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BSBMGT617 Develop and implement a business plan
Email: thomasprajna@gmail.com
√ Written Questions
Assessment:
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Thomas 20 July
Questions
Question 1
What is a business plan? Describe briefly what it is and the purpose. (about 200 words)
A business plan is a documented set of business goals, objectives, target market information
and financial forecasts that you are aiming to achieve over a certain periode of time. It is important
to prepare a business plan when starting or growing your business and review it regularly to keep
it up to date. If we are seeking finance for our business, we will need to show banks and investors
why they should invest in our business.
Lenders and investors will only risk their time and money if they're confident that our business will
be successful and profitable.
A complete, thoughtful business plan is one of the most valuable tools in helping you reach your
long-term goals. It gives your business direction, defines your objectives, maps out strategies to
achieve your goals and helps you to manage possible bumps in the road.
Preparing a business plan will help you work out the goals you want to achieve, and the strategies
to achieve them. This means you can focus your resources and energy on what you need to do,
The planning process also helps you to consider possible bumps in the road and put a plan in
place to better manage them if they do come up.
Once you’ve got a business plan in place, it’s a good idea to regularly review and update it to:
A business plan is not a document you create once and store in your bottom drawer. It's a living
guide that you should develop as your business grows and changes. Successful businesses
review and update their business plan when circumstances change.
If you have a team in your business, holding brainstorming sessions is a good way to benefit from
their knowledge - it ensures you're all on the same page and that you get their support
Question 2
Why should a business have a plan? Give at least two (2) reasons.
Preparing a business plan will help you work out the goals you want to achieve, and the strategies
to achieve them. This means you can focus your resources and energy on what you need to do,
rather than spreading yourself too thin.
The planning process also helps you to consider possible bumps in the road and put a plan in
place to better manage them if they do come up.
Once you’ve got a business plan in place, it’s a good idea to regularly review and update it to:
If you have employees, the planning process can be a good opportunity to seek their feedback on
possible ideas and improvements. Your employees will value this opportunity to contribute to the
business.
Taking the time out of your business to plan will give you a sense of control about the future of
your business and pay off in the long run!
Business planning can seem overwhelming and time-consuming, but many successful businesses
look at it as an opportunity.
The planning process helps you learn about the different forces and factors that may affect your
success. If you're already in business, it helps you to step back and look at what's working and
Writing and researching for your business plan gives you the chance to:
Question 3
What is the difference between the business plan and strategic plan?
While a strategic plan is a type of business plan, there are several important distinctions between
the two types that are worth noting.
A strategic plan is primarily used for implementing and managing the strategic direction of an
existing organization. A business plan is used to initially start a business, obtain funding, or direct
operations. The two plans cover different timeframes as well. A strategic plan generally covers a
period of 3 to 5+ years, whereas a business plan is normally no more than one year.
A strategic plan is for established businesses, organizations and business owners that are serious
about growing their organization. Whereas a business plan could be for new businesses and
entrepreneurs who are starts up.
A strategic plan is used to provide focus, direction and action in order to move the organization
from where they are now to where they want to go. Whereas a business plan is used to provide a
A strategic plan is critical to prioritizing resources (time, money and people) to grow the revenue
and increase the return on investment. Whereas a business plan is critical if the business is
seeking funding.
A strategic plan is used to communicate the direction of the organization to the staff and
stakeholders. However, a business plan is used to present the entrepreneur’s ideas to a
bank.
Question 4
Write a brief description of what you would expect to find in each of the following sections in the structure of a business plan.
Section Description
Executive summary
An executive summary, or management summary, is a short
document or section of a document, produced for business
purposes, that summarizes a longer report or proposal or a group
of related reports in such a way that readers can rapidly become
acquainted with a large body of material without having to read it
all. It usually contains a brief statement of the problem or proposal
covered in the major document(s), background information.
An executive summary differs from an abstract in that an abstract
will usually be shorter and is typically intended as an overview or
Business summary
A business overview is a section of a business plan. When a
business plan is created, it must include a summary of the
necessary steps to make the plan work: vision mission,
strategies of work and goals for the business venture.
Management / operational
An operational plan can be defined as a plan prepared by a
plan
component of an organization that clearly defines actions it will
take to support the strategic objectives and plans of upper
management. However, to fully understand operational plans, we
should first look at the overall planning process within a business.
Market planning
Market planning is the process of analysing one or more
potentially interesting marketplaces in order to determine how a
business can optimally compete in them. The market planning
process typically results in a marketing strategy that can be used
to enhance sales for the business producing it.
Question 5
Give three (3) examples of performance objectives that you could have for a small business.
For each one, describe how you could measure its success.
Variation in Costs
This objective looks at how much variation
there is in the unit cost of a product as
measured by changes in a variety of factors,
including the volume and the variety of the
products. Products that feature a greater variety
tend to sport lower volumes and higher unit
costs and vice versa. Ultimately, this affects the
price of the product, the costs of producing it,
and the profits to be obtained from that product.
Flexibility in Operations
Flexible operations are operations that can
configure the product lines to deal with various
requirements and to also adjust these product
Question 6
If you were developing a business plan for a small business, which stakeholders would you need to consider? List at least five (5).
1.Owner
Owners have a major say in the way the company functions and generally tend to extract the
maximum efficiency and make the maximum profit from their investments in the company
2.Manager
Manager have a power and rules that can control all staff and look after the business. Manager
have to be make sure the Business run well and take responsibility about the Business and staffs.
If any problem come up, Manager have to be there to face and find the solution also discuss with
the owner to solve the problem.
3.Staffs
4.Customers
Customers are also key stakeholders in any organization. The way they are catered to and their
level of satisfaction determines how the company runs, so the owner and managers are likely to
change their behavior based on what the customer wants.
5.suppliers
Every business always has relation with suppliers. We get stock and all stuff to develop our
business from supplier, that’s way very important to maintain and build good relation with them to
get good deal and support for our business.
Question 7
If you were developing a business plan for a small business, from whom could you access assistance or professional advice?
Technical advisor
A technical advisor is an individual who is an expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to
provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field. For example, a
construction company might hire a technical expert in fluid dynamics to advise them if seeking to
move a small water course or a company operating in adventure education will frequently hire
technical experts to ensure that their policies and procedures are robust enough to handle the
hazards they are going to face.
Technical expert
Question 8
Describe the steps you would follow if you were developing a business plan for a new business. Include at least six (6) steps.
1.Research
Research and analyse your product, your market and your objective expertise, consider
spending twice as much time researching, evaluating and thinking as you spend actually writing
the business plan. To write the perfect plan, you must know your company, your product, your
competition and the market intimately. In other words, it’s your responsibility to know everything
you can about your business and the industry that you’re entering. Read everything you can
about your industry and talk to your audience.
2.Determine the purpose of your plan
A business plan, as defined by enterpreneur, is a “written document describing the nature of the
business, the sales and marketing strategy, and the financial background, and containing a
projected profit and loss statement.” However, your business plan can serve several different
purposes.
3.Create a company profile
Your company profile includes the history of your organization, what products or services you
offer, your target market and audience, your resources, how you’re going to solve a problem and
what makes your business unique. Company profiles are often found on the company’s official
website and are used to attract possible customers and talent. However, your profile can be
used to describe your company in your business plan. It’s not only an essential component of
your business plan; it’s also one of the first written parts of the plan.
4.Document all aspects of your business
Investors want to make sure that your business is going to make them money. Because of this
expectation, investors want to know everything about your business. To help with this process,
document everything from your expenses, cash flow and industry projections. Also, don’t forget
A great business plan will always include a strategic and aggressive marketing plan. This
typically includes achieving marketing objectives such as:
The potential readers of a business plan are a varied bunch, ranging from bankers and venture
capitalists to employees, state entrepreneur. Although this is a diverse group, it is a finite one.
And each type of reader does have certain typical interests. If you know these interests up-front,
you can be sure to take them into account when preparing a plan for that particular audience.
For example, bankers will be more interested in balance sheets and cash-flow statements, while
venture capitalists will be looking at the basic business concept and your management team.
Nature valley
Executive Summary
living in the village and far away from crowded life also stay away for a while with our busy and daily activity is everyone dream. Find the place to stay
away from the city with some natural activity and watch some attraction with nice wine in a hand also explore in the mountain, farm and garden is
good idea for everyone who want to have different holiday and unforgettable.
Nature valley will passionately focus on all tourism segments of this industry from different country. The company will set up everything in a beautiful
area with mountains and a stream and there is good access via a sealed road. There is a large old homestead which is for accommodation and an
old winery, some fields and a barn for animals for all tourist to stay and enjoy of our services.
Nature valley will have different kind of services and several way for tourism to enjoy they holiday. The main things is everyone can feel and have
amazing holiday that it will bring them back again and again. We will provide some nature activities as hikes in the local area, horse riding, ‘hay rides’,
and canoeing. The more interesting is everyone can harvest the grapes from some of the old vines and make wine. Our guests can participate in the
picking, production and tasting.
We can accommodate up to 12 guests at a time and provide breakfast and an optional packed lunch each day, and a complementary ‘farm dinner’ as
part of the package. All meals will use locally-grown produce where possible. They will grow herbs and some vegetables in the garden as well.
Contents
ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Assessment 1: Written Questions.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Questions................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
TASK 2 A: BUSINESS PLAN......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Nature valley............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Executive Summary................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Market Analysis Summary....................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Market Segmentation........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Target Market Segment Strategy......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Strategy and Implementation Summary................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Management Team............................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Personnel Plan...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
SWOT Analysis...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Strengths................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Weaknesses........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Opportunities.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Threats................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Competition............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Nature valley is located in 77 halls road, Pokolbin NSW 2035 with beautiful area and stream location around mountain and some big garden
surrounded. This Nature valley accommodation is so carefully curated and delightfully decadent, you’ll never want to leave.
The Nature has a 'European luxe meets Hamptons Long Island' vibe. It offers grand comfort with timeless charm in a romantic Nature Valley retreat
amongst the vines, where europe doors open onto wide verandahs and sweeping views of the estate. It combines the ambience of an indulgent
Baroque hotel, with the distinctive character of an Australian country guesthouse. The Nature is a unique style of Pokolbin accommodation and
makes a prestigious destination for any occasion. Whether it’s a romantic escape, a small group celebration or large and joyous gathering,
The Nature and it's premier restaurant and venue - Circa 1876 is the ideal location.
Nature valley will passionately focus on all tourism segments of this industry from different country. The company will set up everything in a beautiful
area with mountains and a stream and there is good access via a sealed road. There is a large old homestead which is for accommodation and an
old winery, some fields and a barn for animals for all tourist to stay and enjoy of our services.
Nature valley will have different kind of services and several way for tourism to enjoy they holiday. The main things is everyone can feel and have
amazing holiday that it will bring them back again and again. We will provide some nature activities as hikes in the local area, horse riding, ‘hay rides’,
and canoeing. The more interesting is everyone can harvest the grapes from some of the old vines and make wine. Our guests can participate in the
picking, production and tasting.
Escape to the famous Wine Country and enjoy luxury boutique hotel accommodation at The Nature Valley. Just 3.5 hours drive from Sydney CBD,
The Nature is nestled within one of Australia’s premiere wine regions - Polkobin.
Our unique location offers expansive acreage views of the glamorous boutique hotel. The Nature Valley, Pepper Tree Winery and Circa 1876. All
venues are located on the estate and surrounded by rich, produce filled kitchen gardens, creating a tranquil culinary treat pleasing to lovers of both
food and wine.
Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a weekend with the girls or your mates, or a fun-filled family holiday, our intimate and boutique Nature
Valley hotel offers something for everyone. Unwind and enjoy renowned local wines at Pepper Tree Winery and share the passion for organic
produce and farm to fork dining at our hatted restaurant at Circa 1876.
Registration:
-Certificate of Survey
-Operator Accreditation
Serving alcohol:
Tourism legislation
Environmental legislation
Services
Laundry/valet service
Car rental and limousine service
Room service
Courier service
Babysitting
Facsimile
Photocopying
Typing
Our advertising will serve two different functions. Firstly, we will use testimonials from reference accounts to expose the benefits of our services to
tourism operators. Second, we will use advertising through trade publications and direct mail to establish a brand that the Australia tourism industry
will associate with high-quality professional services.
Market Segmentation
We broadly divide our market between resort hotels and other travel destinations. Within resort hotels we segment between 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 star
hotels. Within other travel destinations we include apartments, bed and breakfast, lunch package, suits, villas, condos, trailer parks, and bungalows.
Within the category of resort hotels, we define large resorts as being 4 or 5 star hotels.
In addition, we have excluded 1 and 2 star hotels entirely. Furthermore the company believes these estimates are conservative because they exclude
the major wine taste and picked areas such as broken wood wine, grapes tree wine, Wilkinson winery, etc.
MARKET ANALYSIS
Other travel destinations 10% 678 746 821 903 993 10.01%
Our marketing strategy is based on testimonial and reference advertising. We will use trade publications and direct advertising to establish our brand
as the high quality source for Web design and infrastructure services in the Australian and international tourism industry. Our strategy involves
creating a niche for Web services in our industry and then positioning ourselves as the leader in this new niche. Our sales strategy will begin by
supporting marketing's need for reference accounts. Subsequently sales will focus in two areas. First, the sales force will work leads generated by
advertising and word of mouth to establish new customer accounts. Second, the sales force will work with existing customers to renew and improve
their website.
The strength of our management staff positions us for success. We have assembled a team that embraces different disciplines, accomplished
professionals with expertise in all areas of the business, including marketing and restaurant management. The owners, Thomas (Managing Partner)
and Alan (Executive Chef), have considerable experience in the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry.
You can't build investor confidence based on what you will do, but you can inspire confidence based on what you have done. Attached is the portfolio
of past success. Nature Valley Management team has deep roots in the restaurant segment, and have the practical experience to make this venture
another great success.
Management Team
Nature Valley, with more than 15 years of experience between the key officers, understands the importance of a strong management team. The
strength of our management staff positions us for success.
Day to day operational management will be conducted by Thomas and Alan as hands on managers. They will advised and supported by their
Advisory Board.
Yanni Zimmerman of The Zimmerman Group: Media & Public Relations consultant
Together, Thomas and Alan bring over 15 years of experience in Hospitality and tourism industry to their new joint venture.
Mr. Thomas brings to Nature valley an accomplished hospitality and tourism background, exceptional business acumen, and a lifetime passion for the
hospitality experience. Thomas has over 10 years of business management in the Information Technology industry. Like IT, successful ventures in
the restaurant industry must balance capitalizing on new trends with continual quality assessment. Thomas understanding of day-to-day cash flow
planning and staff management will be critical to Nature Valley financial success.
Mr. Thomas has a background in International Business Management and Business Start-ups, and is certified in Restaurant and Hotel Management.
As co-owner, Thomas is responsible for overall direction and operational management. Mr. Thomas is a strong business leader responsible for
strategic planning and continued growth of restaurant services and business development. In addition, Thomas will be the management lead for all
public relations, financial and investor services.
Alan is an accomplished restaurant, having owned several full-service restaurants. Mr. Alan is responsible for the concept and the daily operations
management, with yearly sales targets of $7 million.
In addition, Alan is the owner of Coco Bar and Nightclub, and former owner of Dizen Restaurant, Ownie, and Green Gourmet Restaurant, all financial
and critical successes. Mr. Alan is also an international restaurant consultant for top international organizations. Mr. Alan Contracting responsibilities
for Nature Valley included logistics, Site and Lease Negotiations, Concept Definition, Start-Up and Financial forecast, Menu and Operations
Management, as well as Implementation and Launch Management. With a degree in Economics and an accomplished career, Mr. Alan contributes
the experience of his past successes, and is charged with leading the Restaurant Operations, Staff Selection, Menu Definition and Training initiatives
for Nature Valley.
In addition to the management of day to day operations, both managers, as principals within the company, will oversee menu development,
purchasing, portioning, pricing and inventory control, including approval of all financial obligations of the company. They will plan, develop, and
establish customer service policies and objectives, and write, explain, and enforce an employee's manual for all employee-related policies.
Responsibilities for hiring and firing employees lie solely with the two operations managers, and any decisions in these areas will be made jointly.
They will:
Manage working capital, including receivables, inventory, cash and marketable securities.
Perform financial forecasting, including capital budgeting, cash flow analysis, pro forma financial statements, and external financing
requirements.
Prepare financial analyses of operations for guiding management, including reports which outline the company's income, expenses, and
earnings.
Direct preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and arrange for audits of company's accounts.
Personnel Plan
We believe the personnel plan is in good proportion to the size of the Nature valley resort. The staff will include 5 full-time employees and 20 part-time
employees, who will work a total of 754 manhours per week and generate an average monthly gross payroll of $27,308 for the first year in business.
The estimated gross annual payroll of $399,588 (including Partner Salaries) is 37% of total sales.
Wage salaries for service personnel (waitstaff, trade person, cook, gardeners, busboys, bartenders) do not include anticipated tips. With average
tipping rates our menu prices, service employees should average at least twice the minimum wage in any given shift. Skilled waitresses and
bartenders on weekends and evenings will make substantially more.
Kitchen staff:
Bar staff:
Hotel Staff:
Administration (1)
Receptionist (2)
Housekeeper (3)
Laundry/cleaner (2)
Support Staff:
Plumbers (1)
Electrician (1)
Out bond staff (3)
Thomas will manage the Financial Management, Bookkeeping, PR/Media Advertising, and Investor Services. Thomas will also manage the daily
Restaurant and Hotel Operations.
Alan will be the Restaurant Manager. He will be the primary responsible for daily Restaurant Operations, taking care of Wait and Bar Staff. Alan will
also take lead as the Executive Chef working with the Head Chef. He will have servers that will work as ‘captains’ (these people have experience in
managing, waiting tables and bartending) and take care of service and make sure the restaurant is in excellent shape.
PERSONNEL PLAN
Open $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL PEOPLE 26 26 26 26 26
SWOT Analysis
The following SWOT analysis captures the key strengths and weaknesses within the company, and describes the opportunities and threats facing
AEU.
Strengths
Excellent staff who are highly trained and very customer attentive.
Weaknesses
A challenge to find employees who possess the necessary skills and customer-centric attitude.
The struggle to continuously offer new and exciting trips while maintaining the level of quality that is established over time from repetitive trip
offerings.
Having a customer around the world and we need all staff who can speak multi language.
Opportunities
The ability to spread fixed management overhead costs over an increasing number of offered trips.
An increase in terrorist acts will chill Americans perception of safety when traveling, whether in the United States or abroad.
Competition
Strengths and weaknesses of the competitors:
The competitors in this market are around in that area. First there is the adventure provider who specializes in a single type of hard adventure activity
such as white water rafting. They typically serve clients who purchase trips for less than $2,000 and closer to the mean purchase price of around
$900. Their strength is their expertise in a given sport. Their weakness is that they provide an undifferentiated product in a competitive market. In
addition, they do not have the resources, ability or desire to target and/or accommodate a customer demanding more accommodation and a more
luxury/adventure oriented service.
Companies that offer higher-priced, more luxurious packages generally provide a "soft" adventure. The activities are more along the lines of
sightseeing and low-risk alternatives. The advantages these companies have include established reputations, extensive knowledge of the industry,
and key personnel and management. Some have been in operation for more than twenty years. They are familiar with local service providers and
have established strategic relationships. They can therefore offer trips at a lower price.
Disadvantages to us:
It will be difficult to price ourselves competitively when we first enter the market.
The weather for a given year is hard to predict. Poor conditions will threaten the success of trips. Unforeseen occurrences such as inadequate
snowfall could effect the viability of activities such as skiing and white water sports.
Closely related competitors:
There are many activities and types of travel available to people contemplating a vacation. Theme parks, motor home trips, and cruises are just a few.
Substitutes could include less expensive, self-planned trips, trips geared towards soft-travel, adventure trips involving hunting or fishing as primary
activities or exclusive adventure trips such as personal submarine tours of the Titanic or a trip around the world in a Leer Jet. Many activities that take
place outside and involve some level of risk could be seen as hard adventure competition. Another alternative is to do nothing. Consumers do not
have to vacation. They may opt to spend the money they would have otherwise spent on a vacation on something else.
Vision
Nature Valley vision is to make sure all customers are happy and have wonderful and unforgettable holiday in their whole life. Nature Valley is a place
where families and everyone could spend their holiday or free time without regret and they will have a value time also different experience.
Our high quality Service and unique is the key to maintain the company always on the top in the world. Everyone could feel so many things in one
place, nice place to stay away from busy daily life, spoiled our self with wine taste, horse riding, etc.
Mission
Nature valley mission is to provide the customers with the highest quality of holiday outdoor adventure. We exist to attract and maintain customers.
When we adhere to this maxim, everything else will fall into place.
Marketing Objectives
2. Experience a growth in new customers who are turned into long-term customers.
Financial Objectives
3. Continue to decrease the variable costs associated with the production of trips.
High income, health conscious individuals: this group of people are typically professionals, with an average income over $75,000. This
group works hard, but when they have time off, they play hard with active vacations. They are willing to spend more money on a vacation to get more
personalized attention.
Young, active "trustafarians:" this group of people tend to be younger than the other target segment. This group has a lot of disposable
income, but not because they earn it, but because they have wealthy parents. This group tends to live in cities such as Boulder, CO, Bend, OR,
Bellingham, WA or Taos, NM. They choose these cities because these are "active cities." All of them have many outdoor activities within minutes of
the city. This group makes up a much smaller population relative to the other targeted group. This group loves to play in the outdoors, pushing
This market segment traditionally spends a fair amount of money on adventure trips.
This target segment seems to be willing to pay a premium for a top-shelf adventure excursion.
Positioning
Nature Valley will promote/position itself as a differentiated provider of luxury hard adventure travel, and will price themselves accordingly within the
chosen service niche.
The competitive edge in our services is the access we provide to popular "hard" adventure sports without the budget constraint of typical
travelers.
The majority of providers cater to these people. Adventure Excursions Unlimited intends to use the same service providers but provide more
exclusive trips. Accommodations will be primarily in small luxury hotels and resorts. Meals will be exceptional, more like gourmet cuisine.
The adventure activities will be better than average because the clients have more disposable income. They won't get stuck with people they
don't like; they will get access to the best terrain, sections of rivers, etc. People have no problem spending $4,000 per week on heli-skiing. Moreover,
Strategy Pyramids
The single objective is to position Nature Valley as the premier, high-end, hard adventure service provider, commanding a majority of market share
within seven years. The marketing strategy will seek to first create customer awareness regarding their services offered, develop that customer base,
and work toward building customer loyalty and referrals.
The message that Nature Valley will seek to communicate is that Nature valley offers the highest level of service for their high-end hard adventure
trips. The message will be communicated through a variety of methods. The first will be their website. The second method will be magazine
advertisements, the third method is a direct mail (snail mail and email) campaign.
Marketing Mix
Nature Valley marketing mix is comprised of the following pricing, distribution, advertising and promotion, and customer service.
Pricing: Nature Valley does not compete on price, they compete on service. Additionally, the target market is not price sensitive. To a large
Distribution: Nature Valley services will be distributed throughout the Australia and the world, depending on the location of the trip.
Advertising and Promotion: The most successful advertising will be the magazine advertisements as well as the direct mail.
Customer service: Obsessive customer attention is the mantra. Nature Valley philosophy that is established throughout the organization is
whatever needs to be done to make the customer happy must occur, even at the expense of short-term profits. In the long run, this investment will
pay off with a fiercly loyal customer base who is extremely vocal to their friends regarding referrals.
Marketing Research
During the initial phases of the marketing plan development, several focus groups were held to gain insight into the customers needs and desires for
a high-end hard adventure trip. These focus groups provided useful insight into the decisions and the decision making process of target consumers.
An additional source of dynamic marketing research is a feedback mechanism based on a suggestion card system. The suggestion card has several
statements customers are asked to rate in terms of a given scale. There are also several open ended questions that allow the customer to freely offer
constructive criticism or praise. Nature Valley will work hard to implement reasonable suggestions in order to improve their service offerings as well
as show their commitment to the customer that their suggestions are valued.
The last source of market research is competitive analysis. Nature Valley will be constantly observing the competitors to look for any changes in
service offerings or business model changes.
This section will offer a financial overview of Nature Valley as it relates to the marketing activities. Nature Valley will address break-even analysis,
sales forecasts, and how those link to the marketing strategy.
Break-even Analysis
The Break-even Analysis indicates that $25,200 will be needed in monthly revenue to reach the break-even point.
The trips planned are designed with the wealthy adventure traveler in mind. Later marketing efforts may include trips geared towards corporate
clients, Eco-tourism or hard adventure trips for people who want to spend less money. Target customers will be identified through standard research
methods. There are a number of publications available that contain profiles of adventure travelers.
Methods by which Nature will contact customers will depend on results of marketing/sales research. Nature will likely use trade or special interest
magazines, direct mail, Web-based communication, and personal selling. In addition printed materials will be made available to customers through
travel agencies that cater to the adventure target market. Initially, service will be introduced regionally and, possibly nationally. Sales will be extended
into the global market within a few years of operation.
Our services are seasonal. Recurring revenue will be dependent upon successful trips involving a variety of activities offered year-round. We hope to
promote out of season services through frequent customer contact and through our own publication, most likely a magazine of some sort. We will
review up and coming trips, offer highlights of past trips and try to do other creative articles, giveaways, customer profiles, etc.
Most sales will occur at the retail level. The sales that occur between customers and travel agencies will be discounted appropriately, approximately
15%. Transactions will occur as the result of customer contact in response to communication efforts. In addition, Nature Valley will engage in personal
selling.
Expense Forecast
Marketing expenses are budgeted so that there will be advertising activity each month. There will be an increase in spending for the advertisements
four times throughout the year to coincide with the times that people will be typically planning vacations.
The expenses for the direct mail will be applied throughout out the year, but these costs will be nominal relative to the advertising costs.
START-UP REQUIREMENTS
Start-up Expenses
Legal $5,000
Brochures $7,500
Consultants $20,000
Insurance $2,000
Rent $1,500
Other $5,000
Start-up Assets
Productivity and performance targets: Financial indicators, productivity and performance targets for key result areas
Communication Strategy
Produce a report or document which covers the following areas:
Conclusion
Nature valley is tourism and travellers in Australia for the last 5 years. Their primary business function is to provide hard adventure sport/travel
packages with upscale accommodations, gourmet food, and celebrity service providers to wealthy clients. Nature valley include Helicopter-skiing,
kayaking, white water rafting, and mountain biking.in Australia., the owners are looking to move forward by bring tourism for another countries. The
strategy going forward is to give training well to all staff and also give the client with healthy food
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competitors
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