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DECLARATION
I hereby declare the business plan is my original work and that it has not been presented for
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DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to my family and friends for their devotion, love and endless support
towards this project.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all that have given me the moral and financial support
throughout in this upstanding project.
My special thanks to my supervisor for her guidance in writing this project, my mum for
financial support and making sure that I have successfully completed within the limited time
frame.
I sincerely thank the almighty God for granting me this chance and enabling me all through the
course.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION.............................................................................................................................ii
DEDICATION...............................................................................................................................iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT................................................................................................................iv
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..........................................................................................................viii
1.0: BUSINESS DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................viii
2:0 MARKETING PLAN............................................................................................................viii
3.0 ORGARNIZATION PLAN...................................................................................................viii
4.0PRODUCTION PLAN/OPERATIONAL PLAN...................................................................viii
5.0 FINANCIAL PLAN...............................................................................................................viii
CHAPTER ONE..............................................................................................................................1
1.0: BUSINESS DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................1
1.1BUSINESS NAME.....................................................................................................................1
1.2 BUSINESS LOCATION...........................................................................................................1
1.3 BUSINESS ADRRESS.............................................................................................................1
1.4: FORMS OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP..................................................................................2
1.5: PRODUCT OR SERVICES OFFERED..................................................................................2
1.6: IDENTIFICATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES........................................................2
1.7: THE OBJECTIVE OF THE BUSINESS PLAN......................................................................3
CHAPTER TWO.............................................................................................................................4
2:0 MARKETING PLAN................................................................................................................4
2:1 CUSTOMER.............................................................................................................................4
2:1:1 Domestic Customers...............................................................................................................4
2:1:2 Commercial Customers..........................................................................................................4
2:2 COMPETETION.......................................................................................................................4
2:2:1 Competitors Weaknesses........................................................................................................4
2:2:2 Competitors Strength..............................................................................................................4
2:2:3 Golden Tomato Processing Industry Competitive Advantage...............................................5
2:3 MARKET SHARE....................................................................................................................5
FIRST YEAR...................................................................................................................................6
2:4 PRICING STRATEGY.............................................................................................................7
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2:5 DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY.................................................................................................7
2:6 SALES TACTICTS...................................................................................................................8
2:7 ADVERTISEMENT AND PROMOTION PLAN....................................................................8
2:7:1 Advertisement.........................................................................................................................8
2:7:2 Promotion...............................................................................................................................8
2:8 MARKETING MATERIALS...................................................................................................8
CHAPTER THREE.........................................................................................................................9
3:0 HUMAN RESOURSE...............................................................................................................9
3:1 MANAGEMENT TEAM..........................................................................................................9
3:1:1 Manager..................................................................................................................................9
3:1:2 Accountant..............................................................................................................................9
3:1:3 Salesman.................................................................................................................................9
3:1:4 Worker....................................................................................................................................9
3:1:5 Security Guards......................................................................................................................9
3:2 RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND PROMOTION OF PERSONEL..................................10
3:2:1 Recruitment..........................................................................................................................10
3:2:2 Training................................................................................................................................10
3:2:3 Promotion.............................................................................................................................10
3:3 REMUNERATION AND INCENTIVE.................................................................................10
3:3:1 Incentives..............................................................................................................................10
3:4 LICENCE................................................................................................................................10
3:4:1 Permit...................................................................................................................................10
3:4:2 By - Laws.............................................................................................................................11
3:5 SUPPORT SERVICES............................................................................................................11
3:5:1 Banking Services..................................................................................................................11
3:5:2 Insurance Services................................................................................................................11
3:5:3 Consulting Services..............................................................................................................11
CHAPTER FOUR.........................................................................................................................12
4:0 PRODUCTION PLAN............................................................................................................12
4:1 PRODUCTION FACILITY AND CAPACITY......................................................................12
4:2 PRODUCTION STRATEGY..................................................................................................12
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4:3 PRODUCTION PROCESS.....................................................................................................13
4:3:1 EXTERNAL FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTION....................................................14
4:3:2 Internal Factors Affecting Production..................................................................................14
4:4 RULES AND REGULATION AFFECTING PRODUCTION..............................................14
4:4:1 Healthy Regulations.............................................................................................................14
4:4:2 Safety Regulation.................................................................................................................15
4:4:3 Environmental Regulation....................................................................................................15
4.4: FIRM LAYOUT.....................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER FIVE...........................................................................................................................16
5:0 FINANCIAL PLAN................................................................................................................16
5:1 PRE – OPERATION...............................................................................................................16
5:2 WORKING CAPITAL ESTIMATES.....................................................................................16
5:3 PRO - FORMA BALANCE SHEET.......................................................................................17
5:4 CASH FLOW PROJECTION.................................................................................................19
5:4:1 Cash Flow Projection for the Year 2022..............................................................................19
5:4:2 Cash Flow Projection for the Year 2023..............................................................................20
5:4:3 Cash Flow Projection for the Year 2024..............................................................................21
5:5 PROFORMA INCOME STATEMENT..................................................................................22
5:5:1 Trading Profit And Loss Account........................................................................................22
5:6 BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS...................................................................................................22
5:6:1 Break-Even Analysis for the First Year...............................................................................22
5:6:2 Break-Even Analysis for the Second Year...........................................................................23
5:6:3 Break-Even Analysis for the Third Year..............................................................................24
5:7 DESIRED FINANCING.........................................................................................................24
5:8 CAPITALLIZATION..............................................................................................................25
5:9 PROFITABILITY RATIO......................................................................................................25
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
According to the report of the Kwale County, currently population of the county is about 6ooooo
people. Out of their number purchase goods from my competitors, that is, supermarkets and
Londwe Investment. A survey was done and the following information were gathered. Out of
600000 people in Kwale County, 300000 people normally purchase from local tomatoes, 200000
people from supermarkets and the remaining 100000 are not settled.
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CHAPTER ONE
1.1BUSINESS NAME
The name of the business is GOLDEN TOMATOES PROCESSING INDUSTRY. It will only be
dealing with processing of tomatoes to produce various types of tomato products which are of
high quality.
TIRIBE-KWALE
TEL:0793938514
EMAIL:essykwekwe@gmail.com
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MOMBASA – UKUNDA ROAD
KWALE TOWN
TIRIBE
The business will be of partnership of 10 people only. In which everyone will specialize I
various areas according to their ability and area of specialization in the business.
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a) Indigenous technology and service provision:-My business will use different modern
technology so as to ensure my goods meet the required standards. These include use of
modern methods of preservation such as refrigeration so as to provide high quality
products.
b) Contribution to the local community:-My business will use the local community for
labour so as to provide employment to the local people hence raising the living standard
of the society.
c) Satisfy the current local demand:-My business will supply goods not only to the broad
areas but also to the local the community.
The current community demands that the goods coming through the parts are cleared at a faster
rate thus reducing extra charges that the clients incur in terms of storage, fine and also products
according to my field of study.
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CHAPTER TWO
2:1 CUSTOMER
Customer refers to the people who buys products or services of the business. Golden Tomato
Processing Industry will have the following types of customers;
2:2 COMPETETION
Golden Tomato Processing Industry will have different competitors such as Rosemary
Supermarket, Londwe Investment and Kamwenga supermarket
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2:2:3 Golden Tomato Processing Industry Competitive Advantage
The business will use different advantages over its competitors. They include;
Good location where customers will easily access the goods and services.
Proper and skilled labor efficiency of the business
Defined working hours.
In the first year, Golden Tomato Processing Industry will be targeting all those 100000 unsettled
customers and some 100000 people from my competitors which will make it to be 200000
people in the first year and the remaining customers will be shared by the three competitors in
the area.
In the second year, Golden Tomato Processing Industry will expect to raise its target to 300000
customers and the rest to be shared by the three competitors.
In the third year, Golden Tomato Processing Industry will target 4ooooo customers and the
remaining to be shared by the three
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FIRST YEAR
Sales
20%
33%
GOLDEN TOMATOES
ROSEMARY SUPERMARKET
LONDWE INVESTIMENT
KAMWENGA SUPERMARKET
12%
35%
SECOND YEAR
17%
GOLDEN TOMATOES
13% ROSEMARY
50%
LONDWE
KAMWENGA
20%
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THIRD YEAR
Sales
10%
10%
GOLDEN TOMATOES
ROSEMARY
LONDWE
KAMWENGA
15%
67%
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use the morter bike to distribute the products to the customers. The use ofmorter bike is cheap
and flexible since it can distribute products to the interior areas.
2:7:1 Advertisement
Golden Tomato Processing Industry will advertise its goods and services through various means
such as radio,posters, television. The business will type and print fliers, bronchures giving to any
person passing at that place and notice with the same information about the business name,
location and address.
2:7:2 Promotion
The business will offer transport to customers who will buy goods in bulky. Discount will be
provided to customers who buy goods in bulky.
The business will also offer T-shirts to the reguler customers which are printed on them
indicating the business name, location and business address.
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CHAPTER THREE
3:1:1 Manager
This is the person whose responsibilities it to manage all the processes in the business. He or she
must have at least C plain in KCSE and must have at least diploma in Food science and
Technology and have at least one year of experience.
3:1:2 Accountant
This is the person who will be dealing with money and receipt issues in the business. He or she
should have at least C plain in mathematics in KCSE and have at least certificate in accounting,
computer literature and must have at least one hour of working experience.
3:1:3 Salesman
This will provide services to the customers. He or she will be dealing with loading and
offloading of goods in the business. He or she should be able to speak in English or Kiswahili.
He or she should be creative.
3:1:4 Worker
This will provide services to the customers and other officials in the business. He or she will be
dealing with loading and offloading of goods in the business. He or she should be able to speak
in English or Kiswahili.
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3:2 RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND PROMOTION OF PERSONEL
3:2:1 Recruitment
Recruitment will be done by advertising through television, radio, posters and notices. The
application letters will be collected and shortlisted. Those who be shortlisted will be called for an
interview.
3:2:2 Training
The training will be offered to the new members of the business. The manger will ensure that all
workers have received training from the trainers. This will reduce the rate of supervision in the
business since the workers will be having a lot of knowledge about the work.
3:2:3 Promotion
Promotion will be done to workers who do well in the business. This will be done to motivate the
employees in the business. Also the promotion will be provided to motivate the employees.
3:3:1 Incentives
Allowances will be given to the employees who work extra hours in the business. The business
will provide tea to the workers. The business will also provide incentives to the workers who will
do internet marketing of the business. The business will do this to motivate the workers and also
encouraging them to work extra hard in the business.
3:4 LICENCE
The business will acquire a business license from Kwale county council at 500 Shillings. This
will be renewable after every one year at the same cost.
3:4:1 Permit
The business will acquire its permit from the public health officer of Kwale County at 400
shillings which will be renewable every year at the same cost.
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3:4:2 By - Laws
Golden Tomato Processing Industry will provide the employees with the protective gloves, durst
coat and protective shoes to ensure they are safe. This will be done so as to comply with the by-
laws issued by the county council or municipal council. Also the business will provide clean
toilets to the employs for their safety.
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CHAPTER FOUR
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4:3 PRODUCTION PROCESS
Golden Tomato Processing Industry will involve the following process in production of tomato
paste. The complete set of tomato paste production line include Tomato washing, sorting,
impurity removal, breaking, tomato pulping, Vacuum concentration paste sterilization and finally
filling of the tomato paste into aseptic containers. The following is the flow chart illustrating the
production process of tomato paste
Raw Tomatoes
Tomato Washing
Impurity Removal
Breaking
Tomato Pulping
Vacuum Concentration
Paste Sterilization
Filling
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4:3:1 EXTERNAL FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTION
1. COMPETITORS
Competitors are the main external factor that affect the production. This is due to their
production of high quality products which enable them to be more marketable and preferable to
consumers. Golden Tomato Processing Industry will provide high quality tomato products and
also will products at lower cost as compared to the competitors so as to get more customers
hence raise the production of the tomato product in the firm
2. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES
The emerging technologies affects the production firm. The business will use the modern
technology of production to produce high quality products which are desirable to the consumers.
The business will be flexible in change of technology to ensure continuous production of high
quality products to consumers.
Labor input is affecting the production in the business firm. The business will use the skilled and
motivated workers to ensure production of high quality products in the business firm.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
This also affects the production in the business firm. The industry will create a suitable
organization structure to ensure smooth working in the business firm. The business will set rules
and regulations to be applied to ensure they benefit both employees and the business as well.
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II. Every employee MUST use the suitable personal protective equipment’s
III. Report of any outbreak of disease
IV. Training on the use of equipment
OFFICE
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CHAPTER FIVE
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LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors 60000
Bank over draft 100000
Accrual 50000
TOTAL 210000
WC = 480000 – 210000
=270000
Rent 10000
Furniture 10000
Land 15000
Motor vehicle 100000
TOTAL 130000
CURRENT ASSETS
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LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors 30000
Accruals 25000
Bank overdraft 20000
TOTAL 75000
(130000+500000) - (75000)
630000 – 75000
= 555000
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5:4 CASH FLOW PROJECTION
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5:4:2 Cash Flow Projection for the Year 2023
RECEIPT JAN FEB MAT APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
Cash at hand 13000 22000 31000 38000 42000 43000 39000 38000 42000 41000 38000 40000 427000
Sales 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 45000 540000
Loan
Debtors 12000 12000 12000 10000 10000 10000 12000 12000 12000 10000 10000 10000 132000
Discount 3000 3000 3000 2000 2000 2000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 33000
received
TOTAL 73000 82000 91000 95000 99000 100000 99000 98000 102000 99000 96000 98000 1132000
PAYMENT
Stock 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 215000
Creditors 10000 10000 12000 12000 15000 15000 15000 10000 15000 15000 10000 12000 151000
Rent 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 120000
Salary 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 120000
License 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 6000
Discount 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 48000
allowed
Transport 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 12000
Loan
repayment
Electricity 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 6000
TOTAL 51000 51000 53000 53000 56000 61000 61000 56000 61000 61000 56000 58000 678000
SURPLUS 22000 31000 38000 42000 43000 39000 38000 42000 41000 38000 40000 40000 454000
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5:4:3 Cash Flow Projection for the Year 2024
RECEIPT JAN FEB MAT APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
Cash at hand 40000 51000 62000 67000 57000 47000 37000 37000 43000 39000 30000 21000 531000
Sales 46000 46000 46000 40000 40000 40000 40000 46000 46000 46000 46000 46000 528000
Loan
debtors 14000 14000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 14000 14000 14000 14000 15000 149000
Discount 4000 4000 3000 3000 3000 3000 30004000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 43000
received
TOTAL 104000 115000 121000 120000 110000 100000 90000 101000 107000 103000 94000 86000 1251000
PAYMENT
Stock 16000 16000 16000 20000 20000 20000 16000 20000 25000 25000 25000 20000 239000
Creditors 10000 10000 10000 15000 15000 15000 10000 10000 15000 20000 20000 10000 160000
Rent 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 12000
Salary 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 12000
License 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 6000
Transport 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 12000
Loan
repayment
Electricity 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 6000
TOTAL 53000 53000 54000 63000 63000 63000 53000 58000 68000 73000 73000 58000 733000
SURPLUS 51000 62000 67000 57000 47000 37000 37000 43000 39000 30000 21000 28000 518000
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5:5 PROFORMA INCOME STATEMENT
LESS EXPENSES
Rent 120000 120000 120000
License 6000 6000 6000
Salary 120000 120000 120000
Electricity 6000 6000 6000
Transport 12000 12000 12000
TOTAL 264000 264000 264000
Net profit before tax 3000 101000 53000
Tax provision 5% 150 5050 2650
Net profit after tax 2850 95950 50350
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Cash sales =420000
= 254000
= 164692.9134
Sales = 540000
Contribution = 540000-215000
= 325000
= 166707.6923
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5:6:3 Break-Even Analysis for the Third Year
Break-even = Fixed cost * Variable / Contribution
= 289000
= 208401.3841
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5:8 CAPITALLIZATION
ITEM AMOUNT (KSH)
Cash at hand 1412500
Loan 70000
TOTAL 1482500
Sales
Net profit ratio for the three years = (2,850 + 95,950 = 50,350)
=149,150
= 1,488,000
149,150 X 100
1,488,000
=10.02%
= 1,091,350 – 641,000
= 450,350
Current liability
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500,000 – 13,000
75,000
487,000
75,000
= 6.493%
Current liability
= 500,000 – 40,000
75,000
= 6.133%
Current liability
= 500,000 – 28,000
75,000
= 6,293%
Owner Profit
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= 149,150 X 100
450,350
= 33.12%
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