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[6720 Chimney Rock Rd Suite V
Houston, TX 77081]
Business Plan
[March 3, 2019]
PREPARED BY
[Michael S. Brown]
[msbrown@atlascarpentry.com]
[444-345-437]
[atlascarpentry.com]
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[ATLAS CARPENTRY CO.❙CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS PLAN 2019 ]
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 4
Company Overview 4
Mission Statement 4
Philosophy 4
Vision 4
Outlook 5
Type of Industry 5
Business Structure & Ownership 5
Services 5
Description 5
Value Proposition 6
Marketing Analysis 7
Industry Overview and Trends 7
Target Market 8
Market Size 8
Market Segmentation 9
SWOT Analysis 10
Competition 10
Direct and Indirect Competition 10
Competitive Analysis 10
Marketing Plan 11
Marketing Strategy 12
Pricing Strategy 13
Operational Plan 13
Operating Hours 13
Location 14
Organizational Structure 15
Key Staff 15
Financial Plan 16
Assumptions 16
Statements 19
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] will take advantage of this opportunity and used the marketing strategies
stated in this business plan to gain more clients. This document also details the company’s
services, competitive edge, market analysis, and financial plan.
Company Overview
Mission Statement
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] aims to dominate the carpentry business in Texas, by combining
exceptional carpentry services and professionalism. The company will establish a good
employer image that provides work-life balance and opportunity for growth to its valued
employees.
Philosophy
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] is committed to providing exceptional carpentry services at a lower cost.
The company believes that its client’s dream project is not necessarily costly. That is why the
company finds it necessary to provide customized carpentry services at a fair budget while
meeting the client’s goals and objectives. The company also values time, ensuring each project
meets the timeline required by the client.
While focusing on the client’s goals, the company also values and takes full responsibility for
the well-being of its employees. Because of this, the application of the construction safety plan
is one of the topmost essential aspects of every project it acquires.
Vision
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] has a strong commitment to providing superior quality carpentry services,
and it will always adapt to the innovations in the industry. By doing so, the company will be the
leading player in Texas and neighboring states in [10 years].
With these factors, the demand for housing and small commercial structures will increase
continuously. [Atlas Carpentry Co.] will take advantage of this demand by marketing its services
in [Houston] and neighboring cities. The company sees many project opportunities for many
years to come. The continuous growth of population and economic stability will cause the
demand for new housing and commercial structure projects in the future. Thus, the need for
carpentry services will rise as well.
Type of Industry
Carpentry Services, Construction Industry
Services
Description
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] provides carpentry services to homeowners, property managers, and
small-scale businesses. It has partnered with general contractors as their carpentry
subcontractor. As a carpentry company, it will focus on wood components with the following
services:
Construction Subcontractor
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] will partner with general construction firms. The company will not engage
in design since the blueprints will be provided by the general contractor. Its responsibility is to
execute any wood-related construction works such as:
Customized Carpentry
Unlike the three services, customized carpentry’s purpose is to provide the client with
carpentry services that will meet their budget. For instance, if the client plans to renovate its
living room, the company will provide a design and list of materials that are not too expensive
but can meet their specified goals and objectives.
Value Proposition
Expertise in wood carpentry
The company employs skilled carpenters that specialize in wood carpentry. Each of the projects
will be delivered with the highest quality possible to gain the trust of the client and build a
name in the industry.
Flexibility in services
Timely services
Aside from quality services, the company also puts so much value on the project’s schedule. It
will be known as a company that is willing to exhaust all its resources or manpower to a single
project to prevent any delays in the work schedule. With this, the client can be assured that its
project is completed on time with no issue of over pricing.
Cost-efficient services
The company will partner with wood construction materials suppliers in [Texas] that offer a
lower price. This is to ensure that the client will be provided with the lowest cost but standard
quality materials. In terms of labor fees, the company will exercise cost-effective, customized
carpentry services to cater to clients with a lower budget.
Marketing Analysis
Marketing Analysis
The carpentry companies have generated its revenue from subcontracting in large projects
from primary contractors and direct contracting to homeowners and project managers.
Revenue category
40%
60%
Sources:
[https://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/9/prweb9906853.htm]
[https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/carpenters-industry/]
[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170210005015/en/Top-3-Emerging-Trends-
Impacting-Global-Woodworking]
Target Market
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] is located in [Houston], targeting both residential and commercial
construction projects that require carpentry services. In commercial construction, it will
execute its services as a subcontractor. For residential, the company will offer full construction
services (design and build) of wooden house such as bungalow, single-family detached, and
semi-detached.
Market Size
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] will focus on getting clients from the state’s most populated cities before
expanding its services in neighboring states. The following shows the population of target cities
according to the latest census:
The estimated number of housing types from the four draw areas:
Housing Types No. of Households % of Total
Bungalow 500,000 13.89%
Single-family detached 1,500,000 41.67%
Semi-detached 1,600,000 44.44%
Total 3,600,000 100
Market Segmentation
Atlas Carpentry Co. will focus on the following market segmentation:
Strengths Opportunities
- The company offers customized carpentry - The growing population and economic
services at a lower cost compared to existing stability in Texas has prompted the demand
services from competitors. for housing and commercial structures,
- The company employs highly skilled and duly which require carpentry services.
accredited carpenters. - The increasing number of prospective
clients who prefer the wooden type of
house due to its durability, sustainability,
and energy-efficiency.
Weaknesses Threats
- The company has only one supplier of - The established competitors in the target
wooden construction materials as of today. The market.
client may demand a specific type of wood to - The constant campaigns about
be used in their project and the company may preservation of trees may affect the demand
fail to provide it. for wooden construction works.
- The company only has a few wooden house
designs to offer to future clients.
Competition
Marketing Plan
To be the leading carpentry services provider, [Atlas Carpentry Co.] needs to build a
relationship with the general contractors. Also, it has to promote its services to its target
geographic areas. With this, the company will focus on these marketing plans:
Marketing Strategy
Pricing Strategy
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] projects are residential and commercial structures. The costing of its
services can be either of the following:
• Estimated target cost - This pricing strategy applies mostly to projects from homeowners
and project managers. This involves the estimated cost of raw materials to be used and
the labor fee.
• Guaranteed maximum cost - This will apply when the company is a subcontractor of a
large project. The general contractor and the company will agree with the total cost of the
project.
Operational Plan
Operating Hours
[Atlas Carpentry Co.] operates from [9 AM to 5 PM], [6 days a week], except on holidays. The
office hours will be from [8:00 AM to 5 PM], [5 days a week] and will be closed on holidays.
However, the company will implement a flexible operating hours when subcontracting a larger
project. The schedule of the general contractor will be followed.
Location Description
Immediate Area
Type of Area Commercial
Adjacent Uses Banking, Entertainment
In a downtown area that can easily be located and is very
Benefits
visible to people passing through
Proximity
Customer Type Commercial entities and homeowners
Size of Potential Customers 700,000
Competitors ABA Carpenters Inc. and VAN Concrete Builders Inc.
Traffic Volume
Patterns Two-way intersection
Pedestrians Medium
Periods From 8 AM to 9 AM and from 4PM to 5PM
Accessibility
Proximity to Major Streets A few steps from the main highway
Entrance/Exit 1 door (entrance and exit)
Visibility
View From the Road Signage easily spotted in front and side angles
Exterior Appearance The office will be colored white and the signage
OFFICE STAFF
DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION
Organizational Structure
CARPENTERS
PRESIDENT
DEPARTMENT
DESIGN
MARKETING STAFF
DEPARTMENT
MARKETING
VICE PRESIDENT
Key Staff
Investor Funding
Other 0.00
Loans
0.00
Other Funding
0.00
0.00
Building
0.00
Improvements/Remodeling
Computer
5,000.00 5,500.00 500.00
Hardware/Software
Decorating 0.00
Point of Sale
0.00
Hardware/Software
The table below depicts the sales forecast for six months in the draw area:
Dallas 70 85 87 90 92 95 519
Austin 40 45 60 65 67 70 347
Statements
Income Statement
ATLAS CARPENTRY CO.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Gross Project Revenues 5,000,000
FY2019 % FY2020 %
SALES
Revenue 1 - Construction 700,000.00 58% 900,000.00 60%
Revenue 2- Services 500,000.00 42% 600,000.00 40%
Total Sales 1,200,000.0 1,500,000.
100% 100%
0 00
COST OF SALES
Cost of Contract - Labor 90,000.00 8% 120,000.00 8%
Cost of Contract - Materials 80,000.00 7% 100,000.00 7%
Cost of Contract - Subcontractors 68,000.00 6% 75,000.00 5%
Cost of Contract - Equipment 60,000.00 5% 70,000.00 5%
Cost of Contract - Others 70,000.00 6% 85,000.00 6%
Cost of Service - Subcontractors 40,000.00 3% 55,000.00 4%
Total Cost of Sales 408,000.00 34% 505,000.00 34%
GROSS PROFIT (Total Sales - Total Cost of Sales) 792,000.00 66% 995,000.00 66%
INDIRECT EXPENSES
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS 2019 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00
Accounts Receivable
FIXED ASSETS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Trademarks and Patents
Goodwill
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-Term Debt 10,000.00 10,000.00
Others
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Invested Capital 2,000,000.00
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