Moncheri S Davenport on sat 28 dec 02
I want to start designing ceramic water fountains to sale in both the
wholesale and retail market. Can someone help me by forwarding me a
copy of a business plan that could help me with the business plan
process. Thanks
J. B. Clauson on sun 29 dec 02
Try this URL: http://www.bcentral.com/articles/bizplans/101.asp. I had
several others, but they all seem to have disappeared from the net. The last
business I wrote for myself was about 8 years ago and I don't have it on my
system anymore. I have, however, helped several young people in the area
recently to make up their plans. They are not difficult. Remember that all
the figures you come up with are estimates and not expected to be accurate.
They are a place to start from. Your business will deviate from the plan
(sometimes quite amazingly). The plan can then be revised to incorporate
the new insights -or not, depending on how valuable you find the planning
process. Personally, I find the cash flow analysis to be the key to keeping
a new business afloat. You have to be sure you have enough cash to cover
your outlay - whether expense or capital expenditure - or you'll go under
quickly. You also need enough cash to live on.
Our city , San Jose CA USA, has a web site where you can find helpful
information for small businesses. Maybe your city/town has one, too. Your
local Better Business Bureau might be able to provide some help and I
believe there is a US Government Small Business Bureau or some such that
might also help.
If you have questions/need help you can reach me by E-mail:
jclauson2@earthlink.net.
Good Luck,
Jan C.
claybair on sun 29 dec 02
What kind of fountains..... large garden, small table top ones?
I would suggest you start with some research to see if yours have
marketability.
About 5 years ago I was making one of a kind table top fountains.
About a year later Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Costco etc. brought in
the $30 - 75 dollar fountains. My sales dropped like a stone.
I do not feel the need nor will I make $30 fountains to compete
with those stores.
Now I have also noticed that the Wal-Mart versions have lost their appeal as
they have been marked down and are no longer given primo shelving space.
Perhaps the effects of cheap quality fountains, noisy non-adjustable pumps &
water damaged furniture has dawned on John Q. Public.
That said, perhaps it is time for me to bring out some of my good ones.
Hmmm, I'll have to do some research too!
Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://claybair.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Moncheri S
Davenport
I want to start designing ceramic water fountains to sale in both the
wholesale and retail market. Can someone help me by forwarding me a
copy of a business plan that could help me with the business plan
process. Thanks
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