Start-up | |
Requirements | |
Start-up Expenses | |
Legal | $1,000 |
Insurance | $0 |
Rent | $1,800 |
Start-Up Inventory | $40,000 |
Display Set-Up | $5,000 |
Cash Reserve for Hiring | $30,000 |
Advertising | $0 |
Other | $0 |
Total Start-up Expenses | $77,800 |
Start-up Assets | |
Cash Required | $42,200 |
Other Current Assets | $0 |
Long-term Assets | $10,000 |
Total Assets | $52,200 |
Total Requirements | $130,000 |
The Last Frontier Market will offer customers organic and locally grown produce, chemical- and preservative-free groceries, cruelty-free body care and eco-household products. The products are:
In the past ten years, the Willow Creek section of Richmond has grown tremendously. The growing student community combined with the new families in the area are a perfect customer support base for the Last Frontier Market.
Currently, the area is served by two major supermarkets that do not carry any of the product lines available at the Last Frontier Market. The closest natural food store is a twenty minute drive.
Josh Wingard and Mary Stevens believe that a local natural food store in the Willow Creek area would be competitive and offer customers a product selection that will assure repeat business.
The Last Frontier Market will focus two significant customer groups:
Market Analysis | |||||||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |||
Potential Customers | Growth | CAGR | |||||
Family Members | 15% | 9,000 | 10,350 | 11,903 | 13,688 | 15,741 | 15.00% |
Students | 10% | 16,000 | 17,600 | 19,360 | 21,296 | 23,426 | 10.00% |
Other | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Total | 11.88% | 25,000 | 27,950 | 31,263 | 34,984 | 39,167 | 11.88% |
The Last Frontier Market will promote the store opening. We will have live music and food in the store’s parking lot for the opening weekend. The Willow Creek Craft Fair is adjacent to our store and we should have excellent foot traffic for our opening.
We will advertise in the university daily student newspaper as well as the local area advertising flyer. In the advertisements for the market opening, we will have a 20% off coupon for purchases over twenty dollars. We will continue this discount for the first month of operation.
The Last Frontier Market will give back to the community. We will participate in community projects like the area’s food bank and community programs for children. The Last Frontier Market will also hosts a number of community events, such as charity pancake brunches, dog washes benefiting local humane societies and benefit barbecues.
The Last Frontier Market’s competitive edge is:
The following is the Last Frontier Market’s sales forecast for three years.
Sales Forecast | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Sales | |||
Sales | $423,000 | $470,000 | $520,000 |
Others | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Sales | $423,000 | $470,000 | $520,000 |
Direct Cost of Sales | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Sales | $128,220 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
Others | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | $128,220 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
Co-owners, Josh Wingard and Mary Stevens, have fifteen years of experience working in natural food stores.
Mary Stevens was one of the founding members of the Mason Peak Natural Grocery, 4th and Tyler. The grocery was established in 1992 by the non-profit NEDCO, the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation, and a number of concerned neighbors who wished to save the historic Mason Peak Market from destruction. Mary started as a cashier and advanced to the position of store manager in 1996. The grocery has grown into a community fixture under her management.
Josh Wingard ran the university’s now defunct Natural Food Collective for three years before the program was defunded. The small on-campus store provide natural food products to student customers. Sales increased by 20% each year under his leadership. Unfortunately, the state budget shortfall impacted the continued funding of the program. Prior to this position, Josh worked at Sunburst Natural Foods for four years. His principle responsibilities were product ordering and stocking.
Josh Wingard and Mary Stevens were be the management team for the Last Frontier Market. Mary will be responsible for staffing and daily operations. Josh will be responsible for product ordering, stocking and bookkeeping.
Besides Josh Wingard and Mary Stevens, the last Frontier Market will have a staff of five:
Personnel Plan | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Mary Stevens | $33,600 | $36,000 | $39,000 |
Josh Wingard | $33,600 | $36,000 | $39,000 |
Cashiers | $84,000 | $95,000 | $104,000 |
Produce Staff | $48,000 | $51,000 | $54,000 |
Total People | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Total Payroll | $199,200 | $218,000 | $236,000 |
The following is the Financial Plan for the Last Frontier Market.
The monthly break-even point is $32,277.
Break-even Analysis | |
Monthly Revenue Break-even | $32,277 |
Assumptions: | |
Average Percent Variable Cost | 30% |
Estimated Monthly Fixed Cost | $22,493 |
The following table and charts highlight the projected profit and loss for three years.
Pro Forma Profit and Loss | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Sales | $423,000 | $470,000 | $520,000 |
Direct Cost of Sales | $128,220 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
Other Production Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Cost of Sales | $128,220 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
Gross Margin | $294,780 | $320,000 | $345,000 |
Gross Margin % | 69.69% | 68.09% | 66.35% |
Expenses | |||
Payroll | $199,200 | $218,000 | $236,000 |
Sales and Marketing and Other Expenses | $7,000 | $10,000 | $13,000 |
Depreciation | $1,440 | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Leased Equipment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Utilities | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Insurance | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Rent | $21,600 | $21,600 | $21,600 |
Payroll Taxes | $29,880 | $32,700 | $35,400 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Operating Expenses | $269,920 | $294,540 | $318,240 |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | $24,860 | $25,460 | $26,760 |
EBITDA | $26,300 | $26,900 | $28,200 |
Interest Expense | $4,459 | $3,501 | $2,501 |
Taxes Incurred | $6,120 | $6,588 | $7,278 |
Net Profit | $14,281 | $15,372 | $16,981 |
Net Profit/Sales | 3.38% | 3.27% | 3.27% |
The following table and chart highlight the projected cash flow for three years.
Pro Forma Cash Flow | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Cash Received | |||
Cash from Operations | |||
Cash Sales | $105,750 | $117,500 | $130,000 |
Cash from Receivables | $251,575 | $345,203 | $382,237 |
Subtotal Cash from Operations | $357,325 | $462,703 | $512,237 |
Additional Cash Received | |||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Other Liabilities (interest-free) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Long-term Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sales of Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sales of Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Investment Received | $4,000 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Cash Received | $361,325 | $462,703 | $512,237 |
Expenditures | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Expenditures from Operations | |||
Cash Spending | $199,200 | $218,000 | $236,000 |
Bill Payments | $186,715 | $237,222 | $263,081 |
Subtotal Spent on Operations | $385,915 | $455,222 | $499,081 |
Additional Cash Spent | |||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Principal Repayment of Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Long-term Liabilities Principal Repayment | $9,996 | $9,996 | $9,996 |
Purchase Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Purchase Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dividends | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Cash Spent | $395,911 | $465,218 | $509,077 |
Net Cash Flow | ($34,586) | ($2,515) | $3,160 |
Cash Balance | $7,614 | $5,099 | $8,259 |
The following table highlights the projected balance sheet for three years.
Pro Forma Balance Sheet | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Assets | |||
Current Assets | |||
Cash | $7,614 | $5,099 | $8,259 |
Accounts Receivable | $65,675 | $72,972 | $80,735 |
Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Current Assets | $73,289 | $78,071 | $88,994 |
Long-term Assets | |||
Long-term Assets | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Accumulated Depreciation | $1,440 | $2,880 | $4,320 |
Total Long-term Assets | $8,560 | $7,120 | $5,680 |
Total Assets | $81,849 | $85,191 | $94,674 |
Liabilities and Capital | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Current Liabilities | |||
Accounts Payable | $21,364 | $19,331 | $21,828 |
Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Current Liabilities | $21,364 | $19,331 | $21,828 |
Long-term Liabilities | $40,004 | $30,008 | $20,012 |
Total Liabilities | $61,368 | $49,339 | $41,840 |
Paid-in Capital | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 |
Retained Earnings | ($77,800) | ($63,519) | ($48,147) |
Earnings | $14,281 | $15,372 | $16,981 |
Total Capital | $20,481 | $35,853 | $52,834 |
Total Liabilities and Capital | $81,849 | $85,191 | $94,674 |
Net Worth | $20,481 | $35,853 | $52,834 |
Business ratios for the years of this plan are shown below. Industry profile ratios based on the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 5149, Groceries and Related Products, are shown for comparison.
Ratio Analysis | ||||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Industry Profile | |
Sales Growth | 0.00% | 11.11% | 10.64% | 4.60% |
Percent of Total Assets | ||||
Accounts Receivable | 80.24% | 85.66% | 85.28% | 33.30% |
Other Current Assets | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.90% |
Total Current Assets | 89.54% | 91.64% | 94.00% | 80.20% |
Long-term Assets | 10.46% | 8.36% | 6.00% | 19.80% |
Total Assets | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Current Liabilities | 26.10% | 22.69% | 23.06% | 45.20% |
Long-term Liabilities | 48.88% | 35.22% | 21.14% | 10.00% |
Total Liabilities | 74.98% | 57.92% | 44.19% | 55.20% |
Net Worth | 25.02% | 42.08% | 55.81% | 44.80% |
Percent of Sales | ||||
Sales | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Gross Margin | 69.69% | 68.09% | 66.35% | 44.10% |
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | 66.31% | 64.81% | 63.08% | 26.70% |
Advertising Expenses | 1.65% | 2.13% | 2.50% | 0.70% |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | 5.88% | 5.42% | 5.15% | 0.80% |
Main Ratios | ||||
Current | 3.43 | 4.04 | 4.08 | 1.69 |
Quick | 3.43 | 4.04 | 4.08 | 1.01 |
Total Debt to Total Assets | 74.98% | 57.92% | 44.19% | 55.20% |
Pre-tax Return on Net Worth | 99.61% | 61.25% | 45.92% | 3.60% |
Pre-tax Return on Assets | 24.93% | 25.78% | 25.62% | 8.00% |
Additional Ratios | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Net Profit Margin | 3.38% | 3.27% | 3.27% | n.a |
Return on Equity | 69.73% | 42.87% | 32.14% | n.a |
Activity Ratios | ||||
Accounts Receivable Turnover | 4.83 | 4.83 | 4.83 | n.a |
Collection Days | 57 | 72 | 72 | n.a |
Accounts Payable Turnover | 9.74 | 12.17 | 12.17 | n.a |
Payment Days | 27 | 32 | 28 | n.a |
Total Asset Turnover | 5.17 | 5.52 | 5.49 | n.a |
Debt Ratios | ||||
Debt to Net Worth | 3.00 | 1.38 | 0.79 | n.a |
Current Liab. to Liab. | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.52 | n.a |
Liquidity Ratios | ||||
Net Working Capital | $51,925 | $58,741 | $67,166 | n.a |
Interest Coverage | 5.58 | 7.27 | 10.70 | n.a |
Additional Ratios | ||||
Assets to Sales | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.18 | n.a |
Current Debt/Total Assets | 26% | 23% | 23% | n.a |
Acid Test | 0.36 | 0.26 | 0.38 | n.a |
Sales/Net Worth | 20.65 | 13.11 | 9.84 | n.a |
Dividend Payout | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n.a |
Sales Forecast | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Sales | |||||||||||||
Sales | 0% | $26,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $34,000 | $36,000 | $38,000 | $34,000 | $33,000 | $35,000 | $39,000 | $43,000 | $46,000 |
Others | 0% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Sales | $26,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $34,000 | $36,000 | $38,000 | $34,000 | $33,000 | $35,000 | $39,000 | $43,000 | $46,000 | |
Direct Cost of Sales | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Sales | $9,000 | $9,500 | $9,600 | $10,200 | $10,500 | $11,300 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $11,000 | $12,000 | $12,120 | $13,000 | |
Others | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | $9,000 | $9,500 | $9,600 | $10,200 | $10,500 | $11,300 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $11,000 | $12,000 | $12,120 | $13,000 |
Personnel Plan | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Mary Stevens | 0% | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Josh Wingard | 0% | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Cashiers | 0% | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
Produce Staff | 0% | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Total People | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Total Payroll | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 |
General Assumptions | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Plan Month | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Current Interest Rate | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | |
Long-term Interest Rate | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | |
Tax Rate | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | |
Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pro Forma Profit and Loss | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Sales | $26,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $34,000 | $36,000 | $38,000 | $34,000 | $33,000 | $35,000 | $39,000 | $43,000 | $46,000 | |
Direct Cost of Sales | $9,000 | $9,500 | $9,600 | $10,200 | $10,500 | $11,300 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $11,000 | $12,000 | $12,120 | $13,000 | |
Other Production Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Total Cost of Sales | $9,000 | $9,500 | $9,600 | $10,200 | $10,500 | $11,300 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $11,000 | $12,000 | $12,120 | $13,000 | |
Gross Margin | $17,000 | $19,500 | $20,400 | $23,800 | $25,500 | $26,700 | $24,000 | $23,000 | $24,000 | $27,000 | $30,880 | $33,000 | |
Gross Margin % | 65.38% | 67.24% | 68.00% | 70.00% | 70.83% | 70.26% | 70.59% | 69.70% | 68.57% | 69.23% | 71.81% | 71.74% | |
Expenses | |||||||||||||
Payroll | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | |
Sales and Marketing and Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
Depreciation | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | |
Leased Equipment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Utilities | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
Insurance | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
Rent | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | |
Payroll Taxes | 15% | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Total Operating Expenses | $22,910 | $22,910 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $22,410 | |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | ($5,910) | ($3,410) | ($2,010) | $1,390 | $3,090 | $4,290 | $1,590 | $590 | $1,590 | $4,590 | $8,470 | $10,590 | |
EBITDA | ($5,790) | ($3,290) | ($1,890) | $1,510 | $3,210 | $4,410 | $1,710 | $710 | $1,710 | $4,710 | $8,590 | $10,710 | |
Interest Expense | $410 | $403 | $396 | $389 | $382 | $375 | $368 | $361 | $354 | $347 | $340 | $333 | |
Taxes Incurred | ($1,896) | ($1,144) | ($722) | $300 | $812 | $1,174 | $367 | $69 | $371 | $1,273 | $2,439 | $3,077 | |
Net Profit | ($4,424) | ($2,669) | ($1,684) | $701 | $1,896 | $2,740 | $855 | $160 | $865 | $2,970 | $5,691 | $7,180 | |
Net Profit/Sales | -17.01% | -9.20% | -5.61% | 2.06% | 5.27% | 7.21% | 2.52% | 0.49% | 2.47% | 7.62% | 13.23% | 15.61% |
Pro Forma Cash Flow | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Cash Received | |||||||||||||
Cash from Operations | |||||||||||||
Cash Sales | $6,500 | $7,250 | $7,500 | $8,500 | $9,000 | $9,500 | $8,500 | $8,250 | $8,750 | $9,750 | $10,750 | $11,500 | |
Cash from Receivables | $0 | $650 | $19,575 | $21,775 | $22,600 | $25,550 | $27,050 | $28,400 | $25,475 | $24,800 | $26,350 | $29,350 | |
Subtotal Cash from Operations | $6,500 | $7,900 | $27,075 | $30,275 | $31,600 | $35,050 | $35,550 | $36,650 | $34,225 | $34,550 | $37,100 | $40,850 | |
Additional Cash Received | |||||||||||||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received | 0.00% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Other Liabilities (interest-free) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Long-term Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Sales of Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Sales of Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Investment Received | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal Cash Received | $6,500 | $7,900 | $27,075 | $30,275 | $35,600 | $35,050 | $35,550 | $36,650 | $34,225 | $34,550 | $37,100 | $40,850 | |
Expenditures | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Expenditures from Operations | |||||||||||||
Cash Spending | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 | |
Bill Payments | $457 | $13,745 | $14,949 | $15,018 | $16,606 | $17,423 | $18,469 | $16,414 | $16,163 | $17,478 | $19,353 | $20,640 | |
Subtotal Spent on Operations | $17,057 | $30,345 | $31,549 | $31,618 | $33,206 | $34,023 | $35,069 | $33,014 | $32,763 | $34,078 | $35,953 | $37,240 | |
Additional Cash Spent | |||||||||||||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Principal Repayment of Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Long-term Liabilities Principal Repayment | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | $833 | |
Purchase Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Purchase Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Dividends | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal Cash Spent | $17,890 | $31,178 | $32,382 | $32,451 | $34,039 | $34,856 | $35,902 | $33,847 | $33,596 | $34,911 | $36,786 | $38,073 | |
Net Cash Flow | ($11,390) | ($23,278) | ($5,307) | ($2,176) | $1,561 | $194 | ($352) | $2,803 | $629 | ($361) | $314 | $2,777 | |
Cash Balance | $30,810 | $7,532 | $2,224 | $49 | $1,609 | $1,804 | $1,452 | $4,254 | $4,883 | $4,522 | $4,836 | $7,614 |
Pro Forma Balance Sheet | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Assets | Starting Balances | ||||||||||||
Current Assets | |||||||||||||
Cash | $42,200 | $30,810 | $7,532 | $2,224 | $49 | $1,609 | $1,804 | $1,452 | $4,254 | $4,883 | $4,522 | $4,836 | $7,614 |
Accounts Receivable | $0 | $19,500 | $40,600 | $43,525 | $47,250 | $51,650 | $54,600 | $53,050 | $49,400 | $50,175 | $54,625 | $60,525 | $65,675 |
Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Current Assets | $42,200 | $50,310 | $48,132 | $45,749 | $47,299 | $53,259 | $56,404 | $54,502 | $53,654 | $55,058 | $59,147 | $65,361 | $73,289 |
Long-term Assets | |||||||||||||
Long-term Assets | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Accumulated Depreciation | $0 | $120 | $240 | $360 | $480 | $600 | $720 | $840 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,200 | $1,320 | $1,440 |
Total Long-term Assets | $10,000 | $9,880 | $9,760 | $9,640 | $9,520 | $9,400 | $9,280 | $9,160 | $9,040 | $8,920 | $8,800 | $8,680 | $8,560 |
Total Assets | $52,200 | $60,190 | $57,892 | $55,389 | $56,819 | $62,659 | $65,684 | $63,662 | $62,694 | $63,978 | $67,947 | $74,041 | $81,849 |
Liabilities and Capital | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Current Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Accounts Payable | $0 | $13,247 | $14,451 | $14,465 | $16,027 | $16,805 | $17,922 | $15,877 | $15,582 | $16,834 | $18,666 | $19,903 | $21,364 |
Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Current Liabilities | $0 | $13,247 | $14,451 | $14,465 | $16,027 | $16,805 | $17,922 | $15,877 | $15,582 | $16,834 | $18,666 | $19,903 | $21,364 |
Long-term Liabilities | $50,000 | $49,167 | $48,334 | $47,501 | $46,668 | $45,835 | $45,002 | $44,169 | $43,336 | $42,503 | $41,670 | $40,837 | $40,004 |
Total Liabilities | $50,000 | $62,414 | $62,785 | $61,966 | $62,695 | $62,640 | $62,924 | $60,046 | $58,918 | $59,337 | $60,336 | $60,740 | $61,368 |
Paid-in Capital | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 |
Retained Earnings | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) | ($77,800) |
Earnings | $0 | ($4,424) | ($7,093) | ($8,777) | ($8,076) | ($6,180) | ($3,440) | ($2,585) | ($2,424) | ($1,559) | $1,411 | $7,101 | $14,281 |
Total Capital | $2,200 | ($2,224) | ($4,893) | ($6,577) | ($5,876) | $20 | $2,760 | $3,615 | $3,776 | $4,641 | $7,611 | $13,301 | $20,481 |
Total Liabilities and Capital | $52,200 | $60,190 | $57,892 | $55,389 | $56,819 | $62,659 | $65,684 | $63,662 | $62,694 | $63,978 | $67,947 | $74,041 | $81,849 |
Net Worth | $2,200 | ($2,224) | ($4,893) | ($6,577) | ($5,876) | $20 | $2,760 | $3,615 | $3,776 | $4,641 | $7,611 | $13,301 | $20,481 |
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Before opening a fruit and vegetable store, it’s important to do your research and understand the industry. What are the trends? What do customers want? By understanding the market, you’ll be able to better cater to your target audience.
Of course, one of the most important aspects of starting a business is having the finances in order. Make sure you have a solid business plan and know how much money you’ll need to get started. Make use of a credit card [credit card processing] for retail stores to help with start-up costs and inventory.
The location of your fruit and vegetable store is extremely important. You want to make sure you’re in a high foot traffic area so that customers can easily find you. Additionally, being near other businesses can also help draw people in.
When it comes to stocking your shelves, it’s important to offer a wide selection of products. Customers should be able to find everything they need at your store. If you specialize in organic produce, make sure to offer
There are a few things you can do to make your fruit and vegetable store more sustainable . One is to source your produce from local farmers. This not only helps support the local economy but it also reduces your carbon footprint. Additionally, you can compost any food waste and use recycled packaging materials.
It’s important to promot e your business so that potential customers are aware of your store. There are many ways to market a business, such as through social media , online directories, or even by holding in-store events. By getting creative with your marketing, you’ll be able to attract new customers.
Providing excellent customer service is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Make sure your employees are friendly and helpful and that they go above and beyond to assist customers. Additionally, you should make it easy for customers to get in touch with you if they have any questions or concerns.
Loyalty programs are a great way to encourage customers to keep coming back. By offering discounts or special rewards, you’ll be able to show your appreciation for their business. Additionally, this can help you build long-term relationships with customers.
By following these tips, you’ll be on your way to growing a successful fruit and vegetable store! Just remember always to put your customers first and strive to provide them with the best possible experience. With hard work and dedication, you’ll be sure to succeed!
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Creating a retail store business plan can help you clarify your goals and secure funding. Learn how to write a business plan and use our free template.
You’ve imagined what it would be like to open your dream retail store. Perhaps it’s a handmade ceramics store, or it’s an online shop selling customizable candles. You might have considered launching a temporary pop-up shop , a simple online shop, or a brick-and-mortar store.
But knowing the exact specifics of how to launch a retail business isn’t easy. There are sales channels to choose from, marketing strategies to plan, and funding models to analyze.
A solid retail store business plan can help you develop a clear strategy, identify your competitors, evaluate market conditions, and assess the feasibility of your business before sinking resources in its launch.
Ahead, learn how to write a retail store business plan, some mistakes to avoid, and see examples of successful real business plans to inspire you.
The best way to write a retail store business plan is to use a proven framework. Using a clear outline will give your plan structure and make it easier to complete. You won’t need to worry about staring at a blinking cursor or a blank page either.
Here’s a breakdown of every section you should include in your retail business plan:
The executive summary is a quick overview of your business plan. It summarizes all the key details in the rest of your plan.
Your executive summary is the first section time-pressed investors, or lenders will read if you’re seeking investment. So, keep your executive summary to a single page. Including more details is tempting, but sticking to a limit will keep your summary concise.
Since the executive summary is a synopsis of your business, it’s often easier to write when you’ve finished the rest of your plan. While writing the rest of your plan, highlight the key points of each section and use them to write the executive summary.
Here’s what to include in your executive summary:
A company description provides a detailed look at your retail business, explaining what you do, the market needs you meet, and what sets your business apart from competitors.
This is the time to share your business’s unique story about who you are, what you do, and why.
Whether you share the plan with investors or not, it’s still an opportunity to clarify your core values and beliefs.
Here’s what to include in your company description:
Clothing brand Hiut Denim uses its company description to share its history and the why behind the brand.
A thorough market analysis helps indicate if there’s enough demand for your products.
Choosing the right market means finding one where many customers understand your product and need it. Get this right and you could be on to a winner. Failing to correctly assess demand, though, will make it tough for your business to thrive.
You also need to assess market conditions and how they could impact your business's success. Time it right, and your business could achieve huge success. But get it wrong, and you may find it hard to stay afloat.
Market research also helps convince investors that your business is worth investing in. Plus, it’ll help you confirm whether previous assumptions are correct.
Include the following in your market analysis:
Market analysis example:
Urban Green Store targets eco-conscious individuals aged 25-40 in Portland, Oregon. This retail industry segment is expanding as more consumers seek environmentally responsible products.
We cater to a community that is increasingly aware of its environmental impact. Our customers value practical, stylish, and eco-friendly home goods. Typically, they hold a high level of education, are high-income earners, and live in urban environments.
Local competitors in Portland's sustainable market are growing, but Urban Green Store differentiates itself through exclusive products and personalized customer services. Our competitors mainly offer general eco-products without a focus on home goods.
Your marketing plan will outline how your retail stores plan to attract your target audience. It should highlight your current strategy, what’s worked in the past, and your future strategies. Your plan should always reflect how your products and business are the right fit for your target customers.
Here’s what to include in your marketing plan:
Marketing plan example:
Urban Green Store will market its unique, eco-friendly home goods through social media and community engagement. Our approach focuses on building a strong online presence and an inviting physical experience in Portland.
Social media strategy:
Sales channels:
In-store engagement:
Next, outline how you intend to convert potential customers into actual buyers. Specify your business's strategies and tactics to achieve its sales targets. If you pitch to investors or lenders , sharing specific and realistic numbers is important. Be honest about the numbers you hope to accomplish without being overly optimistic.
If you have a revenue history, use these numbers to inform your future targets and explain how you arrived at each number.
Here’s what to include in your sales plan:
Sales plan example:
Urban Green Store is committed to hitting a monthly sales target of $50,000 by the end of our first year. Here's how we're planning to make it happen:
Promotional tactics:
Partnerships and community engagement:
This section is a chance to prove how your business will stand out from competitors. What will you do differently? How will you be better?
Assess your direct and indirect competitors by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses relative to your retail business. Look for potential gaps in their offering, customer service, or pricing. Then, aim to capitalize on these weaknesses.
It’s also a chance to assess the potential challenges in your market landscape and how your business can address them.
Here’s a breakdown of what should go into your competitive analysis:
Competitive analysis example:
Urban Green Store enters a thriving market in Portland, known for its eco-conscious community and retail businesses, including local boutiques and national chains specializing in sustainable goods.
Key competitors:
Differentiation strategy:
In this section, clearly detail each team member's roles and responsibilities. Explain the hierarchy and flow of communication within your business, too.
Document the finer details of every team member’s role so that anyone who isn’t from your company can understand what everyone does.
Here’s how to outline your business’s organizational structure:
This is the place to list the specifics of all the products and services your business sells. If you sell a wide range of different product lines, you can share overviews. But if you sell fewer products, provide detailed explanations of their features and benefits that meet the needs of your target market.
You can also mention any new products you’re planning to add in the future.
Here are the key components of your products and services section:
Here, outline the day-to-day operations of your retail business. Start by highlighting how you produce your products or services, how you manage stores, and how the team handles customer interactions.
Even with the best idea, a business sinks or swims based on its financial health. Investors need to see that your business is financially viable and a worthwhile investment.
This section is a chance to show how you will manage finances to ensure sustainability and growth. Even if you’re not seeking investment, doing some number crunching will help you see if your business model is viable or needs adjustments.
If you’re seeking investment, this section describes the various options available for securing the capital needed to grow your retail business. It should clearly outline potential sources of funding and the strategies for accessing them. Depending on your funding plans, you can choose to include or exclude the ones that make sense for your goals.
In the appendix you can include any additional documents supporting your plan's statements and projections. Using an appendix for documents also helps keep your store business plan clear of clutter or confusion.
These documents provide detailed evidence and back up your business strategy .
Here are some documents you may need to include in your appendix:
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With multiple moving pieces, it’s easy to overlook some key elements of your retail store business plan.
Here are five mistakes to avoid:
Without specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives, success or failure is difficult to gauge. Instead of setting vague or unrealistic goals, define clear benchmarks to aim for. The key is to strike a balance between aspirational and achievable goals.
Failing to fully analyze both direct and indirect competitors prevents you from understanding the reality of the market. It can be tempting to rush through your competitor analysis in order to get your product to market quickly but you need a clear picture of your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses before you launch.
A well-defined target audience will help you hone your messaging, marketing, and sales strategies to the people most likely to purchase from your business. Misunderstanding your target audience's needs and buying habits may result in ineffective marketing and sales strategies.
Once you’ve completed research into your target customers, create some detailed buyer personas that you can reference any time you launch a new marketing campaign.
A lack of detailed financial projections or unrealistic revenue forecasts makes it challenging to accurately plan your business’s finances. It’s also off-putting for investors and lenders.
Always include detailed, realistic financial plans with contingency strategies for potential setbacks.
A lack of flexibility can stifle a growing business. While it’s important to create a detailed plan for your business and know the direction you’re heading in, you need to leave some room for change. For example, as your business grows, you may find you want to expand some product lines and discontinue others. Alternatively, you may need to adapt to new trends and market demands.
Before you put pen to paper, take these steps so your retail plan is as accurate as possible.
Once you’ve completed the first edition of your retail business plan, follow these steps:
Sometimes, writing your business plan is easier when you can see how all the components fit together for another business. Ahead, review an example retail store business plan to help you write your own.
Nature’s Thread is an eco-conscious clothing boutique in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami, established to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable women's apparel. Since its launch in 2023, Nature’s Thread has distinguished itself by offering a carefully curated selection of green fashion that appeals to style-conscious consumers.
Nature’s Thread is a clothing retailer located in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Established in 2023 as a sole proprietorship, we specialize in eco-friendly and sustainable women’s apparel.
Our store sells unique, hand-selected pieces and hosts community events that align with sustainable living. The clothing retail market in Wynwood is thriving, with a growing demand for green consumer options. Our vision is to be the go-to destination for sustainable fashion in South Florida, aiming to expand online sales by 50% over the next two years.
Nature’s Thread will use social media advertising on platforms popular with our demographic, including Instagram and Pinterest, to attract our eco-conscious audience. We'll complement online efforts with monthly in-store events that promote community and sustainability. Our sales channels include our physical location in Wynwood and our online store, providing accessibility and convenience.
To retain customers, we will introduce a loyalty program rewarding purchases and referrals, and engage customers through regular newsletters and exclusive offers.
Nature’s Thread aims to achieve a monthly sales target of $80,000 by the end of the first year. We will use direct sales through our storefront and online sales through our website. We will implement promotional offers and seasonal discounts to increase traffic during peak shopping periods.
We plan to expand our customer base through collaborations with local eco-friendly brands and hosting community events that attract our target market. To further drive sales, we will implement an email marketing campaign focusing on special deals for subscribers.
Nature’s Thread operates in a competitive market dominated by both local and national sustainable apparel stores. While competitors like Leaf & Stitch have a broad product range, they lack strong community engagement.
Our boutique will differentiate itself by providing exceptional in-store experiences and exclusive local products. We also see an opportunity to outperform competitors online with a superior website design and user experience, drawing more traffic and conversions.
Our direct partnerships with local eco-friendly designers give us a unique product line that isn't available at larger retailers.
Nature’s Thread is led by a founder who oversees all strategic and operational aspects. The store manager handles day-to-day operations and reports directly to the founder.
Our marketing director is responsible for all marketing and advertising efforts and works closely with the sales team to align promotional activities with sales tactics.
Below them, sales associates and customer service representatives form the frontline team, ensuring exceptional customer interactions.
Our organizational chart reflects a streamlined structure designed for agility, promoting quick responses to market changes and customer needs.
Nature’s Thread specializes in eco-friendly women's apparel, offering a range of clothing from everyday wear to special occasion outfits. We source our products from certified sustainable suppliers and local artisans to ensure quality and reduce environmental impact.
We also offer personal shopping services to help customers make style decisions that align with their values.
We train our in-store and online support teams to provide comprehensive customer service, including product advice, order tracking, and handling returns.
Nature’s Thread operates from a centrally located store in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM.
We use an advanced POS system integrated with our inventory management software to streamline sales and stock monitoring. Production of our exclusive apparel line is local, with materials sourced from verified sustainable suppliers, ensuring a quick turnaround and high-quality products.
Customer interactions are guided by our commitment to excellence, with staff trained to offer knowledgeable and friendly service, enhancing the shopping experience and fostering customer loyalty.
We project annual revenues of $960,000 by the end of 2024, with a growth rate of 20% annually for the next three years. We aim to secure $100,000 through a small business loan and the remaining through private investments.
We aim to secure $50,000 through a combination of personal savings and contributions from family, reducing reliance on external debt. We will apply for a $100,000 small business loan from a local bank, taking advantage of favorable startup interest rates.
Additionally, we are exploring crowdfunding campaigns to raise $20,000 by pre-selling our exclusive eco-friendly apparel line, engaging more customers, and creating buzz around our brand. We will also investigate grants aimed at supporting green businesses.
The Appendix for Nature’s Thread will include the resumes of our founder and store manager, detailed product catalogs of our eco-friendly apparel line, our business registration, recent and projected financial statements for the first three years, comprehensive market research outcomes, letters of intent from two local designers, and samples of our upcoming social media campaigns.
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Business planning is often used to secure funding, but plenty of business owners find writing a plan valuable, even if they never work with an investor. That’s why we put together a free business plan template to help you get started.
A retail store business plan can help you consolidate the steps needed to build a successful business. Following a clear framework can also help you identify potential challenges in the market or your business.
Whether you’re seeking investment or funding your own business, learning how to write a clear retail store business plan will help you get strategic about achieving goals.
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A retail store business plan serves as a blueprint for your business, outlining your goals, strategies, and how you plan to achieve them.
It helps you navigate the complexities of launching and growing a retail business, from financial planning and market analysis to marketing strategies. Plus, a well-crafted business plan is essential for securing funding or loans, as it demonstrates your business's viability and potential profitability.
To project your retail business's financials, start by calculating:
Tools: Use financial software or spreadsheets for organization and regular updates
Within your business plan, clearly outline which funding sources you’d like to target and how much funding you’d like to secure. There are five main ways of funding a retail store.
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Are you about starting a vegetable farm? If YES, here’s a complete sample vegetable farming business plan template & feasibility report you can use for FREE to raise money .
Okay, so we have considered all the requirements for starting a vegetable farming business. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample vegetable farming marketing plan template backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing ideas for vegetable farms. So let’s proceed to the business planning section.
As an aspiring entrepreneur who is interested in starting a business in the agricultural sector of your country, you can be rest assured that there are loads of business opportunities available, and vegetable farming is one of them. Vegetable farming is known to be a profitable business which has over the years evolved from small scale (backyard garden), into a global industry in all countries where it is carried out.
Countries in the Caribbean, South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa are known to be in the forefront when it comes to cultivating varieties of vegetables. If you are considering starting a vegetable farm business, the good news is that you cannot get it wrong.
This is because various types of vegetable are consumed by almost everybody all over the globe. It is important to state that starting a vegetable farming business comes with its own share of challenges, but that does not rule out the fact that it is indeed a profitable business venture.
An aspiring entrepreneur can either choose to start a vegetable farm on a small scale or on a large scale depending on their financial status.
If you have decided to go into vegetable farming, then you should ensure that you carry out thorough feasibility studies and market survey. Business plan is yet another very important business document that you should not take for granted when launching your own vegetable farming business.
Below is a sample vegetable farming business plan template that can help you to successfully write your own with little or no difficulty.
1. industry overview.
Vegetable farmers grow a wide variety of vegetables in open fields and in greenhouses. Some vegetable farmers also grow a variety of fruits and other crops.
If you are a close observer of the vegetable farming industry, you will agree that the industry is anticipated to increase due to increasing consumer health consciousness, which has led to increasing demand for fresh produce. While per capita fruit and vegetable consumption has remained stable in recent time, the price of vegetables has increased as consumers demand premium, fresh vegetables.
So also, the number of both small and large farms has been increasing. Small, local farms are benefiting from the organic, local movement, while large, commercial farms are improving labor efficiency. Going forward, players in the vegetable farming industry will continue to increase revenue generation for their business.
The Vegetable Farming industry is indeed a fast – growing industry that is pretty much active in all countries of the world. As a matter of fact, The Netherlands has some of the largest greenhouses where vegetables are cultivated in the world.
That is the scale of food production in the country so much so that in 2000 alone, greenhouses occupied about 10,526 hectares, or 0.25 percent of the total land area.
The Netherlands has an estimate of 4,000 greenhouse establishments that operate well over 9,000 hectares of greenhouses and employ about 150,000 workers, producing €7.2 billion worth of vegetables, fruit, plants and flowers, some 80% of which are exported.
Statistics has it that in the united states of America alone, there are about 76,459 registered and licensed vegetable farms scattered all across the United States responsible for employing about 317,590 and the industry rakes in a whooping sum of $26 billion annually. The industry is projected to enjoy 2.5 percent annual growth.
One thing is certain when it comes to vegetable farming, if you are able to conduct your market research and feasibility studies before choosing a location for cultivating your vegetable, you are likely not going to struggle to grow the vegetable farming business and also sell your vegetables because there are always food processing companies and consumers out there who are ready to buy from you.
Lastly, with vegetable farming it will pay you not to only cultivate vegetable and sell them for consumption in farm markets to retailers and consumers. You can as well start a complimentary business like vegetable processing plant to package your vegetables to save cost.
The bottom line is that if you have enough farm land (space) and you are interested in maximizing vegetable farming, you are sure going to make huge profits from the business.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is a registered and licensed commercial farm that will be based in the outskirts of Los Angeles, California – United States. We have done our detailed market research and feasibility studies and we were able to secure 25 hectares of land to start our vegetable farm.
We will always leverage on greenhouse farming to cultivate vegetable hence we will construct a structure with walls and roof made essentially of transparent material, such as glass, in which plants requiring regulated climatic conditions are grown.
At Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC we will be involved in the cultivation of crops such as; cucumbers, shallots, tomatoes, lettuce, chilis, capsicum, red salad onions and snow peas, chinese cabbage, lettuce, basil, roses, tomatoes, okra, cantaloupe and bell peppers, watercress,
Basil, coriander, parsley, lemongrass, sage, beans, peas, kohlrabi, taro, radishes, strawberries, melons, onions, turnips, parsnips, mushroom, carrot, melon, sweet potato, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, and eggplant as well as the choys that are used for stir fries. We will also be involved in greenhouse vegetable production.
In the nearest future, hopefully within the first five years of officially running Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC, we will start our food processing and packaging plant and also start exporting our vegetables to other parts of the world.
This is why aside from the fact that we have secured the required farm land and most of the farming equipment and machines, we have also hired key employees who are currently undergoing training so as to be able to fit into the ideal picture of the 21 st century vegetable farming business workforce that we want to build.
We are in the vegetable farming business because we want to leverage on the vast opportunities available in the agriculture industry to contribute our quota in growing the U.S. economy, in national food production, raw materials production for industries, to export agricultural produce from the United States to other countries and over and above to make profit.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is well positioned to become one of the leading vegetable farms in the United States of America, which is why we have been able to source the best hands and machines to run the business with. We have put process and strategies in place that will help us employ best practices when it comes to vegetable farming in the United States of America.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is a Private registered commercial farm that is owned by Johnson Jael and his immediate family members. The company will be fully and single handedly managed by the owner – Johnson Jael and his immediate family members at least for a period of time.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is a commercial farm that will be cultivating various vegetables via greenhouse farming model and land farming for both the United States’ market and the global market. We are in business to produce both vegetables and fruits in commercial quantities.
We will also ensure that we operate a standard food processing and packaging plant as part of our complimentary services. We are in this line of business to make profit and we will ensure that we do all that is allowed by the law of the United States of America to achieve our business goals and objectives.
These are the areas we will concentrate on in our vegetable farms. If need arises we will definitely add more agriculture produce to our list;
Our Business Structure
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is a commercial vegetable farm that intends starting small in Los Angeles – California, but hopes to grow big in order to compete favorably with leading commercial vegetable farms in the commercial farming industry both in the United States and on a global stage.
We are aware of the importance of building a solid business structure that can support the picture of the kind of world class business we want to own, which is why we are committed to only hire the best hands in and around California.
At Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC, we will ensure that we hire people that are qualified, hardworking, dedicated, customer centric and are ready to work to help us build a prosperous business that will benefit all our stakeholders (the owners, workforce, and customers).
In view of the above, Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC have decided to hire qualified and competent hands to occupy the following positions;
General Farm Manager
Administrator/Accountant
Vegetable and Fruits Processing and Packaging Plant Manager/Supervisor
Chief Executive Officer – CEO:
Crop (Vegetable and fruits) Cultivation Manager/Supervisor
Sales and Marketing Officer
Front Desk/Customer’s Service Officer
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC do not intend to launch out with trial and error hence the need to conduct a proper SWOT analysis.
We know that if we get it right from the onset, we would have succeeded in creating the foundation that will help us build a standard vegetable farm that will favorably compete with leading commercial vegetable farms in the United States of America and in other parts of the world.
We are quite aware that there are several large, medium and small scale vegetable farms all over Los Angeles – California 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.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC employed the services of an expert HR and Business Analyst with bias in the commercial farming industry to help us conduct a thorough SWOT analysis and to help us create a Business model that will help us achieve our business goals and objectives.
Here is a summary from the result of the SWOT analysis that was conducted on behalf of Hankins Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC;
Our strength as a vegetable farm company is in the fact that we have healthy relationships with loads of major players (agriculture merchants) in the agricultural industry; both suppliers and buyers within and outside of the United States.
We have some of the latest vegetable farming machines, tools and equipment that will help us cultivate crops (vegetables and fruits) in commercial quantities with less stress. Asides from our relationship (network) and equipment, we can confidently boast that we have some the most experienced hands in the vegetable cum greenhouse commercial farming line of business.
Our major weakness is that we are a new vegetable farm in the United States and it might take some time for our organization to break into the market and gain acceptance especially from international markets in the already saturated and highly competitive commercial farming industry. Another weakness is that we may not have the required cash to promote our business the way we would want to.
The opportunities that are available to us cannot be quantified; we know that everybody on planet earth eats different types of vegetables. So also changes in consumer preferences have led supermarkets and other retail outlets to demand fresh vegetables and fruits all year-round. We are ready to take advantage of any opportunity that is available in the industry.
Both the number of small local farms and the number of larger commercial farms have been growing. Increasing imports of fresh produce will slightly constrain demand for vegetables and fruits. Just like any other business, one of the major threats that we are likely to face is economic downturn.
It is a fact that economic downturn affects purchasing/spending power. Another threat that may likely confront us is the arrival of a new vegetable farm or commercial greenhouse farm in the same location where our target market exists and who may want to adopt the same business model like us.
If you are conversant with rising technology and scientific development in the agriculture industry, you will quite agree that vegetable and fruits farming via greenhouse commercial farming model are at the front burner. Greenhouse commercial farming is rapidly gaining entrance in our world today.
Greenhouse farming gives room for greater control over the growing environment of various crops. Dependent upon the technicality and specification of a greenhouse design, some of the important factors which may be controlled include temperature, levels of light and shade, irrigation, fertilizer application, atmospheric humidity et al.
Basically, greenhouses are used to overcome shortcomings in the growing qualities of a piece of land such as a short growing season or poor light levels. In essence, they are designed to improve food production in marginal environments.
So also, if you are a close observer of the trends in the vegetable farming industry, you will agree that the vegetable farming industry is anticipated to increase due to increasing consumer health consciousness, which has led to increasing demand for fresh produce.
While per capita fruit and vegetable consumption has remained stable in recent time, the price of vegetables has increased as consumers demand premium, fresh vegetables.
So also, the number of both small and large farms has been increasing; small local farms are benefiting from the organic, local movement while large, commercial farms are improving labor efficiency. Going forward, players in the vegetable farming industry will continue to increase revenue generation for their business.
Naturally, the end consumers of vegetable farm produce and those who benefit from the business value chain of the vegetable farm industry is all encompassing. Every household consumes produce from vegetable farms be it vegetables or fruits et al. In essence, a vegetable farmer should be able to sell his or her farm produce to as many people as possible.
We will ensure that we position our business to attract consumers of fresh vegetables and fruits not just in the United States of America alone but other parts of the world which is why we will be exporting some of our vegetables and fruits either in raw or processed form to other countries of the world.
It is easier to find entrepreneurs flocking towards an industry that is known to generate consistent income which is why there are more commercial farmers in the United States of America and of course in most parts of the world.
For example, Statistics has it that there are 2.2 million farms in the United States of America, covering an area of 922 million acres. This goes to show that there is an appreciable number of farmers in the United States of America but that does not mean that there is stiff competition in the industry.
As a matter of fact, entrepreneurs are encouraged by the government to embrace commercial farming. This is so because part of the success of any nation is her ability to cultivate her own food and also export foods to other nations of the world.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is fully aware that there are competitions when it comes to selling vegetables and fruits all over the globe, which is why we decided to carry out thorough research so as to know how to take advantage of the available market in the United States and in other parts of the world.
We have done our homework and we have been able to highlight some factors that will give us competitive advantage in the marketplace; some of the factors are effective and reliable farming processes that can help us sell our produce at competitive prices, good network and excellent relationship management.
Our competitive advantage lies in the power of our team; our workforce. We have a team of hardworking and highly proficient farmers, a team with excellent qualifications and experience in various niche areas in the vegetable farming industry.
Aside from the synergy that exists in our carefully selected team members, we have some of the latest and efficient vegetable and greenhouse farm machines and equipment and we will be guided by best practices in the industry.
Another competitive advantage that we are bringing to the industry is the fact that we have designed our business in such a way that we will operate an all – round standard vegetable farm that will be involved in diverse areas such as vegetable and fruit cultivation, food processing and packaging plant. With this, we will be able to take advantage of all the available opportunities within the industry.
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, help deliver our set goals and achieve all our business aims and objectives.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is in the vegetable farming business for the purpose of maximizing profits hence we have decided to explore all the available opportunities within the industry to achieve our corporate goals and objectives.
In essence we are not going to rely only on the sale of our farm produce to generate income for the business. Below are the sources we intend exploring to generate income for Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC;
From the survey conducted, we were able to discover that the sales generated by a vegetable farm depend on the size of the farm and the nature of the vegetable farm.
We have perfected our sales and marketing strategies and we are quite optimistic that we will meet or even surpass our set sales target of generating enough income/profits from the first year of operation and build the business from survival to sustainability.
We have been able to critically examine the vegetable farming industry, we have analyzed our chances in the industry and we have been able to come up with the following sales forecast.
N.B : This projection is done based on what is obtainable in the industry and with the assumption that there won’t be any major economic meltdown that can impact negatively on household spending, bad weather cum natural disasters (draughts, epidemics), and unfavorable government policies . Please note that the above projection might be lower and at the same time it might be higher.
We are quite aware that the reason why some vegetable farms hardly make good profits is their inability to sell off their farm produce, especially perishable crops as at when due. In view of that, we decided to set up a standard food processing plant to help us
Any business that wants to grow beyond the corner of the street or the city they are operating from must be ready and willing to utilize every available means (conventional and non – conventional means) to advertise and promote the business.
We intend growing our business which is why we have perfected plans to build our brand via every available means. Below are the platforms we can leverage on to boost our vegetable farm brand and to promote and advertise our business;
If you want to get the right pricing for your farm produce, then you should ensure that you choose a good location for vegetable farm, choose a good breed/seed that will guarantee bountiful harvest, cut the cost of running your farm to the barest minimum and of course try as much as possible to attract buyers to your farm as against taking your farm produce to the market to source for buyers; with this, you would have successfully eliminate the cost of transporting the goods to the market and other logistics.
We are quite aware that one of the easiest means of penetrating the market and acquiring loads of customers for all our vegetables and fruits is to sell them at competitive prices hence we will do all we can to ensure that the prices of our farm produce are going to be what other commercial farmers would look towards beating.
One thing is certain, the nature of vegetable farming makes it possible for farmers to place prices for their farm produces based on their discretion without following the benchmark in the industry. The truth is that it is one of the means of avoiding running into a loss. The easier you sell off your harvest the better for your business.
The payment policy adopted by Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC 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 regulation of the United States of America.
Here are the payment options that Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC will make available to her clients;
In view of the above, we have chosen banking platforms that will enable our clients make payment for farm produces without any stress on their part. Our bank account numbers will be made available on our website and promotional materials to clients who may want to deposit cash or make online transfers.
When it comes to calculating the cost of starting a vegetable farm with a standard greenhouse farm, there are some key factors that should serve as a guide. The most important expenses is the construction of the greenhouse or hothouse as the case may be.
As a matter of fact, if you choose to start mechanized crop farming, then you should be willing to raise huge capital base to start the business. This is so because some cultivation machines/equipment can be pretty expensive. Below are some of the basic areas we will spend our start – up capital in setting up our vegetable farm;
Going by the report from detailed research and feasibility studies conducted, we will need an average of $500,000 to start a standard vegetable farm with a processing plant in the United States of America. Basically, vegetable farms do not require an office space, most people that run vegetable farms operate directly from their farms. But we have decided to open a small liaison office; a place where administrative jobs will be carried out.
Generating Funds/Startup Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC
No matter how fantastic your business idea might be, if you don’t have the required money to finance the business, the business might not become a reality. Finance is a very important factor when it comes to starting a vegetable farm. No doubt raising startup capital for a business might not come cheap, but it is a task that an entrepreneur must go through.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC is a family business that will be owned and managed by Johnson Jael and his immediate family members. They are the sole financiers of the firm but may likely welcome other partners later which is why they decided to restrict sourcing of start-up capital for the business to just three major sources.
N.B: We have been able to generate about $100,000 ( Personal savings $80,000 and soft loan from family members $20,000 ) and we are at the final stages of obtaining a loan facility of $400,000 from our bank. All the papers and documents have been duly signed and submitted, the loan has been approved and any moment from now our account will be credited.
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 the business structure. If all of these factors are missing from a business (company), then it won’t be too long before the business close shop.
One of our major goals of starting Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC 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 sell our farm produce (vegetables and fruits) a little cheaper than what is obtainable in the market and we are well prepared to survive on lower profit margin for a while.
Johnson Jael® Vegetable Farms, LLC 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 retraining of our workforce is at the top burner of our business strategy.
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 as determined by the board of the organization. We know that if this is put in place, we will be able to successfully hire and retain the best hands we can get in the industry and they will be more committed to help us build the business of our dreams.
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The financial plan for a fruit and vegetable store.
Running a successful fruit and vegetable market is about more than just sourcing the freshest produce; it's also about making informed financial decisions.
In this post, we'll explore the key elements of creating a financial plan that can help your market flourish.
From understanding your initial investment to managing daily operations and anticipating market trends, we're here to guide you through each financial aspect.
So, let's embark on the journey to turning your fruit and vegetable market into a financial success story!
And if you need to get a comprehensive 3-year financial analysis of your venture without having to crunch the numbers yourself, please download our financial plan designed specifically for fruit and vegetable markets.
A financial plan for a fruit and vegetable store is a detailed roadmap that outlines the fiscal aspects of your fresh produce business.
Think of it as preparing a nutritious meal: You need to know the fruits and vegetables available to you, what you aim to offer in your store, and the cost associated with procuring and selling fresh produce. This plan becomes crucial when starting a new fruit and vegetable store as it turns your enthusiasm for healthy eating into a structured and feasible business.
So, why is a financial plan necessary?
Envision yourself ready to open a vibrant fruit and vegetable store. Your financial plan will help you comprehend the costs involved - such as renting your store space, purchasing refrigeration units and display shelves, initial costs for sourcing produce, hiring staff, and marketing expenses. It’s similar to checking your inventory and budget before embarking on a significant health-conscious venture.
But the plan is more than just a list of expenses.
A financial plan can provide insights similar to unearthing a unique farm-to-table concept. For example, it might show that importing exotic fruits is prohibitively expensive, encouraging you to find quality local produce instead. Or, it may reveal that employing a large team is not required in the initial stages of your store.
These insights help you avoid unnecessary expenditures and overcommitting resources.
Financial plans also serve as a tool for predicting potential risks. Suppose your plan shows that achieving your break-even point – where your income equals your expenses – is only possible if you sell a certain quantity of fruits and vegetables every day. This realization brings to light a risk: What if your sales are lower than expected? It pushes you to think of alternative strategies, like offering delivery services or partnering with local restaurants, to increase revenue.
How does this differ for fruit and vegetable stores compared to other businesses? The main difference lies in the type of costs and revenue patterns.
That’s why the financial plan our team has crafted is specifically designed for fruit and vegetable stores . It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach for different types of businesses.
Fruit and vegetable stores have unique expenses such as the cost of fresh, perishable goods, seasonal produce variations, and specific health and safety regulations. Their revenue can also vary more significantly – consider how changes in season can affect produce availability and price, as opposed to a business with more stable inventory like a bookstore. This financial plan takes all these unique factors into account, allowing you to make customized financial projections for your new fruit and vegetable store.
Creating a financial plan for a new fruit and vegetable store is a vital step in ensuring the success and longevity of your business.
It's important to recognize that the financial plan for your fruit and vegetable store is more than just figures on a spreadsheet; it's a guide that directs you through the early stages and aids in maintaining the business over time.
Firstly, let's look at the most basic element: the startup costs. This encompasses everything you need to open your store for the first time.
Consider the expenses for leasing or purchasing a space, refrigeration and display units, initial inventory of fruits and vegetables, furnishings, decor, and even the storefront signage. These costs offer a clear understanding of the initial investment required. We have detailed these in our financial plan , so you don’t need to search elsewhere.
Next, focus on your operating expenses. These are the continuous costs that you will face regularly, such as employee wages, utility bills, purchasing fresh produce, and other daily expenditures. Estimating these expenses accurately is crucial to determine how much your store needs to earn to be profitable.
In our financial plan, we've filled in all these values, giving you a good understanding of what they should be for a fruit and vegetable store. You can easily adjust them in the 'assumptions' tab of our financial plan.
An essential table in your financial plan is the cash flow statement (included in our plan). It illustrates how cash is expected to flow in and out of your business.
This statement offers a monthly (and yearly) breakdown that encompasses your projected revenue (the income you anticipate from selling produce) and your projected expenses (the costs of operating the store). This statement is crucial for anticipating periods when you might need extra cash or when you can consider expansion or other investments.
Another key table is the profit and loss statement, also known as the income statement, which is included in our financial plan.
This official financial document provides an overview of your store's profitability over a certain period. It lists your revenues and deducts expenses, showing whether you're operating at a profit or a loss. This statement is vital for understanding your store's financial health over time.
Finally, don't overlook the break-even analysis (also included). This calculation indicates how much revenue your store needs to generate to cover all its costs, both initial and ongoing. Knowing your break-even point is crucial as it sets a clear sales target.
We've also incorporated additional financial tables and metrics in our financial plan (provisional balance sheet, financing plan, working capital requirement, ratios, charts, etc.), offering a comprehensive and thorough financial analysis for your future fruit and vegetable store.
Yes, you certainly can!
As mentioned previously, we have created a user-friendly financial plan specifically designed for fruit and vegetable store business models .
This plan includes financial forecasts for the first three years of your store's operation.
Within the plan, there's an 'Assumptions' tab that features pre-filled data, encompassing revenue assumptions, a comprehensive list of potential expenses pertinent to fruit and vegetable stores, and a hiring plan. These numbers are easily adjustable to match the unique needs of your specific venture.
Our extensive financial plan covers all crucial financial tables and ratios, such as the income statement, cash flow statement, break-even analysis, and a provisional balance sheet. It is fully compatible with loan applications and is suitable for entrepreneurs at all levels, including beginners with no prior experience in finance.
The process is automated to remove the necessity for manual calculations or complex Excel tasks. Just enter your data into the appropriate fields and choose from the available options. We have simplified the process to ensure it is accessible, even for those new to financial planning tools.
If you encounter any difficulties, please feel free to contact our team. We promise a response within 24 hours to help resolve any issues. In addition, we provide a free review and correction service for your financial plan once you've completed all your assumptions.
Succeeding in the fruit and vegetable store business requires a blend of understanding the nuances of fresh produce and mastering the science of financial management.
For a fruit and vegetable store, certain financial metrics are particularly crucial. These include your revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), gross profit margin, and net profit margin.
Your revenue encompasses the total income from sales, reflecting how well the market receives your products. COGS, which includes the cost of purchasing produce and direct labor, is vital for understanding the direct costs tied to your offerings.
The gross profit margin, calculated as (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue, indicates the efficiency of your procurement and selling process. Meanwhile, the net profit margin, the percentage of revenue left after all expenses, highlights the overall financial health of your store.
Projecting sales, costs, and profits for the initial year requires an in-depth analysis of multiple factors. Begin by studying the local market and your target customer base. Base your sales estimates on elements such as foot traffic, local competition, and pricing strategies.
Costs should be categorized into fixed costs (like rent and utilities) and variable costs (such as produce purchases and hourly labor). Be conservative in your estimates and take into account seasonal variations in both sales and costs.
Developing a realistic budget for a new fruit and vegetable store is essential.
This budget needs to include all anticipated expenses, encompassing rent, utilities, refrigeration and storage equipment, initial produce inventory, labor, marketing, and a contingency fund. It's important to set aside funds for unforeseen expenses as well. Maintain flexibility in your budget and adjust it regularly based on actual performance and market dynamics.
In financial planning for a fruit and vegetable store, key metrics include your break-even point, cash flow, and inventory turnover rate.
The break-even point will show how much you need to sell to cover your costs. Having a positive cash flow is critical for daily operations, and a healthy inventory turnover rate signifies efficient management of your produce stock.
Financial planning can vary significantly between different types of fruit and vegetable stores.
For instance, a small local store may prioritize high inventory turnover and low-cost sourcing, focusing on frequent, smaller sales. Conversely, a high-end organic produce store might have higher sourcing costs and labor expenses, concentrating on premium pricing and a unique customer experience.
Recognizing signs that your financial plan may be off track or unrealistic is essential. We have detailed these indicators in the “Checks” tab of our financial model. This feature provides guidelines for swiftly correcting and adjusting your financial plan to achieve relevant metrics.
Red flags include consistently falling short of sales targets, rapidly diminishing cash reserves, or inventory challenges, such as frequent stockouts or excessive unsold produce. If your actual figures consistently diverge significantly from your projections, it's a clear sign that your financial plan needs revisiting.
Finally, the key indicators of financial health in a fruit and vegetable store's financial plan include a stable or increasing profit margin, a robust cash flow that comfortably covers all expenses, and consistently meeting or surpassing sales targets.
Don't worry, all these indicators are thoroughly analyzed in our financial plan , and you can adjust them as needed to ensure the success of your store.
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The Danish capital might not be what comes to mind when you think of a cheap holiday - but if you're willing to help the community, you can earn yourself freebies and discounts.
Under a new scheme being trialled, visitors to Copenhagen can claim anything from a free lunch or glass or wine to a free kayak rental.
They can earn these freebies by completing tasks such as litter picking, travelling by public transport, cycling or volunteering in an urban garden.
The CopenPay scheme is being trialled from 15 July until 11 August.
Twenty-four attractions in the city are signed up to take part, including the Museum of Copenhagen - where you can claim a free coffee if you've walked there, travelled by bike or used public transport.
On certain dates, you can earn a free one-hour GoBoat cruise around the city, or a 45-minute free bike ride with Donkey Republic.
Officials have said if the trial is deemed a success, CopenPay could be rolled out throughout the year.
Yesterday it was the cost of tea that was on the rise, now it seems coffee isn't safe from imminent price hikes either...
Caffeine lovers have been warned that the price of a cup of coffee could keep increasing for at least another year.
Industry giant Lavazza said "very challenging headwinds" meant UK prices will not drop until the middle of 2025 at the earliest.
Poor harvests in Brazil and Vietnam, geopolitical conflict and supply chain disruption have all contributed to costs reaching record levels, said the group's chairman, Giuseppe Lavazza.
On Monday, prices reached an all-time high of £3,356 a tonne.
"We have never seen such a spike in price as the trend right now," said Mr Lavazza.
For consumers, this has meant the price of a 1kg bag of beans has already risen by 15% in a year.
Mr Lavazza said this could increase by 20% to 25% over the next 12 months.
Meanwhile, a flat white at the firm's flagship cafe in London now costs £3.50 to take away or £5.50 to have in.
"We have faced very, very strong headwinds. I don't see any reason why coffee prices will go down," Mr Lavazza added.
The UK retail coffee market is worth £1.3bn, growing by 3.9% year-on-year and driven by price inflation of 3.8%, according to Nielsen figures.
Yesterday, the Indian Tea Board warned average tea prices could rise by up to 20% after extreme weather caused poor harvests.
In the last week of June, the typical price of Indian tea leaves rose to more than £2 per kg, it said.
You can read more about that here ...
The UK's biggest supermarket chain has told customers its Express stores across England will close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm if the Three Lions reach the final of the Euros.
It said the decision had been taken to allow its staff to get home or to the pub in time for kick-off at 8pm.
Employees who do not want to watch the match will be paid as normal, it said.
Stores will be open as normal the following morning.
England are playing the Netherlands this evening in the semi-finals.
If they get through, they will face Spain in the final - and will have the chance to become the first England men's team to win a major tournament since the World Cup in 1966.
HSBC is increasing the amount it will lend for most mortgages.
At the same time, the bank is ditching its 65% and 80% loan-to-value offers.
The maximum amount of money that can be borrowed on an 85% LTV has risen the most, ballooning by 150%.
Here are the changes in full:
"This could make the difference between someone being able to buy the property they want or need, or having to compromise by buying a smaller property with fewer bedrooms, or maybe in an area that is outside the catchment area of their preferred school for their children," said Chris Pearson, HSBC UK's head of intermediary mortgages.
Campaigners are launching a major new four-day working week trial in the hopes of winning over the new government.
Participating companies will begin the scheme in November before the findings are presented to the government next summer.
Some 54 of the 61 companies that took part in the first 4 Day Week Campaign pilot continued to use it after the study finished.
Director Joe Ryle told The Guardian he was optimistic a Labour government would be more receptive than the Conservatives.
"Change is in the air and we hope to see employers embracing this change by signing up to our pilot," he said.
"The nine-to-five, five-day working week was invented 100 years ago and is no longer fit for purpose. We are long overdue an update."
You may remember we reported on the success of the first trial here...
The quality of customer service is deteriorating across the UK's biggest companies, according to a new report.
A survey of 60,000 people about 275 major firms found satisfaction levels were at their lowest since 2010.
Customers reported a decline in complaints handling, as well as worse customer experience and a more negative view of company ethics, the Institute of Customer Service found.
"The current outlook isn't where we need it to be, despite our research showing that higher levels of customer satisfaction correlate with financial stability and growth," said Jo Causon, chief executive of the Institute of Customer Service.
"Business leaders need to understand the evolving needs and expectations of their customers, developing their organisations' approach accordingly to unlock the sustainable growth the economy needs."
The ICS's Customer Satisfaction Index rates satisfaction on a scale out of 100, with the overall score across all 275 companies standing at 75.8, a drop of 0.8 points on a year ago and 2.6 points below its high of 78.4 in July 2022.
Utility providers were the worst offenders, with a satisfaction rating of 69.8 out of 100 - though it was the only industry to see a slight uptick (0.3 points).
Digging into the data further, and water companies - plagued by sewage spills and rising bills - were the most disappointing among utilities, dropping to 69.5 points.
Tourism, leisure, retail, banks, automotives, insurance, public services and transport industries all saw a decline.
Satisfaction fell fastest over the last year in the telecommunications and media sector, down 2.1 points to 73.3/100.
On the other end of the scale, Timpson, Nationwide and John Lewis scored highest among individual companies - between 85 and 86 points.
Taylor Swift, Elon Musk and Martin Lewis are among celebrities whose identities are commonly misused by scammers, data suggests.
Martin Lewis's face and name have been used to steal £20m over the last two years, MoneySavingExpert found after analysing Action Fraud figures.
Some £500,000 was reported lost to one scam featuring Mr Lewis.
"It's likely that the criminals pumping out these scam ads effectively use their own in-house dark web digital marketing teams, researching which celebrities and advert types get the best click through rates, and honing the way they work to be able to attract more victims," said Mr Lewis.
"If it's an ad with me in, it's always a scam, as I don't do adverts."
The King, Jeremy Clarkson and Rishi Sunak have also been used by scammers.
MoneySavingExpert asked Action Fraud to supply the data based on a list of celebrities it had created after asking people on social media who they had seen in scam ads.
"Topping this list is about the worst compliment I've ever had," said Mr Lewis.
Below are the top 10 high-profile figures whose identities have been misused, with the percentage of total mentions in scams:
Ticket scams are rife as criminals seek to cash in on the popularity of Swift's Era's tour.
Fans have lost out on an estimated £1m since UK tickets for her tour went on sale last July, according to data published by Lloyds Bank.
Mentions of cryptocurrency, investing, retirement planning and promises to get rich quick are also particular warning signs to look out for in scam ads, MoneySavingExpert warned.
Every Wednesday we ask Michelin chefs to pick their favourite Cheap Eats where they live and when they cook at home. This week we speak to Benjamin Ferra Y Castell from one-starred Pavyllon in London.
Hi Benjamin, can you tell us your favourite places in London where you can get a meal for two for less than £40?
1. Saint George Cafe
This is a French bakery offering delicious sandwiches made with high-quality products. Their bread is made by a French baker with a specially selected flour.
The pastries are also amazing - using high-quality butter and the chocolate used in the pain au chocolate makes it one of my best sweet treats in the city. On top of all of this, their coffee is some of the best in London.
2. Tachbrook Street Market in Pimlico
This market is really affordable and convenient and away from the hustle and bustle of Victoria Station.
I used to go with my wife who loves spicy food, especially to a Thai food stand on the left part of the market which is a must-try.
If you come back often enough as I do, they sometimes give a nice discount!
Authentic Thai food made with love, available for less than £10 for a substantial portion.
3. Bar Italia in Soho
Offers great Italian coffee with authentic products from different regions of Italy.
You can try different sandwiches and they have an excellent burrata. They serve real coffee, how it should be made.
What is your "go-to" cheap eat to cook at home when you have a night in?
I would suggest a nice vegetable appetiser, something fresh and flavourful which is cheap and tasty as long as it's seasonal.
At home, when the first heirloom tomatoes come into season, I slice them and season with olive oil, fresh herbs and some anchovies on top - seasoning generously is a must!
Try to buy smart, local and according to the season - that's one of my favourite tips.
I also recommend a nice pasta when cooking at home, using a brand called Rummo (note from Money team: their range is available from Ocado for around £2), served alongside delicious seafood.
Go early to Billingsgate fish market, to buy quality seafood direct from fisherman. It's also usually cheaper and always fresher. Plus, you can negotiate a bit!
We've spoken to lots of top chefs and bloggers - check out their cheap eats from around the country here...
By James Sillars , business news reporter
A stronger open for the FTSE 100 today after financial and energy stocks dragged yesterday.
The index was 0.3% up at 8,161 following the 0.7% hit of the previous session.
Part of that decline was a double-edged sword as it was linked to lower oil prices.
In better news for drivers, Brent crude touched $84 a barrel and was a further 0.7% down as some market concerns over tight supplies eased.
Chinese economic data was also seen as pouring cold water on prospects for higher demand in the world's second-biggest economy.
Weaker profit estimates from BP also led the market down.
Companies reporting on their progress today included JD Wetherspoon.
The pub giant reported a 5.8% rise in comparable sales over the 10 weeks to 7 July.
It was likely aided by Euro 2024 and in spite of unseasonably wet weather, which has been blamed for hitting consumer spending more widely.
Its shares were 0.1% down in response.
The performance likely reflected the fact that the sales growth figure was lower than the 11% rise achieved in the same period last year.
Wetherspoons also highlighted cost pressures from wages and some products.
By Emily Mee, Money reporter
If TikTok is anything to go by, many of us are seeking that Sabrina Carpenter bronzed look this summer (me included).
But without a pop star's team of make-up artists and the bank account to boot, how can the rest of us get that perfect glow?
We've asked four beauty experts to give us their top affordable dupes for high-end products. Here's what they said (before one of them reveals the product you should never skimp on)...
Suzanne Baum , freelance beauty editor
For Suzanne, affordable make-up brand e.l.f. can't be beaten for its dupes: "Super affordable, long-lasting and provides a perfect finish for a summer glow."
These are her picks from the brand...
e.l.f. Bronzing Drops, £12
It's a dupe for... Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi drops, £34
"A nourishing tinted serum for a sun-kissed glow," she says.
Just add one to three drops to your moisturiser, face oil or body cream.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, £15
It's a dupe for... Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, at £39
"A multi-purpose, liquid glow booster that gives your complexion a soft-focus social filter effect IRL," says Suzanne.
Wear on its own for sheer coverage, under foundation as a luminous base, as a highlighter or mixed with foundation for a dewy glow.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, £10
It's a dupe for... Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, £35
"A gel-based, hydrating face primer that smooths skin while gripping your make-up," Suzanne says.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand, £9
It's a dupe for... Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, £30
"A liquid contour wand with a cushion-tip applicator for a naturally sculpted complexion," the beauty expert says.
Apply to your hairline, temples, sides of your nose, hollows of your cheeks and jawline, then blend with a brush.
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush, £7
It's a dupe for.... Rare Beauty Soft Pink Liquid Blush, £24
"A long-lasting liquid blush that delivers a high pigment pop of colour to cheeks with a dewy finish," says Suzanne.
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil, £8
It's a dupe for... Dior Lip Glow Oil, £32
"An ultra-glossy tinted lip oil that nourishes, hydrates and enhances your lips' natural colour," Suzanne says.
Joyce Connor , make-up artist
For Joyce, she'll often go for the high-end brands over dupes - but there was one product that she thought was even better than the original.
Here are her picks...
Revolution Pro CC Perfecting Skin Enhancer, £10
It's a dupe for... IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow, £37
The IT Cosmetics product is Joyce's go-to, but she says the Revolution version makes for a "very good" dupe.
She says it gives a "nice glow without being shiny, because in the summer we don't want to be caked in make-up".
It is worth noting that the IT Cosmetics version includes SPF 40, whereas the Revolution one does not.
Apply before foundation for an added glow.
Boots Glow Essence Serum, £5
It's a dupe for... Glossier Future Dew Facial Oil Serum Hybrid, £30
There's quite a difference in price here, and Joyce says the Boots version gives a "nice sheen" under your foundation.
However, she notes the Glossier product has a more golden tint.
Massage two to three drops onto your skin before moisturising.
Avon Radiance Ritual Touch Of Gold Body Oil, £5
It's a dupe for... Sol De Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Body Oil, £35
For added glow, massage into the skin and do not rinse - or you can use it as a bath oil.
NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss, £7.99
It's a dupe for... Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil, £32
"To be honest, I prefer the Fat Oil to the Dior one," says Joyce, picking it out as her favourite dupe.
"It lasted longer on my lips. I didn't have to top it up as quickly. I like the sheen of it. The colour was lovely," she raves.
Sue Moxley , beauty expert
Sue believes you don't have to spend a fortune to get quality products - and she's a fan of "good old" Revlon and L'Oreal.
Revolution Fix and Glow Setting Spray, £8.99
It's a dupe for... Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, £39
Okay, this isn't a direct dupe as it's a setting spray rather than a foundation. But Sue says if you pair this with your favourite foundation, it should give you that "wonderful flawless glow" similar to Flawless Filter.
She recommends spraying it about 10 inches from your face all over and allowing it to dry for a few minutes.
NYX Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation, £9.99
It's a dupe for... Jones Road What the Foundation, £42
A good alternative to the trending Jones Road foundation is NYX's Bare With Me, which Sue says "smoothes pores but looks really light and natural".
"Apply with a make-up brush all over your face for a professional finish," she says.
Lacura Luminous Filter Foundation, £5
It's a dupe for... Clinique Even Better SPF15 Foundation, £34.50
TikTok went wild for this Aldi dupe, which Sue says is an alternative to the "high end glossy foundations".
"It's such a bargain - it's definitely up there," she says.
She recommends applying all over with a sponge, pressing rather than rubbing into the skin.
Rimmel Natural Bronzer, £6.99
It's a dupe for... Iconic London Kissed By the Sun Bronzer, £25
Sue says this is a light bronzer that "glides on easily with a blusher brush".
Swirl it on the hollows of your cheeks, up to your temples, down underneath your jawline and on the bridge of your nose.
So, how much difference is there between the dupes and the high-end products?
You might be wondering just how noticeable the difference is if you go for the cheaper alternative.
It's a difficult question to answer as it can vary from product to product - and not all the experts we spoke to were in total agreement.
Sue Moxley says a lot of the lower end budget brands use similar ingredients to their more expensive counterparts.
"You can get better packaging or the quality of the packaging is better, but it's also the brand name that is putting the prices up," she says.
The high-end brands do put extra ingredients in, she says, but "they don't warrant the amount of difference in price".
"It's still lovely to go and buy a Chanel lipstick or something and have it in your bag and it makes you feel wonderful. You get it out and it's gorgeous packaging and you put it on in the restaurant," she says.
"It does make you feel good, but I do believe that there are products out there that are equivalent in quality and ingredients wise."
But Joyce Connor says the high-end brands are often worth it - although she does say you can "mix and match".
More expensive brands rarely sell single-ingredient products, she says, and this can make a difference in terms of what you're getting.
For example, she says an own-brand hyaluronic acid cream will often have that single ingredient but a similar product from a high-end brand will likely include peptides and ceramides - all providing extra value.
One item not to skimp on
Joyce says if you're going to spend money on anything, it should be your moisturiser so you can get a perfect base for your make-up.
"There are plenty of dupes out there that that are going to be effective as long as you are moisturising," she says.
Her pick is the Goldfaden MD Vital Boost Even Skintone Daily Moisturiser - but at £60 for 50ml, that might be a bit much for some.
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