Bahir Dar University

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BIT)

Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Stream of Communication and Electronics Engineering
Entrepreneurship for Engineers (IEng5022)
Ours Internet Café Enterprise Business Plan
Name ID number

1. Melkamu Fekadu …………………0904710

2. Zelalem mulat ……………………..0905516

3. Samuael bekele…………………….0905039

4 Nardos kassahun ……………………. 0904892

5 Firtuna adoniyas. …………………… 0904719

Submitted to:
Mrs. Misrak M. Submission date:20 /08/2021

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Executive Summary
Starting an internet cafe business can be a challenging task, especially if you lack entrepreneuring
experience. However, devising a business plan will greatly facilitate you along the way. First of
all, it will help you to gather many important information and facts, come up with a variety of
internet cafe business ideas, decide on the format, consider pros and cons of this business, and
even think about its future development. When getting down to work, the first questions coming
to your mind might be whether it is a profitable business, how much does it cost to open an Internet
cafe or what equipment do you need to start an internet cafe? This article probably won't furnish
you with a full answer, rather it will give you a general description of internet cafe business, while
adding more questions for you to consider.

The majority of the entrepreneurs, engaged in this field are men of 22 - 50 years old, who
understand computers at the level between the advanced user and system admin. Most of them
also enjoy playing online games, keep abreast of new developments in the realm of computers and
gaming equipment, be up to date with the latest developments in the cyber industry, follow the
news about gaming teams and tournaments. As a rule, these people don’t have a wage job. Their
work is focused on Internet cafes, gaming lounge business, bets, and sometimes other related
businesses. Usually, these people start with a small budget and gradually increase their income.
Those who managed to properly organize their business and make a profit, begin to open a chain
of Internet cafes, some sell franchises.

Ours internet café will be run as partnership. It provides a unique form of communication through
the medium of the Internet. It is the answer to increasing demand and satisfying the public wants.

The public wants are:

 Access to the methods of communication and volumes of information now

available on the Internet, and
 Access at a cost they can afford and in such a way that they aren't socially,
economically, or politically isolated. Ours internet cafe goal is to provide the
community with a social, educational, entertaining, atmosphere for worldwide
communication.
This business plan is prepared to obtain financing in the amount of 120,000 birr. The supplemental
financing is required to begin work on site preparation and modifications, equipment purchases,
and to cover expenses in the first year of operations. Additional financing has already been secured
in the form of:

 834,000 in the form of long-term loans from government officials.

 50,384 of personal savings from partner of the company. And
 29,290 in the form of short-term loans.

The large initial capital investment will allow Ours internet cafe to provide its customers with
a full featured Internet cafe. A unique, upscale, and innovative environment is required to
provide the customers with an atmosphere that will give rise to socialization. Successful
operation in year one will provide Ours internet cafe with a customer base that will allow it to
be self-sufficient in year two. The overall and general objectives of business are mainly to
achieve profit through satisfying customers and exceed amount of internet user in that locality.
2.1 Mission
As the popularity of the Internet continues to grow at an exponential rate, easy and affordable
access is quickly becoming a necessity of life. Ours internet cafe fulfill the following missions:

 It provides an easy, reliable, safe and affordable access to the Internet.

 It serves a meeting place for sharing online experiences.
 It accommodates a creative and comfortable environment for people to learn, work, play
and relax.

2.2 Goals and objectives

 The creation of a unique, upscale, innovative environment that will differentiate from local
coffee houses
 Educating the community on what the Internet has to offer.
 The formation of an environment that will bring people with diverse interests and
backgrounds together in a common forum.
 Good coffee and bakery items at a reasonable price.
 Affordable access to the resources of the Internet and other online services.

Marketing Goals

 Diversify the service offering to insulate the business against fluctuations in any one
component of the revenue stream.
 Build customer loyalty through educational programs.
 Maintain a staff of enthusiastic employees excited to share their Internet knowledge with
customers.
 Build the cafe brand to the point where it becomes a household word in the area.
3. Company summary
3.1 Company background
Ours internet café soon to be located in Bahir Dar, nearer to Lake Tana. Because of easily
accessible to prospective customers. Prospective customers are basically everybody.
Ours internet cafe will provide full access to email, WWW, FTP, Usenet and other Internet
applications such as Telnet. Our business organization also have different types of entertainments
such as music, film and different video to recreate customers and to attract new customers.

3.2 Resources, facilities and equipment’s

3.2.1 Resources

 Computers, with all accessories and web camera

 Licensed Software – Accounting Software, Design Software, MS Office
 All in one Printer, Scanner, Photocopy
 Furniture – Desk, Chairs, Partitions
 Air Conditioner
 UPS/Inverter

3.2.2 facilities

Ours internet café will be focused on atracting internet users .those internet users provide an
important function for our internet café. Due to this importance we will attract the consumers by:

 Providing the latest in computing technology.

 Providing scaning and printing services.
 Providing access to power full software applications.

3.2.3 EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

 Laptops
 Internet connectivity
 Network and Cabling
 LCD Screens