It should be noted that there is no special software required to use these templates. All business plans come in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel format. Each business plan features:

• Excecutive Summary
• Company and Financing Summary
• Products and Services Overview
• Strategic Analysis with current research!
• Marketing Plan
• Personnel Plan
• 3 Year Advanced Financial Plan
• Expanded Financial Plan with Monthly Financials
• Loan Amortization and ROI Tools
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1.0 Executive Summary

The purpose of this business plan is to raise $255,000 for the development of a automotive dealership while showcasing the expected financials and operations over the next three years. The Automotive Dealer Inc. (“the Company”) is a New York based corporation that will provide sales of pre-owned cars to customers in its targeted market. The Company was founded in 2007 by John Doe.

1.1 Products and Services

The business is actively involved with the sale of quality used cars that have low mileage and are no more than 5 years old. The Company will specialize in offering pre-owned cars that are approximately two to four years in age and have mileage that does not exceed usage of 15,000 miles per year. The Company will use several online marketing channels to quickly turn over the Company’s inventory. Once the business receives its needed capital infusion, the Owner will develop an online Ebay Motors account from which to conduct nationwide auto sales. The third section of the business plan will further describe the vehicles offered by the Automotive Dealer.

1.2 The Financing

Mr. Doe is seeking to raise $255,000 from as a bank loan. The interest rate and loan agreement are to be further discussed during negotiation. This business plan assumes that the business will receive a 10 year loan with a 9% fixed interest rate.

1.3 Mission Statement

The Automotive Dealer’s mission is to become the recognized leader in its targeted market for pre-owned car sales and car services.

1.4 Mangement Team

The Company was founded by John Doe. Mr. Doe has more than 10 years of experience in the auto sales industry. Through his expertise, he will be able to bring the operations of the business to profitability within its first year of operations.

1.5 Sales Forecasts

Mr. Doe expects a strong rate of growth at the start of operations. Below are the expected financials over the next three years.

1.6 Expansion Plan

The Founder expects that the business will aggressively expand during the first three years of operation. Mr. Doe intends to implement marketing campaigns that will effectively target individuals within the target market.

2.0 Company and Financing Summary

2.1 Registered Name and Corporate Structure

Automotive Dealer, Inc. The Company is registered as a corporation in the State of New York.

2.2 Required Funds

At this time, the Automotive Dealer requires $255,000 of debt funds. Below is a breakdown of how these funds will be used:

2.3 Investor Equity

Mr. Doe is not seeking an investment from a third party at this time.

2.4 Management Equity

John Doe owns 100% of the Automotive Dealer, Inc.

2.5 Exit Strategy

If the business is very successful, Mr. Doe may seek to sell the business to a third party for a significant earnings multiple. Most likely, the Company will hire a qualified business broker to sell the business on behalf of the Automotive Dealer. Based on historical numbers, the business could fetch a sales premium of up to 4 times earnings.

3.0 Products and Services

Below is a description of the car sales and services offered by the Automotive Dealer.

3.1 Sales of Vehicles

After receiving its capital infusion, Mr. Doe anticipates that it will be able to turnover its 10 to 20 (approximate) automobile units from its inventory every month. This will allow the Company to earn a significant profit on the sale of the automobiles it sells in addition to the revenue generated from rentals during this time. As stated earlier, the business will continue to specialize in purchasing automotive inventories that are relatively new. Management will seek to purchase vehicles that are approximately two to four years of age. The business will also seek cars that have no more than an average annual usage of 15,000 miles per year. In order to promote sales, each car will be certified by a mechanic that will ensure that the car is usable. The business may offer a three month, 3,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty for certain car sales.

3.2 Servicing of Vehicles

The Company will also offer mechanic services to people within the Company’s target market. This will ensure a continuous stream of high margin income for the business. Typically, dealerships with associated mechanic shops are able to survive economic downturns because of their servicing revenues.

4.0 Strategic and Market Analysis

4.1 Economic Outlook

This section of the analysis will detail the economic climate, the automotive sales industry, the customer profile, and the competition that the business will face as it progresses through its business operations. Currently, the economic market condition in the United States is in recession. This slowdown in the economy has also greatly impacted real estate sales, which has halted to historical lows. Many economists expect that this recession will continue until mid-2009, at which point the economy will begin a prolonged recovery period..

4.2 Industry Analysis

In the United States there are over 5,600 established businesses that actively engage in the sale of used automobiles. The industry employs approximately 112,000 people and generates average annual payrolls exceeding $3.5 billion dollars. The industry generates approximately $19 billion dollars on an annual basis. The industry grows at an annual pace of 4.2%. This trend is expected to continue as the availability of the Internet has made it easier for businesses to target individuals seeking to purchase and rent automobiles. Additionally, as the nation’s wealth increases, and more people demand luxury services, Management anticipates that the market will begin expand and consolidate. Overall, the market for all pre-owned cars has had resilient growth in the last decade. The advent of the Internet era has created an excellent system that fosters the fast, economically efficient sale of used vehicles. This trend is expected to continue as the overall productivity increases with a corresponding increase in the gross domestic product.

4.3 Customer Profile

In this section of the analysis, you should describe the type of customer you are seeking to acquire. These traits include income size, type of business/occupation; how far away from your business is to your customer, and what the customer is looking for. In this section, you can also put demographic information about your target market including population size, income demographics, level of education, etc.

4.4 Competitive Analysis

This is one of the sections of the business plan that you must write completely on your own. The key to writing a strong competitive analysis is that you do your research on the local competition. Find out who your competitors are by searching online directories and searching in your local Yellow Pages. If there are a number of competitors in the same industry (meaning that it is not feasible to describe each one) then showcase the number of businesses that compete with you, and why your business will provide customers with service/products that are of better quality or less expensive than your competition.

5.0 Marketing Plan

The Automotive Dealer intends to maintain an extensive marketing campaign that will ensure maximum visibility for the business in its targeted market. Below is an overview of the marketing strategies and objectives of the Automotive Dealer

5.1 Marketing Objectives

• • Develop an online presence by developing a website and placing the Company’s name and contact information with online directories.

• • Implement a local campaign with the Company’s targeted market via the use of flyers, local newspaper advertisements, and word of mouth.

• • Establish relationships with other vehicle retailers within the targeted market

5.2 Marketing Strategies

Mr. Doe intends on using a number of marketing strategies that will allow the Automotive Dealer to easily target men and women within the target market. These strategies include traditional print advertisements and ads placed on search engines on the Internet. Below is a description of how the business intends to market its services to the general public. The Automotive Dealer will also use an internet based strategy. This is very important as many people seeking local services, such as automotive dealers, now the Internet to conduct their preliminary searches. Mr. Doe will register the Automotive Dealer with online portals so that potential customers can easily reach the business. The Company will also develop its own online website. Once the business begins operations, the owner will aggressively develop an Ebay account from which the Company will market the cars. Each purchaser of the Company’s vehicles will be required to make a deposit on the sold vehicle and arrangements for the delivery of the car. The business will also list its vehicles on several other online used automotive forums including Autotrader.com, cars.com, and several other major online databases of used car inventories. One of the essential elements to developing this sales channel is to quickly develop the Company’s online rating within auction sites like Ebay. This will give the business credibility among its potential purchasers.

5.3 Pricing

In this section, describe the pricing of your services and products. You should provide as much information as possible about your pricing as possible in this section. However, if you have hundreds of items, condense your product list categorically. This section of the business plan should not span more than 1 page.

6.0 Organizational Plan and Personnel Summary

6.1 Corporate Organization

6.2 Organizational Budget

In this section of the business plan, you should write a two to four paragraph biography about your work experience, your education, and your skill set. For each owner or key employee, you should provide a brief biography in this section.

7.0 Financial Plan

7.1 Underlying Assumptions

• • The Automotive Dealer will have an annual revenue growth rate of 16% per year.

• • The Owner will acquire $255,000 of debt funds to develop the business.

• • The loan will have a 10 year term with a 9% interest rate.

7.2 Sensitivity Analysis

In the event of an economic downturn, the business may have a decline in its automotive sales revenues. However, mechanic services are demanded during all economic climates and the Company will be able to generate highly predictable streams of revenue from this aspect of the business. As such, the Company will be able to retain profitability despite lagging automotive sales.

7.3 Source of Funds

7.4 General Assumptions

7.5 Profit and Loss Statements 

7.6 Cash Flow Analysis

7.7 Balance Sheet

7.8 General Assumptions

7.9 Business Ratios

Expanded Profit and Loss Statements

Expanded Cash Flow Analysis