Business plan

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[YOUR NAME]

[YOUR COMPANY NAME]]

[YOUR ADDRESS]

[YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE]

[YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE]

[[e-mail]]

[YOUR PHONE NUMBER]

BUSINESS PLAN

Confidentiality Agreement

The undersigned reader acknowledges that the information provided by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in this business plan is confidential; therefore, reader agrees not to disclose it without the express written permission of [YOUR COMPANY NAME].

It is acknowledged by reader that information to be furnished in this business plan is in all respects confidential in nature, other than information which is in the public domain through other means and that any disclosure or use of same by reader may cause serious harm or damage to [YOUR COMPANY NAME].

Upon request, this document is to be immediately returned to [YOUR COMPANY NAME].

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This is a business plan. It does not imply an offering of securities.

1.0 Executive Summary 2

1.1 Objectives 3

1.2 Mission 3

1.3 Keys to Success 4

2.0 Organization Summary 4

2.1 Legal Entity 4

2.2 Organization History 4

[INSERT HISTORY AND BACKGROUND] 4

Table: Past Performance 5

3.0 Services 6

4.0 Market Analysis Summary 6

4.1 Market Segmentation 7

Table: Market Analysis 8

4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 8

4.3 Service Providers Analysis 8

4.3.1 Alternatives and Usage Patterns 9

5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 9

5.1 Competitive Edge 9

5.2 Marketing Strategy 9

5.3 Fundraising Strategy 9

5.3.1 Funding Forecast 10

Table: Funding Forecast 10

5.4 Milestones 12

Table: Milestones 12

6.1 Personnel Plan 12

Table: Personnel 12

7.0 Financial Plan 13

7.1 Important Assumptions 13

7.2 Break-even Analysis 13

Table: Break-even Analysis 13

7.3 Projected Surplus or Deficit 15

Table: Surplus and Deficit 15

7.4 Projected Cash Flow 18

Table: Cash Flow 18

7.5 Projected Balance Sheet 20

Table: Balance Sheet 20

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7.6 Standard Ratios 21

Table: Ratios 21

1.0 Executive Summary

[YOUR COMPANY NAME]

[YOUR ADDRESS]

[YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE]

[YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE]

[[e-mail]]

[YOUR PHONE NUMBER]

INTRODUCTION

[YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a local association of medical and emergency transport businesses in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] and other surrounding communities. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Association works to enhance and improve the emergency transport business climate in [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE]. It is a recognized and respected representative and proponent of the industry.

LOCATION

[YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located the borough of [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE].

THE COMPANY

[YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and most revenue is collected through grants and other fundraising efforts, while a small percentage of funding arrives through the company's client base of city, rural and semi-rural small businesses.

SERVICES

There is no other organization in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] that currently provides the services and emphasis that [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides.  The Company is proud to assist the local and county fire and police departments in addition to the senior citizen and medical clinics in the area. 

THE MARKET

[YOUR COMPANY NAME] services two main sectors:

1. 
   Medical Aid Patients.
   
2. 
   Elderly and Handicapped Transports.
   

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Company is seeking grant funding in the amount of $372,000 to upgrade current equipment to new industry standards, acquire an additional ambulance fully equipped, pay down debt and to hire and train additional knowledgeable staff to keep up with the community's demands.

The major focus for grant funding is as follows:

1. The Company has a long standing history in the community and has been running under the current ownership since 1978.

2. Small tight-knit community.

3. Installing solar panels on the building using "green" materials and applications for environmental and energy efficiency.

4. Purchased Equipment will be the most energy efficient equipment available.

5. Increase manpower and emergency vehicles to further assist the community.

 

1.1 Objectives

1. 
   To acquire updated equipment and medical emergency transport vehicles.
   
2. 
   To hire additional personnel to assist and operate emergency and medical transport vehicles to service more people in [YOUR CITY] and the surrounding communities.
   

1.2 Mission

[YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a local association of medical and emergency transport businesses in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] and other surrounding communities. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] works to enhance and improve the emergency transport business climate in [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE]. It is a recognized and respected representative and proponent of the industry.

1.3 Keys to Success

Here are a few important keys to success:

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  Focus on the target market: Drill down into several layers of demographics.
  
  
  
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  High detail planning and execution: Quarterly training seminars must be thoroughly researched, costs accurately understood, and content kept both fresh and consistent for current and new employees.
  
  
  
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  Financials must be kept above the highest standards due to nonprofit status in a largely for-profit industry.