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2 Hajrija Guster 11th Grade Age: 17

3 Mission Statement Describe the Opportunity  Gives free time to people  People get a clean and healthy house  Helps those who cant physically do it  Encourages the green movement Mission Statement  To clean peoples homes using non-toxic products that will create a more sustainable environment.

4 Business Profile Type of Business  Cleaning Service  Keep the environment green by using non- toxic products.  A lot of people don’t have time to clean their homes due to work, children or volunteer work. Also elderly people cant really clean so I will help them. I will take work out of their hands. Legal Structure  Sole Proprietorship  I'm going to be the only one doing my business. I’m liable for everything. I don’t have any valuables.

5 Qualifications  List 3 reasons why you are qualified to run this business    Entrepreneur Class I currently clean for 5 people using green products I am trustworthy and reliable

6 Market Analysis Industry NamePersonal & household goods repair & maintenance Industry Size$12,355,266 Of the 50 target consumers I surveyed in the Hartford District:  80% said they don’t have time to clean their homes  80% said they would like someone to clean for them  80% said they like the idea of green products Adults, both male and female, ages and 65+ with an average income of $45,046. Hartford- 14,336 Potential Market Size Target Market Total Population 14,

7 Consumer Profile By Location  Hartford, CT By Population  people who work, as well as have kids  65+ and or disabled By Personality  Household with both people working, busy life style  People incapable of cleaning By Behavior  People who want a clean house and believe in sustainability and are green minded. By Income  Middle class and higher ( There are 121, 578 people in Hartford. There are 44,986 households. 17, 979 with children. The average family size is Average income is $45, ,336 people are making $35,000-$99,999)

8 Competitive Advantage My Business Organic Maid Molly Maids Factors Good Quality of Product//Service Price Location Brand/Reputation Unique Knowledge GoodExcellent $30-40$25-30 Green Products Use Toxic Products Use Green Products Connecticut GreatOkayGreat

9 Marketing Mix Marketing Plan People: Who will buy your product/ service? Promotion: How will you promote your product/ service? Product: What is your product/ service? Place: Where will you sell your product/service? Price: What is your product/ service price? 25 dollars per hour. This price will pay for my supplies and costs and give me a profit People with a busy lifestyle and who believe in sustainability I will create flyers, pass out business cards and have a website available Hartford, its my neighborhood It's good for the environment. Its sustainable.

10 Marketing Plan PurchaseRetention Refer a friend discount Senior discount Volume discount Pass out business cards Pass out flyers Website Great customer service Word of mouth Long Term ( 6 months-1 year) Current & Short Term (1 month -6 months) Awareness BillboardsCouponsWord of mouth $68.00$0.00$27.50 Monthly cost, by phase: Awareness PurchaseRetention

11 Cost of Materials/Direct Labor Definition of One Unit Cleaning Service Per Hour Cost of Sales Per Unit Direct Labor (Labor Cost per Hour) Time (in hours) to make 1 unit (B) Direct Labor Cost Per Unit $8.001 Total Direct Labor Per Unit$ Material DescriptionCost/Total QuantityCost Per Unit ($) All Purpose Cleaner  Vinegar  Water  Baking Soda Bottle cost included in start up cost 1.99/15= /8= / 12= 0.02 Gloves19.99/2000$0.01 x 2= $0.02 Paper Towels$9.99/8= 1.25$1.25 Total Material Cost Per Unit$1.29 Total Other Variable Costs Per Unit (gas)$0.19 Cost of Sales Per Unit$9.48

12 Economics of 1 Unit Definition of One UnitCleaning Service per hour Selling Price per Unit$25.00 Direct Labor per Unit$8.00 Materials per Unit$1.29 Total COGS per Unit$9.29 Total Other Variable Costs per Unit$0.19 Total Cost of Sales$9.48 Contribution Margin$10.52

13 Average Monthly Fixed Costs Type of Fixed CostMonthly Cost Entrepreneurial Stipend $0.00 Car Insurance $ Advertising $68.00 Depreciation $66.66 Utilities( Cell Phone) $39.99 Independent Contractor Insurance $ Total Monthly Fixed Costs $

14 Time Management Plan Business Schedule for a Typical Week

15 Monthly Sales Projections Total Units Full Capacity Break-Even Units

16 Projected Yearly Income Statement Selling Price Per Unit$ # of Units Sold (2 hrs per job*840) 1,680 Total Sales$ 42,000 Total COGS$ 8, Other Variable Costs$ Total Variable Costs$ 8, Gross Profit$ 33, Yearly Fixed Costs$5, Other Costs/Unforeseen$1,000 Total Fixed Costs$ 6, Profit before Taxes$ 27, Less Estimated 6, Net Profit$20,628.51

17 ItemWhere I will buy this?Cost of Item Business LicenseTown Clerk$ Tax ID NumberDepartment Of Revenue Services$ Recycled BroomOnline$29.95 Recycled Dustpan and BroomOnline$ Recycled Bottles(6)Online$11.70 Recycled Scrub BrushOnline$ 5.95 Recycled Floor MopOnline$ Recycled Mop BucketOnline$ Recycled Floor DusterOnline$16.95 Recycled Cleaning ClothsOnline$6.95 Shipping Cost for Start Up Accessories-$19.62 VacuumWal-MartAlready Owned Honda Insight HybridLiberty Honda$19,800 CASH RESERVE covering 3 months of fixed expenses$ 1, Estimated TOTAL START-UP INVESTMENT$ 21, Start-up Investment How many hours will you need to start this business? 10 hours Total Time Investment 10 hours Wage you will pay Yourself $8 per hour x =

18 Return …on Sales …on Investment 97% Annual Net Profit Start-Up Inv. $20, , = $0.97 (dollar equivalent) 49% Annual Net Profit Total Sales 20, ,000 = $0.49 (dollar equivalent)

19 Financing Strategy for Total Start-up Investment SourceAmountDebtEquityGift Personal Savings$4, Relatives/Friends$17,000$17,000* Grant (John Griffin) $50$25 Totals: $ 21, * Intend to repay

20 Business Responsibility Plan Philanthropic Strategy Plan  My business will help the environment since I will be using green products. Its sustainable.  Not only will my products be green, I will be using recycled bottles and paper.  I encourage others to go green as well.  I will give back 6% to my homeland (Bosnia) so they can rebuild homes and schools.

21 Business & Educational Goals Advertise my business and bring clients Finish High school as a valedictorian Business Personal Expand my cleaning service business thought-out the whole Connecticut. Hire employees. Short Term Long Term Go to College and graduate with A’s

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