1, Introduction

: Goal of the business plan

: definition of terms

2, Products or services description

: business idea, vision, mission, objective
: product or services
: business model, company description

Goal of the business plan

To produce high quality, beautiful and durable ceramic tiles to gain recognition in the ceramic tile
industry in Ethiopia as well as in the horn of Africa.

Vision
Make Higher standards on ceramic tiles and installation materials. Build a profitable company Which
would be periodically revised and updated as needed to incorporate evolution on the industry in
Ethiopia.

Mission
Create high quality ceramic tiles and branding to distinguish our products on the market as well as our
company recognition in the ceramic tile industry.

Objectives
carry out a feasibility study and surveys to supply the best for our target customers’ needs and
preferences.
Create high quality ceramic tiles and apply branding to distinguish our products.
Supply high quality, beautiful and durable ceramic tiles to compete with popular products of
other ceramic tile companies in our Country.
maximize performance and create synergy by coordinating our advertising and promotions with
our sales process.

About the company description

The factory we lease should have large factory space, adequate parking and close to good
road and transportation network. Make sure there is electrical power to run the equipment. Focus on
company structure, type of product and the manufacturing process. Hire experience machine operators
and quality control office. Other staffs are accountant, drivers, cleaners, management and
administrative staff. Get insurance cover we need a manufacturer’s license and a trade license to
operate.

As a starter, we will choose our business name, write a business plan, obtain financing,
get insurance, apply for an Employer Identification Number, a permit and a business license and
equip our company.

Business idea
To produce a better ceramic tiles, we need quality raw materials and modern technology.
Invest in fully automatic machine for more efficiency and better quality products. We would also work
on a business website where we can display our works. A portfolio will help us in advertising our services
to potential clients. we can offer our business to offices, establishments, residential, and commercial
spaces. As long as we know the industry well, we can offer quality services all the time. If we can provide
only the best, we can get the word circulated about the business.

Offer clients an opportunity to actually see their designs before purchasing by making design
software available on-site.

Evaluate Competitors
Prior to launching a ceramic tiles wholesale and manufacturers business in our area, it's a good
idea to see how many competitors we have. get a list of ceramic tiles wholesale and
manufacturers businesses in our City as well as the Whole Ethiopia.

Is the local market of Addis Ababa or the Whole Ethiopia large enough to support another
ceramic tiles wholesale and manufacturers business? ………So, we had better be sure that we
are doing things much better than the competition.
Discuss with People Who Are Already in the Business
If we are seriously contemplating launching a ceramic tiles manufacturers business, we have be
sure to have a conversation with someone who is in the business.

Indeed, many experienced entrepreneurs enjoy offering advice to startup entrepreneurs. Our
estimate is that we may have to contact many business owners to find one who is willing to
share his experiance with us.

Business Brokerage for Ceramic Tiles manufacturing and Wholesale

Business owners are decision makers. And the first decision we'll need to make is our business
startup and an acquisition. we should contact a qualified business broker.

Why? Because business brokers offer several advantages to ceramic tiles wholesale
and manufacturers business entrepreneurs. The best business brokers will help us avoid
common ceramic tiles wholesale and manufacturers business acquisition mistakes.

Consider Franchising our Business

we believe that our odds of making a success and profit of our new Ceramic tiles
business are much better when we opt to franchise rather than going it alone by ourselves.

Since our goal is to start a ceramic tiles manufacturers business, we had better to
check out whether there are good franchise opportunities available in Ethiopian or Globally that
might alleviate our startup Business. Based on the above ideas we have checked global
franchise directory in order to find franchise opportunity for our business.

Our Ceramic Tiles Manufacturing Business Model

The industry is very competitive and there are many manufacturers. The business can be
done small or large scale depending on our level of funding. we have to also comply with all the
requirements. Inquire at the local government agency for the licensing requirements and purchase the
appropriate insurance. we will also need a license as a tile installer. Customers will most likely choose
our business over others when we have these licenses.

Who are The Best for the Business?

Entrepreneurs with experience in homes and buildings maintenance and repair,

interior design background, tile installation, and flooring are best suited to manage a tile
production business and store.
 We also should have an eye for beautiful, quality tile and should understand what tile
pairs best with other household surfaces.

After processing transactions, and scheduling any services that are required post-transaction.
managers will also handle administrative duties such as managing finances, the marketing strategy, and
networking within the community.

How it Makes money?

Our Tile stores make money by selling and installing tile to individual customers and, in
some cases, local contractors. Some retail establishments offer tile cleaning and repair services,
depending upon the needs of their community.

What are the Growth potentials?

The key we realizing for long-term growth is recognizing that there are many varied
design tastes. By offering many tile options, we look to create a buying market for every
potential customer. To expand from a local provider to a national producer and retailer.

To manufacture ceramic tiles, the production process involves significant steps.

The steps are: - 1, collecting the raw materials, pressing and glazing.

2, The production line continues with burning or firing, sorting and packaging.

3, Ceramic tiles are usually packaged in reinforced cardboard boxes for onward

distribution

Our Ceramic Tiles Business Plan

Our ceramic tiles manufacturing business plan Highlight our mission, vision and goals. Other
contents in the business plan include factory location and fund sources.

Financing our ceramic tile Company

The business venture is capital intensive and requires lots of funding. Apply for commercial bank
loans and present our business plan. we need collateral and should have some of the startup funds.
Negotiate with our bank officials for a long duration loan facility with a low fixed interest rate.

Hire Staff for our ceramic tiles company

Hire experience machine operators and quality control office. Other staffs are accountant, drivers,
cleaners, management and administrative staff.

To produce good tiles, we need quality raw materials and modern technology. Invest in fully automatic
machine for more efficiency and better quality products.
The factory we lease should have large factory space, adequate parking and close to good road and
transportation network. Make sure there is electrical power to run the equipment.

Marketing the Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles have a huge market in the construction and building industry in Ethiopia. The tiles
are used to beautify the interior and sometimes exterior of a building. Major clients include building
contractors, real estate developers and private home owners. Sell our tiles to ceramic tile wholesalers
and retailers.

The product or services

Raw Materials used in making the Ceramic Tiles
The particles are homogenized and reduced through a grinding process. The compounded
substances go through spray drying with a resultant composite of powder. Maximum compaction is
guaranteed through the deployment of heavy duty hydraulic machinery. The composite goes through
mold filling,
Glazing and then burning. It is essential that the water content is actively reduced. High water
concentrations produce brittle low quality tiles that easily break. Glazing could occur through different
methodology such as dry glazing, waterfall glazing, decorating, spray glazing. Throughout the
production process We will carry out periodic tests and quality control measures.

The raw materials used in making ceramic tiles are obtained from mines. Some of the raw materials
are kaolins, carbonates, clays,sand and carbonates.

How we can make our Ceramic Tiles

To achieve ceramic tiles there are a few production steps. we need to process the raw material
before shaping.

The raw tiles are then dried, glazed, heated.

The finished product is sorted, package, stored or shipped out

How we Process Ceramic Tiles

raw material – glazing sieve and paste –glazing and decoration – circulation and burning –
sorting – packaging – storage or shipment.
Production Flow
Preparation of raw materials – shaping – drying of raw tiles – glazing of ceramic tiles – burning of
ceramic tiles – sorting – packaging

Locating the Ceramic Tile Factory

The best location for our ceramic tile is close proximity to raw materials. This is essential
because it reduces transportation costs.