpose of this business plan is to raise $100,000 for the development of copy shop while showcasing the expected financials and operations over the next three years. Copy Shop, Inc. (“the Company”) is a New York based corporation that will provide sales of basic printing and business services to customers in its targeted market. The Company was founded in 2009 by John Doe.

1.1 Products and Services

The Company’s retail business center will provide a number of services needed by local businesses, professionals, and individuals.

1.2 The Financing

Mr. Doe is seeking to raise $100,000 from as a bank loan. The interest rate and loan agreement are to be further discussed during negotiation. This business plan assumes that the business will receive a 10 year loan with a 9% fixed interest rate.

1.3 Mission Statement

Copy Shop’s mission is to become the recognized leader in its targeted market for general printing services.

1.4 Mangement Team

The Company was founded by John Doe. Mr. Doe has more than 10 years of experience in the retail management industry. Through his expertise, he will be able to bring the operations of the business to profitability within its first year of operations.

1.5 Sales Forecasts

Mr. Doe expects a strong rate of growth at the start of operations. Below are the expected financials over the next three years.

1.6 Expansion Plan

The Founder expects that the business will aggressively expand during the first three years of operation. Mr. Doe intends to implement marketing campaigns that will effectively target individuals and businesses within the target market.

2.0 Company and Financing Summary

2.1 Registered Name and Corporate Structure

Copy Shop , Inc. The Company is registered as a corporation in the State of New York.

2.2 Required Funds

At this time, the Copy Shop requires $100,000 of debt funds. Below is a breakdown of how these funds will be used:

2.3 Investor Equity

Mr. Doe is not seeking an investment from a third party at this time.

2.4 Management Equity

John Doe owns 100% of Copy Shop, Inc.

2.5 Exit Strategy

If the business is very successful, Mr. Doe may seek to sell the business to a third party for a significant earnings multiple. Most likely, the Company will hire a qualified business broker to sell the business on behalf of Copy Shop, Inc. Based on historical numbers, the business could fetch a sales premium of up to 4 times earnings.

3.0 Products and Services

Below is a description of the products and services offered by the Copy Shop.

3.1 Business and Printing Services

The business will provide a number of printing related services needed by local businesses, professionals, and individuals. Management feels that offering these services will provide the business with a predictable stream of revenue. All businesses require specialized business/printing services from time to time, and as the Company develops its local affinity with consumers, Management feels that the will become the number one service provider for these people.

3.2 Sales of Office Supplies

The secondary revenue center for the business will be the sale of general office supplies including paper, binders, thumbtacks, folders, and small office electronics. Mr. Doe is currently sourcing a number of suppliers that can provide the business with its inventories before the onset of operations.

4.0 Strategic and Market Analysis

4.1 Economic Outlook

This section of the analysis will detail the economic climate, the copy shop industry, the customer profile, and the competition that the business will face as it progresses through its business operations. Currently, the economic market condition in the United States is in recession. This slowdown in the economy has also greatly impacted real estate sales, which has halted to historical lows. Many economists expect that this recession will continue until mid-2009, at which point the economy will begin a prolonged recovery period.

4.2 Industry Analysis

There are over 100,000 businesses that operate retail locations that provide small office business and printing related services identical or substantially similar to that of the Company. The industry generates more than $82 billion dollars a year in gross receipts. Additionally, copy and business service centers employ more than 290,000 people and the industry pays over $20 billion dollars a year in average annual payrolls. The growth rate of the industry has remained unusually high over the last ten years. With more and more people developing entrepreneurial ventures, the demand for office supplies and related services has increased. The average five year growth rate for the industry is 17%.

4.3 Customer Profile

In this section of the analysis, you should describe the type of customer you are seeking to acquire. These traits include income size, type of business/occupation; how far away from your business is to your customer, and what the customer is looking for. In this section, you can also put demographic information about your target market including population size, income demographics, level of education, etc.

4.4 Competitive Analysis

This is one of the sections of the business plan that you must write completely on your own. The key to writing a strong competitive analysis is that you do your research on the local competition. Find out who your competitors are by searching online directories and searching in your local Yellow Pages. If there are a number of competitors in the same industry (meaning that it is not feasible to describe each one) then showcase the number of businesses that compete with you, and why your business will provide customers with service/products that are of better quality or less expensive than your competition.

5.0 Marketing Plan

Copy Shop, Inc. intends to maintain an extensive marketing campaign that will ensure maximum visibility for the business in its targeted market. Below is an overview of the marketing strategies and objectives of Company.

5.1 Marketing Objectives

• • Implement a local campaign with the Company’s targeted market via the use of flyers, local newspaper advertisements, and word of mouth advertising.

• • Develop an online presence by developing a website and placing the Company’s name and contact information with online directories.

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5.2 Marketing Strategies

Mr. Doe intends on using a number of marketing strategies that will allow the Copy Shop to easily target individuals and business owners within the target market. These strategies include traditional print advertisements and ads placed on search engines on the Internet. Below is a description of how the business intends to market its services to the general public. Copy Shop, Inc. will also use an internet based strategy. This is very important as many people seeking local retailers, such as copy shops, now the Internet to conduct their preliminary searches. Mr. Doe will register the Company with online portals so that potential customers can easily reach the business. The Company will also develop its own online website. The Company will maintain a sizable amount of print and traditional advertising methods within local markets to promote the business/printing services and products that the Company is selling.

5.3 Pricing

In this section, describe the pricing of your services and products. You should provide as much information as possible about your pricing as possible in this section. However, if you have hundreds of items, condense your product list categorically. This section of the business plan should not span more than 1 page.

6.0 Organizational Plan and Personnel Summary

6.1 Corporate Organization

6.2 Organizational Budget

In this section of the business plan, you should write a two to four paragraph biography about your work experience, your education, and your skill set. For each owner or key employee, you should provide a brief biography in this section.

7.0 Financial Plan

7.1 Underlying Assumptions

• • Copy Shop, Inc. will have an annual revenue growth rate of 16% per year.

• • The loan will have a 10 year term with a 9% interest rate.

• • The Owner will acquire $100,000 of debt funds to develop the business.

7.2 Sensitivity Analysis

In the event of an economic downturn, the business may have a decline in its revenues. However, small business/printing services are demanded regardless of the general economy. As such, only a severe economic drawback would result in a decline in revenues for the business.

7.3 Source of Funds

7.4 General Assumptions

7.5 Profit and Loss Statements 

7.6 Cash Flow Analysis

7.7 Balance Sheet

7.8 General Assumptions

7.9 Business Ratios

Expanded Profit and Loss Statements

Expanded Cash Flow Analysis