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NiPa fruit Candy is a business plan proposed by Babylyn M. Adao, Leanne Claire
C. Adsuara, Anjaneth S. Marquez, and Reizaleen Maye O. Roxas of BS in
Entrepreneurship students in Mindoro State University located at Alcate, Victoria,
Oriental Mindoro.
NiPa fruit Candy is a term derived from the Nipa palm fruit that undergoes
several processes to produce a candy product. This business plan has a capital
requirement amounting to PHP. 40,000.00 that will cover the initial investment and other
expenses for two months of operations. NiPa fruit candy form of business will run under
general partnership wherein the proponents will have equal duties and equal profit. The
admin salary daily rate of Php. 120. 00 with three (3) working days a week and laborer
salary daily rate of Php. 100.00 with three (3) working days. NiPa fruit candy will be
located in Old Public Market, Poblacion 1, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro.
Nipa palm plant in the Philippines is very abundant. The proponents make
product development covers the complete process of bringing the new product to
market. The candy production process comes with a series of steps. There are two
kinds of candy to be produced which are the chewy candy with two variations in terms
of size and, jelly candy with one variations in terms of size. The pricing strategy is based
on the cost-based pricing with no lower than 15% markup to assure its potential profit.
The potential pricing of NiPa palm fruit candy per pack cost range to Php. 60.00 – Php.
72.00.
This business plan objective aims to strengthen the capacity in developing a new
product using the local Nipa palm fruit commodity, strengthen agro-processing and the
tourism between production of Nipa fruit candy; and, introducing local commodity to the
province of Oriental Mindoro. The NiPa fruit business also aims to serve the community
and to give opportunities to local farmer and individuals to get an additional income.
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II . MANAGEMENT ASPECT
Form of business
NiPa fruit candy business will operate under a general partnership form of
organization where all members share both profits and liabilities in accordance with
terms of the partnership agreement. A general partner actively manage and control over
the company.
Organizational Structure
responsibility and suitability of employee the organizational structure can help enhance
a company's operating performance. A good organizational work flow chart helps the
business staff identify their operational duties and responsibilities that helps the entire
business run effectively and efficiently and smarter way of being productive. The
management strategy focuses on dividing the duties and responsibilities among the
workers, everyone is arranged into different areas. The following is illustrated below.
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Duties and Responsibilities
The top manager is responsible for controlling and overseeing the entire
organization. Her goal is to develop strategic plans and company policies, as well as
such decisions on the direction of the business. Also, she will be responsible for the
production process including the quality control and monitoring working hours and labor
output level produce. The financial manager will be accountable for the budget and
financing specially for compensation and determining our income and expenses. The
supply chain manager is responsible for the means of transportation, transfer of raw
responsible for promoting the product using different strategies. The laborer will be
responsible for flexible job that will be needed for the business like skills in food
production and flexible skills necessary for transferring of raw materials and delivering
of the products.
TABLE 1: Compensation
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Organizational Policies
and procedures are put in place to protect the rights of workers as well as the business
and procedures establish policies regarding employee conduct, attendance, dress code,
uphold the interest of the employees and outside parties to promote equality and
safeguard of the personnel clients and third parties. The means of security and social
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TABLE 2: Schedule of Legal Requirements
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III. MARKET ASPECT
This section is the lifeblood of the business plan. It serves as the basis to have a
clear picture whether to pursue the business. This involve the marketing plan and
Market Description
In our society, the people on the market always took advantage on the food
industry, whether it is a restaurant business, coffee shop, street food and new product
development. People allow marketers and entrepreneurs to build and create new
that when it comes to food, it always sells, no matter how big or small a business is.
That is why the candy business has the potential to be a popular in a market, because
any kind of food, as long as it is aligned with food industry, it will make money. It just
takes proper planning and management of the business and expanding its market
segment. The market we see here is the market that does not change the level of
consumption of the product because the target markets of its product are all types of
consumers regardless of age, gender, religion, and race. But limited to health
candy.
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Nipa plant grows in the swamps and marshland of the Philippines. There are an
estimated 1,646.73 hectares of Nipa plant in Oriental Mindoro. Based on inventory Nipa
stands per hectare for about 10,000 with the fruiting of approximately 12% or 1,200
Nipa stands per hectare. This shows that resources of nipa fruit can supply a small
scale candy production. In the test conducted by AMIA Team, a mean of 433 grams of
soft flesh can be extracted per fruit. Each fruit can have up to 43 edible flesh. And there
is no current practices that use Nipa fruit as main ingredient of the product. So, this
means that the supply of raw resources of Nipa fruit assures the availability of it to
sustain the entire candy production. Other facts that Nipa fruit is a plant that grows
without particular season like coconut that can be available anytime for consumption.
The demand therefore for the supply of Nipa fruit supply seems favorable for the
business to start production. On the other hand, the customer demand for a Nipa candy
product assures that this business will impact the customer buying behavior more for
Target Market
NiPa fruit candy business aims to gain profit in most favorable target market.
Target market is sought to consider grocery stores, sari-sari store, towns and school
institutions. Looking on the perspective that the business need to gain profit. The buying
behavior of the customer should be considered. The product is capable to cater the
satisfaction of the customers. NiPa fruit candy is also considered the agricultural
associations as target market will help build and boost value-added products of nipa
palm. The product will also be introduced to tourism office to help in advertising the
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product in order to gain more prospected buyer. And lastly the retailers are also
considered to help grow the market segment in terms of geographical area by resellers.
Pricing Strategies
For pricing strategy, the business will be using cost-plus pricing which is based
on the cost of the production plus mark-up. This strategy is ideal to ensure that the
product that this will sold on the market has the assurance of gaining profits. The 15%
markup for the product will be implemented. It will be generated from the cost of the
production.
Distribution Strategies
NiPa Fruit Candy Business processing will use Zero Level Channel as product
distribution channel where there is only one who will manufacture the products then
directly sell to the target market as our business are set to be a small scale business.
Therefore, the business will acquire raw materials directly from the local sellers or in the
wet market and will use tricycle as main vehicle in procurement and transferring of
Transportation
Manufacturing/store
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Customer
NiPa fruit Candy promotion mix strategies focus on three strategies to keep the
product in the minds of the customers and help stimulate demand for the product.
Personal Selling
Personal selling is the process in which the business personnel make a close
contact to its customer. Personal selling induce the customer knowledge about the
product and it helps owner to identify the customer behaviors and responses to the
to promote product. Publicity and advertising both are popular techniques used for
market promotion. The advertisement will be useful platforms to get more customers
and get closer to the needs and demands of the customers. The techniques that will be
used are not costly and prior to business orientation and capability it will focus on the
use of social media sites. Through facebook, instagram, tiktok and etc. the business will
be able to connect to the target customers and get publicity and feedback from them.
Additionally, it will give inputs about the product and build relationships among different
people and different customers specially those who are health conscious and food
lover.
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Product Launch Promotion
The business will be having collaboration with some food lovers to attract more
customers and be the first endorser of the product by having their promotions and
recommendations. The credibility and reliability of the business will be more empowered
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IV. TECHNICAL ASPECT
This section includes the description of the proposed product and the specific
explanation of the most suitable and practical way of manufacturing process. It will
encompass facts and related requirements about the description of the proposed
product.
considered as one of the valued resources in the coastal areas of the country.
Production and utilization of its economic uses vary from geographical area. Nipa palm
or sasa production in the Philippines can be used for a variety of purposes such as for
thatching, vinegar, sugar, and biofuel. Some utilized its fruit for dessert but no fruit
products available on the market yet because its fruit is not yet that known to be edible
for most. Nipa palm plant in the Philippines is very abundant, but its fruit are not noticed
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Product Development
bringing the new product to market. Cost, time, and quality are the variable drives of the
proponents to make a product development. The proponents assure that products are
Description of Product
Nipa palm fruit candy comes with two types one is made out of grated matured
nipa fruit that produce nipa fruit chewy candy; and, the second one is made out of
young nipa fruit that produce nipa fruit jelly candy. In terms of color, the nipa fruit chewy
candy comes with one (1) color variation and the nipa palm fruit jelly candy comes with
five (5) color variations. In terms of, size the nipa palm fruit candy has two (2) sizes the
small size and the medium size, and the nipa fruit jelly has only one (1) size the small
size. Nipa fruit candies will be packed using sealable plastic pouches.
Production Process
The candy production process comes with a series of steps which is listed in the
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Sorting of young fruit and mature fruit
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Preparing for cooking
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Cooking process
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Molding and cooling
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Cutting
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Packing
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Labeling
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Marketing
Step 1
Take a deep bottomed pan, keep it on medium flame and add water in it.
Put the grated nipa fruit to the pan and let the ingredients boil for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Continue whirl the mixture until the nipa fruit in the mixture becomes rigid in
texture.
Step 3
Step 4
Take a clean molding tray and gently pour prepared mixture on it.
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Allow the mixture to cool down and once the candy becomes rigid.
Step 1
Add gelatin to a bowl of water then stir well until dissolved into the water. It takes
Step 2
At the same time, add sugar, hot water and blended nipa fruit to a saucepan.
Bring them to a boil at high heat while stirring well to dissolve the sugar.
Add softened gelatin to the syrup pan together with the soaking water.
Simmer the mixture for 2 – 3 minutes more before turning off the heat.
Step 4
Pour the mixture into the molds, let it cool down, and then keep it in the
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Step 5
Cut the jellies into small pieces, then roll onto granulated sugar. Make sure the
Let the jellies stay on a rack at a cool place until the sugar dries and sticks to the
the cost involved in the process, the capacity of the worker and also the capital
requirements considered to make the production possible. The firm will hire additional
laborer who will work for some process that the proponent may not carry to work on.
In 2
Unit cost Daily Weekly
Item Package (per piece) (In 8 hours) (In 3 days) Months
(In 8 weeks)
The business will be put along the marketplace of Victoria. We chose to consider
market because it is the most suitable place to market the product though we will
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Plant Layout
installed based on plan, it includes the space needed for material movement, storage,
indirect labour and all other supporting activities or services, as well as for office
equipment and personnel. The proponent will consider a lot of factors to have the
proper plant layout. The business plant will be 18.22 m 2 in floor area with designated
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Materials
Materials are the materials needed to incorporate the product. These are the
Furniture and fixture are necessary to have a more comfortable and organize
workplace. It will help the workers to make their job easier, such are listed below.
Table 5
No. of
Asset Unit cost Total unit cost
unit
Kitchen Table 1 4,000.00 4,000.00
Table and chair 1 set 1,500.00 1,500.00
Cabinet/ drawer 1 set 1,500.00 1,500.00
TOTAL COST 7,000.00
Factory tools and equipment will help the production to be more possible and it
will make the production easier. The factory tools necessary for production are listed
below.
Table 6
No. of
Factory tools Unit cost Total unit cost
unit
Pan 2 379.00 758.00
Bowls 5 pcs/1set 279.00 279.00
Spatula 1 set 118.00 118.00
Measuring cups 1 set 35.00 95.00
Knife 1 set 195.00 195.00
Rack 2 set 249.00 498.00
Tray 2 set 350.00 700.00
Molder 561.00
TOTAL COST 3,204.00
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The factory equipment necessary for production are listed below.
Table 7
administrative supplies for the business. The office supplies to be used are listed below.
Table 8
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Maintenance Supplies are supplies utilized in the production process, that is not
ultimately seen in the end products themselves. These are commonly use cleaning
materials, safety materials, and set of repair tools. The maintenance supplies to be used
Table 9
Maintenance
No. of unit Unit cost Total unit cost
Supplies
Broom and Dust pan 1 set 180.00 Php. 180.00
Kitchen Trash can 2 149.00 149.00
Garbage bag 5 roll 63.00 315.00
Mop 1 98.00 98.00
Rag/mat 1 set 158.00 158.00
Hand towel 5 9.00 45.00
Fire extinguisher 1 760.00 760.00
Pail and Dipper 1 set 149.00 149.00
Dishwashing set 1 set 65.00 65.00
TOTAL COST Php. 1,919.00
Medical and Health Supplies are expendable and disposable supplies used for
healthcare, sanitation, first aid, and other employee health problems that may arise in
the operation of the business. The medical and health supplies to be used are listed
below.
Table 10
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Raw materials are the materials and ingredients needed to incorporate the
product. These are the material necessary in the production of the product. The raw
Table 11
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Rent Expenses
Rent expense is a fixed amount given by the landlord for the use of building.
Table 13
Utilities
Utilities are the basic needs to the start the business operation. It plays
the business, electricity, telecommunication and water is necessary. The amount varies
Table 14
Utilities Amount
Electricity 250.00
Water 500.00
TOTAL COST 750.00
Leasehold Improvement
Table 15
Leasehold
Amount
Improvement
Repair 1,000.00
Paint 600.00
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Others 1000.00
TOTAL COST 3,100.00
The proponents will use raw materials in producing the product. The source of
raw materials like nipa fruit ill come from Naujan nipa palm farm. The white sugar, and
Waste Disposal
national proper waste disposal. To make sure that the proponents present the product
presentable and safe to the customers it is important that the business secure sanitary
permit annually from municipal sanitary office. Proper sanitation is very important for
maintaining smooth operations and also for the protection of nearby residents. Waste
material will be separated from biodegradable and non-biodegradable. The waste will
be placed in a garbage bag to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the place and
Labor Requirement
The proponent will hire laborer with necessary skills in food production and flexible skills
necessary for transferring of raw materials and delivering of the products. Regular
compensation would be given to the laborer hired. The laborer will receive P100.00 per
day.
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Sales Schedule
Unit In 2
Daily Weekly
Item Package cost (In 8 hours) (In 3 days)
Months
(In Peso) (In 8 weeks)
In 2 Months
Daily Weekly
NPF Jelly Candy (In 8 hours) (In 3 days)n 3 days)
(In 8 weeks)In 8
weeks)
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Profit Schedule
Daily Weekly In 2 Months
NiPa Fruit Jelly Candy (In 8 hours) (In 3 days) (In 8 weeks)
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ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
AMOUNT AMOUNT
FIXED ASSETS
Furniture and Fixture 7,000.00
Factory Tools 3,204.00
Factory Equipment 6,057.00 16,261.00
CURRENT ASSETS
Office Supplies 374.00
Maintenance Supplies 1,919.00
Medical and Health Supplies 690.00 2983.00
RAW MATERIALS
NiPa fruit jelly candy 1,466.40
NiPa fruit chewy candy 2,160.00
Packaging 1,356.00 4,982.40
EXPENSES
Utilities 750.00
Rent Expense 2,500.00
Leasehold Improvements 3,100.00
Transportation 150.00
Promotions and Advertising 1,000.00
Permits and Licenses 4,100.00 11,600.00
Salaries and Wages
Top Manager 120.00
Supply Manager 120.00
Financial Manager 120.00
Marketing Manager 120.00
Laborer 100.00 580.00
36,406.40
Contingency Fund
3,593.60 40,000.00
(11.13%)
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Payback Period
The payback period is a measure of how long it takes to recover the cost of the
project. The payback period helps to evaluate the associated risks of an investment.
Given:
Two-months net profit times (×) Six (6) to get annual net profit
Solution:
= 0.84 × 100
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Financial Assumption
1. Initial capital requirement will be Php. 40, 000 to/be invested by the business
operators/owners.
The furniture and fixtures is assets that assume to have five (5) years shelf life.
3. Factory Equipment
The factory equipment is assets that assume to have five (5) years shelf life.
4. Factory Tools
The factory tool is assets that assume to have one (1) year shelf life. These are
5. Office supplies
The stated assets are assumed to be consumable for two (2) months. These are
100% administrative.
7. Working days
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There will be (3) working days in a week with (8) working hours in a day, (3)
working days for production, and customer and sales operation every Friday to Sunday.
8. Production Capacity
Production capacity on daily basis are constant and varies directly to business
direct cost and sales. The production capacity will increase 10% after its payback
period.
9. Sales
The selling price depends on the production cost plus 15% and up mark-up.
Business profit will be saved and will be used for expanding the business production
10. Labor
Labor rate per workers will be Php. 100.00 per day or Php. 1200.00 per month.
The firm will hire additional 1 worker to work together with the firm owners. Labor rate
Maintenance expenses are 50% administrative and 50% for factory. The 5%
Rent expense for the office is assumed at Php 2, 500.00 per month and it won't
increase for the first three years of operation. 10% increase is assumed starting at 4th
year.
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14. Advertising Expense
Salaries will be Php. 120.00 per day or Php. 1,400.00 per month. Admin
employees are the owners expecting that they are also a laborer and also
An accounting period will be a fiscal year start whenever the business choses to
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VI. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
RESUME
Career Objectives
To achieve professional and personal goals by investing hard work, patience and
dedication in a job. And to create and work with own business towards becoming a
successful entrepreneur. To be a mentor as well.
Personal Information
Date of birth: January 17, 1998 Place of birth: Pakyas, Victoria, Oriental
Mindoro
Age: 23 yrs. Old Civil Status: Single
Gender: Female Religion: Roman Catholic
Mother: Nora M. Mandane Occupation: Home servicing manicure &
pedicure
Father: Romulo S. Adao Occupation: None
Work Experience
Production Operator (2018-2019) Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Administrative Aide 1 (2015-2016) LGU- Victoria
Enumerator (2015) LGU- Victoria
Technical Skills
Managing Your Personal Finances (2021)
Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II (2018)
Bread and Pastry Production NC II (2018)
Encoding/Typing
Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
Google Applications
Soft Skills
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Literary and editorial writing
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to learn fast different skills
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Education
BS in Entrepreneurship MinSU-main campus (2019-present)
TESDA – MYPF – (2021)
TESDA - EPAS NC II -WIST- (2018)
TESDA – BPP NC II- ACMCL – (2018)
BS in Accountancy – DWCC -Calapan (2014-2015)
Secondary -AAMNHS- (2010-2014)
Elementary – Pakyas Elementary School (2004-2010)
RESUME
To achieve everything I want to do in my life I will use all my ability and courage
and strive in everything, especially in the field of business. You must be diligent,
persevering and have patience. You need to expand your mind so that you can create a
unique business.
Personal Information
Date of Birth : February 13, 2000 Place of Birth : Midsayap, North
Cotabato
Age : 21 years old Civil Status : Single
Gender : Female Religion : Seventh-Day Adventist
Mother : Melu Jean C. Adsuara Occupation : Housewife
Father : Rolando S. Adsuara Occupation : Driver
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A sense of humor
Education
BS in Entrepreneurship - MinSU - Main Campus - 2019 (present)
BS in Information Technology - MinSU - Main Campus - 2018 (1st semester)
BS in Secondary Education Major in English - ACMCL - 2018 (2nd
semester/irregular)
TVL - Computer Programming - ACMCL COLLEGE - (2016-2018)
Secondary - Katingawan Adventist Academy - (2012-2014)
Secondary - Lakeside Institute - (2014-2016)
Elementary - Tangway Elementary School - (2006-2010)
Elementary - Aleosan Central Elementary School -( 2010-2012)
RESUME
To achieve professional and personal goal by investing hard work, patience, and
dedication in a job. And to create and work with own business towards a becoming a
successful entrepreneur.
Personal Information
Date of Birth : September 7, 1997 Place of Birth : Masagana Naujan, Oriental
Mindoro
Age : 24 Civil Status : Married
Gender : Female Religion : Roman Catholic
Mother : Jasmin Gasilo Sanggalang Occupation : Housewife
Father : Anselmo Cabral Sanggalang Occupation : Farmer
Work Experience
Pharmacist Assistant
Waitress
Cashier
Saleslady
Technical Skills
Designing
Writing
Encoding
Soft Skills
Team work
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Hardworking
RESUME
Personal Information
Date of Birth : November 01, 1999 Place of Birth : Calapan City, Oriental
Mindoro
Age : 22 years old Civil Status : Single
Gender : Female Religion : Roman Catholic
Mother : Ma. Ailyn O. Roxas Occupation : Housewife
Father : Arthur M. Roxas Occupation : None
Work Experience
Work Immersion
Technical Skills
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Microsoft Word (2010)
Encoding/Typing/Editing
Soft Skills
Approachable
Active in different aspects
Good Communication
Education
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BS in Entrepreurship MinSU Main Campus - (2019-present)
BS in Secondary Education Major in English - ACMCL College (1st sem) -
(2018)
Accountacy Business Management - GSA (2016-2018)
Secondary – Good Shepherd Academy (2012-2016)
Elementary - Ordovilla Elementary School (2006-2012)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://www.slideshare.net/bardotgov/nipabased-products-and-agro-processing-
antonio-peralta
https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/goods/channels-of-distribution-of-goods-zero-
one-and-two-level-channels/41095
http://www.accountingtools.com/articles/cost-plus-pricing
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PHOTO DOCUMENTATION
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SUPPLIER CONTRACT
BETWEEN
( Client Name )
AND
NiPa Fruit Candy Business
This contract is between the (Raw Material supplier) and the (Nipa fruit candy
owner). This is regards to the following agreements for the said partnership on the (Start
date) until (end date).
Supplier shall agree that we will pay in cash upon the delivery of order.
If the order is not delivered before the production process run, there will be
refund of the payment.
Supplier shall inform the business owner about the inconvenience in the delivery
of the raw materials a day before it should be delivered to enable the business
find another supplier.
In case, the order was not delivered the supplier will pay all the incurring expense
for compromising order.
In default of the supplier to give the exact amount of order he/she shall be liable
to the terms and condition and may be subject to legal argument and shall be
liable to face any illegal case.
As signing this contract, it will be the effectivity of agreement.
_________________ _________________
Date Date
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CONTRACT WITH CUSTOMER OR CLIENT
BETWEEN
( Client Name )
AND
This contract is between the (store owner) and the (Nipa fruit candy owner).
This is regards to the following agreements for the said partnership on the (Start date)
Reseller shall agree that we will only accept cash as mode of payment.
If the order cancelled 1 day before, there will be no more refunding any percent
of the payment.
Reseller shall give at least 75% of the payment as down payment upon signing of
contract.
_________________ _________________
Date Date
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LETTER OF REFERENCE
(Date)
(Name of Store)
(Name of Store Owner)
Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
It is with much pleasure that I am writing to recommend our product named NiPa
fruit candy . As a proponents of NiPa fruit candy for two months we want to offer our
product in your store to promote the local product of Mindoro.
We are sure that customers will satisfy in our candy that is new to market and
has a good quality. We happy to recommend the product of our business.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
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LETTER OF INTENT
From: Leanne Claire Adsuara
Supply Chain Manager
NiPa Fruit Candy Business Philippines
(Date)
To: (name)
Manager
(Store name )Philippines
Dear (name)
I am writing this letter of intent to express our interest in your store with its inventory and
access. We anticipate the conditions of proposed deal would be us mentioned below:
NiPa fruit candy business would make partnership with ( Store name) which will include
the location at Pob. 1, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro. As per the information provided by
you. We would require that all of your order will be pay exactly upon delivery. We also
request you to not disclosed about this agreement.
If you have any concerns regarding to the proposal, please contact us with this number
09067241954. Thank you so much for your time and interest. We hope to see you soon
for further discussion about my business proposal.
Thank you again for this opportunity and I look forward to seeing you again to our future
cooperation.
Respectfully yours,
NFCB - Supply Chain Manager
Leanne Claire Adsuara
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