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 a massage therapy practice while showcasing the expected financials and operations over the next three years. Reiki Practitioner, Inc. (“the Company”) is a New York based corporation that will provide Reiki services to patients in its targeted market. The Company was founded by Mr. John Doe.

1.1 Products and Services

The primary revenue stream for the business will come from the sale of Reiki services rendered by Mr. Doe.  According to several medical studies the effects and benefits of Reiki are well documented, and they provide several medical benefits to patients.

The business will also generate secondary streams of revenue from the sale of herbs and other products associated with the practice of Reiki.

The third section of the business plan will further describe the services offered by the Reiki Practitioner.

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. The financing will be used for the following:

• Development of the Company’s Reiki Practitioner location.

• Financing for the first six months of operation.

• Capital to purchase equipment for rendering Reiki services.

Mr. Doe will contribute $10,000 to the venture.

1.3 Mission Statement

The Reiki Practitioner’s mission is to become the recognized local leader in its targeted market for Reiki services.

1.4 Mangement Team

The Company was founded by John Doe. Mr. Doe has more than 10 years of experience as a Reiki practitioner. 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 within the target market.

2.0 Company and Financing Summary

2.1 Registered Name and Corporate Structure

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

2.2 Required Funds

At this time, the Reiki Practitioner 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 Reiki Practitioner, 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 Reiki Practitioner, Inc. Based on historical numbers, the business could fetch a sales premium of up to 4 times earnings. Mr. Doe would need to find a Reiki practitioner to take over the practice. This transition period could take up to one year’s time.

3.0 Products and Services

3.1 Reiki Therapy

The primary source of revenue for the business will be the sale of Reiki services rendered to Mr. Doe’s patients. Mr. Doe will perform all types of Reiki therapy. The business will always adhere to traditional Japanese techniques in regards to hand placement and intuitive hand sensing.

In time, the business may hire additional Reiki practitioners that will be able to provide services to clients of Reiki Practitioner, Inc. This will greatly increase the gross billings of the business.

3.2 Sales of Herbal and Eastern Medicine Products

To a limited extent, the business will carry a small inventory of herbal medicines and Eastern medical products that will be used in conjunction with the treatments rendered by Mr. Doe. Management expects that this aspect of the business will generate approximately 10% of the business’s aggregate revenues while producing contribution margins of 70%.

4.0 Strategic and Market Analysis

4.1 Economic Outlook

This section of the analysis will detail the economic climate, the Reiki and massage therapy 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 moderate. Unemployment rates have declined while asset prices have risen substantially. However, businesses, such as Reiki and massage therapy practices, tend to operate with substantial economic stability as many people consider these treatments to be essential to their well being.

4.2 Industry Analysis

Within the United States, there are approximately 10,000 businesses that specialize in providing Reiki and related massage therapy to the general public. Each year, these businesses aggregately generate $2.7 billion of revenues while providing jobs to more than 31,000 people. Over the past five years, annual payrolls have exceeded $900 million.

This is a mature industry, and the anticipated future growth rate of the industry is expected to equal that of the general economy. However, some economists have predicted that the industry will grow faster than the general economy as the Baby Boomer generation begins to demand more Reiki services.

4.3 Customer Profile

The Reiki Practitioner’s average client will be a middle to upper middle class man or woman living in the Company’s target market. Common traits among clients will include:

• Will spend $60 per visit to the Reiki Practitioner

• Annual household income exceeding $75,000.

• Is located within 10 miles of the Company’s Reiki Practitioner location.

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

Reiki Practitioner, 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 the Reiki Practitioner.

5.1 Marketing Objectives

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

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

• Establish relationships with referring physicians in the targeted market.

5.2 Marketing Strategies

Mr. Doe intends on using a number of marketing strategies that will allow the Reiki Practitioner to easily target men and women 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.

The business will also use an internet based strategy. This is very important as many people seeking local services, such as Reiki practitioners, now the Internet to conduct their preliminary searches. Mr. Doe will register the Reiki Practitioner with online portals so that potential customers can easily reach the business. The Company will also develop its own online website showcasing Mr. Doe’s expertise, services rendered, location/contact information, and preliminary pricing information.

Finally, Reiki Practitioner, Inc. will work closely with referring physicians and allied health professionals that will provide the Company with its initial customer base.

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.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

The Company has based its proforma financial statements on the following:

• The Reiki Practitioner, Inc. will have an annual revenue growth rate of 10% per year.

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

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

7.2 Sensitivity Analysis

In the event of an economic downturn, the Company will not see a major decline in revenues. Reiki Practitioner services are in demand regardless of the general economic climate as they are an essential service for health.

 

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