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A Free Business Plan Example to Launch Your South African Business This free Business Plan example provides you with a sample business plan as well as guidance on how to write a business plan and important sections to include in your plan.

By Catherine Bristow Scott May 28, 2019

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It pays to plan.

Research conducted by Harvard Business Review found that "entrepreneurs who write formal plans are 16% more likely to achieve viability than the otherwise identical non-planning entrepreneurs."

Simply put, writing a business plan could make the difference between business success and failure – which is why planning now could pay dividends as your business gets off the ground.

But where do you start when writing a business plan? In this comprehensive business plan example, we provide you with what to include in your business plan and a sample business plan to help you to create a compelling plan for your start-up.

1. Executive Summary

If you have seven seconds to make a strong first impression in person, an Executive Summary will be the make-or-break section of your business plan – so make this section count.

As a brief outline of your company's purpose and goals, the Executive Summary should generally take up 1 to 2 pages of your business plan. Some key components to include in your business plan are:

A company description
A brief summary of your products or services
The company objectives
A short but thorough overview of the market
A justification for viability, particularly "why now?"
A snapshot of your business's growth potential
A short description of the organisation team
Your marketing plan
Financial projections

Importantly, your Executive Summary must clearly depict the Problem, the Solution, and carry a sense of timeliness – why now should your business be considered as the solution to solve this problem.

NOTE: The following Business Plan Example is based on a fictional company. Figures will not reflect the exact financials of a similar company.

Example of a Business Plan Executive Summary

Snug Sneakers is a sneaker shoe range based in Cape Town that currently focuses exclusively on selling locally produced men's and women's custom sneakers.

The business was founded by David Smith and Stewart Bruce, who have both been working within the retail industry for over 20 years, David Smith, a serial entrepreneur has also founded successful brands – Creative Caps and women's cycling brand Pedal Power.

The brand is currently selling online, however has also recently diversified to selling in independent shoe shops.

The company is projecting to sell R2 million in year 1 and R8 million in three years' time. Additionally, there are expansion plans within year 2 to set up distribution networks in Johannesburg, and Durban in the early part of year 3.

Both David and Stewart are social entrepreneurs at heart and believe in providing sustainable jobs for impoverished communities.

As such, the company has started a recycling and training academy in Khayelitsha, where consumers can return old sneakers that are then repaired by Khayelitsha residents and donated to those in need of shoes. This also provides learners within the academy with shoe-making and recycling trade skills.

Industry research has shown that, on average SA consumers own 4 pairs of sneakers, with 4 in 4 consumers indicating that shoe fit and sizes vary across brands.

3 in 4 consumers indicated that their number one concern when purchasing is having to "settle' for the best fitting shoe, despite the fit not being 100% correct.

Based on these and additional industry research statistics, the company's sneaker products are driven to provide the best shoe fit, with the tagline of "shoes that fit so good, you'll never go barefoot again.'

The main competition to Snug Sneakers comes from 1 local brand, SuperStars, and 2 overseas brands Sassy Sneakers and Rock Your Sneakers.

Although SuperStars supports sustainable use of local manufacturers, the competitor does not provide custom fit sneakers. Sassy Sneakers and Rock Your Sneakers both offer custom fit sneakers, both brands are manufactured in China and do not promote sustainable, social conscious value propositions.

The primary means of marketing will mainly be focused on digital marketing, through evidence-based approaches, including search engine optimisation, Google Ads, Facebook Advertising as well as utilising social media channels that have proven very popular for the company, including Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

The locally sourced raw materials, which include cotton, rubber and leather, will be supplied from a sustainable cotton mill and tannery in the Limpopo Province.

Funding for the company was derived through the 2 founders, as well as private investment.

2. Business Overview and Objectives

Creating an overview of your business when you are already established makes it easier, but it may be a little harder when you're either just starting out or haven't even kicked off your operations yet.

When you're just starting out, think about your products and services as your starting point.

What will you be providing your market with?
How will you be sourcing/ producing these items?
What do you need to have in place before you can start selling your products?
Who will be distributing/ manufacturing your products?
Importantly, who will your target market or customer be?

In our example business plan, Snug Sneakers serves both retail and online customers, although the bulk of the business is through their online clientele.

This means that Snug Sneakers will need a secure e-commerce platform and a website that has carefully considered the user journey when buying custom sneakers.

The company will also need employees to assist with technical challenges, customer support, and warehouse staff for the packing and distribution of their products.

Similarly, you would need to consider the following when identifying their business objectives:

What industry will you operate in?
Who will be your customer?
What is the problem that you will be solving?
How will you solve this problem?
Where will my business be located?
What equipment and resources will I need within my business?
What type of employees do I need?
How will I differentiate my offering from my competitors?

After answering these questions, you will have a better understanding of what it is that you will be offering and what you need to make it happen. A summary of these points will make up your Business Overview and Objectives for your Business Plan.

Example of a Business Overview and Objectives

Snug Sneakers, based in Cape Town South Africa, is focused on providing sustainable, locally produced custom footwear to South Africa, and internationally through its e-commerce platform and local distributor network.

Founded by entrepreneurs David Smith and Stewart Bruce in December 2017, from Stewart's garage, Snug Sneakers grew exponentially within 1 year from 5 online purchases a month to an average of 200 per month within 12 months.

From the company's rapid growth, it became very clear to the founders that there is a gap in the South African market for locally produced, quality sneakers.

The founders' vision for Snug Sneakers is to become a socially conscious, sustainable brand that supports the South African economy by buying 80% locally produced raw materials.

Additionally, the duo noticed a gap in the market where consumers were looking for custom-fitted shoes and remain loyal to the brand that fit them best. To this end, Snug Sneakers offers a wide range of shoe sizes including quarter and half sizes to ensure that all customers find the right snug fit for their feet.

The overarching philosophy and ethos for the company are:

"Soul sneakers' that allow customers to purchase sneakers that promote social consciousness.
"South African sourced' sourcing locally produced raw materials that provide job sustainability.
Superior sneakers' ensuring that customers still get a high-quality product that outmatches popular brands in workmanship and quality.

Company Status

Snug Sneakers was registered as a PTY (Ltd) on 1 December 2017. The main directors are David Peter Smith and Stewart Owen Bruce. Company shares are held by the founders.

The company currently operates out of rented commercial property in Blackheath, Cape Town.

Company Objectives

Snug Sneakers is currently selling custom sneakers primarily through its online store https://www.snugsneakers.co.za , with market penetration nationally, and highest market penetration in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Sporadic orders have also been received from the USA and the United Kingdom.

The company has also partnered with 3 independent shoe and clothing retailers focused on selling locally-sourced South African apparel.

The company has identified a 2 phased upscaling approach for growing sales and operations:

Increase online sales by 40% within a 6-month period of 2019
Increase brick-and-mortar retail partnerships from 2 stores in Cape Town to an additional 4 stores in Johannesburg by year end.
Increase online sales by 50% by end of year 2020
Explore opening up a brick-and-mortar store in the Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town
Increase brick-and-mortar retail partnerships to include 1 store in Durban.

3. Products and Services

In this section, you will be unpacking your product and services offering, especially your key product differentiation from your competitors. Importantly, in this section you will also need to validate why your product is needed by your customers.

If you have applied for any patents, copyrights, or trademarks, you would also include these in this section.

Products and services that already exist may not need a deep analysis of what they are within your business plan.

However, if you're creating a completely new product or service (if you were the first Uber of the world), carefully detail in this section what your product is about, it's uses and the value it brings to the market so your readers will be able to evaluate the value of your product and services.

Some important aspects to cover include:

The anticipated timeline to bring your new product to the market.
What differentiates your product or service from those already available in the market.
What will your operating costs be and profit margins.
How will you source/ manufacture your product.
How will the product be distributed to customers.

Example of Products and Services

Snug Sneakers will provide a line of custom sneakers for both men and women. The main product lines include:

Casual Range: Everyday sneaker footwear
Active Range: Active gym range of sneakers
Fashion Forward Range: Formal but funky range of sneakers

Current pricing of the sneakers as follows:

Casual Range: R550
Active Range: R950
Fashion Forward Range: R850

Competition

There are three main competitors that have been identified within the market. These include:

Local competitor:

1. SuperStars 40% locally made raw materials, with 60% of the raw materials originating from China. The brand however does not provide custom-fit sneakers.

Foreign competitors:

2. Sassy Sneakers are based in Australia, with the product line produced in China. The company offers custom fit sizes, however customers have to pay extra for the custom fit and product quality is low.

3. Rock Your Sneakers is a US based company, with the product line produced in China. The company offers some custom fit sizes, however the sizes are limited and the product is only available to South African's online and with a long lead time to delivery.

Snug Sneakers products have a unique differentiator within the market:

A greater range of custom fit sizes ranging from ¼ - to half sizes as well as broad and narrow width ranges.
The company will be the only brand within South Africa to offer 80% locally manufactured sneakers.
Quality of the products is superior to the current locally-made competitor, due to locally sourced high-quality raw materials.

Future Products

The company has also been looking into introducing a line of sneaker care products to assist customers in increasing the longevity of their purchases.

4. Competitive and Market Analysis

Providing evidence that there is demand for your product or service is one of the most critical components of your business plan. Key to this is understanding your market and your competition within that market.

Embarking on market research requires you to have a deep understanding of what your market is and the opportunities inherent within it. You should be able to define:

Target Market. The types of customers you will be targeting with your product or service.
Market Need. If there is demand for your products and services and whether this is increasing or declining.
Competition. The positioning of your competitors in the market and how you will differentiate your offering from them.
Barriers to Entry. What will prevent someone else from providing the same offering or better.
Regulation. Regulations that will be applicable to the industry that your business will be operating in.

Example of a Market Analysis

Target market.

With our initial line of casual, active and fashion forward sneakers, we're looking to target the following consumer segment:

Age: 16 -36
Digital Savvy: Researching and shopping online is part of this customer's DNA. The target market is also very active on social media platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
On Trend: Fashion forward and looking to illustrate their unique personalities, the target market is always looking for fashion to express their uniqueness.
Social Consciousness: The target market is proudly South African and are highly conscious of the socio-economic issues and have a keen desire to take part in improving the SA economy, uplifting communities and supporting local initiatives.

Market Need

According to a Global View Research Marketing Report, the global athletic and leisure footwear market size was valued at USD 67.8 billion in 2017. The report found that this value is expected to expand at a CAGR of over 8.0% from 2018 to 2025.

The ever-growing awareness with regards to the health benefits of sports and fitness activities, as well as an expanding retail e-commerce sector globally, including increasing levels of disposable income amongst millennials are estimated to be the key reasons for increasing market growth in this market.

Additionally, the Global Sneaker Market 2018 Industry Trends and Sales report found that although the global brands reported increased profit margins in 2017, these have decreased by 1.5% from 2016.

On the other hand, independent Sneaker retailers have reported a 15% increase in sales, particularly online, in 2017, indicating that consumers are moving away from global brands to pursue lesser known boutique footwear retailers.

SuperStars is based in Johannesburg and provides sneakers with 40% locally made raw materials, with 60% of the raw materials originating from China. The brand however does not provide custom-fit sneakers.
Sassy Sneakers are based in Australia, with the product line produced in China. The company offers custom fit sizes, however customers have to pay extra for the custom fit and product quality is low.
Rock Your Sneakers is a US based company, with the product line produced in China. The company offers some custom fit sizes, however the sizes are limited and the product is only available to South African's online and with a long lead time to delivery. (Repeated above)

5. Marketing/Sales Strategy

You're on the right track when you have established that there's a market for your product and service and you have identified who your target market is quantifiably, but how will your market segments know to look out for or even buy your product and services?

This is where your marketing and sales strategy comes into play.

A well-defined marketing strategy goes beyond simply advertising your product and service – it includes a deeper understanding of how your customers will view your brand, what is the best way to reach your customers, the benefits that your customer will receive from using your service or buying your product.

Your marketing strategy must also include the budget for your marketing and sales efforts, whether you will require sales staff to sell your products and offer post-sales support, as well as how you will measure your marketing and sales efforts to evaluate their effectiveness.

Example of a Marketing Strategy

Marketing plan.

Search Engine Optimisation : Our website pages will be optimised for search engine rankings, with the objective to rank within the top 3 search positions for keywords "custom sneakers", "custom size sneakers" and "custom made sneakers".
Paid Search : Snug Sneakers will be investing in Google Ads and Facebook Advertising and well as Programmatic Advertising to increase landing page conversion rates.
Social Media : We will be establishing a targeted social media strategy to increase followers across the social media platforms that have shown the highest engagement with the target market. High frequency posts will be created target at highest engagement times to increase engagement and brand awareness.
Business Network : We will partner with independent apparel and footwear retailers to drive link building and link sharing both on website and on social media.

Customer Value Proposition and Value Differentiator

Although there is one locally produced sneaker competitor within the market, the founders believe that the customer value proposition being brought to the market is a unique offering and therefore a strong differentiator within the market.

The founders are cognisant that without this differentiator, the only differentiator will be price, which will ultimately have a negative impact on profit margins.

As a unique differentiator and value proposition, Snug Sneakers provides customers with Sneakers with South African Sole, leveraging the Proudly South African heritage and support for local initiatives to help grow South Africa's job economy and promote community upskilling and learnership programmes.

Additionally, Snug Sneakers will ensure that the quality of the products far outweighs those of global brands manufacturing in China. The most important differentiator, however is the ability to custom size shoes to each individual's unique size requirements.

6. Staffing and Operations

Strategy is irrelevant without execution – which is where your Operations Plan comes into play in your business plan. How will you serve your customers, while keeping your operating costs low enough to make sufficient profitability?

Your Operations Plan will detail how you will manufacture, staff, fulfil and stock your products, including your day-to-day operational requirements. Ultimately, this section describes how you will run your business.

Some questions to answer in this section include:

Where will your operations be based?
What is your management structure?
What are your staffing requirements?
What equipment, facilities and supplies will you need?
How will you establish your suppliers?
What will be the operational changes required should your company grow?
What will your production methods entail?
How will you service/ deliver goods to customers?
What regulatory requirements must be in place? (Licences, permits etc.)
How will you manage your inventory levels?

Example of Staffing and Operations

Management team.

David Smith is a serial entrepreneur who founded successful and well-known brands Creative Caps and women's cycling apparel Pedal Power.

David graduated from Stellenbosch University with a B Comm in Economics and went on to study an MBA at GIBS Business School. David heads up Snug Sneakers as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Stewart Bruce has worked in the retail industry as a Senior Designer for well-known retail brands, including Puma and Sketchers.

With over 20 years' experience in designing active and casual footwear, as well as sourcing and overseeing materials for the product range, Stewart brings excellent experience to the management mix as Chief Design Officer.

7. Financial Projections

The bottom line counts the most when it comes to writing your business plan.

Without the numbers to prove whether your business will be profitable or not, potential investors or lenders will have a difficult time objectively deciding if your business will be a sound investment.

Aside from persuading potential investors, crucially, the numbers that you have crunched will also indicate whether you have a viable business.

There are five basic reports or cash projections to include in your business plan:

Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Operating Budget
Break-Even Analysis

It's important to come up with credible financial projections for your business to illustrate that it is feasible.

One way to tackle this section is to break down the figures into various components, such as by sales channel or target market segment.

At this stage, you won't be able to supply exact figures, because you're still estimating your future financials, but by breaking down your guesses into components you will be able to determine a more realistic figure for each component, rather than hazarding guesses as a whole.

The business plan should be an ongoing, living document that can be used as your guide for running your business. It requires continuous adjustment as your business changes and grows.

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What is a business plan.

The written plan of goals you want to achieve with your business, and how you want to achieve them, is called a business plan. It is a decision-making tool used when beginning or extending a venture.

Any new business requires a business plan to ensure that the business can make a profit. Fund-seeking entrepreneurs use a formal business plan to convince investors to contribute towards the capital of the business.

Existing businesses – looking to expand or change the business – also use business plans to prospect for new business, attract key employees or deal with suppliers. By revising their business plan regularly, existing companies can devise strategies to manage their companies better.

Most commonly, a business plan is used to apply for a bank loan to fund a business. To learn how to create a business plan for a bank in South Africa, see FNB and Standard Bank’s business plan guidelines. You can also download Standard Bank’s free business plan template in Word or PDF format.

A business plan consists of three primary parts:

The business concept – details about the industry, the structure of the business, the product or service and the strategy for the success of the business.
The marketplace section – an analytical description of potential customers and the strategy for achieving success against competitors.
The financial section – the income and cash flow statement, balance sheet and other financial information.

The length of a business plan varies depending on the nature of the business and the purpose of the business plan. Typically, a business plan is 15 to 20 pages long. It usually details the goals for the business for the next three to five years.

An important part of compiling a business plan is in-depth research into the market and industry. Try to gain as much insight into the market you are targeting by talking to business owners, suppliers, potential customers, existing customers, staff members, business experts, etc. Also, research the industry online.

Business plan format

Although there are several types, the key components of all business plans are essentially the same. The format varies based on who the intended reader of the business plan is. Here is an example of a standard business plan format:

1. Table of Contents (1 page)

The table of contents page should include the correct page numbers of the sections of the business plan. Therefore, it is best to write this page last. In addition to the table of contents page, the plan must also have a cover and a title page.

2. Executive Summary (2 pages)

The purpose of the executive summary of a business plan is to entice the reader to read the rest of the plan. The executive summary is an overview of the key aspects of the plan. It should be compelling but also concise.

The executive summary should include:

the business concept (a description of the business, product, market and target market);
key financial aspects (sales, profits, cash flows, investment returns and capital requirements); and
a short company overview (type of company, date formed, owners and key personnel and achievements).

3. Company Overview (1 – 2 pages)

This section is a high-level overview of the company and the industry in which it operates. It is a description of the business, the product and the industry.

The following should be included in the company overview:

The name of the company and the type of ownership and registration;
Details about the business location (address, zoning, reason for choosing location, monthly rentals, etc.)
Significant assets and financial contributions to the business;
The mission statement of the business;
Company objectives and goals;
The main features of the industry in which the business will operate;
The most important company strengths and core competencies;
An explanation of the product, target market and profitability of the plan.

4. The Opportunity, Industry and Market Description (2 – 3 pages)

The research you conducted will come into play in this section. This section offers a detailed explanation of the market and industry and the business’ position therein.

They key is to determine who your target market is through a market analysis. Then clearly explain how your products/services will fulfil the needs of your target market. A market analysis also helps to determine pricing, distribution strategies and growth potential within the industry.

Describe the following:

The opportunity – the gap in the market;
The industry – the forces affecting the industry (i.e. obstacles to entry, customers, suppliers, substitute products and competition); and
The market – insights into the target market (i.e. size, growth and trends).

5. Strategy (1-2 pages)

Detail your positioning strategy and how the business will compete in the chosen market. In other words, what is unique about your product/service and how will the target market benefit from what you have to offer.

6. Business Model Explanation (1 page)

The business model depicts how the business will make money/profit. A business model covers the following aspects:

Sources of revenue;
Costs involved in generating the revenue;
The profitability of the business (revenue minus costs);
The investment required to get the business up and running; and
Success factors and assumptions for making the profit model work.

7. Management and Organisation (2 pages)

The biographies of the members of your management team and their roles in the business. Who will be responsible for running the business and why are they well-suited to the task?

This section should include:

The founders of the company and their qualifications and experience;
The day-to-day management team and their individual competencies and responsibilities;
The type of support staff needed to run the business; and
An organisational chart to show the management hierarchy.

8. Marketing Plan (2 – 3 pages)

The marketing plan is a comprehensive explanation of your marketing strategy. In other words, how will you sell your service/product to your target market?

Your marketing plan should include:

The value of your product/service to customers;
A detailed description of the target market;
How you want your target market to perceive your product/service;
The pricing strategy for the product/service;
Sales and distribution channels that will be used to get the product/service to the customer; and
The promotion strategy (budget, public relations activities, promotions, advertising, etc.).

9. Operational Plan (2 pages)

The operational plan is a description of how the business will function. Include a description of the following:

The operating cycle – how the business will deliver the service or create and sell the product;
How skills and materials will be sourced;
Which tasks will be outsourced and how business relationships will be managed; and
The cash payment cycle of the business.

10. Financial Plan (3 – 5 pages)

A very important part of any business plan is the financial plan. It is a reasonable projection of the company’s financial future.

A good financial plan will determine how much capital the business needs to launch and/or grow. This section is especially important to potential investors and banks – who will determine the odds for the continued survival of the company based on this information.

A financial plan should include:

Start-up expenses and capital: What it would cost to start/grow the company and how the money will be generated.
Profit and loss projections/income statement : Financial sales and expenses projections (i.e. income, cost of goods, gross profit margin, net profit, total expenses, etc.).
Cash flow projection: Reflects how much cash will be needed to cover expenses and when it will be needed. The cash flow projection amounts to a profit or loss at the end of each month or year.
A balance sheet: A summary of the business’ equity, assets and liabilities.
A break-even calculation

Income statements and cash flow projections must be generated for every month of the first year, every quarter of the second year and annually for every year thereafter. The balance sheet is only generated on an annual basis.

Short summaries of the analyses of the income statement, cash flow projection and balance sheet must also be included. Do not include too much detail in this section. Additional projections, charts and calculations must be added to the Appendix.

11. Appendix

Additional reference documents are included in the appendix. This could include:

Brochures and advertising materials;
Industry studies and market research;
Plans and blueprints;
Photos and maps of location;
Magazine or other articles;
Detailed lists of equipment owned or to be purchased;
Copies of leases and contracts;
Letters of support from future customers;
List of assets available as collateral for a loan; and/or
Detailed financial calculations and projections.

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Copy, edit and use; it’s that easy!

In my experience, a business plan is not always the long, complex and scary document you think it is. Depending on your target audience (banks, investors, business plan competition), a business plan can be as simple or complex as you want it.

The list below covers a wide range of businesses. Whether you’re planning for a night club, used car sales, wedding planning or child day care services , you’ll find a business plan sample for any kind of business you can think of.

If in the end, you don’t find a sample plan for the business you want, visit the 500+ Business Plan Samples to see more.

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12. Computer Consulting Business Plan

Calico Computer Consulting shall provide fast and reliable technical assistance to small office computer users. The keys to success for CCC are marketing and networking, responsiveness, quality, and generating repeat customers. The initial primary service offered will be hourly technical aid, although retainer contracts and projects will be considered in the future growth. Read Full Business Plan

13. Wedding Consultant Business Plan

TLC Wedding Consultants is a full service company that provides complete consulting services for weddings , holy unions and anniversaries. Our services include weddings, honeymoons, receptions, anniversary consultations, budget planning, answers to etiquette questions, as well as full-service referrals to florists, hair stylists, entertainers, musicians, etc. Read Full Business Plan

14. Business Consulting Business Plan

Growth Management and Strategies (GMS) is an ambitious innovative new company that is attempting to turn the small business consulting business on its head. With an experienced consultant at the helm as President, GMS intends to grow at more than 50 percent per year through solid customer service, a great sales plan, proven competitive strategies, and a group of people that bring dynamic energy to the company and the sales process. Read Full Business Plan

15. Seminar & Training Business Plan

Advanced Linguistic Pontificators is a leading seminar and training program company led by a best-selling author. Advanced Linguistic Pontificators will be targeting medium- and large-size companies and corporations. Pontificators will quickly reach profitability and achieve $79,000 of net profit by Year Two. Read Full Business Plan

16. Marketing Strategy Consultant Business Plan

The Cambridge Strategy Group (CSG) , is dedicated to providing marketing and management consulting services to small and emerging businesses looking for opportunities to increase their potential for success. Unlike traditional management consulting firms that focus on analyzing problems for large customers, CSG works exclusively with small business clients to develop concrete, practical, short-term action plans that will start moving their businesses in the right direction. Read Full Business Plan

17. Day Care Business Plan

Safe Kids Child Care is a start-up organization that provides day care services to families living in the surburbs of a large city. This mid-sized child care facility serves children from three months to six years of age. Safe Kids’s services are safe and secure, providing the parents with an excellent place where their children can be taken care of. Read Full Business Plan

18. Child Care Business Plan

The Toddler Warehouse is a full-service child care/development facility that cares for toddlers from age three to five. The Toddler Warehouse will be concentrating on the upper end of the market: which is made up of double-income professional parents. Read Full Business Plan

19. Diaper Manufacturer Business Plan

Baby Nappies World plans to enter and penetrate the baby nappies and sanitary pads market. Baby Nappies World is poised to take advantage of the impressive growth rate and minimal local competition in this market. It will have a dedicated and experienced staff, excellent order procurement, and effective management and marketing. Read Full Business Plan

20. Movie Theater Business Plan

The Falls River Theatre will provide the residents of Falls River with a long-awaited, hometown movie theatre. The films shown will be second run releases of the most popular movies in two target markets: families and young adults. Read Full Business Plan

21. Parenting Centre Business Plan

A Mother’s Place is a new company targeted to open in downtown Santa Cruz. We will provide a family-friendly environment with high quality customer service to meet the daily emotional, physical and social well-being needs of mothers, young children and other family members. Read Full Business Plan

22. Recreation Center Business Plan

Play Time for Kids has identified the family entertainment industry as its primary interest and the company has focused its efforts on the development of one or more family entertainment centers (FEC) to provide quality family entertainment activities to the communities in the Our County, Big City area. Read Full Business Plan

23. Tutoring Service Business Plan

Bryan’s Tutoring Service offers a wide range of academic subjects. Sessions can be set up as private or students may form groups for tutoring. Private sessions offer intense individual assistance, but groups sessions can also be beneficial with decreased economic costs and the use of team-based approach that the business program encourages. Read Full Business Plan

24. Educational Software Business Plan

Third Degree I.D. designs, develops, and markets instructional products and services for the corporate, education , government, and healthcare e-learning industries. It provides a core deliverable of programs, courses, and learning objects for the distance education, distributed learning, and e-learning markets. Read Full Business Plan

25. Driving School Business Plan

Markam Driving School (MDS) offers a wide range of driver services. It is ultimately the goal of the company to be a one-stop facility for all driver needs, including registration, licensing, etc., but at this time Markam mainly offers private and commercial driver education in the Seattle, WA area. MDS is positioned as a low-cost facility with excellent service. Read Full Business Plan

26. Computer Software Business Plan

FoodFun Lifeskills Instructional Software (FoodFun LIS) is a start-up organization whose vision is to create the finest education/entertainment software for non-reading individuals with developmental disabilities. The software product is designed and created for the special education industry. It will be constructive by teaching certain lifeskills and will be fun to use, encouraging the student to use it as often as possible. Read Full Business Plan

27. Teachers Employment Agency Business Plan

Teacherafterschooljobs.com is a new job search website that is designed to provide teachers with part-time or seasonal employment, supplementing their current income. The site will be effective in matching educated, mature, responsible educators with employers in need of their part-time or summer assistance. Read Full Business Plan

28. Agriculture Farm Business Plan

Botanical Bounty is working hard to become a leading producer of botanical plants for the natural supplement industry as well as plant nurseries. By leveraging a well thought-out business plan executed by a skilled management team, Botanical Bounty will generate over $216,000 in sales in the next three years. Read Full Business Plan

29. Agriculture Fruit Farm Business Plan

Farmers Group is a company whose mission is to provide high quality, nutritional, and flavourful vegetables and strawberries for consumption in both near and remote areas. Additionally, the company will provide high quality planting materials for use nationwide. Read Full Business Plan

30. Coffee Export Business Plan

Silvera & Sons prepares green Arabica coffee beans grown in Brazil for exportation to American specialty roasters and sells to wholesalers on the Brazilian market. Our coffee stands out from the competition. We prepare the top five percent, in terms of quality standards, of all Arabica beans on the market. Our customers seek this product as it provides them with a point of differentiation to specialty roasters. Read Full Business Plan

31. Wholesale Juice Business Plan

Oasis Juice is planning to expand its operation to include distribution to stores within the entire state. Owner funding and internally generated cash flow will enable most of the expansion plans. The company will also secure a $100,000 short-term loan. Sales projections for the next three years are based on current sales success with the target customer base. This plan will result in sales revenues growing to $1.2 million by Year 2. Read Full Business Plan

32. Feed and Farm Supply Business Plan

Latheethen Feeds , Inc. is a well-established custom feed store. The company is engaged in the production of custom livestock feeds , bird feed, deer feed, and other animal products in relation to livestock animals, pets, etc. Latheethen Feeds, Inc. has recently expanded its production facility (custom mill) and is well-positioned to market its workroom production beyond its present client base. Read Full Business Plan

33. Workout Gym Business Plan

The Mountain Brook Fitness Center is a thriving business-person’s club but is also one of the only family-focused clubs in the Monroe area. Fifty percent of our members are under the age of 45 and have young children. Currently, the center has 900 members. A center membership is $800 a year. The Mountain Brook Fitness Center wants to add an additional 300 members with families over the next three years. Read Full Business Plan

34. Fitness Equipment Business Plan

Circuit Fitness Importing is a start-up business that has become the exclusive importer of the Wega Corporation’s innovative Esercitazione Diritta (Exercise Standing) fitness equipment. Circuit Fitness Importing is poised to receive the exclusive license to sell this patented equipment, already very popular in Europe, in the U.S.A. Read Full Business Plan

35. Martial Arts School Business Plan

Cents and Sensibility will be a value-priced taekwondo martial arts school serving its customers in our community by providing several programs for a variety of purposes, ranging from basic martial arts, to self defense, to esteem and life skills building, and more. Cents and Sensibility Martial Arts School plans to enhance its programs as it expands, developing new programs to ensure the students have as much access to the different aspects of Songahm Taekwondo as possible. Read Full Business Plan

36. Physical Fitness Gym Business Plan

Ladies Only Fitness is a women-only health club that creates a personalized environment for women to pursue their fitness goals. We have the best equipment and the best training program in this arena. We prepare our clients for success because we have the best weight-management program. Positive Lifestyle Systems is a truly responsible and effective weight-management program. We offer this program with confidence. It is unbeatable. Read Full Business Plan

37. Wholesale Bicycle Distributor Business Plan

Wheelie Deals is a wholesale distributor that serves the retail bicycle industry. Wheelie Deals will carve out a focused niche within this industry, providing closeouts, last-year models, and fairly-used bicycles. Currently, most of the large wholesalers will occasionally have a closeout to offer, however, the availability of special deals is spotty. Wheelie Deals will quickly become the #1 source to provide retail shops with above average margins. Read Full Business Plan

38. Clothing Manufacturer Business Plan

New Look is a recent start-up manufacturer of an upscale clothing line targeted at males between the ages of 20 and 40. New Look not only develops the clothing line , but supports it with advertising and promotion campaigns. The company plans to strengthen its partnership with retailers by developing brand awareness. New Look intends to market its line as an alternative to existing clothing lines, and differentiate itself by marketing strategies, exclusiveness, and high brand awareness. Read Full Business Plan

39. Cosmetics Manufacturing Business Plan

Bluespa is a company that has created a brand concept consisting of both skin care and athletic apparel utilizing multiple channels of distribution. We are seeking recurring investment to fund the growth of the brand, and position the company for an IPO. This plan shows how Bluespa will reach profitability in our third year of operation and generate shareholder return on equity within five years. Read Full Business Plan

40. Plastics Recycling Business Plan

The growing utilization of plastics in industrial and consumer applications, combined with increased consumer awareness surrounding solid waste recycling , has led to an increased demand for recycled plastic resins and products. One of the fastest growing types of collected plastic materials for recycling is polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) from post-consumer beverage and water bottles. Replay Plastics will capitalize on the opportunities in the recycled resin and packaging markets through two main divisions: a Recycling Division and a Packaging Division. Read Full Business Plan

41. Cleaning Products Business Plan

The marketplace for janitorial products and services is changing, both in nature and scope. The consumer is becoming more conscious of the environmental impact of cleaners as the market expands. ChemSafe offers a innovative line of biodegradable, environmentally safe, citrus cleaners to janitorial services, retail outlets and consumers. The product line includes: Automotive cleaners; Industrial cleaners; Degreasers; Hand cleaners; Odour control; Tar remover; Concrete cleaners; Vehicle wash and wax products. Read Full Business Plan

42. Office Furniture Manufacturer Business Plan

Willamette Furniture helps create pleasant and productive office environments with well-designed furniture that incorporates new technology into the classic office mode in which real people can work happily. We are sensitive to the look and feel of good wood and fine furniture as well as to high-powered personal computing. We always provide the best possible value to our customers who care about quality office environments, and we want every dollar spent with us to be well spent. Read Full Business Plan

43. Remodeling Business Plan

Comgate is a custom mill house specializing in creating architectural woodwork in the form of wall paneling, custom cabinets, and other products for the local residential market. After initial losses and several thin profit years of competitive bidding construction projects, Comgate is creating this business plan in order to bring its mission statement into clearer focus. Prior years were characterized by hectic efforts to bid as many jobs as possible. Margins were thin as pricing policy was “flexible” for fear that there would be insufficient work for production staff. Read Full Business Plan

44. Retail Furniture Manufacturer Business Plan

Producing and selling furniture is a $12 billion industry. The focus of the industry is on the affluent customer who can spend upwards of $3,000 on furniture purchases. In our region, there are fifteen furniture stores that are competing for these customers with deep pockets. Those customers who can’t afford these high prices are left with a poor selection of inferior products. Read Full Business Plan

45. Specialty Gifts Business Plan

Pink Lady Bug Designs LLC (PLBD) is a provider of high-quality, uniquely crafted chocolates, gift baskets and other fine products that are sold for the purpose of raising awareness and funds for women’s health programs. Read Full Business Plan

46. Pharmacy Business Plan

The Discount Pharmacy’s main goal is to provide prescription medications for our customers at the lowest prices on the market. We will be able to sell prescriptions at reduced prices by carefully maintaining efficiencies in our operations and by targeting a specific segment of the market – those customers who pay for their prescription medications themselves. Read Full Business Plan

47. Laboratory Business Plan

Fargo Medical Laboratories (FML) is a start-up company committed to providing the most convenient, friendliest blood testing service to the physicians of the Main Street Professional Building and the surrounding area. Read Full Business Plan

48. Medical Equipment Business Plan

MedNexis, Inc. (the company) is a medical device development company that has designed and patented medical devices which it plans to produce and market. A magnetic muscle stimulator/field generator has been designed with the participation of leading medical personnel and biomedical engineers. One patent is initially incorporated. Read Full Business Plan

49. Real Estate Broker Business Plan

While many people hope one day to purchase their own home, cultural barriers and shortages in affordable housing are just two of the issues that can prevent these dreams from materializing. Reed Properties is working to keep these dreams alive. This new real estate brokerage will not only define success by the number of units closed and sales volume but also by whether people were helped in the process. Read Full Business Plan

50. Bakery Business Plan

Jolly’s Java and Bakery (JJB) is a start-up coffee and bakery retail establishment located in Southwest Washington. JJB expects to catch the interest of a regular loyal customer base with its broad variety of coffee and pastry products. The company plans to build a strong market position in the town, due to the partners’ industry experience and mild competitive climate in the area. JJB aims to offer its products at a competitive price to meet the demand of the middle-to higher-income local market area residents and tourists. Read Full Business Plan

51. Catering Business Plan

Sumptuous Cuisine Catering is a local catering company serving both business and private clients within a ten mile radius. Established in 2005, the business has operated a catering kitchen and specialized in full-service catering and event planning for upscale events in the region. The business event management, event staff, a variety of cuisine for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage service, floral design, space design and decor, musicians and DJs, event equipment and furniture rentals, and other event services. Read Full Business Plan

52. Restaurant Business Plan

New World Delicatessen (NWD) is an eating establishment focusing on heathy, nutritious, and fast food to the local downtown area. The New World Deli will be an upscale deli specializing in a combination of fast hot or cold sandwiches and salads plus specific recipes focusing on the Pacific Northwest cuisine. Based on this distinct menu, New World Deli will follow a differentiation strategy that will provide unique, or hard to find choices to deli patrons. Read Full Business Plan

53. Fast Food Restaurant Business Plan

Fresin Fries is a locally owned fast food outlet that will be positioned as an international franchise through our creative approach to the company’s image and detail presentation. Fresin Fries will provide a combination of excellent food at value pricing, with fun packaging and atmosphere. Fresin Fries is the answer to an increasing demand for snack-type fast food, to be consumed while window shopping and walking around inside a shopping mall. Read Full Business Plan

54. Fine Dining Restaurant Business Plan

Gabri’s Lounge & Restaurant is a 60-seat fine-dining restaurant with a 20 seat lounge. We focus on our New American-Swedish menu with a touch of Asian influence. The menu will be inspired from different countries’ specialties and appeal to a diverse clientele. Read Full Business Plan

55. Food Preparation Business Plan

What’s For Dinner? is an exciting, new business with a unique approach to helping people enjoy home cooked meals with their families. Customers will come to our office location and prepare 12 meals that they pre-select from a menu in a party atmosphere. In two hours, they will have a month’s worth of meals to put in their freezer. Read Full Business Plan

56. Internet Cafe Business Plan

JavaNet , unlike a typical cafe, will provide a unique forum for communication and entertainment through the medium of the Internet. The public wants: (1) access to the methods of communication and volumes of information now available on the Internet, and (2) access at a cost they can afford and in such a way that they aren’t socially, economically, or politically isolated. JavaNet’s goal is to provide the community with a social, educational, entertaining, atmosphere for worldwide communication. Read Full Business Plan

57. Used Auto Sales Business Plan

There is a need in community for a large selection of quality used cars, and Integrity Auto Sales will sell these top-quality used vehicles at a competitive price to customers in the area. The owner and sales manager have over 30 years of combined experience in new and used auto sales. We will continue to develop our excellent working relationship with local dealers and auctions to bring the savings to the customer. Read Full Business Plan

58. Home Accessories and Gifts Business Plan

The Scarlet Tassel is a start-up retail store offering eclectic home accessories and gifts to consumers wanting to create a personalized home environment – that “I’m home” feeling. The Scarlet Tassel plans to cater to middle- and upper-class consumers who look beyond the national home accessory and gift chain stores for those expressions of individual personality and style. Read Full Business Plan

59. Home Decoration Fabrics Business Plan

Interior Views is a retail store offering home decorator fabrics and complementary home accessories and resources. It is now approaching its fifth year in business. This destination store offers the advantages of providing fabrics specifically designed for home decorator use in fabric widths of 54 inches and greater. Over 900 fabrics are available on the floor at any time with more than 10,000 sample fabrics for custom “cut” orders. Read Full Business Plan

60. Gifts, Novelties, Souvenir Business Plan

The Avant-Garde Shop is a retail store specializing in the sale of novelty of various product mix. The store, however, will emphasise the sale of official merchandise of the Avant-Garde brand with a full assortment of apparel, accessories and stationary, as well as other lifestyle related novelties. Read Full Business Plan

61. Gift Basket Business Plan

Basket of Goodies (BOG) is a premier gift basket retailer. BOG is concentrating on making gourmet gift baskets out of a wide range of high-quality ingredients. In addition to having several flagship baskets, BOG will also offer the option of a custom basket allowing the customer to choose the ingredients themselves. Read Full Business Plan

62. Family Clothing Business Plan

ReHabiliments is a clothing and apparel business with located in Sandybar Harbour. The company sells trendy clothing and apparel, such as casual and active wear, head gear, work-out gear, leather coats, and baseball jackets to an international market consisting of individuals of all ages, from all walks of life. Read Full Business Plan

63. Drapery Fabricator Business Plan

Cutting Edge Drapery is a well-established decorators’ workroom. The company is engaged in the production of draperies, slip covers, and other textile products in accordance with the designs and concepts of interior designers. Cutting Edge Drapery has recently expanded its production facilities and is well-positioned to market its workroom production beyond its present client base. Read Full Business Plan

64. Custom-Printed T-Shirts Business Plan

Your T-Shirt! is an exciting new business that allows people to custom design a shirt (specifically the design on the front or back) any way that they would like. By intelligently leveraging cutting edge technology, Your T-Shirt! will harness the power of computer sublimation to allow custom shirt printing in production runs as small as one unit. Read Full Business Plan

65. Convenience Store Business Plan

MillenniumMart is the convenience store of the 21st Century future, fulfilling a need that will continue to exist into the future – the need for speed. MillenniumMart will be the first fully automated, 24 hour convenience store that is more like an enormous dispensing machine than the traditional store. Read Full Business Plan

66. Clothing Retail Business Plan

Mahogany Western Wear is a new apparel store that caters to the African-American cowboy community in Houston, Texas. As our name suggests our focus is to provide western wear apparel and accessories, and position ourselves as the top retail store servicing this particular market. Read Full Business Plan

67. Butcher Shop Business Plan

Parkdale Meats , is a startup specialty butcher shop to be launched in the coming year. It will sell a wide menu of meats to customers including medium- and high-income residents of Parkdale, as well as high-income residents of neighboring towns, and high-end caterers. Read Full Business Plan

68. Cell Phones Retailer Business Plan

Garbles Cellular Phones is taking advantage of an opportunity to become a highly distinguished and recognized leader in the mobile phone communications industry. It is the goal of our company to become established as the leading distributor of wireless communications services in the metro area. Read Full Business Plan

69. Bridal Shop Business Plan

Moms, Maids, and More is a wedding attire shop like no other. While most retail bridal shops focus on selling wedding gowns, our focus is everything else. We will cater to the mothers of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, and flower girls. In addition, we will provide an array of accessories for all the female members of the bridal party. Read Full Business Plan

70. Automotive Car Repair Business Plan

Mad Keen Motors is a family-owned business located in a suburb of London. It has been under the ownership of the Keen family for 35 years and has grown from a single mechanical repair shop to five locations that deal with body and mechanical repairs, vehicle storage and towing, washing and valeting and used car sales. Read Full Business Plan

71. Recycling Waste Materials Business Plan

Mid-Atlantic Recycling’s area of business will be to collect, recycle/compost, and market waste from municipality waste processing plants for use as a consumer good. Our recycled waste will be targeted toward fertilizer manufacturers, nurseries, landscapers, farmers, government agencies, golf courses, and other. Read Full Business Plan

72. Auto Inspectors Business Plan

Portland Mobile Auto Inspectors is a mobile car inspection service for prospective used car buyers practicing due diligence. Portland Mobile Auto Inspectors travels around with all of the necessary test equipment to inspect used cars. Within one to one-and-a-half hours, the inspection is complete and the customer is given a detailed custom printout that indicates the tests performed and the results, thereby indicating the condition of the vehicle. Read Full Business Plan

73. Auto Repair Service Business Plan

Quick and Dirty Auto Repair aims to offer high-quality auto repair services and a full range of auto parts. QDAR focuses on personalized service to its customers by offering convenience and rapid service. Additionally, QDAR is technologically savvy with computerized monitoring of all parts inventory, to ensure that parts are always in stock, while keeping a balanced level of inventory to maximize inventory turnover. Read Full Business Plan

74. Car Wash Business Plan

Soapy Rides will be providing customers with three services: exterior car washing, , interior cleaning, and detailing. Soapy Rides has no true competitors that are trying to offer a high quality service for a reasonable rate. Most are trying to compete on price alone. Soapy Rides’ ability to provide a high quality service, both in regards to the actual washing as well as customer service is all based on their ability to find the best employees. Read Full Business Plan

75. Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

Like New Carpet Cleaning will sell carpet and upholstery cleaning services to home and condominium owners, building its brand around the fact that it will make carpets look “like new.” To that end, the business will raise $57,500 from outside investors to purchase its delivery van, carpet-cleaning equipment, and develop a unique, service-oriented website which will keep administrative costs low and drive sales through its simple and easy accessibility for the consumer. Read Full Business Plan

76. Catering Company Business Plan

Fressen Catering is a kosher catering company. Fressen offers creative, colorful, and unusual food options for kosher as well as the traditional standbys. The service offerings are quite a change relative to the existing kosher catering market which is quite stagnant. Read Full Business Plan

77. Commercial Photography Business Plan

Flash Commercial Photography will serve small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits for all of their studio photography needs by creating beautiful shots that serve the client’s needs, offering excellent service and flexibility with a personal touch, and offering value-added services related to photography. Read Full Business Plan

78. Computer Repair Business Plan

PC Repair will provide computer and technical consulting (repairs, training, networking and upgrade service) to local small businesses as well as home PC users. The company will focus on marketing, responsiveness, quality, and creating and retaining customer relations. Read Full Business Plan

79. Janitorial Services Business Plan

Clean Office Pros is a new cleaning service specializing in office cleaning and serving the Kansas City, Missouri area. The business will sell office cleaning and related services to businesses with office spaces of any size. The business also offers office cleaning, floor treatment, carpet cleaning, and window cleaning for businesses with office space in the Kansas City area. Read Full Business Plan

80. General Freight Trucking Business Plan

Mike’s Trucking Service is a trucking company that aims to be one of the largest trucking companies in the country. Mike’s is initially focusing on the food industry with plans to diversify into new industries. Mike’s has chosen the trucking industry as the growth prospects are encouraging and stable, with trucking dominating the freight industry in this country. Read Full Business Plan

81. Limousine Taxi Business Plan

San Francisco Limo is a limousine service serving customers with top quality transportation services using late model limousine sedans. San Francisco Limo will generate $52,000 in net profit by year three. Read Full Business Plan

82. Taxi Business Plan

City Taxi is a company whose mission is to provide reliable, timely, and safe taxi cab services by using complete, in-car credit and debit card access, along with computer-aided dispatch. The company will establish its presence in the industry by acquiring an existing taxi cab association, Mighty Cab, a family-owned business that was formed 12 years ago. Read Full Business Plan

83. Used Auto Sales Business Plan

Integrity Auto Sales plans to provide a unique car buying experience to its customers. One that focuses on customer satisfaction first. We understand that vehicle purchasing is a necessary, but sometimes unpleasant experience. Our goal is to provide the customer with an enjoyable, honest service by satisfying individual customers practical transportation needs with a quality product. Read Full Business Plan

84. Personal Event Planning Business Plan

Occasions strives to be the best choice of clients by helping to ease their event planning burden. Through consistent, predictable professionalism, Occasions will ensure a worry and hassle-free event at a reasonable price. By combining old fashioned values, going the extra mile, and using cutting edge event-planning software, Occasions will lead the market, providing the same quality results, every time. Read Full Business Plan

85. Event Planning Business Plan

The Corporate Retreat Professionals (CRP) is an event planning company specializing in corporate customers. CRP will offer two types of services, retreat training services as well as product launch event planning. The retreat training services will be either leadership development training or teaming skills training. For both types of retreats, CRP can take care of the planning of the event, as well as actually hosting the training through the use of one of CRP’s strategic business partners. Read Full Business Plan

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What is a business plan?

A business plan is a written, formal strategy that outlines your goals and how to achieve them.

Even the smallest companies need some kind of plan for their future success.

It is like prepping before you go on vacation: you are not guaranteed any problems will happen, but it helps if you know where all the closest gas stations are just in case there’s an issue with getting more fuel.

The same principle applies here: writing a business plan in South Africa gives you time to think through everything and make sure nothing slips between the cracks.

Why do you need a business plan?

Business plans give you a chance to assess your company’s strengths and weaknesses.

When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, business planning is all about making sure that you are prepared for anything in this unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.

What should I include?

There isn’t one standard format for every company; however, most plans follow these general guidelines:

Executive Summary
Company Description
Mission & Goals Strategies
Financials Appendix

If sounds intimidating or confusing don’t worry! We’ll go over each section in detail.

How To Write a Business Plan in South Africa

What is an executive summary .

The executive summary is a high-level overview of your business plan, and it’s one of the first things people will see when they are reading through your business plan in South Africa.

This section needs to be short (about two or three pages) but comprehensive; that means you should include all the critical information here while still keeping it interesting for readers.

It should do four important jobs:

Introduce yourself and your company
Give background on why you started this project
Describe what you want to accomplish with this document
Highlight any challenges ahead

Remember, if someone were deciding whether or not to read further, would their decision change based on what they learned from the executive summary alone?

What goes in the company description?

The company description is a little more detailed than an overview, but not quite as long or involved as the rest of your business plan in South Africa.

In this section, you will want to state what industry you are in and why it is important (how does this help customers?).

You should also describe how big your market is , where your competition lies, and who will be buying from you.

What do I put in my mission statement?

Your mission statement highlights your goals for expanding into new markets/products/services.

It includes details on why exactly yours is a worthwhile venture.

Think about the reason behind setting up shop: if someone approached you with funding tomorrow would that have anything to do with why you started doing whatever it is you do?

If not, then your mission statement might need some work.

What are strategies and how should I use them?

Strategies detail the steps you’re taking to accomplish your goals!

These can range from building a team to developing new products.

You don’t want to get too specific here; that is what the financial section is for–strategies are more about giving yourself time management tools so you know when milestones will be reached!

It also helps if these plans have an element of flexibility in case something unexpected happens along the way.

How much does it cost?

The final sections of your business plan in South Africa involve numbers: revenue projections, expenses, etc.

There isn’t one standard format or formula but there are plenty of resources available on how to calculate them.

Basically, you want your financial section to show how the business will make money and what it will cost to run it!

What else do I need?

Your business plan in South Africa should also include a cover page (with all of these details on there as well) and an appendix for additional information such as market research or employee resumes.

With so much involved in creating a successful business plan in South Africa, don’t be afraid if this stage takes a while–just remember that once you have got everything together you are really one step closer to making your dreams come true.

When do you need a business plan?

You need a business plan if you are;
Seeking funding, investments, or loans
Searching for a new partner or co-founder
Attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent
Experiencing slow growth and need a change

Tips to write a business plan in South Africa that will stand out

A). easy to read.

Make sure your business plan is easy to read and the sections flow together.

Showcase lots of visuals and charts – these will keep readers’ attention !

The goal here isn’t just about getting people interested in what you’re doing, it’s about convincing them that they should invest or buy into your idea too.

b). Keep it brief

Don’t go overboard with the length of your business plan!

A page a day doesn’t seem like much but by month’s end, you’ll have a sixty-page document that will turn off all but the most dedicated readers.

Just give enough information to paint a picture and then let it shine through the action

c). Be smart about what you include

The financial section is going to be one of, if not THE most important part of your business plan–don’t forget that!

It needs concise explanations as well as relevant numbers; don’t just write down random expenses or revenue projections (unless this is how you actually work) because these things need context in order for someone reading this document now to understand them later on when they’re doing their own calculations.

Remember that a business plan in South Africa isn’t just about making your idea look great, it is also about getting you closer to achieving the goals YOU set out for yourself.

Be confident in what you’ve written and make sure any feedback from readers is constructive rather than telling them they should have done something differently if there wasn’t a reason why they did it this way instead.

d). Proofread!

Nothing is worse than typos or grammatical errors in a business plan–it makes you look unprofessional and careless.

Make sure everything has been double-checked before submitting!

Remember that this document should be your guiding light throughout the entire process so take care of it as best you can to ensure it’s always working for YOU rather than against you.

Business plan template in South Africa

Even if you don’t plan to seek investments, it is good to write a business plan. There are other reasons for this, use this business plan template in South Africa:

Writing out your goals helps you see what you want to accomplish. You can make more of a plan for what to do next.
It is a chance to better understand your market (e.g., demographics, behaviors)
You can make sure that everyone on your team is doing their job. Set up the roles for each person and tell them how to do these jobs. Make sure you set goals for each person.
Team members can also refer to the document to stay on track
Catching errors before they happen is important. It helps you make sure financial projections are accurate.
You’ll be able to see the problems that could come up in the future.

Final thoughts on how to write a business plan in South Africa

Writing a business plan can be tough, but it’s also one of the most important steps in starting your own company.

Remember to take care of every aspect and don’t let anyone tell you that their way is the only way.

It doesn’t matter if this is your first time writing or your fiftieth–just make sure everything comes together as soon as possible so you can actually get started on building YOUR empire!

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Every business needs a plan. But how do you write one? Here are 10 steps to help you get it right.

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What is a business plan?

A business plan is the roadmap for a business and shows the overall strategy, goals and vision for success. It shows how a business operates and how it will make money.

It’s different from a business proposal which is a pitch to sell a product or service to a prospective customer.

Why do you need a business plan?

You may be wondering why you need a plan in the first place. After all, you have a clear idea in your mind about what you want to achieve. You know the market, you have the necessary skills. So why do you need a plan?

There are many good reasons. Here are just a few of them:

To clarify your ideas: Writing something down gives it structure and substance. Your ideas will be clearer on paper than in your head.
To discover and solve problems: The business idea you have in mind may have some holes – you might not have covered everything. This will become much more apparent when your words are on the page.
To get feedback from others: A properly written business plan can be shared with trusted people to get their advice.
As a formal document: Banks, investors, accountants and lawyers will want proof that you’re serious about your business. A written plan will provide that proof.
To guide you as your business grows: A good business plan will keep you on track and focused, even as day-to-day work becomes a distraction.

If you’ve never written a business plan before, it can be a daunting prospect. But these 10 steps will help you create the perfect business plan.

1. The executive summary

This is where you describe your company and the product or service that it will sell. This must be brief, to catch and hold people’s attention.

Try to describe the goal and mission of your business in just a couple of sentences. Work hard at this and try to make it memorable.

Treat this section as an elevator pitch document – it should be succinct and easy to remember.

You can read more about how to create the executive summary in our guide What is an Executive Summary in a Business Plan?

2. Who are your customers?

Do you have a clear idea of the type of people (or businesses) who will buy your product or service? If not, think carefully until you do.

This is one of the first questions any investor will ask you about your business plan. Have your answers ready.

Know whether your customers will be consumers or businesses. If they are businesses, who will you target within those companies? Maybe it’s the salesperson, or perhaps it’s the CEO?
Determine whether you'll have regular clients or one-off buyers.
Make sure you’ve actually spoken to some of your potential customers.

3. Evaluate the target audience

There’s no room for guessing here. You need to identify the people or businesses who will buy from you. Think about the following:

Demographics – such as age, gender and social status
Firmographics – includes size of the company, revenue of the company and services or products of the company
Location – perhaps a specific area, town, or even country
Profession – maybe you’re targeting accountants, police or lawyers, for example
Groups – such as people with shared interests or habits

The better you evaluate your target audience, the more comprehensive your business plan will be.

4. What are your opportunities?

Successful businesses think big. You might be starting small, but you don’t have to stay that way. So write down the possible opportunities for your business as it grows.

For example, perhaps you’re planning to start by selling over the internet. That’s great, but how will you get traffic to your site? How will people find you online? Will you need salespeople? If not, how will you convince people to buy from you?

As the business grows, is there scope for a bricks-and-mortar retail outlet? What other opportunities will you have if your business grows as planned?

5. Understand the competition

Every business has competition. If you don’t mention yours, investors will think you’re unprofessional – or just plain naive. Be thorough, and list all your existing and potential competitors:

Who are your direct competitors – those selling the same products as you?
Who are your indirect competitors – those whose market overlaps yours?
What will prevent other companies competing with you – what are the barriers to entry?
What is your USP (unique selling proposition)? In other words, what’s your point of difference that makes you different from your competitors?

That last point is important. You need to explain how your business will differentiate itself from all the others. That might be based on price, service, quality, range or value. Make sure you spell it out.

6. Build a simple financial plan

All business plans should contain some financial information. This should include the overall costs of setting up your business. For example:

Cost to make or buy products
Costs for labour and manufacture, including raw materials
Employee costs, especially for service businesses
Distribution and marketing costs
Fixed and variable overheads

Good accounting software will help you create a draft financial model. We’ll look into this in more detail in a future guide. For now, talk to your accountant or bookkeeper for help and advice.

7. Include an outline marketing plan

For this section of your business plan, you need to think about the five ‘Ps’:

Pricing – how will you price the end product?
Positioning – how does your product or service fit into the market?
Promotion – what channels will you use to attract and communicate with customers?
Profit – how much do you expect to make per item sold?
Place – what are your sales outlets?

8. Plan your operations

Put your vision to one side for a moment. What are the daily tasks that need to be done when running the business? Include all business processes such as manufacturing and packaging. Try to cover all departments too, including sales and customer service.

9. Get the right people

This is one of the most important factors. Think about who you want to hire . How will you find people whose skills complement yours? And how will you convince them to work for you?

Also think about who you want as your business advisors. You'll need people you can trust, to guide and mentor you at times when you need it.

10. Simplicity is the key

Keep it simple. Complex and long documents won’t be read – either by you or by potential investors. A business plan should be brief, relevant and focused (you can use our free business plan template ).

If you find yourself getting carried away while writing, stop and take a break. Then go back and edit what you’ve written. Shorter is better. The core of a good business plan should be just a few pages long.

Plan your business around your strengths

As you write your business plan , keep in mind your strengths – and also any areas for improvement. This will help you construct a plan that makes the most of your abilities, while still being realistic. That's more likely to convince investors that you're serious.

Your business plan is a roadmap for your business – but it's not set in stone. Review it at least once a year and make changes if necessary.

Above all, keep getting feedback from your advisors – official and unofficial ones. With their help, you'll create the perfect business plan that takes you where you want to go.

Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This guide has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business or before taking action in relation to any of the content provided.

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Why you need a business plan

Writing a business plan can seem like a big task, especially if you’re starting a business for the first time and don’t have a financial background. After all, business plans have changed over the years, and what lenders and investors expect now is different than it was even just 10 years ago.

What hasn’t changed is that writing a business plan will help you:

Develop a strategy for success
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Learn more about how you can get value out of your business plan .

What is included in this business plan template?

This template includes definitions, guidance, and examples for every business plan component needed to start, fund, and grow your business.

After downloading the full template, you’ll receive instructions on how to fill out each of the following sections.

Executive summary

The brief summary of your business plan introduces everyone to your business, the problem you solve, and what you’re asking from your readers. It’s the first chapter of your business plan and the last thing you write once you have the details from your full plan.

Problem & solution

More than a simple description of your products and services – here you define the problem you’re solving and the value you provide. It’s also your chance to showcase any initial traction that shows you’re on the right track.

Market analysis and target market

A detailed assessment of the market you intend to enter, including the size and value of the market, potential customer segments, and their buying patterns.

Competition

Show that you know who your competitors are, what advantages you have, and how you’re positioning your business to be competitive.

Marketing & sales

Describe how you’ll reach and sell to potential customers with a detailed sales plan and chosen marketing channels.

What makes your business run? Outline the day-to-day workflows and what needs to be set up for your business to deliver a product or service.

Milestones & metrics

Set goals for your business that include the dates and people responsible for accomplishing them. This is what you’ll use to manage responsibilities, track growth, and execute your larger strategy.

Company overview and team

Provide a brief rundown of the legal and structural components of your company, including your history, current team, and gaps you need to fill.

Financial plan

Create well-structured and accurate financial statements to help you pitch to investors, land funding, and achieve long-term success. All without the help of a financial advisor or a degree in accounting.

While not required, this last section of your business plan is a great place to drop in additional documents that support and strengthen the rest of your plan.

How do you write a simple business plan?

If you’re exploring a business idea and don’t plan to pursue funding, then you actually don’t need to write a traditional business plan. Instead, opt for a one-page plan , which is far easier to create but just as effective.

To write a simple one-page business plan, follow the same core sections as a traditional plan. But instead of lengthy paragraphs and multiple pages covering each area of your business, stick with single sentences and bulleted lists.

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So, you’re ready to take the first steps in starting your business – congratulations!

Though you have a lot of work ahead of you, starting and growing a company from the ground up is a bold endeavor. And, if set up correctly it will deliver many things you want out of your professional career, as well as help you achieve some life goals.

Freedom, creativity, control, impact… all of these things are possible with a small business. But only if you start with a clear understanding of yourself, your offering, and the customers you serve.

So, how do you make sure that the business you start will be everything you want it to be? To put you on the right path towards the business you’ve always dreamed of, you need to start with a business plan.

To many, building a business plan sounds like a daunting task, but with big ideas and even bigger goals, it’s an important step to ensure you have a clear picture of what kind of company you’re building. A business plan helps you lay a foundation and iron out the details so you have a succinct short-term and long-term idea of what you’re building. If you’re not sure where to start business plan template documents can help.

What Is a Business Plan Template and How Can It Help You?

A business plan template is a basic framework for building a powerful business plan document for your new company. With a business plan template, you get a head start on identifying key elements of your business. By identifying these key elements, your path becomes clear and easier to navigate. A business planning template can take many forms, from a series of questions about your skills, offering, customers, and goals to a sample document where you can store information for the kind of company you wish to build.

Whatever the format, a business planner template guides your business planning to keep you focused, help you get clear, and creates a structure for bringing your new ideas into a concise document to guide your actions, as well as present your plans to people you might approach for help, such as investors.

Why Do You Need a Business Plan?

To begin, simply writing a business plan is a wonderful way to find clarity, purpose, and a path for your new company, because if we know anything about entrepreneurs, it’s this: you have a gazillion ideas and goals for your new venture. A business plan helps you hone in on the most important and relevant ideas for your new company, and helps you organize those thoughts into a usable plan.

Beyond finding clarity and organizing your ideas, your business plan is a place where you set goals for yourself and your business, as well as predict any struggles you may face to reach those goals. Additionally, business plans lay out a clear strategy for reaching those goals, setting you on the right path from the very beginning.

Also, there are several key elements you must understand about your new business before you begin. You need to have a clear understanding of the products and services you offer, who your dream customers are (aka your target market), and who your competitors are (through doing a market analysis). You also need to see if your business idea is even viable by doing financial projections, which will determine if the product or service you offer is actually capable of creating enough income (aka revenue) to cover expenses (aka cost).

Because an offering that doesn’t make money isn’t a business, it’s a hobby. With all of this information laid out, business plans act as a concise rundown of all the major parts of your business, which you’ll use to go from idea to small business and beyond. This detailed summary of the business you’re starting includes a plan for actually making it happen. Trust us: there’s a bit of magic that comes from getting clear on these aspects of your new business because from clarity comes power, and with power… nothing will stand in your way.

How to Structure a Business Plan

A business plan that you’re using for your own clarity and purposes can look like anything you want – include the elements that are important to you, write it on a series of napkins if you want to, or add as much creative flair as you need to inspire you to get it done. Then get started with your business. The important thing is that you simply get it down “on paper” so that you have the information you need to effectively provide the product or service of your business to those in your target market so that you can begin reaching your goals.

But, if you’re wishing to seek funding for your new business, whether that’s from a bank, from an investor, or even from your family, it’s very important that you have a plan with a clear structure and with key elements presented. That way not only you will find clarity in the direction and purpose of your new business, but others can see it as well.

A traditional business plan begins with a broad overview of your new company, including your business mission and goals, and moves into being more detailed, with your first steps of action, along with plenty of information in between. Your plan is a product of lots of research about your industry, your ideal customer, and your offerings. It also represents in-depth planning, by outlining your skills and how you’ll grow them, how much it’s going to cost to get started, and financial projections for your first years. This plan will come together in a single document with clear organization that you can access anytime to keep you focused on taking just the right next step on your path.

What Goes Into a Business Plan?

There are several key elements that go into a complete and thorough business plan. With these elements, you have a complete picture of the company you’re here to start, which will become an invaluable resource as you begin taking your first steps, as well as when you begin checking-in in the coming months and even years. These elements include:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Think of your executive summary as your birds-eye view of your company. It’s a summary of all other elements included in your business plan, and is the first (and sometimes only) element looked at by investors.

2. MISSION + VISION

Why are you starting your business? What do you imagine it being in 5 years? In this section of your business plan you share the reasons behind your business and where you see it going in the near and distant future.

Laying out clear goals for your business will give you context for all the work ahead. Think about business and life goals, and create goals for the short-term (6-12 months), mid-term (12-24 months), and long-term (24 months +).

4. SKILLS + EXPERIENCE

Think of this section as a personal resume; what skills and experience do you have that will be relevant for this venture, but also what skills do you need to grow or gain to make you a valuable asset to your new business?

5. PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Now we begin getting to the meat of business plans: a clear description of your products and/or services, including what they are and how you will be delivering them to your clients or customers. This should include description, deliverables, benefits for your customers, and price.

6. TARGET MARKET

You know what you’re doing, but who are you doing it for? Getting very clear on your dream customers, the group or groups of people you will be serving with your business is an important element for shaping your product or service correctly, as well as marketing effectively.

7. INDUSTRY/COMPETITION

An understanding of your industry (24-hour gyms, or bakeries, or web developers) and your competition is important to crafting the right product or service, and making sure your idea is viable.

8. OPERATIONAL PLANS

In order to get your business off the ground, what do you need? Perhaps it’s a few hires, or sourcing some information or products; whatever you need, this is where you lay it out.

9. MARKETING PLAN

With a full layout of what you’re selling and who you’re selling it to, it’s time to get an understanding of how you’ll get your offering in front of the right people with a clear marketing plan.

10. SALES FORECAST/FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS

How effectively do you think your marketing will be? How long will it take for you to meet your goals? Through financial projects, you’re able to see the work you have to do to meet your version of success.

11. START-UP EXPENSES

Finally, what do you need to get the ball rolling? A clear understanding of your start-up expenses is imperative for jumpstarting your business towards success.

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How to write a business proposal for small businesses in 9 steps

Finding your target audience and earning a customer’s business requires a lot more than a smile and a handshake. If you sell a service of any kind, chances are you’ll need to provide an estimate, quote, or price list before a customer will consider hiring you.

That’s why we’ve created a free business proposal template for you to follow. It’ll help ensure that you include all the information your prospective customers need to make a purchase decision. But first, let’s clarify what a business proposal is and what it isn’t.

What is a business proposal?

Business proposal vs. business plan

How to write a business proposal page-by-page

1. Attach a business proposal cover page

2. Include a table of contents

3. Write an overview (executive summary)
4. Develop your proposal

5. Outline your solution and deliverables

6. Provide an “About” page

7. Detail the pricing structure or budget

8. explain the legal terms and conditions, 9. add an appendix (optional), tips for writing a business proposal.

A business proposal is a basic summary of what a project is going to cost your customer. It should include an in-depth description of the work being performed and the prices associated. The proposed price will include the following:

Cost of goods sold
Materials cost
Labour costs
Subcontractor fees

Types of business proposals

Proposals are usually competitive in nature, so a client may request offers from several different businesses. While a proposal is not binding, once it’s accepted by the client, it is typically considered an agreed-upon contract.

From there, the project will begin on the terms set out in the proposal. However, there are different types of business proposals: unsolicited and solicited.

Unsolicited business proposals: Proposals that aren’t in response to a client's request. They are sent in hopes of initiating an idea that will later produce a contract.
Solicited business proposals: Proposals that are in direct response to a client's request. These are usually in the form of a request for proposal (RFP).

Benefits of writing a business proposal

Writing a business proposal that is both concise and thorough can differentiate your business from your competitors. Here are some other benefits:

Makes you look professional and sets you apart from competitors
Helps investors and potential customers make a faster decision
Clarifies all project deliverables and pricing upfront with clients
Avoids confusion and any disputes about the project scope

Business proposal vs. business plan: What’s the difference?

Business proposals should not be mistaken for business plans. A business plan is used when pitching to investors to receive funds. This is usually conducted during the early stages of business development or during a time of growth. Here’s a breakdown of the main differences between the two.

Business proposal:

Used once the business is already established
Gives the client a pricing summary so they can make an informed decision
Used as a business growth tool to gain more clients

Business plan:

Maps out the road to business development from conception to completion
Used before a business is started and possibly again when growth is on the horizon
Used to seek funding from investors, attract a new business partner, or apply for a small business loan

Once you’ve identified the need to write an effective business proposal for a project, there are nine steps and several tips to follow to ensure your proposal looks professional and detailed. Here’s what you’ll need to do:

Attach a business proposal cover page
Include a table of contents
Write an overview (executive summary)
Develop your proposal or statement of work (SOW)
Outline your solution and deliverables
Provide an “About Our Company” or “About Me” section
Detail the pricing structure or budget
Explain the legal terms and conditions
Add a project proposal appendix (optional)

Let’s review what’s required for each of those steps so you can follow our business proposal sample.

1. Attach a business proposal cover page

Attach a business proposal cover page or title page. You can do this at the very beginning or end of your proposal process. Either way, it’s important to include pertinent information like:

Title of the proposal and applicable dates
Who it’s for, stakeholders’ names, and company name
Who it’s written by, their title, and company name
Contact information for follow-up (email and phone number)

You may also wish to include your company’s logo along with the client’s logo on this page. Make sure to have plenty of white space around this information, so it’s easy to spot and read.

A table of contents is simply a page with a numbered list of all the sections of your proposal. You can use the nine-step list we provided earlier as a guide, which includes:

Table of contents
Executive summary
Proposal or statement of work (SOW)
Solution and deliverables
About Our Team
Pricing structure or budget
Legal terms and conditions
Appendix (optional)

If the client’s request for proposal includes more elements than the nine sections we’ve outlined, be sure to include them here and address them as a separate section in the proposal.

3. Write an overview (executive summary)

Think of this section as the executive summary, or a quick breakdown that summarizes why those reading your proposal should care. Your stakeholders or potential clients should be able to read this section of your project proposal and understand:

The nature of the client’s problem and client’s needs
The impact of the problem
Why it makes sense to perform a project that fixes the problem

Follow these steps to write an effective overview:

Clearly state the problem you aim to solve.
Provide a clear and concise history of the issue your project proposal will remedy.
Include events that created the problem, metrics, or measurements that quantify the problem’s impact.
Add a timeline from the problem’s onset to its current status.

4. Develop your proposal

Use this section to describe your vision and value proposition for solving the problem. A project-worthy vision includes more than simply fixing the client’s pain point. In solving the problem, your project should move your client’s vision toward success.

Here’s a brief example:

Client [INSERT NAME] will hire [INSERT YOUR BUSINESS NAME] to complete [INSERT PROJECT DESCRIPTION] to help the client to [EXPLAIN HOW THE PROJECT WILL SOLVE A PROBLEM AND THE DESIRED RESULTS].

Keep this overarching question in mind when drafting the SOW: How does solving the problem align with their strategic goals?

If it’s an unsolicited proposal, make sure your potential client understands the consequences of not acting to solve the problem. Use the metrics from the overview section to forecast the future impact of ignoring the problem.

A client stakeholder should read this section and understand the immediate and long-term steps needed to complete the project, plus what kinds of tangible results from your project they can expect to receive.

Use SMART goals to guide you. All goals should be:

S pecific. A specific deliverable answers the question: What will be done and by whom?
M easurable. A proposed solution is measurable if the following question can be answered: How will the success of each deliverable be measured? Each deliverable should have at least one metric that gauges success. Use quantifiable metrics as much as possible.
A chievable. A deliverable is achievable if you can answer “yes” to the question: Can we complete this deliverable with the identified restraints?
R elevant. Is the proposal relevant to your company? Does it align with company goals?
T ime-based. Each deliverable should be limited in time—at least by completion date. If your deliverables will be completed in milestone stages, then include an estimated completion date for each stage.

6. Provide an “About” page

The purpose of this section is to answer the question: Why should the customer hire me over someone else?

In this part of the document you will want to:

Explain who you are (or your company)
Include your mission statement
Outline any similar projects or clients that you’ve worked with
Provide any case studies or details on the success of recent jobs
Add quotes or testimonials from happy clients including their name, job title, and company name
Include logos of high-profile clients to showcase that many businesses trust you with their money

These are all examples of social proof you can use to demonstrate that you’re qualified for the contract.

Finally, if you will be assigning a team to work on the project, you can list their names, titles and any other pertinent information (their previous work experience, for example) that will also help persuade the customer to sign off on the proposal.

Once you’ve made a convincing argument in the earlier sections of the proposal to close the deal, it’s time to talk about the budget or price.

The budget section of your proposal should answer two questions:

What resources are needed to complete the project?
How much will the client have to pay for the project?

Your resources should include more than direct costs. Resources also include employees and company equipment used to complete the project, like computers or machinery.

If your project requires your existing company resources, the resources may no longer be available for other areas of your business. You must, therefore, factor in this opportunity cost when developing your proposal. It’s another indication of whether this project is right for you and your business at this time.

Determine your source of internal funding before the project launches . Can your business afford the project with existing funds or do you need to raise money to hire more help for future projects? If you need to raise additional funds, should you sell current assets or should you seek outside investment?
Be sure to include the cost of taxes. This is so your client knows exactly how much to budget for the work.
Include some contingency costs. As we mentioned earlier, sometimes projects go off the rails and you need to protect yourself. You might say something as simple as: “Any work required that goes beyond the scope of work detailed in this proposal will be billed at an hourly rate of X.”

If you notice a project is going out of scope, you can alert your customer early on and let them decide how they want to proceed. They might decide to hold off on some of those new required deliverables for another phase of the project. In that case, you can scope it out separately and propose another price for investment in the future.

Legality is a part of any business proposal you prepare. It should include the services you provide as well as what you are liable for versus what the client will cover. Before you get to the signature section of your proposal, it’s recommended that you:

Consult with your lawyer: They can help ensure you include any necessary legal terms and conditions.
Obtain a signed master service agreement with the client: This is the master contract, the one you will refer to throughout the project life cycle. You may need to include the signing of this document as part of the overall proposal approval process.
Sign off on a nondisclosure agreement (NDA): This is only necessary if you or your client require one before sharing confidential internal information and intellectual property. Explain all of the necessary requirements in this section of the proposal.

Finally, it’s time to close the deal!

The appendix provides evidence to back up your assumptions on any element and allows stakeholders to verify your work. The appendix isn’t technically part of your proposal, but it’s your chance to wrap up any loose ends and show the client you have a well-researched business proposal.

After viewing the appendix, stakeholders should have a clear understanding of how you drew your conclusions, if there are any case studies backing your proposal, and if your proposal is worth considering.

A quality business proposal outline is a valuable tool that any business should use to investigate and launch new projects. Using the nine steps above, you can format your own templates to ensure a consistent and effective approach to business projects. For those who want to really dig deep into the perfect proposal, here are some additional tips to consider.

Tip 1: Create a thorough summary

As part of the summary, you’ll want to recap what the client has requested in order to confirm that what you heard from them is, indeed, what they need. Remember: This document will help you in a situation where a client asks for things that are out of the scope of the project that you had initially agreed upon.

Having these details in the document and getting the client to sign off on it is a tool you can use to make sure the project stays on track and that you get paid appropriately for your time and efforts.

Tip 2: Include appropriate pricing

If it’s a big project, break down your pricing for each of the expected deliverables. These are obvious requirements that must be presented in the budget. If it’s a smaller project, you might just provide an overall flat fee estimate for the entire project.

Tip 3: Create a business proposal cover letter

When you’re ready to send your proposal, draft a formal letter to attach to the document.

Make sure to be brief, yet friendly and grateful for the opportunity to send the proposal to your customer
Include your contact information
Welcome any questions or concerns they may have about what you’ve provided

You don’t have to include the quoted price in the business proposal email or cover letter if you don’t feel comfortable. They’ll see it anyhow when they review the document you’ve attached.

After you’ve sent your business proposal letter, make sure to wait at least a week or two before following up. No news is often good news.

Business proposal example

A good proposal features goals that check off the SMART objectives listed earlier. If your stated goal doesn’t meet the criteria, find a way to make it more specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, or time-based.

You might also consider providing a detailed list to make it easy for the client to scan the information. For example:

[INSERT YOUR COMPANY NAME OR PERSONAL NAME IF A SOLOPRENEUR] will achieve the desired results described above by:

First project phase: Describe the timing and assets you will deliver to the client, and what metrics or contingencies are related to completing this phase on time.
Second project phase: Describe the deliverables and explain if the timing is reliant on client approval of the deliverables from the first task.
Third project phase: Describe deliverables and explain if the timing is reliant on client approval of the deliverables from the previous tasks.

Continue this format until all of the stages, deliverables, and time frames have been identified. You can also add key metrics or key performance indicators to each phase to measure whether that part of the project completion will be a success.

The next steps for your business proposal

With the right business proposal design, your ideas can truly shine and win over those with the power to make your ideas and small business dreams a reality. But sometimes you might have to wait a few weeks or even months before that proposal turns into a contract.

If you haven’t already, set up an online invoicing system that offers professional templates and a standardized process for charging your clients for work completed, a monthly retainer, or recurring charges.

You will also need to think about other types of legal, tax, and business actions, and a way to easily keep track of your business performance including income, job time and expenses, and invoicing.

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How to Write a Cleaning Business Plan [Sample Template]

By: Author Tony Martins Ajaero

As an aspiring entrepreneur who is ready to build a business that will survive the future, then you should build your business along the services industry. One of the businesses that can be categorized under the services industry is the cleaning business.

This type of business can be started by anybody as long as they have eyes for details and cleanliness. If you have experience in this regard, it will be easier for you to start and effectively run a cleaning services business. The truth is that in south africa, you have the chance of making a success out of this business if you have good marketing skills and of course the ability to carry out cleaning jobs.

Before launching any business, you should ensure that you carry out your due diligence as it relates to market research, economic and cost analysis and of course feasibility studies. You will need to make sure that you have the real reasons why you want to be in the line of business you have chosen.

If you get things right before launching your cleaning services company, it will not take you long before you secure enough corporate clients that can give you leverage in the industry. Below is a sample cleaning services business plan template that can help you to successfully write your own with little or no difficulty.

A Sample Cleaning Services Business Plan Template for South Africa

1. industry overview.

The cleaning industry has two primary market groups: consumer and commercial. The consumer arena consists primarily of residential maid services, along with carpet cleaners, window cleaners and a variety of other cleaning services required on a less-frequent basis.

The commercial arena is dominated by janitorial services which typically provides a wider range of services than maid services, along with other cleaning companies such as carpet and window cleaners that target businesses rather than individual consumers.

In South Africa, approximately 90 percent of the cleaning revenue is accounted for by cleaning companies, versus about 10 percent by carpet and upholstery. Smaller companies tend to be restricted to residential cleaning, since large commercial cleaning requires many employees and specialized skills.

The economic depression of the last few years hit the cleaning industry as it hit most South Africa industries, but the health care industry played a large role in managing to keep the cleaning industry profitable. As the number of hospital and medical facilities increased, there was a greater need for cleaning services.

Low vacancy rates in office spaces are important to the continuing success of both the cleaning and carpet cleaning sectors, as they depend on getting most of their business from offices and commercial buildings. When office vacancy rates went up during the recent depression, the business suffered significantly. For residential cleaning, the economy is also important. When incomes are lower, residents will choose to save money by putting off carpet cleaning.

Competition may come to cleaning services from larger catch-all companies who offer cleaning as part of a bundled program of many more services such as parking, snow removal, and pest control. In-house janitorial services operated by buildings and management companies may also serve as competition.

The National Contract Cleaners Association (NCCA) is the regulatory body for cleaning services companies in South Africa, and though it is not mandatory to register with NCCA, it is essential in the tender process. Hence, should you wish to start a Cleaning Services Company with the plans of applying for tenders, it is mandatory that you are registered with the NCCA.

Just like any other business, the demand for cleaning services usually declined during period of recession due to declining household spending on cleaning services and reduced demand from business clients. As the economy grows, and income increases, there will be corresponding increase in the demand for cleaning related services.

In summary, the cleaning services business in South Africa and of course all over the world is still enjoying good patronage particularly if they are well positioned, they know how to conduct their services and if they know how to reach out to their target market.

2. Executive Summary

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is a registered commercial cleaning service that is incorporated under the law of South Africa; we are registered under the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO), and the Department of Labor.

Our head office will be located in a densely populated business district in the heart of Cape Town, but we have plans to open up offices across Western Cape Province (in cities such as Bellville, Constantia, George, Hopefield, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Stellenbosch, Swellendam and Worcester). We are strategically positioned in between a residential area and a business district and we are set to service the whole province.

Our basic service offering as a cleaning services company will revolve around general house and office cleaning such as swimming pool cleaning and maintenance, parking lot sweeping, drain and gutter cleaning, snowplowing, ventilation duct cleaning, chimney sweep services, window washing, drain, duct and gutter cleaning, parking lot and driveway washing, and other related services.

Although our intention of starting a cleaning business is to offer only the above stated services, but we will not close our doors to additional services as long as it does not affect our core services.

At Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. we are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and financial success with uncompromising services which is why we have decided to start our own cleaning services business; we are in the industry to make a positive mark.

We are quite optimistic that our values and service offering will help us drive our house cleaning business to enviable heights and also help us attract the clients that will make the business highly profitable. We will be dedicated to establishing good business relationships with our clients giving them value for their money and reasons for them to hire our services over and over again.

We are in the cleaning industry to favorably compete with other leading brands in the industry both in Cape Town and other parts of South Africa. Our corporate business goal is to be among the top 3 cleaning services companies in South Africa.

As a company, we are willing to go the extra mile to invest in some of the finest professionals we can find and also, we have put process and structures in place that will ensure that we are always at the top of our game when it comes to excellent service delivery. We have been able to secure permits from all relevant departments in Western Cape Province.

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is owned and managed by Mark Soweto and his brother Tony Soweto. They both have combined experience that spans over 15 years managing some of the leading cleaning companies in different cities in the South Africa prior to starting Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc.

3. Our Products and Services

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is a standard cleaning services company that offers a wide range of services that revolves around the cleaning industry. We intend giving our customers every reason to always hire our services which is why we have customized our services.

We are in this line of business to make profits and achieve our corporate goals, and we are going to do all that is permitted by the law in South Africa to achieve them. These are the services we will offer our clients as a cleaning services company;

General office cleaning
General house cleaning
Swimming pool cleaning and maintenance
Parking lot sweeping and washing
Snowplowing
Ventilation duct cleaning
Chimney sweep services
Window washing
Drain, duct and gutter cleaning
Other related cleaning services

4. Our Mission and Vision Statement

Our Vision is to become the number one cleaning company in the whole of Cape Town with active presence all across major cities in Western Cape Province – South Africa.
Our mission as a cleaning services company is to develop a highly successful, profitable, all round cleaning services business which provides quality services in our city, and to become a standard for an ideal cleaning services company not only in Cape Town but also throughout South Africa.

Our Business Structure

We know that the success of any business lies in the foundation on which the business is built on, which is why we have decided to build our cleaning services company on the right business foundation.

As a matter of fact, we are set out to build a corporate cleaning services business that will be a standard for the cleaning services industry in South Africa. We want to build a dedicated workforce who will go all the way to ensure that our customers are satisfied and they get value for their money.

We aware that it takes a business with the right employees and structure to achieve all what we have set to achieve, which is why will be putting structures and processes in place that will help us deliver excellent services. The success of our cleaning services business will be anchored on the team and not on any individual.

With the wide range of our service offerings and the plan to open our offices all across South Africa and to sell franchise, we are only expected to employ more than it is required to run a conventional cleaning services business. Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. will employ professionals and skilled people to occupy the following positions;

Manager (Owner)

Accountant/Cashier

Marketing and Sales Executive

Client Service Executive

Cleaners (6)
Truck Driver

5. Job Roles and Responsibilities

Manager (Owner):

Responsible for providing direction for the business
Creates, communicates, and implements the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy.
Responsible for fixing prices and signing business deals and payment of salaries
Responsible for signing checks and documents on behalf of the company
Evaluates the success of the organization
Responsible for managing the daily activities in the organization
Defines job positions for recruitment and managing interviewing process
Carries out induction for new team members
Regularly hold meetings with key stakeholders to review the effectiveness of the business Policies, Procedures and Processes
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.
Responsible for training, evaluation and assessment of employees
Oversees the smooth running of the daily activities of organization.
Identifies, prioritizes, and reaches out to new clients, and business opportunities et al
Identifies development opportunities; follows up on development leads and contacts; participates in the structuring and financing of projects; assures the completion of projects.
Responsible for handling business research, market surveys and feasibility studies for clients
Responsible for supervising implementation, advocate for the customer’s needs, and communicate with clients
Documents all customer contact and information
Helps to increase clients and growth for the organization
Responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements for the organization
Provides managements with financial analyses, development budgets, and accounting reports; analyzes financial feasibility for the most complex proposed projects; conducts market research to forecast trends and business conditions.
Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.
Performs cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting for the organization
Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies
Responsible for administering payrolls
Ensures compliance with taxation legislation
Handles all financial transactions for the organization
Serves as internal auditor for the organization.
Welcomes clients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
Ensures that all contacts with clients (e-mail, walk-In center, SMS or phone) provides the client with a personalized customer service experience of the highest level
Through interaction with clients on the phone, uses every opportunity to build client’s interest in the company’s services
Manages administrative duties assigned by the manager in an effective and timely manner
Consistently stays abreast of any new information on the organizations’ products and, promotional campaigns etc. to ensure accurate and helpful information is supplied to clients when they make enquiries

Cleaners (6):

Responsible for handling core services that revolve around general office and house cleaning, swimming pool cleaning, parking lot sweeping, snowplowing, ventilation duct cleaning, chimney sweep services, window washing, drain, duct and gutter cleaning, pool maintenance, parking lot and driveway washing, providing other industrial cleaning services as requested by clients
Handles any other duty as assigned by the manager

Truck Driver:

Responsible for transporting equipment, supplies and workers to project site
Runs errand for the organization

6. SWOT Analysis

Our plan of starting our cleaning services business in Cape Town – Western Cape Province is to test run the business for a period of 6 years to know if we will invest more money, expand the business and then open our business in major cities throughout South Africa.

We know that there are several commercial cleaning companies all over Cape Town and even in the same location where we intend locating ours, which is why we are following the due process of establishing a business. We know that if a proper SWOT analysis is conducted for our business, we will be able to position our business to maximize our strength, leverage on the opportunities that will be available to us, mitigate our risks and be welled equipped to confront our threats.

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. employed the services of an expert Business Analyst with bias in the cleaning services industry to help us conduct a thorough SWOT analysis. Here is a of the result we got from the SWOT analysis that was conducted on behalf of Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc.;

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is centrally located in a densely populated residential estate and business district in Cape Town – Western Cape; our location is in fact one of our major strengths.

We are also one of the very few cleaning services companies in the whole of Cape Town that is well equipped to carry out a wide range of services as it relates to commercial cleaning. Another strength that counts for us is the power of our team. We have a team that is considered experts in the cleaning industry, a team of hardworking and dedicated individuals.

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is a new business which is owned by two brothers who are starting their first business and we may not have the financial muscle to sustain the kind of publicity we want to give our business and also to attract some of the experienced hands in the cleaning industry in Cape Town.

Opportunities:

We are centrally located in one of the busiest business districts in Cape Town – Western Cape and we are open to all the available opportunities that the city has to offer. Our business concept also positioned us to be a one stop shop in the cleaning services industry.

The truth is that there are no standard corporate cleaning services within the area where ours is going to be located; the closest company to our proposed location is about 6 miles away. In a nutshell, we do not have any direct competition within our target market area.

Some of the threats that are likely going to confront Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. are unfavorable government policies , seasonal fluctuations, demographic/social factors, downturn in the economy which is likely going to affect consumer spending and of course emergence of new competitors within the same location where ours is located.

7. MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Trends

The cleaning services market is dependent on loads of factors. The fact that it helps to keep our environment clean makes people to patronize the business. As a matter of fact, it is now common and trendy to find corporate cleaning services companies leveraging on ‘Climate Change and Save Energy’ to market their services.

Another common trend in the cleaning services industry is that in the bid to survive global economic meltdown and to ensure steady flow of income to effectively run the business, most corporate cleaning services companies engage in other related services. Some of them even go as far as establishing a pest control services, car wash, snow removal services and a carpet cleaning business because they all fall within same line of business.

8. Our Target Market

Before choosing a location for our cleaning services business , we conducted our feasibility studies and market survey and we were able to identify those who will benefit greatly from our service offerings. Those who will benefit from our service offerings are offices, households, facility managers, hospitals, hotels, hostels and government facilities et al. They cut across various different sectors of the economy.

Below is a list of the people and organizations that our cleaning services is designed for;

The government
Corporate organizations
Facility managers
Restaurants
Hotels and Motels
Residential areas
Camp grounds
Retail locations
Medical facilities (Hospitals)

Our competitive advantage

The cleaning services business is an easy to set up business that does not require formal training to achieve; anybody can set up a cleaning services business if they have the required startup capital and informal training to operate the various washers.

It means that the possibility of cleaning services businesses springing up in the location where ours is located can’t be ruled out. We aware of this, which is why we decided to come up with a business concept that will position us to become the leader in Cape Town – Western Cape.

Our competitive edge is that we are a well – equipped cleaning services business that has loads of complimentary business offerings that can easily assist us in attracting both corporate and individual customers.

We can confidently say that the location of our cleaning services business will count as a positive for us amongst any competitor that might start a cleaning services business or any other related business in same location where ours is located.

Lastly, all our employees will be well taken care of, and their welfare package will be among the best within our category in the industry. It will enable them to be more than willing to build the business with us and help deliver our set goals and objectives.

9. SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGY

Sources of Income

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is established with the aim of maximizing profits in the cleaning services industry and we are going to go all the way to ensure that we do all it takes to attract clients on a regular basis. Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. will generate income by offering the following services;

Swimming pool cleaning & maintenance
Parking lot sweeping and driveway washing

10. Sales Forecast

We are well positioned to take on the available market in Cape Town – Western Cape Province and we are quite optimistic that we will meet our set target of generating enough income/profits from our first six months of operation and grow our cleaning services business and our clientele base.

We have been able to critically examine the cleaning services industry, we have analyzed our chances in the industry and we have been able to come up with the following sales forecast. The sales projections are based on information gathered on the field and some assumptions that are peculiar to similar startups in South Africa.

First Fiscal Year: R200,000
Second Fiscal Year: R450,000
Third Fiscal Year: R750,000

N.B : This projection was done based on what is obtainable in the cleaning industry and with the assumption that there won’t be any major economic meltdown and there won’t be any major competitor offering same services as we do within the same location. Please note that the above projection might be lower and at the same time it might be higher.

Marketing Strategy and Sales Strategy

The marketing strategy adopted by Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is going to be driven by excellent customers service and quality service delivery. We want to drive sales via the output of our jobs and via referral from our satisfied customers. We are quite aware of how satisfied customers drive business growth especially businesses like cleaning and related services.

Our sales and marketing team will be recruited based on their vast experience in the industry and they will be trained on a regular basis so as to be equipped to meet their targets and the overall goal of Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc.

Our goal is to grow Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. to become the leading corporate cleaning services company in the whole of Cape Town – Western Cape Province which is why we have mapped out strategies that will help us take advantage of the available market.

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is set to make use of the following marketing and sales strategies to attract clients;

Introduce our cleaning services business by sending introductory letters alongside our brochure to corporate organizations, households and key stake holders in and around Cape Town.
Print out fliers and business cards and strategically drop them in offices, libraries, public facilities, train stations et al.
Use friends and family to spread word about our business
Post information about our cleaning services company and the services we offer on bulletin boards in places like schools, libraries, and local coffee shops et al
Place a small or classified advertisement in the newspaper, or local publications about our cleaning services company and the services we offer
Attend relevant expos, seminars, and business fairs et al to market our services
Engage in direct marketing approach
Encourage the use of Word of mouth marketing from loyal and satisfied students
Join local chambers of commerce and industry to market our services.

11. Publicity and Advertising Strategy

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is set to create a standard cleaning services company in Cape Town – Western Cape and throughout South Africa, which is why we will go all the way to adopt best practices to promote our business. Good enough there is no hard and fast rule on how to advertise or promote a cleaning services business.

We will ensure that we leverage on all conventional and non – conventional publicity and advertising techniques to promote our cleaning services business. Here are the platforms we intend leveraging on to promote and advertise Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc.;

Encourage our loyal customers to help us use Word of Mouth mode of advertisement (referrals)
Advertise our cleaning services business in relevant magazines, local newspapers, local TV and radio stations
Promote our business online via our official website
List our business on local directories (yellow pages)
Sponsor relevant community programs
Leverage on the internet and social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, twitter, et al to promote our brand
Install our billboards in strategic locations
Direct coupon mailing approach
Distribute our fliers and handbills in target areas
Ensure that all our staff members wear our customized clothes, and all our official trucks are customized and well branded.

12. Our Pricing Strategy

Our pricing system is going to be based on what is obtainable in the cleaning services industry, we don’t intend to charge more (except for premium and customized services) and we don’t intend to charge less than our competitors are offering in Cape Town – Western Cape Province.

Be that as it may, we have put plans in place to offer discount services once in a while and also to reward our loyal customers especially when they refer clients to us.

Payment Options

The payment policy adopted by Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is all inclusive because we are quite aware that different customers prefer different payment options as it suits them but at the same time, we will ensure that we abide by the financial rules and regulations of South Africa.

Here are the payment options that Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. will make available to her clients;

Payment with cash
Payment via online bank transfer
Payment via check
Payment via mobile money transfer
Payment via bank draft

In view of the above, we have chosen banking platforms that will enable our client make payment for our services without any stress on their part. Our bank account numbers will be made available on our website and promotional materials.

13. Startup Expenditure (Budget)

In setting up any business, the amount or cost will depend on the approach and scale you want to undertake. If you intend to go big by renting a place, then you would need a good amount of capital as you would need to ensure that your employees are well taken care of, and that your facility is conducive enough for workers to be creative and productive.

The tools and equipment that will be used are nearly the same cost everywhere, and any difference in price would be minimal and can be overlooked. As for the detailed cost analysis for starting a standard cleaning services company; it might differ in other countries due to the value of their money.

We have been able to pull cash that will be enough for us to successfully launch a standard cleaning services company in Cape Town – Western Cape Province. These are the key areas where we will spend our startup capital on;

The total fee for incorporating the business in South Africa – Name reservation application costs R50 and company registration R125
Legal expenses for obtaining licenses and permits as well as the accounting services (software, P.O.S machines and other software) – R3,300.
Marketing promotion expenses for the grand opening of Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. the amount of R3,000 and as well as flyer printing (2,000 flyers at R0.04 per copy) for the total amount of R3,580.
The cost for hiring business consultant – R2,500.
The cost for insurance (general liability, workers’ compensation and property casualty) coverage at a total premium – R2,400.
The cost for payment of rent for 12 months at R1.76 per square feet totaling R100,000
The total cost for office facility remodeling – R20,000
Other start-up expenses including stationery (R500) and phone and utility deposits ( R2,500 ).
Operational cost for the first 3 months (salaries of employees, payments of bills et al) – R60,000
The cost for Start-up inventory (vacuum cleaner with attachments, white cloth rags, paper towels, toilet brush, toilet bowl cleaner, brooms, dust pan & brush, dry mop, wet mop & bucket, latex gloves, wet floor signs, extension cord, window cleaner, disinfectant cleaner, bathroom cleaner, furniture polish, soft scrub product for sinks, SOS pads, feather duster, high duster, caddy with handle to keep your supplies in, cleaning chemical supplies, detergents and soaps) – R100,000
The cost for store equipment (cash register, security, ventilation, signage) – R13,750
The cost of purchase and installation of CCTVs – R5,000
The cost for the purchase of furniture and gadgets (Computers, Printers, Telephone, TVs, Sound System, tables and chairs et al) – R4,000.
The cost for the purchase of van – R25,000
The cost of launching a website – R600
The cost for our opening party – R7,000
Miscellaneous – R10,000

We would need an estimate of three hundred and fifty thousand Rand ( R350,000 ) to successfully set up our cleaning services company in Cape Town – Western Cape Province South Africa.

Generating Startup Capital for Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc.

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is a family business that is solely owned and financed by Mark Soweto and his brother Tony Soweto. They do not intend to welcome any external business partners which is why they decided to restrict the sourcing of the startup capital to 3 major sources.

These are the areas we intend generating our startup capital;

Generate part of the startup capital from personal savings
Source for soft loans from family members and friends
Apply for loan from the bank

N.B: We have been able to generate about R100,000 ( Personal savings R80,000 and soft loan from family members R20,000 ) and we are at the final stages of obtaining a loan facility of R150,000 from our bank. All the papers and documents have been signed and submitted, the loan has been approved and any moment from now our account will be credited with the amount.

14. Sustainability and Expansion Strategy

The future of a business lies in the number of loyal customers that they have, the capacity and competence of their employees, their investment strategy and business structure. If all of these factors are missing from a business, then it won’t be too long before the business closes shop.

One of our major goals of starting Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. is to build a business that will survive off its own cash flow without injecting finance from external sources once the business is officially running. We know that one of the ways of gaining approval and winning customers over is to offer our cleaning services a little bit cheaper than what is obtainable in the market and we are prepared to survive on lower profit margin for a while.

Soweto Brothers® Cleaning Services, Inc. will make sure that the right foundation, structures and processes are put in place to ensure that our staff welfare are well taken of. Our company’s corporate culture is designed to drive our business to greater heights and training and re – training of our workforce is at the top burner.

As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of three years or more. We know that if that is put in place, we will be able to successfully hire and retain the best hands we can get in the industry; they will be more committed to help us build the business of our dreams.

Check List/Milestone

Business Name Availability Check: Completed
Business Registration: Completed
Opening of Corporate Bank Accounts: Completed
Securing Point of Sales (POS) Machines: Completed
Opening Mobile Money Accounts: Completed
Opening Online Payment Platforms: Completed
Application and Obtaining Tax Payer’s ID: In Progress
Application for business license and permit: Completed
Purchase of Insurance for the Business: Completed
Leasing of office and storage facility and remodeling the facility: In Progress
Conducting Feasibility Studies: Completed
Generating capital from family members: Completed
Applications for Loan from the bank: In Progress
Writing of Business Plan: Completed
Drafting of Employee’s Handbook: Completed
Drafting of Contract Documents and other relevant Legal Documents: In Progress
Design of The Company’s Logo: Completed
Printing of Promotional Materials: In Progress
Recruitment of employees: In Progress
Purchase of cleaning supplies and equipment: In progress
Purchase of van: Completed
Creating Official Website for the Company: In Progress
Creating Awareness for the business both online and around the community: In Progress
Health and Safety and Fire Safety Arrangement (License): Secured

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How to develop a sustainable action plan for your SME

Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in South Africa's economy, contributing substantially to GDP and employing a large portion of the workforce. This also means your business has a considerable impact on carbon emissions. Embracing sustainability not only aligns with global trends, but also meets evolving consumer expectations.

Embracing sustainability can enhance your brand's trustworthiness and appeal to consumers who increasingly prioritise environmentally responsible practices.

To develop an effective sustainable action plan for your SME, try these steps:

Start by gaining a thorough understanding of sustainable practices and their potential benefits for your business. Research industry trends, regulations and successful case studies to make informed decisions. This foundational knowledge will guide your sustainability journey and ensure you adopt practices that align with your business goals.

2. Involve the team

Engage your employees in discussions about sustainability opportunities. Their insights and buy-in are crucial for successful implementation. Understand their concerns and preferences to tailor the plan effectively. Collaborating with your team fosters a sense of ownership and commitment to sustainability initiatives.

3. Set goals

Define measurable sustainability goals aligned with your business values and objectives. This provides a roadmap for progress and helps track the impact of your initiatives over time. Clear goals not only guide your actions but also enable you to communicate your commitment to stakeholders.

Develop a detailed strategy for implementing sustainable practices. Allocate resources, assign responsibilities and establish timelines to ensure accountability and progress. A well-planned implementation strategy minimises disruptions and maximises the effectiveness of your sustainability efforts.

5. Train and incentivise

Invest in training programmes to educate employees about sustainable practices and their role in achieving the company's goals. Reward and recognise their contributions to motivate ongoing participation. Continuous training and incentives reinforce a culture of sustainability within your organisation.

6. Communicate effectively

Be transparent about what you are doing. Communicate your sustainability efforts to stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and investors. Avoid “greenwashing” by providing accurate information and showcasing genuine commitment to environmental responsibility.

Customise your approach to suit your SME's unique needs and develop a sustainable action plan that not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances your brand reputation and competitiveness in the market.

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30 legal ways to make R1000 a day in South Africa online and on-site in 2024

Job opportunities have been scarce, which has prompted people to look for alternative ways of making money. The employed are also in pursuit of doing something extra to earn that extra coin to foot their bills. This article has the top 30 legal ways on how to make R1000 a day in South Africa online or offline.

Through the power of the internet, it has become easier to earn a living with ease. Making R1000 per day is equivalent to R30000 per month. The amount is enough to sustain you in a middle-income estate for a month. Here are legal ways on how to make R1000 a day in South Africa.

Legal ways on how to make R1000 a day in South Africa online and offline

You can make money online or offline, depending on your area of specialization. Both ways, you will still make money and live the kind of life you want. This article covers both the online and offline ways.

1. Pet sitting

This is an excellent way to earn a good income daily. Many pet owners prefer to entrust their animals to trusted people when going about their businesses.

How can I make R5000 a week?

Pet sitting may earn you a couple of hundred dollars every week. Pet sitting is a favourite way to generate money in your spare time.

2. Care hire business

Do you own a car that you do not use regularly? Well, it can earn you extra income instead of letting it sit. With the proper care and connecting with the right car hire company, you can make more than R1000 every day.

3. Rent out a room in your home

Just like car hire, you can rent a room in your house. This is an easy method to make money and does not require you to have any money. If your entire house is vacant, you can offer it on Airbnb and earn even more.

4. Website testing

This is an online way of making the money you want. For example, you may make up to R150 for 20 minutes of website testing by using services like UserTesting. It is a quick and easy way to make R1000 a day in South Africa.

5. Dropshipping

What is dropshipping? This is a business model in which you sell a product to a client, but the supplier stores, packages, and delivers the goods on your behalf. Dropshipping business may not be a popular way to make money, but there is plenty of proof that dropshipping is a viable method to earn money online.

6. Affiliate marketing

This is a common method on how to make R1000 a day in South Africa. Its popularity has risen and fallen over the years, but it remains a reliable way to earn money online. The good part about Affiliate marketing is that you can work for almost any brand, from Uber to Amazon to Shopify to FabFitFun, as an associate.

7. Become an influencer

Becoming an influencer is when you develop a personal brand. To be a successful influencer, you must first amass a sizeable following. Then, you can use YouTube and Instagram, among other social media platforms, to gain followers.

As an influencer, you may charge for sponsored posts, be paid as a brand ambassador, get paid to present at events, etc.

8. Start a blog

Do you enjoy writing on different topics? Starting a blog may be used to earn money in a variety of ways. For instance, you have the option of including affiliate links in your posts. You can also make money with AdSense by carefully putting adverts on your websites.

Baking is one of the quickest and easiest ways to make R5000 daily. However, baking requires skill and lots of practice.

10. YouTube channel

You can open a YouTube channel and become a content creator. To begin earning, you need to build a consistent and large following. You can receive sponsors and brands willing to have their products promoted on your channel.

11. Print on demand

Graphic artists are turning to the print on demand model to sell their designs. Your best hope is to market your products for free on Instagram, Pinterest, or through Instagram influencers with high conversion rates.

12. Make an online course

Sharing your expertise is an excellent way how to make R2000 a day. You may achieve this by developing online courses if you are an expert in a particular field. You can open a website to market your online course services.

13. Publish an ebook

Are you passionate about writing books? All you need to do is write an ebook, format it, design an ebook cover, publish it, and market it. This is one of the best how to make R1000 a day in South Africa online.

14. Freelancing

If you are a graphic designer, writer, developer, or any other profession, you may promote your abilities and find clients online. To monetize your services, you must first establish a great portfolio. After that, you may start pitching major clients to make more money through freelancing business.

15. Create an app

You may start developing apps and add them to Google Play and the App Store. You may also be engaged by the high number of marketers who are looking for app developers.

16. Become a writer

Companies are now conducting most of their marketing online. To achieve that, they need skilled content creators. Being an expert in a niche is key to being a successful writer.

17. Do translation work

If you are multilingual, this might be a lucrative business opportunity. However, you will need to be proficient in at least two languages to perform this. Translation work is one of the easiest ways on how to make R1000 a day in South Africa online as a teenager.

18. Become an online tutor

Being an online tutor is a great way to make money in South Africa while choosing your hours. In addition, tutoring may be the appropriate venue for generating money quickly if you are an expert on a subject.

You can make extra money as an Uber driver or a delivery person if you have a car. You can also sell goods from your car and target your clients.

20. Become a Twitch streamer

Twitch streaming started as a game platform but has quickly expanded to incorporate a variety of other forms of material. To generate money streaming online, you will need to establish a consistent style for your Twitch channel.

21. Complete surveys

Businesses spend huge sums of money conducting product research and getting client feedback. Swagbucks and SurveyJunkie are two of the most popular firms that pay you to do surveys.

22. Work as a virtual assistant

A virtual assistant assists bloggers, internet company owners, and individuals with constrained time-consuming digital chores. This is one of the easiest ways on how to make R1000 a day in South Africa online.

23. Selling physical products online

You can start your eCommerce business and start selling items online. You can utilize specialized shopping platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, etc. Alternatively, you may build your unique website.

24. Start a podcast

The first step is to design your podcast episodes and get the necessary software and equipment. The next step is to sign up for podcast hosting.

25. Online resume writing services

Resume writing is something that nearly everyone must do, but few know how to do it right. This creates a fantastic business opportunity for anybody who can write professionally and effectively.

26. Forex trading

With enough forex trading experience, you will constantly earn over R1000 per day. If you are good in statistics and mathematics, you can register with a forex trading company and make a lot of money.

27. Invest in crypto

The prices of cryptocurrencies keep on changing. You can invest R100,000 today and earn over R1,000,000 in one month. Crypto is an investment worth making.

28. Invest over R1000,000 in unit trusts

If you invest R1000,000 and above in unit trusts, you will generate over R1,000 daily in terms of interest. Alternatively, save the money in a Fixed Deposit account or buy bonds.

29. Professional make-up

Do you love beauty and want to know how to start this business? Professional make-up artists make a lot of money from their services. You can make your R1000 a day by having several clients.

30. Grocery delivery services

One of the top ways to earn R1000 daily was by providing grocery delivery services. Many metropolitan neighbourhoods in South Africa are made up of working-class individuals who barely have time to go to the market. As a result, grocery shopping services assist people in obtaining fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables weekly.

What is the best business to start in South Africa?

The best business to start in South Africa depends on individual preferences, skills, and market demand, but some promising options include venturing into food and catering services.

What apps pay you instantly in South Africa?

Swagbucks is one of the most popular and best-paying apps in South Africa. It pays users to watch videos and ads, play games, install apps, respond to surveys, etc. In addition, the earnings can be redeemed in various ways, including through PayPal and various gift cards.

How can you make money fast in South Africa without start-up capital?

Making money fast in South Africa without startup capital might involve offering services like freelance writing, graphic design, or online tutoring. This will make you earn income without necessarily having a starting capital.

How can you make money fast in one day online?

One way to make money fast online in a day is by offering quick freelance services such as graphic design, writing, or virtual assistance on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork.

Alternatively, you can participate in online surveys, sell unused items on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace, or take on gig economy jobs like food delivery.

What business can you start with R500 in South Africa?

With a budget of R500 in South Africa, you can explore several small-scale business ideas such as start a small home-based baking business. You can also purchase second-hand items or clearance products and resell them online.

What are the best business ideas from home?

The best business ideas from home in South Africa are online custom tailoring, product reviewing/ testing, music instructor and writing business plans.

What are the top 5 small businesses to start to make R1000?

The top 5 small businesses to start in South Africa are website testing, renting out a room in your home, publishing an ebook, starting a podcast and becoming a Twitch streamer.

There are several methods on how to make R1000 a day in South Africa online and offline. The strategies discussed in this article are some of the most popular ways to generate money online and offline. However, it is critical to remember that you must work hard and put out the effort to succeed.

DISCLAIMER: This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!

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South Africa’s power utility Eskom has partnered with the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) as it prepares itself for the expected increase in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa.

The power utility is hosting its first Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Planning Workshop at its Academy of Learning in Midrand this week.

The three day event concludes tomorrow.

In attendance are special advisors to municipalities, the Association of Municipality Electricity Utilities (AMEU) and infrastructure planners from municipalities across the country.

Eskom’s network planning engineers are also attending.

“The workshop is meant to achieve best practices to be implemented in South Africa in comparison to best practices that will be presented by the Danish Energy Agency and other players within the e-mobility space,” said Eskom.

Eskom engaging various sector role players for EVs infrastructure plan

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is to provide policy guidance in terms of the implementation of the EV markets in South Africa .

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) and universities will highlight research into best infrastructure and technologies into e-mobility.

Prudence Madiba, Eskom Research, Testing & Development (RT&D) GM, said the utility has partnered with the DEA on a “drive-in preparation for the higher penetration of EVs for the next coming years.”

“ Eskom will learn a lot from the Danish and their intensive research experience that has been collected from all the 24 countries that they are working with on this technology.”

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AMEU’s Paul Vermeulen said EV charging infrastructure planning is one of the key areas that has been considered currently as a significant transformation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

DSI Acting Chief Director, Dr Cosmas Chiteme emphasised the importance of partnerships that bring opportunities to collaborate and support mobile refuelling stations for e-mobility and stationery charging stations .

NAAMSA presented key sales figures that indicated an increase in EV sales year-on-year, with hybrid-cars marginally higher.

Record sales for EVs in South Africa

In January, Toyota South Africa said 931 new fully-electric vehicles were sold in the country in 2023, a new record for the segment.

In its State of the Motoring Industry (SOMI) 2024 address, the company said that the 931 EVs sold represented a more than 85% increase on 2022’s 502 units sold.

This surpassed all the fully electric models sold in South Africa from 2020 to 2023 by 119 units.

The company said the number of fully electric models available to car buyers increased from eight in 2021 and 17 in 2022 to 31 in 2023.

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Global data and business intelligence platform Statista projects that the South African EV market is “anticipated to witness a significant growth in revenue, with projections indicating a reach of $32.5m in 2024.”

“This growth is expected to continue at an annual growth rate of 16.93% (CAGR 2024-2028), resulting in a projected market volume of $60.8m by 2028.”

The company said South Africa is experiencing a growing demand for electric vehicles , “driven by government incentives and increasing environmental consciousness.”

Tax breaks announced for EV producers

In February’s Budget Statement, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government’s Electric Vehicles White Paper “outlines our strategy to transition towards a broader new energy vehicle production and consumption in South Africa, starting with electric vehicles.”

It aims to transition the automotive industry from primarily producing internal combustion engine vehicles to a dual platform that includes EVs , by 2035.

To encourage the production of EVS, the government will introduce an investment allowance for new investments, beginning 1 March 2026.

This will allow producers to claim 150% of qualifying investment spending on electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles in the first year.

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