TheErambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for

Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non -collateral based) to commercialize
and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative business idea for a period
of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business plan and a viable business idea .

Entry Application
General Information
Name of the
business (if any): Chess in Nursery

Name of the
proprietor: Weerakoon Mudiyanselage Chalinda Priyashanka Premarthne

Tel/mobile: 0713370607 Email: chalinda88@yahoo.com

Website (if
applicable)

There are 15questions below, to which we need short and specific responses.

The Domain
Please select the relevant domain to which your business idea belongs to by ticking the appropriate box
below. Any* business idea is welcome. For ease of comparison, all applications will need to classified into one
of the following domains:

☐ Agriculture ☐
* Education ☐ Energy

☐ Engineering ☐ Fashion ☐ Financial Services

☐ Healthcare& Personal Care ☐ ICT ☐Professional Services Social Enterprise

☐ Retailing ☐ Social Enterprises ☐Tourism

☐ Logistics ☐ Other Ventures

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The Erambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for
Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non-collateral based) to
commercialize and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative
business idea for a period of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business
plan and a viable business idea .

The Idea

1. Describe your idea / business

Introducing Chess for preschool children in Kegalle district.

2. Why do you think this idea / business is worth pursuing?

I identified niche market in chess practicing service. No one is conducting in the Kindergarten chess.

3. Do you have any sort of experience or interaction with the kind of business that you are proposing? If so
explain how?

I have been conducting this project in 2017 for preschool children in kegalle district.

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The Erambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for
Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non-collateral based) to
commercialize and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative
business idea for a period of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business
plan and a viable business idea .

The Opportunity

4. Describe the nature & size of the market that you will compete in?

I have plan to train 30 teachers for more than 150 preschools in kegalle district.

The Customer

5. Who will be your target customer and what customer need will you satisfy?

This service for preschool student and will satisfy their parents.

The Business Model

6. k
What will be your value proposition to the customer?

According to scientific research, it is determined that the best age to start chess is between 4 and 6.
The importance of acquaintance with chess by our children in these age groups is shown by
improvements in their general educational development.

7. How will your value proposition generate revenue (make business sense)?
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The Erambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for
Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non-collateral based) to
commercialize and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative
business idea for a period of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business
plan and a viable business idea .

Registration fee and Course fee

Two chess books
Chess board, Pieces set and chess bag

The Competition

8. Who will be the direct / indirect competitors?

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No competitors yet.

9. Why would target customers choose your idea over competitors?

k The Investment

10. For your idea to become commercially viable, what is the approximate total investment
estimating?How much you would expect as a loan?

1.5 Million

11. How do you intend to use the funds (investment) in the proposed business? Provide major cost
components both in capital nature and the initial working capital requirements. (indicate all kind of
resources such as funds (savings), labor, land & building, raw material etc. available to you to
support this business)

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The Erambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for
Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non-collateral based) to
commercialize and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative
business idea for a period of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business
plan and a viable business idea .

Resource Annual Estimated Value (LKR)

Cost Items Annual Estimated Expenditure

(LKR)

12. Please fill the below financial projections of your business. (or you may use a table with suitable sub
headings that your business proposition and make the projections for next five years)
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numbers in Millions (LKR)

Partial Year
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Notes & Assumptions
Investment
Revenue
Cost of Sales
Gross Profit
Expenses

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The Erambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for
Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non-collateral based) to
commercialize and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative
business idea for a period of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business
plan and a viable business idea .

Net Profit Before Tax

Net Profit After Tax
ROI
Cumulative Profit After Tax
Payback Period

Why YOU?
13. Why should we select your idea? Is it because of the idea? Is it because of you? Or both? Convince
us!

What’s Holding You Back?

14. Why have you not pursued this idea up to now?

Already Started

‘Gut Feel’
15. Anything else you feel we should consider in evaluating your application? You are free to indicate
whatever you feel is relevant. Don’t hold back anything you wish to tell us.
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The Erambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for
Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non-collateral based) to
commercialize and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative
business idea for a period of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business
plan and a viable business idea .

The Applicant

16. Give us a very brief introduction of yourself:university graduated from, year of graduation, field of
specialization, years of experience (if any) and any other relevant personal information

I have Completed Postgraduate Diploma in Writership and Communication in

Faculty of Graduate Studies - University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Register No: 5175HU2014018 Exam No: PGD/HU/0629

I have Completed Bachelor of Arts General Degree in Faculty of

Humanities and Social Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Mass Communication, Management and Information Technology
Register No: AR/58987 Exam No: 07/5445

I have completed Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurial Business Management

in Faculty of Management Studies and commerce - University of Sri
Jayewardenepura
Register No: ADEBM/2011/047 Exam No: ADEBM/2011/047

I have completed Diploma in Entrepreneurial Business Management in

Faculty of Management Studies and commerce - University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Register No: ADEBM/2010/116 Exam No: ADEBM/2010/116

I have completed Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design in

Vocational Training Centre - Dehiwala

I have completed Diploma in Non leaner video editing and 3D Animation in

Vocational Training Centre - Dehiwala

I have completed Diploma in Human Resource Management in Management and

Higher Professional Training Institute - Gampaha

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The Erambuma Credit Scheme ofBudget Proposal 2018of the Government, extends an opportunity for
Graduates to build their own business through a special loan scheme (non-collateral based) to
commercialize and accelerate growth. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 million will be given per innovative
business idea for a period of 7 years. The above loan will be provided purely on the merit of a business
plan and a viable business idea .

 I have successfully completed Training Course in Computer Hardware Conducted by the Computer
Center - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura

 I have
completed “Certificate Course in Multi Media” in Vidujaya Multimedia Center - University of Sri
Jayewardenepura

 I have successfully completed the Professional Development Program Wildness

Challenge conducted by Academic of Adventure (This Course Demanded Team work, Leadership,
End of Application
Communication, Self confidence, Commitment, & Determination and Creativity)
Initiative, Courage,

Thank You

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