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MBA PROGRAM
DECEMBER 2019
DESSIE, ETHIOPIA
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
2. Executive summary ................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Mission, vision statement & objectives: ................................................................... 1
2.2 Goals ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Start-up costs ............................................................................................................. 2
2.4 Types of vehicle ........................................................................................................ 2
2.5 Company ownership.................................................................................................. 2
3. Company summary .................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Start-up summary ...................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Start-up funding ........................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Company ownership.................................................................................................. 5
4. Product & service ...................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Business model.......................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Potential travellers ..................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Other potential travellers ........................................................................................... 5
4.4 Current and potential competitors ............................................................................. 5
5. Market analysis summery ......................................................................................... 5
4.1 Market segment ......................................................................................................... 6
5 Strategy and implementation summary..................................................................... 6
5.1 Swot analysis ............................................................................................................. 6
5.1.1 Strengths .................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.2 Weaknesses ............................................................................................................... 6
5.1.3 Opportunities ............................................................................................................. 7
5.1.4 Threats ....................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Competitive edge ...................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Pricing ....................................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Percentage of passengers who don‟t carry luggage .................................................. 7
5.5 Location - along the route ......................................................................................... 7
6 Rules & regulation .................................................................................................... 8
7 Management summery ............................................................................................. 8
7.1 Personnel plan ........................................................................................................... 8
8 Financial plan ............................................................................................................ 9
8.1 Break-even analysis .................................................................................................. 9
8.2 Projected profit and loss ............................................................................................ 9
8.2.1 1st year projected profit and loss .............................................................................. 9
8.2.2 Second year projected profit and loss .................................................................... 10
8.2.3 3rd year projected profit and loss ........................................................................... 10
8.2.4 4th year projected profit and loss ........................................................................... 11
8.2.5 5th year projected profit and loss ........................................................................... 11
8.2.6 1st to 5th year projected profit and loss .................................................................. 12
8.3 Projected cash flow ................................................................................................. 13
8.4 Life of fixed asset and depreciation ........................................................................ 13
8.5 Cost of gas (cost of fuel per litter) .......................................................................... 13
8.6 Recommendation and conclusion ........................................................................... 14
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1. INTRODUCTION
Around 1937, about a year and half through the second invasion of Ethiopia by Italy, a taxi
company was operating by an Italian businessman named Sighnore Fernondo. The
company opened its doors for service around Georgis Church of Arada. At the time, the
taxis were dark brown and served only European residents around the city. Ethiopians were
not allowed to ride them unless they were bandas or servitore (አ ገ ል ጋ ይ). My other
source, which is the Armenian Weekly, has quoted that the first taxi service in Ethiopia
began to operate in Addis Abeba by Armenian drivers in the year 1915.
The Business of a share taxi (also called shared taxi) is a mode of transport which falls
between a taxicab and a bus. These vehicles for hire are typically smaller than buses and
usually take passengers on a fixed or semi-fixed route without timetables, but instead
departing when all seats are filled. They may stop anywhere to pick up or drop off their
passengers. Often found in developing countries, the vehicles used as share taxis range
from four-seat cars to minibuses.
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This commuter city taxi plan will show how a total investment of ETB 1,216,900.00 Birr
could yield cumulative Gross profits in excess of 858,960 Birr in over a five-year period,
and average monthly sales of 14,316.00 Birr while maintaining adequate levels of
liquidity.
The purpose of this plan is to secure investment of funding from her Owen account to
cover the start-up costs.
Currently, the demand of travellers from Piasa to bunbuha, from bunbuha to Piasa and in
between is relatively better comparing with other local routs.
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2.2 GOALS
To provide customers with the best-priced transportation solution
To offer fair remuneration to taxi driver
To achieve gross revenue – 858,960 Birr in 5 year
To build and maintain Relationships with wholesalers, retail networks (gas filling
stations)
To actively participate in personal transportation associations.
2.3 START-UP COSTS
Thus far the owner Ms. Selamawit Belayneh have contributed 1,100,000.00 ETB 2004
manual to purchase a 5L used mini bus currently in its possession and ETB 1,100,000.00
for cash expenses. Total start-up expenses covered (including legal costs, licensing, Bolo,
Insurance considering the car value of 1,1000,000.00 ETB , 3rd party insurance, commuter
city taxi business plan compilation, license costs, cash on hand in order to manage cash
flow issues and related expenses) come to approximately 1,216,900.00 Birr.
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3. COMPANY SUMMARY
3.1 START-UP SUMMARY
Thus far the owner Ms. Selamawit Belayneh have contributed 1,100,000.00 ETB 2004
manual to purchase a 5L used mini bus currently in its possession and ETB 100,000.00 for
cash expenses. Total start-up expenses covered (including legal costs, licensing, Bolo,
Insurance considering the car value of 1,100,000.00 ETB, 3rd party insurance, business
plan compilation, license costs and related expenses) come to approximately 1,216,900.00
Birr.
Start-up
Requirements
Start-up Expenses ETB
Cost of the car 1,100,000.00
Insurance 13,000.00
3rd party Insurance 2,000.00
Startup Licensing 1,100.00
Acquisition of Vehicles (Plate, Tapela) 300.00
Miscellaneous Costs 500.00
Total Start-up Expenses 1,116,900.00
Start-up Assets
Cash Required 100,000.00
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Total Assets 100,000.00
Total Requirements 1,216,900.00
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We have estimated total start-up costs of 1,116,900.00 Birr. The numbers in the start-up
and the start-up funding tables are meant to reflect these estimates. The company‟s capital
is 1,216,900.00 Birr. The purpose of this business plan is to secure financing for that
amount.
Start-up Funding
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Potential travellers from Piasa to Bunbuha and from buanbuha to paisa are people who are
leaving around bunbuha who are interested to travel to paisa like students who are learning
WRO SIHN, travellers who are planning to go segno gebeya (Markt) , robit Gebeya
(market) for purpose of marketing to sale or to buy, travellers who are working around
paisa or around bunbuha, Travellers who are coming to Medical centers like selam
Hospital, Meseet Specialty Hospital, Ethio Hospital, Dessie Hospital for purpose of asking
peoples or to get medical treatment.
The current and potential competitors are taxies who give services for public like looking
to invest or start business from Piasa to bunbuha and Bunbuha to paisa, Bajajs.
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We intend to enter a highly lucrative market in a rapidly growing economy. We foresee our
strengths as the ability to respond time our self to the market dictates and to provide
custom designed taxi service to travelers. Our key personnel will have a wide and thorough
knowledge of the areas we intend to take travelers, which will go a long way towards
penetrating the market. Below are the summarized strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats.
5.1.1 STRENGTHS
Diversified client base: This will reduce our dependency on one particular market.
Combination of skills in employees: The directors intend to engage well-qualified
and experienced employees to jointly develop business strategy and long-term
plans, so as to attain company objectives.
Innovative solution at an affordable price
Scalable business
Implement win-win strategy with potential partners (Hotel
networks)
Strategic approach in cooperation with taxi drivers
5.1.2 WEAKNESSES
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5.1.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.1.4 THREATS
5.3 PRICING
Pricing is fixed by the city using regulated commuter city taxi. Prices can fluctuate when
the city council votes for a taxi rate increase or decrease following price of fuel. The
current fee from Piasa to Bunbuha or Bunbuha to paisa is 3.50 Birr and if the traveller
drops off amid Piasa to Bunbuha, the price will be 1.50 birr.
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7 MANAGEMENT SUMMURY
The human resources element shall be an essential component in the delivery of the total
service. By encouraging all employees to handle customers well, and by having
enthusiastic, capable and empowered personnel interacting with our customers, we intend
to build the competitive advantage of being able to comprehensively meet our travellers'
needs.
People are the most valuable part of the business. In order to achieve the goal, Ms.
Samrawit needs to have people with the right skills, expertise and experience and the Taxi
service will be run by full time employed staff; The Project will create an employment
opportunity for 2 People.
Following trend of the city as well as the country Cost of salary both for driver and ticket
officer is covered by driver therefore, this cost is not considered as cost of the owner and
the record is only to show the cost and also not considered on profit and loss statement.
S.No Description
No of Employee Salary/ Total salary/ Remark
Month Annual
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8 FINANCIAL PLAN
According to our conservative estimates, the proposed taxi service is expected to maintain
a healthy financial position over the next five years.
The projected financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the general
accounting principles, and necessarily include some amounts that are based on reasonable
estimates and judgement. For accounting purposes, the long-term assets are expensed using
the straight-line depreciation method.
Insurance 15,000.00
Licensing 3,200.00
First aid kit 300.00
Fire safety equipment‟s 200.00
Membership fee 200.00
Acquisition of Vehicles (Oils) 8,400.00
Maintenance, repairs 6,000.00
Miscellaneous Costs 10,600.00
Depreciation 110,000.00
Total Operating Expenses 153,900.00
Profit Before Interest and Taxes 8,100.00
Profit Taxes (Fixed) 3,200.00
Net Profit 4,900.00
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Insurance 13,630.00
Licensing 3,200.00
First aid kit 350.00
Fire safety equipment‟s 75.00
Membership fee 200.00
Acquisition of Vehicles (Oils) 8,800.00
Maintenance, repairs 16,600.00
Miscellaneous Costs 3,600.00
Depreciation 110,000.00
Total Operating Expenses 156,455.00
Profit Before Interest and Taxes 7,105.00
Profit Taxes (Fixed) 3,200.00
Net Profit 3,905.00
Insurance 12,000.00
Licensing 3,680.00
First aid kit 400.00
Fire safety equipment‟s 85.00
Membership fee 200.00
Acquisition of Vehicles (Oils) 9,000.00
Maintenance, repairs 19,000.00
Miscellaneous Costs 4,200.00
Depreciation 110,000.00
Total Operating Expenses 158,565.00
Profit Before Interest and Taxes 9,435.00
Profit Taxes (Fixed) 3,680.00
Net Profit 5,755.00
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Insurance 10,500.00
Licensing 3,680.00
First aid kit 550.00
Fire safety equipment’s 95.00
Membership fee 200.00
Acquisition of Vehicles (Oils) 9,200.00
Maintenance, repairs 20,200.00
Miscellaneous Costs 4,440.00
Depreciation 110,000.00
Total Operating Expenses 158,865.00
Profit Before Interest and Taxes 19,335.00
Profit Taxes (Fixed) 3,680.00
Net Profit 15,655.00
Insurance 9,000.00
Licensing 3,680.00
First aid kit 600.00
Fire safety equipment’s 100.00
Membership fee 200.00
Acquisition of Vehicles (Oils) 9,600.00
Maintenance, repairs 28,400.00
Miscellaneous Costs 4,800.00
Depreciation 110,000.00
Total Operating Expenses 166,380.00
Profit Before Interest and Taxes 20,820.00
Profit Taxes (Fixed) 3,680.00
Net Profit 17,140.00
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Most fixed asset constantly loses value through continued use and increasing age.
Eventually those fixed assets need to be replaced. Accordingly vehicles are estimated at
useful life of 10 years and furniture and equipment it is estimated at 5 years.
Using straight line depreciation (SLD) method, the annual depreciation cost for fixed
assets is worked out as follow.
1 Vehicle 110,000.00
Ground Total 110,000.00
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8.2 CONCLUSION
The overall aim of this project is to bring new knowledge to Ms. Samrawit Belayneh
concerning the possible success of the launch of the product called commuter city taxi
Service. This has certainly been reached and the business plan is filled with new facts and
figures as mentioned on profit and loss statement and in General, the statement of profit &
loss shows for the coming 5 years. The business will ultimately result in significant profit
& it‟s healthy and feasibility study has indicated green light for start-up or venture
business.
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