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COMPANY NAME Business Plan

1.0 Executive Summary...............................................................................1


Chart: Highlights...................................................................................2
1.1 Objectives..........................................................................................2
1.2 Mission..............................................................................................2
1.3 Keys to Success..................................................................................2
2.0 Company Summary................................................................................3
2.1 Company Ownership............................................................................3
2.2 Company History................................................................................3
Table: Past Performance.........................................................................4
Chart: Past Performance.........................................................................5
3.0 Products and Services.............................................................................5
4.0 Market Analysis Summary.......................................................................5
4.1 Market Segmentation...........................................................................5
Table: Market Analysis............................................................................6
Chart: Market Analysis (Pie)....................................................................6
4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy...........................................................7
4.3 Service Business Analysis.....................................................................7
4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns.....................................................7
5.0 Web Plan Summary................................................................................7
5.1 Website Marketing Strategy..................................................................7
5.2 Development Requirements..................................................................8
6.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary....................................................8
6.1 SWOT Analysis....................................................................................8
6.1.1 Strengths.....................................................................................9
6.1.2 Weaknesses..................................................................................9
6.1.3 Opportunities................................................................................9
6.1.4 Threats........................................................................................9
6.2 Competitive Edge..............................................................................9
6.3 Marketing Strategy..............................................................................9
6.4.1 Sales Forecast.............................................................................10
Table: Sales Forecast.........................................................................10
Chart: Sales Monthly.........................................................................11
Chart: Sales by Year..........................................................................11
6.5 Milestones........................................................................................12
Table: Milestones.................................................................................12
7.0 Management Summary.........................................................................12
7.1 Personnel Plan..................................................................................12
Table: Personnel..................................................................................13
8.0 Financial Plan......................................................................................13
8.1 Important Assumptions......................................................................13
8.2 Break-even Analysis..........................................................................13
Table: Break-even Analysis....................................................................13
Chart: Break-even Analysis...................................................................14
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8.3 Projected Profit and Loss....................................................................14


Table: Profit and Loss...........................................................................15
Chart: Profit Monthly............................................................................16
Chart: Profit Yearly...............................................................................16
Chart: Gross Margin Monthly..................................................................17
Chart: Gross Margin Yearly....................................................................17
8.4 Projected Cash Flow...........................................................................18
Table: Cash Flow..................................................................................18
Chart: Cash.........................................................................................19
8.5 Projected Balance Sheet.....................................................................19
Table: Balance Sheet............................................................................20
8.6 Business Ratios.................................................................................20
Table: Ratios.......................................................................................21
Table: Sales Forecast...................................................................................1
Table: Personnel.........................................................................................2
Table: Profit and Loss..................................................................................3
Table: Cash Flow.........................................................................................4
Table: Balance Sheet...................................................................................6
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1.0 Executive Summary

COMPANY NAME is located in [CITY], [STATE].

Contact: INSERT NAME 


ADDRESS/CONTACT INFO
 
COMPANY NAME offers the required continuing education courses to State of [STATE]
construction industry professionals and offers the exam preparation classes and reference books
to help people pass the state contracting exams.  COMPANY NAME  is an original continuing
education provider for the CILB, ECLB, BAID in [COUNTY] County .

 Our goal is to expand our education services to insure that we remain a quality continuing
education provider for our present and future clients as the State of [STATE] continues to pass
new laws and implement new regulations regarding the construction industry.

In order to accomplish our objectives, our keys to success over the next three years are:

 Personalized classroom atmosphere for the students.


 In our courses cover business and finance exam information as we as technical trades, while
others limit their technical courses to General Contractors.
 The credibility, integrity and 100% dedication to education.

COMPANY NAME expects to maintain a healthy gross margin and net profit margin during the
next two years.  The net profit for 2010, 2011 and 2012 is forecast to be $72,050, $86,373, and
$152,622, respectively.

Chart: Highlights

Highlights

$600,000

$550,000

$500,000

$450,000

$400,000
Sales
$350,000
Gross Margin
$300,000
Net Profit
$250,000

$200,000

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

$0
2010 2011 2012

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1.1 Objectives

The objectives of COMPANY NAME are:


Offer the required continuing education courses to State of [STATE] construction industry
professionals.

Offer the exam preparation classes and reference books to help people pass the state contracting
exams.

We are also always seeking new markets in which to offer our services.

1.2 Mission

COMPANY NAME offers two services for a fee. The first is exam preparation for the State of
[STATE] Contractor exams.  The other service we offer is continuing education for State & County
Contractors, Architects and Electricians.  We strive to keep our pricing the lowest in the market to
insure return clientele.

COMPANY NAME is fully dedicated to the continuing education of industry professionals.

1.3 Keys to Success

The keys to the success of COMPANY NAME are:


 Personalized classroom atmosphere for the students.
 In our courses cover business and finance exam information as we as technical trades, while
others limit their technical courses to General Contractors
 The credibility, integrity and 100% dedication to education

2.0 Company Summary

COMPANY NAME is located in [CITY], [STATE]. 

COMPANY NAME was founded by Edward J Walters in 1988. He has taught thousands of


contractors to obtain State of [STATE] contractor licenses and maintain them through continuing
education. COMPANY NAME  is an original continuing education provider for the CILB, ECLB, BAID
in [COUNTY] County. INSERT NAME has been the main instructor for all the classes from day one.
He has passed 6 state exams himself and continues to provide expertise in special areas such as
isometrics and plans reading. Prior to initiating COMPANY NAME. INSERT NAME was an exam
preparation instructor for Allstate Construction College. He has been approved to instruct
continuing education classes by the CILB, ECLB, BAID in [COUNTY] County.

2.1 Company Ownership

COMPANY NAME, is a privately owned "S" corporation, incorporated in state of FL in February


1988.  insert NAME  is the sole owner having 100% of the stock.

2.2 Company History

COMPANY NAME is a privately held S corporation owned by its founder INSERT NAME .
 The income tax returns for 2007 show gross sales of $332,720 and an operating loss of
$52,127.
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 The returns for 2008 show gross sales of $271,510 and operating loss of $21,760.
 The returns for 2009 show gross sales of $327,270 and operating profits of $14,625
 Contributing to the bottom line improvement during that period, according to the tax returns,
was an increase in the gross profit margin from 29% to 46%, and a reduction in depreciation,
payroll taxes, utilities, insurance and other operational expenses.

Currently all office equipment purchased is owned outright, therefore no Long-term Liabilities are
reflected.

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Table: Past Performance

Past Performance
2007 2008 2009
Sales $332,720 $271,510 $327,270
Gross Margin $98,979 $104,793 $152,036
Gross Margin % 29.75% 38.60% 46.46%
Operating Expenses $235,682 $166,717 $169,135

Balance Sheet
2007 2008 2009

Current Assets
Cash $9,397 $4,445 $5,622
Other Current Assets $2,000 $1,750 $0
Total Current Assets $11,397 $6,195 $5,622

Long-term Assets
Long-term Assets $59,214 $60,523 $60,646
Accumulated Depreciation $3,109 $2,202 $2,239
Total Long-term Assets $56,105 $58,321 $58,407

Total Assets $67,502 $64,516 $64,029

Current Liabilities
Current Borrowing $0 $0 $60,000
Other Current Liabilities (interest $23,955 $18,846 $35,631
free)
Total Current Liabilities $23,955 $18,846 $95,631

Long-term Liabilities $0 $0 $0
Total Liabilities $23,955 $18,846 $95,631

Paid-in Capital $1,015 $1,015 $1,015


Retained Earnings $42,532 $44,655 ($32,617)
Earnings $0 $0 $0
Total Capital $43,547 $45,670 ($31,602)

Total Capital and Liabilities $67,502 $64,516 $64,029

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Chart: Past Performance

Past Performance

$320,000

$280,000

$240,000
Sales
$200,000
Gross
$160,000
Net
$120,000

$80,000

$40,000

$0
2007 2008 2009

3.0 Products and Services

COMPANY NAME offers construction professionals a source for professional training (continuing


education), state of [STATE] examination preparation and, a bookstore for all of the contractor
examination books and reference material.  The company conducts the continuing education
courses in various hotel conference rooms to reduce overhead costs and to make the classes
more accessible for attendees.

4.0 Market Analysis Summary

There are several schools which offer construction continuing education courses.  COMPANY
NAME will focus on providing all courses necessary for our clients to maintain their licenses in
their respective construction fields, such as, State & County Contractors, Architects, Electricians,
Mortgage Brokers, Mold Inspectors, Real Estate and Renovation, Repair and Painting.
 

4.1 Market Segmentation

The market segments COMPANY NAME  include contractors, architects, electricians, mold
inspectors, and mortgage brokers, also real estate and renovation, and repair and painting
professionals throughout the state of [STATE].  Due to the necessity of continuing education
requirements to retain an industry license there is a great opportunity to increase current class
attendance.   Once grant funding is obtained, COMPANY NAME  representatives can travel to
various locations throughout [STATE] to conduct continuing education classes.

Table: Market Analysis

Market Analysis

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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014


Potential Customers Growth CAGR
Contractors 3% 150,020 154,521 159,157 163,932 168,850 3.00%
Architects 3% 9,238 9,515 9,800 10,094 10,397 3.00%
Electricians 3% 9,284 9,563 9,850 10,146 10,450 3.00%
Mold Inspectors 15% 8 9 10 12 14 15.02%
Mortgage Brokers 3% 4,146 4,270 4,398 4,530 4,666 3.00%
Real Estate and 3% 472 486 501 516 531 2.99%
Renovation
Repair and Painting 3% 211 217 224 231 238 3.06%
Total 3.00% 173,379 178,581 183,940 189,461 195,146 3.00%

Chart: Market Analysis (Pie)

Market Analysis (Pie)

Contractors

Architechts

Electricians

Mold Inspectors

Mortgage Brokers

Real Estate and Renovation

Repair and Painting

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4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy

 Direct mail to contracting and construction companies.  Leads are obtained from a received
from the State of [STATE] containing licensed businesses.
 Repeat business for maintaining a license is a key component to success.

4.3 Service Business Analysis

COMPANY NAME  provides continuing education to construction industry professionals.  In this


industry our service is necessary to their profession.  COMPANY NAME  extends their service to
include exam preparation in the "Business and Finance" topics, while other continuing education
providers in [STATE], remain trade specific.

4.3.1 Competition and Buying Patterns

Our competition in this service business provide online courses to its attendees, while we provide
the service of onsite classes or conducting classes in conference rooms of local hotels for the
convenience of the attendees.
 
Our research and experience has indicated that our target market segments think about price,
which is the reason we keep our fees competitive with other schools in the market. 

5.0 Web Plan Summary

COMPANY NAME’s, Inc. has created a website:www.NAME.com to provide an Internet presence


that will better represent it through digital images and text and serve to more effectively market
the Company and expand its market. 

The enhanced website includes:


• Pictures and video statements/testimonials of satisfied customers
• Links to businesses who have given positive statements and referrals
• Banner ads
• Link for visitors to opt in to the Company’s email list.

5.1 Website Marketing Strategy

COMPANY NAME  plans to use email marketing campaigns for their outreach to current and
prospective customers.  Technology is available that incorporates video with email and offers
very powerful, robust and dynamic features.  Another benefit is in communicating through the
use of streaming video embedded within the email.  Management believes that the use of this
technology will give the Business a strong competitive edge and outreach to the community. 

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COMPANY NAME is planning to incorporate an email drip campaign with video into its marketing
efforts.  This technology will more effectively market to its customer and potential customer
base.  It is cost effective (averaging about $99 per month), especially when compared to the
$1,000's spent on print advertising, mailing and postage.  The built-in analytics provide
immediate feedback as to the campaigns effectiveness and who actually viewed the message. 
Auto responders with a specific message can be utilized as an immediate follow-up tool.  Please
visit [WEBSITE] for additional information.   

This new email marketing campaign technology will serve to position COMPANY NAME to achieve
and sustain name recognition in front of their current market within the local community.  This
type of marketing is cost effective and efficient.  The first thing most of us do every day is check
our email in-box.  

5.2 Development Requirements

The development requirement for COMPANY NAME enhanced Internet presence and email
campaign marketing system is easy and not complicated. 

Business will be able to create web pages that COMPANY NAME hosted web site simply points to. 
The created web pages are easily constructed with easy to use templates.  Once an email address
is entered into the system, they will receive COMPANY NAME standard welcome email and
automatically receive periodic emails that can be constructed for specific marketing email drip
campaigns.

6.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary

COMPANY NAME has serviced the construction industry for many years, and has a great referral
network.  With the development of a stronger marketing plan and larger service area the school
will be positioned to increase business significantly over the coming years.  Reasonable sales
targets have been established with an implementation plan designed to ensure the goals set forth
below are achieved.

6.1 SWOT Analysis

COMPANY NAME has a valuable inventory of strengths that will help it succeed. These strengths
include: classes in a live seminar such as ours, experienced and knowledgeable
instructor,  competitive pricing to insure a return clientele, We are also one of the few schools to
still offer live instruction as opposed to video tape instruction. Strengths are valuable, but it is
also important to realize the weaknesses COMPANY NAME must address. These weaknesses
include: Access to additional operating capital, and additional educational staff to offer more
classes.

COMPANY NAME's strengths will help it capitalize on emerging opportunities. These


opportunities include, online classes for those people either who are out of the state or who
cannot attend classes, new market areas such as [CITY] or [NEIGHBORHOOD] to offer our exam
prep services for those who prefer to attend a live class.   The Threat that COMPANY NAME 
should be aware of include, other schools are offering online classes.

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6.1.1 Strengths

 Most contractors prefer to do classes in a live seminar such as ours.


 We have an experienced and knowledgeable instructor who has been teaching these courses
since the onset of the requirements in 1988.
 We are also one of the few schools to still offer live instruction as opposed to video tape
instruction.
 Our pricing is competitive and usually the lowest around which insures a return clientele.

6.1.2 Weaknesses

 Access to additional operating capital.


 Additional educational staff to offer more classes.

6.1.3 Opportunities

 New markets in which to offer our services, such as online classes for those people either who
are out of the state or who cannot attend classes.
 New market areas such as [CITY] or [CITY] to offer our exam prep services for those who
prefer to attend a live class.

6.1.4 Threats

 Since the market is so distinct, there are also other schools offering this service. Our biggest
threat is that we don't offer this service online.

6.2 Competitive Edge


 We are also always seeking new markets and new ways to deliver to offer our services.
 We are also planning to add new educational fields such as Mortgage Brokers, Mold
Inspectors, Real Estate and Renovation, Repair and Painting education. 
 There are only a handful of schools who offer this education. With the additional capital, we
can obtain the resources needed to become a qualified provider.

6.3 Marketing Strategy

 The marketing strategy is the core of the main strategy for COMPANY NAME’s:
 Obtain a monthly list of licensed professionals from the State Board of Contractors for
mailing.
 Contact construction firms to make continuing education courses available to their employees.
 Enhance current website with email marketing campaign.
 Flyer distribution to the State Contractors Board and other construction locations.

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 6.4 Sales Strategy

COMPANY NAME’s sales strategy is based on the following elements:

 A very straightforward approach to the business.


 The thorough knowledge industry information for course communication. 
 Contact with construction companies for continuing education needs.

This market is a long term, repetitive business where relationships are a key component to
success. 

6.4.1 Sales Forecast

As the following table shows, the company anticipates sales of approximately


$354,800, $461,240, and $599,612 in 2010, 2011, and 2012.  These forecasts are based on
a conservative 3% growth rate primarily in expectation of the return of the economy, providing
the opportunity for the industry professionals to either retain their license obtain a new one,
therefore increasing our sales.   

Table: Sales Forecast

Sales Forecast
2010 2011 2012
Sales
Continuing Education Courses $354,800 $461,240 $599,612
$0
Total Sales $354,800 $461,240 $599,612

Direct Cost of Sales 2010 2011 2012


Continuing Education Courses $24,024 $15,600 $20,280
$0
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales $24,024 $15,600 $20,280

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Chart: Sales Monthly

Sales Monthly

$33,000

$30,000

$27,000

$24,000

$21,000 Continuing Education Courses


$18,000
$0
$15,000

$12,000

$9,000

$6,000

$3,000

$0

Chart: Sales by Year

Sales by Year

$600,000

$550,000

$500,000

$450,000

$400,000
Continuing Education Courses
$350,000
$300,000 $0

$250,000

$200,000

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

$0
2010 2011 2012

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6.5 Milestones

Grant funding will provide money pay off existing loan, hire additional instructors, provide
additional operating capital, and develop more aggressive advertising to create awareness within
the construction industry. 

Table: Milestones

Milestones

Milestone Start Date End Date Budget Manager


Grant Funding Awarded 7/1/2010 7/30/2010 $0
Pay off Existing Loan 8/2/2010 8/31/2010 $60,000
Advertising / Web 8/2/2010 8/31/2010 $20,000
Design
Instructional Material 8/2/2010 8/31/2010 $15,000
Inventory
Hire 2 additional 8/2/2010 8/31/2010 $80,000
instructors
Additional operating 8/2/2010 $25,000
capital
Totals $200,000

7.0 Management Summary

INSERT NAME  is the sole manager and founder of COMPANY NAME’s and oversees all of the
operations.  INSERT NAME  has been the main instructor for all the classes from day one. He has
passed 6 state exams and continues to provide expertise in special areas such as isometrics and
plans reading.

Prior to initiating COMPANY NAME , INSERT NAME  was an exam preparation instructor for
Allstate Construction College. He has been approved to instruct continuing education classes by
the CILB, ECLB, BAID in [COUNTY] County.

7.1 Personnel Plan

Currently INSERT NAME is the primary instructor for COMPANY NAME and received a salary of
$25,200 per year and he employs one Office Manager, INSERT NAME  and his salary is $35,000
per year.  Once grant funding is awarded INSERT NAME  will hire 2 additional instructors at salary
of $35,000 per year each, therefore the personnel table only reflects 5 months of payroll for the
additional instructors.  Hiring the additional instructors will allow the school to conduct more class
to accommodate the growing need for industry license certifications.

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Table: Personnel

Personnel Plan
2010 2011 2012
INSERT NAME  $25,200 $45,000 $50,000
INSERT NAME  $34,992 $40,000 $45,000
2 additional instructors $29,160 $80,000 $90,000
$0 $0 $0
Total People 4 4 4

Total Payroll $89,352 $165,000 $185,000

8.0 Financial Plan

Once grant funds are received we will be able to expand our services area, number of classes
offered and secure additional staff.  The grant funds will be used as follows:

Pay off existing loan $  60,000


Advertising / website $  20,000
Instructional material inventory $  15,000
Hire additional instructors $  80,000
Additional operating capital $  25,000

8.1 Important Assumptions

The following table shows the General Assumptions for COMPANY NAME’s.  The average percent
variable cost is 7%. The estimated monthly fixed cost is $18,841

8.2 Break-even Analysis

The monthly revenue needed to break even is projected to be $20,209.

Table: Break-even Analysis

Break-even Analysis

Monthly Revenue Break-even $20,209

Assumptions:
Average Percent Variable Cost 7%
Estimated Monthly Fixed Cost $18,841

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Chart: Break-even Analysis

Break-even Analysis
$12,000

$9,000

$6,000

$3,000

$0

($3,000)

($6,000)

($9,000)

($12,000)

($15,000)

($18,000)
$0 $6,000 $12,000 $18,000 $24,000 $30,000
$3,000 $9,000 $15,000 $21,000 $27,000 $33,000

8.3 Projected Profit and Loss

The sales for 2010, 2011, and 2012 are forecast to be $354,800, $461,240,
and $599,612 respectively.   The net profit for 2010, 2011 and 2012 is forecast to be
$72,050, $86,373, and $152,622, respectively.  The net profit/sales to be 20.31%, 18.73%,
and 25.45% respectively.

 In 2011 the net profit dollar and percentage due to a full year of additional payroll.

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Table: Profit and Loss

Pro Forma Profit and Loss


2010 2011 2012
Sales $354,800 $461,240 $599,612
Direct Cost of Sales $24,024 $15,600 $20,280
Other Costs of Sales $0 $0 $0
Total Cost of Sales $24,024 $15,600 $20,280

Gross Margin $330,776 $445,640 $579,332


Gross Margin % 93.23% 96.62% 96.62%

Expenses
Payroll $89,352 $165,000 $185,000
Marketing/Promotion $30,430 $31,500 $35,000
Depreciation $2,292 $3,000 $3,800
Rent $36,000 $36,000 $36,000
Utilities $12,502 $13,500 $14,750
Postage $26,632 $27,000 $30,000
Insurance $3,000 $3,500 $4,000
Payroll Taxes $13,403 $24,750 $27,750
Travel $12,478 $18,000 $25,000

Total Operating Expenses $226,089 $322,250 $361,300

Profit Before Interest and Taxes $104,687 $123,390 $218,032


EBITDA $106,979 $126,390 $221,832
Interest Expense $1,758 $0 $0
Taxes Incurred $30,879 $37,017 $65,410

Net Profit $72,050 $86,373 $152,622


Net Profit/Sales 20.31% 18.73% 25.45%

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Chart: Profit Monthly

Profit Monthly

$9,000

$8,000

$7,000

$6,000

$5,000

$4,000

$3,000

$2,000

$1,000

$0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Chart: Profit Yearly

Profit Yearly

$160,000

$140,000

$120,000

$100,000

$80,000

$60,000

$40,000

$20,000

$0
2010 2011 2012

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Chart: Gross Margin Monthly

Gross Margin Monthly

$33,000

$30,000

$27,000

$24,000

$21,000

$18,000

$15,000

$12,000

$9,000

$6,000

$3,000

$0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Chart: Gross Margin Yearly

Gross Margin Yearly

$600,000

$500,000

$400,000

$300,000

$200,000

$100,000

$0
2010 2011 2012

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8.4 Projected Cash Flow

The cash flow projection shows that provisions for ongoing expenses are adequate to meet the
needs of the company as the business generates sufficient cash flow to support operations.  The
Company has applied for $200,000 in grant funding.  The funds are projected to be received
during the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2010.   

The grant funding would be used to:

 Pay off existing loan


 Advertising / website
 Instructional material inventory
 Hire additional staff
 Additional operating capital

Table: Cash Flow

Pro Forma Cash Flow


2010 2011 2012
Cash Received

Cash from Operations


Cash Sales $354,800 $461,240 $599,612
Subtotal Cash from Operations $354,800 $461,240 $599,612

Additional Cash Received


Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received $0 $0 $0
New Current Borrowing $0 $0 $0
New Other Liabilities (interest-free) $0 $0 $0
New Long-term Liabilities $0 $0 $0
Sales of Other Current Assets $0 $0 $0
Sales of Long-term Assets $0 $0 $0
New Investment Received $200,000 $0 $0
Subtotal Cash Received $554,800 $461,240 $599,612

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Table: Cash Flow (Cont’d from previous page)

Expenditures 2010 2011 2012

Nov Dec
Expenditures from Operations
Cash Spending $280,458 $371,867 $443,190
Subtotal Spent on Operations $280,458 $371,867 $443,190

Aug Sep Oct


Additional Cash Spent
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out $0 $0 $0
Principal Repayment of Current $60,000 $0 $0
Borrowing
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment $0 $0 $0

Jul
Long-term Liabilities Principal $0 $0 $0

May Jun
Repayment
Purchase Other Current Assets $0 $0 $0
Purchase Long-term Assets $0 $0 $0
Dividends $0 $0 $0
Subtotal Cash Spent Apr
Feb Mar $340,458 $371,867 $443,190

Net Cash Flow $214,342 $89,373 $156,422


Cash Balance $219,964 $309,337 $465,760
Jan

Chart: Cash

Cash
$220,000

$200,000

$180,000

$160,000

$140,000
Net Cash Flow
$120,000

$100,000
Cash Balance

$80,000

$60,000

$40,000

$20,000

$0

8.5 Projected Balance Sheet

The Company has applied for $200,000 in grant funding.  The funds are projected to be received
during the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2010.  This will have a significant impact on the Company's net

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worth.  For the periods ending December 31, 2010, 2011, and 2012, the net worth is forecast to
be $240,448, $326,821, and $479,444.

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Table: Balance Sheet

Pro Forma Balance Sheet


2010 2011 2012
Assets

Current Assets
Cash $219,964 $309,337 $465,760
Other Current Assets $0 $0 $0
Total Current Assets $219,964 $309,337 $465,760

Long-term Assets
Long-term Assets $60,646 $60,646 $60,646
Accumulated Depreciation $4,531 $7,531 $11,331
Total Long-term Assets $56,115 $53,115 $49,315
Total Assets $276,079 $362,452 $515,075

Liabilities and Capital 2010 2011 2012

Current Liabilities
Current Borrowing $0 $0 $0
Other Current Liabilities $35,631 $35,631 $35,631
Subtotal Current Liabilities $35,631 $35,631 $35,631

Long-term Liabilities $0 $0 $0
Total Liabilities $35,631 $35,631 $35,631

Paid-in Capital $201,015 $201,015 $201,015


Retained Earnings ($32,617) $39,433 $125,806
Earnings $72,050 $86,373 $152,622
Total Capital $240,448 $326,821 $479,444
Total Liabilities and Capital $276,079 $362,452 $515,075

Net Worth $240,448 $326,821 $479,444

8.6 Business Ratios

The table follows with our main business ratios. We intend to improve gross margins and
inventory turnover. Industry profile ratios based on the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
code 8299, Schools and Educational Services, are shown for comparison.

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Table: Ratios

Ratio Analysis
2010 2011 2012 Industry Profile
Sales Growth 8.41% 30.00% 30.00% -1.39%

Percent of Total Assets


Other Current Assets 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 46.83%
Total Current Assets 79.67% 85.35% 90.43% 72.99%
Long-term Assets 20.33% 14.65% 9.57% 27.01%
Total Assets 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Current Liabilities 12.91% 9.83% 6.92% 54.90%


Long-term Liabilities 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 31.83%
Total Liabilities 12.91% 9.83% 6.92% 86.73%
Net Worth 87.09% 90.17% 93.08% 13.27%

Percent of Sales
Sales 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Gross Margin 93.23% 96.62% 96.62% 89.77%
Selling, General & 72.92% 77.89% 71.16% 39.59%
Administrative Expenses
Advertising Expenses 8.58% 6.83% 5.84% 2.89%
Profit Before Interest and 29.51% 26.75% 36.36% 14.31%
Taxes

Main Ratios
Current 6.17 8.68 13.07 1.12
Quick 6.17 8.68 13.07 1.10
Total Debt to Total Assets 12.91% 9.83% 6.92% 86.73%
Pre-tax Return on Net Worth 42.81% 37.75% 45.48% 208.32%
Pre-tax Return on Assets 37.28% 34.04% 42.33% 27.64%

Additional Ratios 2010 2011 2012


Net Profit Margin 20.31% 18.73% 25.45% n.a
Return on Equity 29.97% 26.43% 31.83% n.a

Activity Ratios
Accounts Payable Turnover 11.62 12.17 12.17 n.a
Total Asset Turnover 1.29 1.27 1.16 n.a

Debt Ratios
Debt to Net Worth 0.15 0.11 0.07 n.a
Current Liab. to Liab. 1.00 1.00 1.00 n.a

Liquidity Ratios
Net Working Capital $184,333 $273,706 $430,129 n.a
Interest Coverage 59.55 0.00 0.00 n.a

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Additional Ratios
Assets to Sales 0.78 0.79 0.86 n.a
Current Debt/Total Assets 13% 10% 7% n.a
Acid Test 6.17 8.68 13.07 n.a
Sales/Net Worth 1.48 1.41 1.25 n.a
Dividend Payout 0.00 0.00 0.00 n.a

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Table: Sales Forecast

Sales Forecast
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sales
Continuing $25,000 $25,750 $26,522 $27,318 $28,138 $28,982 $29,851 $30,747 $31,669 $32,619 $33,598 $34,606
Education Courses

Total Sales $25,000 $25,750 $26,522 $27,318 $28,138 $28,982 $29,851 $30,747 $31,669 $32,619 $33,598 $34,606

Direct Cost of Sales Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Continuing $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002
Education Courses

Subtotal Direct Cost $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002
of Sales

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Table: Personnel

Personnel Plan
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Edward Walters $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100
Frank Rivas $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916 $2,916
2 additional $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,832 $5,832 $5,832 $5,832 $5,832
instructors

Total People 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4

Total Payroll $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $10,848 $10,848 $10,848 $10,848 $10,848

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Table: Profit and Loss

Pro Forma Profit and


Loss
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sales $25,000 $25,750 $26,522 $27,318 $28,138 $28,982 $29,851 $30,747 $31,669 $32,619 $33,598 $34,606
Direct Cost of Sales $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002
Other Costs of Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost of Sales $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002 $2,002

Gross Margin $22,998 $23,748 $24,520 $25,316 $26,136 $26,980 $27,849 $28,745 $29,667 $30,617 $31,596 $32,604
Gross Margin % 91.99% 92.23% 92.45% 92.67% 92.89% 93.09% 93.29% 93.49% 93.68% 93.86% 94.04% 94.21%

Expenses
Payroll $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $5,016 $10,848 $10,848 $10,848 $10,848 $10,848
Marketing/Promotion $2,400 $2,424 $2,448 $2,472 $2,497 $2,522 $2,547 $2,572 $2,598 $2,624 $2,650 $2,676
Depreciation $180 $182 $184 $186 $188 $190 $192 $194 $196 $198 $200 $202
Rent $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
Utilities $932 $951 $970 $989 $1,009 $1,029 $1,050 $1,071 $1,092 $1,114 $1,136 $1,159
Postage $2,100 $2,121 $2,142 $2,163 $2,185 $2,207 $2,229 $2,251 $2,274 $2,297 $2,320 $2,343
Insurance $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250
Payroll Taxes 15% $752 $752 $752 $752 $752 $752 $752 $1,627 $1,627 $1,627 $1,627 $1,627
Travel $930 $949 $968 $987 $1,007 $1,027 $1,048 $1,069 $1,090 $1,112 $1,134 $1,157

Total Operating $15,560 $15,645 $15,730 $15,815 $15,904 $15,993 $16,084 $22,882 $22,975 $23,070 $23,165 $23,262
Expenses

Profit Before Interest $7,438 $8,103 $8,790 $9,501 $10,232 $10,987 $11,765 $5,863 $6,692 $7,547 $8,431 $9,342
and Taxes
EBITDA $7,618 $8,285 $8,974 $9,687 $10,420 $11,177 $11,957 $6,057 $6,888 $7,745 $8,631 $9,544
Interest Expense $298 $296 $294 $292 $290 $288 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Taxes Incurred $2,142 $2,342 $2,549 $2,763 $2,982 $3,210 $3,529 $1,759 $2,008 $2,264 $2,529 $2,803

Net Profit $4,998 $5,465 $5,947 $6,446 $6,959 $7,489 $8,235 $4,104 $4,684 $5,283 $5,902 $6,539
Net Profit/Sales 19.99% 21.22% 22.42% 23.60% 24.73% 25.84% 27.59% 13.35% 14.79% 16.20% 17.57% 18.90%

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Table: Cash Flow


Pro Forma Cash
Flow
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Cash Received

Cash from
Operations
Cash Sales $25,000 $25,750 $26,522 $27,318 $28,138 $28,982 $29,851 $30,747 $31,669 $32,619 $33,598 $34,606
Subtotal Cash $25,000 $25,750 $26,522 $27,318 $28,138 $28,982 $29,851 $30,747 $31,669 $32,619 $33,598 $34,606
from Operations

Additional Cash
Received
Sales Tax, VAT, 0.00% $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
HST/GST
Received
New Current $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Borrowing
New Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Liabilities
(interest-free)
New Long-term $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Liabilities
Sales of Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Current Assets
Sales of Long- $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
term Assets
New Investment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Received
Subtotal Cash $25,000 $25,750 $26,522 $27,318 $28,138 $28,982 $229,851 $30,747 $31,669 $32,619 $33,598 $34,606
Received

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Table: Cash Flow (Cont’d from previous page)

Expenditures Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Expenditures
from Operations
Cash Spending $19,822 $20,103 $20,391 $20,686 $20,991 $21,303 $21,424 $26,449 $26,789 $27,138 $27,496 $27,865
Subtotal Spent $19,822 $20,103 $20,391 $20,686 $20,991 $21,303 $21,424 $26,449 $26,789 $27,138 $27,496 $27,865
on Operations

Additional Cash
Spent
Sales Tax, VAT, $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
HST/GST Paid
Out
Principal $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $57,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Repayment of
Current
Borrowing
Other Liabilities $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Principal
Repayment
Long-term $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Liabilities
Principal
Repayment
Purchase Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Current Assets
Purchase Long- $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
term Assets
Dividends $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal Cash $20,222 $20,503 $20,791 $21,086 $21,391 $21,703 $79,024 $26,449 $26,789 $27,138 $27,496 $27,865
Spent

Net Cash Flow $4,778 $5,247 $5,731 $6,232 $6,747 $7,279 $150,827 $4,298 $4,880 $5,481 $6,102 $6,741
Cash Balance $10,400 $15,646 $21,377 $27,609 $34,356 $41,635 $192,463 $196,761 $201,641 $207,122 $213,223 $219,964

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Table: Balance Sheet


Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Assets Starting
Balances

Current
Assets
Cash $5,622 $10,400 $15,646 $21,377 $27,609 $34,356 $41,635 $192,463 $196,761 $201,641 $207,122 $213,223 $219,964
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Current
Assets
Total $5,622 $10,400 $15,646 $21,377 $27,609 $34,356 $41,635 $192,463 $196,761 $201,641 $207,122 $213,223 $219,964
Current
Assets

Long-term
Assets
Long-term $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646 $60,646
Assets
Accumulated $2,239 $2,419 $2,601 $2,785 $2,971 $3,159 $3,349 $3,541 $3,735 $3,931 $4,129 $4,329 $4,531
Depreciation
Total Long- $58,407 $58,227 $58,045 $57,861 $57,675 $57,487 $57,297 $57,105 $56,911 $56,715 $56,517 $56,317 $56,115
term Assets
Total Assets $64,029 $68,627 $73,691 $79,238 $85,284 $91,843 $98,932 $249,568 $253,672 $258,356 $263,639 $269,540 $276,079

Liabilities Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
and Capital

Current
Liabilities
Current $60,000 $59,600 $59,200 $58,800 $58,400 $58,000 $57,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Borrowing
Other $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631
Current
Liabilities
Subtotal $95,631 $95,231 $94,831 $94,431 $94,031 $93,631 $93,231 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631
Current
Liabilities

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Long-term $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Liabilities
Total $95,631 $95,231 $94,831 $94,431 $94,031 $93,631 $93,231 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631 $35,631
Liabilities

Paid-in $1,015 $1,015 $1,015 $1,015 $1,015 $1,015 $1,015 $201,015 $201,015 $201,015 $201,015 $201,015 $201,015
Capital
Retained ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617) ($32,617)
Earnings
Earnings $0 $4,998 $10,462 $16,409 $22,855 $29,814 $37,303 $45,539 $49,643 $54,327 $59,610 $65,511 $72,050
Total Capital ($31,602) ($26,604) ($21,140) ($15,193) ($8,747) ($1,788) $5,701 $213,937 $218,041 $222,725 $228,008 $233,909 $240,448
Total $64,029 $68,627 $73,691 $79,238 $85,284 $91,843 $98,932 $249,568 $253,672 $258,356 $263,639 $269,540 $276,079
Liabilities
and Capital

Net Worth ($31,602) ($26,604) ($21,140) ($15,193) ($8,747) ($1,788) $5,701 $213,937 $218,041 $222,725 $228,008 $233,909 $240,448

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