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Ernest Interiors
Ernest Interiors
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SUPERVISOR: MR.KIPCHUMBA
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DECLARATION
I declare that all the information contained in this business plan is my own original work and no section
of it has been copied elsewhere.
SIGNED……………………………… DATE…………………….
INDEX……………………….. …………………………………….
This Project is presented for JP-UK with my own approval as the Supervisor.
Mr. Onyango
SIGNED: ……………………………………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
DATE………………………………………………………………………..,,,
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Special thanks to my supervisor Mr. Kipchumba for his assistance, advice and amendments.
Much thanks are to my family for the moral and support without which it would not be possible to pursue
my career.
Also special thanks to my classmates who stood by me through difficult times. Maty the almighty God
shower you all with endless blessings.
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DEDICATION
To my family for the moral support and patience in the course of my studies. You all gave me the
aspiration and determination to carry on this far.
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Contents
DECLARATION..........................................................................................................................................i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...........................................................................................................................ii
DEDICATION............................................................................................................................................iii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.........................................................................................................................1
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................1
MARKETING PLAN..................................................................................................................................2
ORGANISATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT PLAN...............................................................................2
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONAL PLAN..........................................................................................2
FINANCIAL PLAN....................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER ONE..........................................................................................................................................4
1.0 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................4
1.1 BUSSINESS NAME.....................................................................................................................4
1.2 BUSINESS LOCATION AND ADDRESS.......................................................................................4
Business Location........................................................................................................................................4
1.3 FORM OF OWNERSHIP..................................................................................................................6
1.4 TYPE OF BUSINESS.......................................................................................................................7
1.5 THE PRODUCT AND SERVICES...................................................................................................7
1.6 JUSTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITY............................................................................................7
1.7 THE INDUSTRY..............................................................................................................................8
1.8 GOALS OF THE BUSINESS...........................................................................................................9
1.8.1 LONG TERM GOALS...................................................................................................................9
1.8.2SHORT TERM GOALS..............................................................................................................9
JUSTIFICATION OF THE OPPORTUNITY.......................................................................................10
THE INDUSTRY..................................................................................................................................10
1.9 THE ENTRY AND GROWTH STRATEGY......................................................................................11
CHAPTER TWO.......................................................................................................................................12
2.0 MARKETING PLAN......................................................................................................................12
2.1 CUSTOMERS.............................................................................................................................12
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2.2 MARKET SHARE..........................................................................................................................12
TRENDS...............................................................................................................................................13
2.2.1 AMOUNT OF UNITS SOLD AND SALES AVAILABILITY...................................................13
PIE CHART SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF THE CUSTOMER SHARE IN THE MARKET........14
2.3 COMPETITION..........................................................................................................................14
POTENTIAL COMPETITORS.........................................................................................................14
COMPETITION ANALYSIS............................................................................................................15
2.3.1 EFFECTS OF THE COMPETITORS ON THE BUSINESS....................................................15
2.3.2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF COMPETITORS................................................................15
2.4 METHODS OF PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING..................................................................16
2.4.2 ADVERTISEMENT.................................................................................................................16
2.5 PRICING STRATEGY...................................................................................................................17
FACTORS TO CONSIDER DURING PRICING.................................................................................17
SETTING SALES TARGET CAPITAL...............................................................................................18
SALES TACTICS.................................................................................................................................18
2.6 SALES TACTICS...........................................................................................................................18
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY..............................................................................................................19
METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION.........................................................................................................19
CHAPTER THREE...................................................................................................................................20
3.0 ORGANIZATION/ MANAGEMENT PLAN.................................................................................20
3.1 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE...................................................................................................20
3.2 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL /BUSINESS MANAGERS................................................21
3.3 OTHER PERSONNEL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................22
Interior Designer Job Description..........................................................................................................23
Interior Designer Responsibilities:....................................................................................................23
Interior Designer Requirements:........................................................................................................23
INTERIOR DECORATER................................................................................................................23
3.4 RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND PROMOTION......................................................................24
3.4.1 RECRUITMENT......................................................................................................................24
3.4.2TRAINING....................................................................................................................................24
3.4.3PROMOTION METHOD..............................................................................................................24
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3.5 RENUMERATION AND INCENTIVES........................................................................................25
3.5.1 RENUMERATION GUIDELINES..............................................................................................25
3.6 LICENCE AND PERMITS AND BYLAWS..................................................................................27
3.7 OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES......................................................................................................28
CHAPTER FOUR.....................................................................................................................................29
4.0 OPERATIONAL / PRODUCTION PLAN......................................................................................29
4.1 PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND CAPACITY...........................................................................29
4.1.3 FEATURES OF WORKSHOP LAYOUT –GROUND PLAN.....................................................30
4.2.1THE COST OF LABOUR.............................................................................................................31
MONTHLY LABOUR REQUIREMENT.............................................................................................31
MONTHLY LABOUR REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................32
COST OF PRODUCTION................................................................................................................32
PRODUCTION PROCESS...............................................................................................................32
4.2.3 PRODUCTION OVERHEAD COST PER MONTH...................................................................33
4.2.4 SUMMARY OF TOTAL MONTHLY PRODUCTION COST....................................................34
4.3 PRODUCTION PROCESS.............................................................................................................34
4.4 REGULATION AFFECTING OPERATION..................................................................................35
CHAPTER FIVE.......................................................................................................................................37
5.0 FINANCIAL PLAN........................................................................................................................37
Important Assumptions......................................................................................................................37
5.1 PRE-OPERATIONAL COSTS.......................................................................................................37
5.2 ERNEST INTERIORS WORKING CAPITAL..............................................................................38
ERNEST INTERIORS.....................................................................................................................39
5.2.2ERNEST INTERIORS.................................................................................................................40
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022.....................................40
5.5 PRO –FORMA BALANCE SHEET...............................................................................................41
5.6 BREAK EVEN LEVEL..................................................................................................................42
ERNEST INTERIORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2022..................................42
5.7 PROFITABILITY RATIOS............................................................................................................43
5.8 DESIRED FINANCING.................................................................................................................44
5.9 PROPOSED CAPITALIZATION...................................................................................................44
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ernest Interiors is a proposed venture that will offer comprehensive interior design services for
homes and offices in the Boulder, Eldoret area. Ernest Interiors also will provide access
to products to complement the design consulting services including furniture, both new and
antique, decorator fabric, and home and office accessories. This venture offers the personalized
services the target market desires and can afford in a way that is unique from concept to
implementation.
Recent market research indicates a specific and growing need in the area for the interior design
consulting services and products Ernest Interiors offers the market it will serve. The market
strategy will be based on a cost effective approach to reach this clearly defined target market.
Although the population of Boulder is under 100,000, the market has a significant quantity of
relatively wealthy households that are conscious of the appearance and feel of their home and
offices.
The approach to promote Ernest Interiors with be through establishing relationships with key
people in the community and then through referral activities once a significant client base is
established. Ernest Interiors will focus on developing solid and loyal client relationships
offering design solutions based on the client’s taste, budget, use, and goals for the space. The
additional selection, accessibility of product, design services, and value-based pricing will
differentiate Ernest Interiors from the other options in the area.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Ernest Interiors is an interior design service for discerning, quality-conscious clients that seek
assistance in their design choices for their primary residences, vacation homes, and
businesses. This experience offers personal attention through the design process and also
provides design resources and products to its clients through special purchases of furniture,
fabric, and accessories. The total experience is provided in a way to inform, inspire, and
assist people through the process of transforming their home or business environment to
become a unique and personalized expression of themselves and add to their enjoyment of that
interior space.
The store is founded by Ernest , who are recent college graduates with a passion for interior and
all things modern and trendy. They have spent many years cultivating designs and sketches in
their dorm room and are ready to branch out to make their dream a reality. They have researched
and found a supplier warehouse who can source good quality material and can manufacture their
designs at a reasonable cost.
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MARKETING PLAN
The business environment will provide ready market and favorable market share due to high
population of potential customers such as individual, institution; commercial customers and
competitors. Promotion and advertisement of the interior products will be done through media,
exhibitions and educational literature. The business will operate in discounting, market pricing
with a zero channel distribution method and over counting purchasing.
A line of drapery hardware called “Oval Office Iron” purchased through Dept. of the
Interior Decorator Fabrics in Eugene, Oregon found at www.fabric-online.com.
Accessory and art pieces available through wholesale shows.
Hunter Douglas window treatment products including a variety of hard window
coverings.
Interior shutters made of wood and a plastic/resin product called “polywood.”
Antiques acquired for specific client needs through an arrangement with a local antique
buyer and through direct purchases through other sources.
The business will commence it`s early daily operation from 6:00 a.m-8:00 p.m. modern
technology machinery will be used to ensure efficiency in production. The business will incur
monthly expenses for production such as labor cost, raw materials cost and production on
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finished goods and distribution. Rules and regulation that bind the business will be catered for to
ensure maximization of sales cost of production.
FINANCIAL PLAN
Cash required starting and progress the business is approximately Kshs 700,000.This will be
used to purchase machinery products and equipment, fixed assets, production cost and purchase
raw materials. This includes pre-operational and registration of the business, the business will be
financed by:
In return of the financial gross profit this will be 60% of services offered to customers and goods
return on investment.
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
1.1 BUSSINESS NAME
The name of the proposed business will be ERNEST INTERIORS: the name is derived from the
owner’s family name ‘ERNEST ’. The name of the business is also easy to read and remember.
The business name will be registered as ERNEST INTERIORS after making a lot inquiry from
the registrar of the business. This will ensure no other business portrays the same name as
identified by business owner. The business owner will acquire a certificate of registration from
the Regional office within ELDORET town.
Business Location
The address will be as:
ERNEST INTERIOR,
P O Box 1160,
ELDORET.
Tel: 0711917877,
ERNEST INTERIOR will be located 4 kms from Eldoret Town on Elldoret – Uganda road at a trading
centre known as “Maili Nne an estate in Uasin Gishu County The business situation will be situated after
Railway Cross Line. It will be situated only 50 metres from Brook Academy at Kapsaos Secondary
School Junction.
The following Map will aid the customers to trace the ERNEST INTERIOR.
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KEY:
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1.4 TYPE OF BUSINESS
Many interior design businesses are product-driven – they offer clients design advice and sell
them furnishings and other products to achieve a particular style and “look.” In this type of
design business, the designer makes most of their money from product sales. However, interior
designer businesses can also focus on consulting. In this types of business, the designer is
selling their advice and expertise and is more often paid by the hour, or by the project. Some
design consultants specialize in areas such as feng shui, or children's rooms.
This area of interior design requires some skill or training in carpentry, painting, general
construction or plastering. Restoration designers, also called conservationists, specialize in
preserving and restoring vintage features and furnishings. Many restorers specialize in a
specific area of restoration, such as furniture, plasterwork, period paints and painting
techniques. Others may specialize in sourcing vintage accessories and materials to be used in
restoration projects.
Providing interior knowledge, skills and pamphlets on its product and services to individual
groups and members. Provide discount to some of its products that are on offer from particular
manufacturers.
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Few competitors are one of the factors that favor my choice of business that is interior and
business. Eldoret town so far has interior shops, textiles ; they are less than eight in number and
so sure of getting customers
Self-employment
Due to high population which leads to unemployment in the country, the business will create
self-employment and will enable to earn a living to sustain my life for other people in the area.
Population
Being an urban area, there are higher possibilities of being putting up a new infrastructure which
might create a high demand of the product services.
Infrastructure
The availability of roads, electricity will enable the business to transport the products without
any problem.
Industrialization
The town and the surroundings industries which might require the products and services in
putting up their neat structure, local authority to ensure production of quality products and proper
disposal of waste that are harmful to the environment. In today’s world especially in Kenya there
are cases of unemployment.
Income generation
By the end of the 2nd year, the business aim to earn more income which can be used to pay more
salaries to the employees thus increasing standards of living
Popularity
By the end of 2nd year the business aims to capture and maintain 15% of the market share and
this business name will be known.
Salary increment
By the end of 3rd year the business aims to increase employees’ salary and this will be a great
favors to the employees.
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The businesses will create more jobs opportunities by increase of 20%
Creation of employment to the youths will be among the goals set by the business and also
utilization of all available resources so that the community will be included in the business.
Continuous provision of goods will be available so as to cater for all the potential customers in
the market.
The economy of the area will increase because of high sales of, improves standard of living, job
opportunities in the business which will in turn reduce the rate of crimes and good health from
products.
THE INDUSTRY
The business will be a service industry to cater for all the needs of the customers. There will be
also increase of the business as time goes due to the ongoing development and growth of the
area. The number of employees will be according to the size and growth of the business in
particular.
There is stiff competition from other businesses around it but due to the formulated strategies
and plans it will be easy to curb the competition.
This incoming trend is applied in the businesses going hand in hand with the modern technology
electronic gadgets are being modified in the smallest manner where everything is changing
analogue to digital world. This modern technology has to go hand in hand with the amount of
capital to be invested.
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1.9 THE ENTRY AND GROWTH STRATEGY
For the entry strategy the ERNEST INTERIORS is planning to use very competitive ways of
advertising its products and services. For the penetration and gaining of market of the newly
established business Agro interior is planning to use some competitive advantage e.g. advertising
of the business and its products through media, posters, sign posts it will use local stations like
chamgee FM, kitwek FM and milele fm.
The business will offer transport facilities to customers who buy in bulk and also discount to
those customers.
The business will straightly observe on good customers relationship with the employing skilled
workers and holding seminars and training of employees on good relationship with customers.
Employees will be provided with protective gumboots, helmet, aprons etc. for identification and
hygiene purpose.
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CHAPTER TWO
2.1 CUSTOMERS
The environment where the business will be located has different classes of people who
contribute positively to the development and growth of the business.
They include:
Individual customers
These are small scale interiors and the general public, who are destined to buy interior products
who have high purchasing powers act like occasional customers who will enjoy economic of
scale, this will allow them to make a profit .Their mode of payment will be mostly cash.
Commercial customers
These are customers who will purchase the products for selling in their businesses. These
customers will be mostly be sold goods at wholesale price.
Interior design companies and design consultants must consider the required building codes and
health and safety regulations for all projects. Designers must also to take into account any
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electrical and mechanical needs, interior fittings, furniture, traffic patterns, and floor planning.
Profitability of interior design companies depends upon the volume of the projects they take on,
as well as the accuracy of bidding, and timely delivery and completion of projects.
Reports in this section include, but are not limited to, different components of the market, such
as decorating and decoration products merchants, design in furnishings, office and industrial
interior design, painting and remodeling, industry analysis for different countries, and
transportation of materials used by interior designers.
TRENDS
In today’s post, we’re going to review the top 12 interior design trends for 2022.
A trend, when defined with regards to fashion, refers to the styling, colors, materials, and shapes
that are popular in a particular season and that might have a long-term influence on the market.
Interior design trends are similar to fashion trends, as both are inspired by the culture and current
events. Trying to discern the direction that the latest trends will be taking and which styles,
materials, and colors will be most appealing to consumers in the coming season is a real
challenge for designers and architects, and requires a great deal of detailed research and
observation.
ERNEST INTERIORS
9000 X 100% = 60%
15,000
The competitors will share the following part of the potential customers as follows;
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2,000 customers for ELDO interior DESIGNERS
2,000 x 100%
5,000 = 13%
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2.3 COMPETITION
The interior is based in interior industry whose growth is incentive. Therefore many
interiorindustries are emerging on daily basis due to demand of the interior products.
POTENTIAL COMPETITORS
DESCRIPTION
Size of the competitors
They are in small size expect
They lack customer satisfaction.
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COMPETITION ANALYSIS
Strengths
Threats
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2.4 METHODS OF PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING
2.4.1 PROMOTION
Operation hours
It will operate on long hours from 6.00am to 8.00pm.
2.4.2 ADVERTISEMENT
The aim of advertising is to attract more customers and orientation of the business to the world at
large. The business will put in use the following forms of advertisement.
The media
The business will advertise its product through television and radio programs.
Cost
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The business will try its best to minimize the cost of advertisement to reduce the expenses; the
business therefore will advertise some of its products through the use of employees.
Frequency of advertisement
The business will do advertisement once a day through radio Jambo and upendo fm.
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SETTING SALES TARGET CAPITAL
The entrepreneur shall target a sales volume that will ensure the return of capital used and to
avoid the business operating under its capacity.
A break even analysis chart to determine sales targets as shown below.
SALES TACTICS
The entrepreneur will be taking orders from learning institutions and other firms within the
business location and deliver the services with a better discount to create good image of the
proposed business.
The business shall hire competent team of sales personnel who will be paid a commission on
product or services sold. The proprietor shall pay a commission of 3% (percent) on all sales
made. The sales personnel shall carry fliers, handouts and even business card bearing the
business identity and a list of products and services offered.
The business shall also improve the image of the product to ensure a good display of its product
in the market world. Due to attraction and retention of customers the business shall offer
discounts on its products. The business shall also encourage bulk buying and consumption of
services
The business shall create shows and exhibitions to hype its products and services thus probing a
demand of its products and services in the mind of undecided customers.
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DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
The entrepreneur will work on means through which service will be delivered to all customers at
the right time in right condition and also offer installation as a service.
The proposed business realizes that its strength will be derived from an effective customer
service strategy. The business shall come up with an assessment of high products which are
made to suit the needs of customers.
Before coming up with new products, the business shall assign a team which will go explore the
needs of customers with respect to our products in order to offer relevant products which satisfy
customers. A customer service team will be employed responsible for making communications
through emails face to face and telephone calls that will leave customers with a positive
impression about the business. The business shall also survey to access the level of satisfaction
of its customers.
METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION
According to The Economic Times: “Place in the marketing mix refers to the channel, or the
route, through which goods move from the source to the final user. Place could be the
intermediaries, distributors, wholesalers and retailers.” To determine which distribution method
is used, the company must understand the needs of the consumer and determine which avenue
provides the best ability to put the product or service in front of the potential buyer. Below we
take a look at the main channels we commonly see in the marketplace for sales to customer:
Retail Stores – This is a tried and true method. Selling to stores or having your own store is a
great way to get your merchandise out there. People love to shop and use it as a form of
entertainment. So even though retail stores are not growing as they had in the past it is still a
major source for sales. Having people see, touch, and try on all at once is a big advantage.
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CHAPTER THREE
MANAGER
PERSONNEL
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3.2 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL /BUSINESS MANAGERS
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3.3 OTHER PERSONNEL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITIES
45 years premises
premises
D+ management on necessary
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Interior Designer Job Description
We are looking for artistic, detail-oriented candidates with good interpersonal skills for the position
of an interior designer. The interior designer's key responsibilities include visualizing and sketching
design plans as per client goals, sourcing products and materials, determining costs and inspecting
construction to ensure alignment with design specifications are met. You will also be expected to
comply with the regulatory environment around inspections and building codes.
Good interior designers are able to think creatively about the use of space, color and movement and
will draw on other artistic mediums for creative inspiration. They will also be effective
communicators with the ability to persuade in communicating a design idea.
INTERIOR DECORATER
Interior decorators enhance the inside of buildings or specific rooms in a building to meet the
needs of the inhabitants. They choose colors, paints, furniture, floor and window coverings, and
lighting. Interior decorators' work improves the interior space of homes, offices, and a wide
variety of businesses and organizations.
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The Work
interior decorators spruce up the interiors of homes and businesses such as office buildings,
theaters, restaurants, and malls. They may work on an entire building or focus specifically on a
single room, such as a bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom. No matter what kind of interior they are
enhancing, interior decorators have certain typical job duties.
3.4.2TRAINING
The business intends to train employees in future on necessary skills required in business. This
will also be done when the business had grown and had generated more profits. Employees will
be taken for workshops and seminars, exchange programs and inviting experts to advise
installation of computer in the business to cope with changing technology and to increase the
competitiveness of the business.
3.4.3PROMOTION METHOD
This is an act of promotional employees as matter of motivating than in their various fields of
operations. Employee’s promotion will be based on.
Their efficiency
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The proprietor intends to promote hardworking workers who work efficiently with the aim of
increasing productivity to the firm.
Academic qualifications
Employees who possess high education level will be promoted accordingly. This is due to the
experience and skills they possess.
Job groups
The proposed business plan to employ casual workers in future, terms of payment will depend on
whether an individual is casual worker or permanent employee.
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3.5.2 INCENTIVES
These are reward offered to the employees. They are meant to motivate them in undertaking the
activities effectively.
Transport allowance
Transport allowances will be granted to employees to enable them to come to work on time and
break for their home at the evening without much inconveniences.
Overtimes
The business will come up with a package of rewarding overtime to every extra one hour to
encourage the workers to work selflessly to attain the business objectives.
Medical allowances
Medical allowances will be grated to employees of the proposed business in case of illness.
Pension
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The business plans to register all employees with the national Social Security fund (NSSF) so as
to secure monetary for retirement age.
Licenses
The business will obtain permission for the activities by obtaining a license from the central
government under the ministry of trade and industry licensing law of Kenya.
Permit
The business will obtain a permit from (legal government) law of Kenya. The business will be
given an authority to operate in the site after filling a form showing name, location and the nature
of business. The proposed business will therefore be registered under its official name to
commence its operation.
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This by-law will be of great importance to Ernest interiors i.e. will enable the business operate
effectively and efficiently within any legal problems with the government of Kenya or the county
council authority.
Banking Services
KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK
P.O.BOX 4321
ELDORET
TEL: 022-11806040411
Medical Services
ELDORET HOSPITAL
P.O.BOX 11
ELDORET
Postal Services
NANDI HILLS POST OFFICE
P.O.BOX 0400
ELDORET
TEL: 050-0126175
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CHAPTER FOUR
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The business will require to other facilities such as:
item cost model
Cupboard 1000
Furniture 7000
Computer 9000
total 47500
Machines and equipment will be locally obtained with agreement for transfer to the owners
premises.
ENTRANCE
CCCU decorator
Designer
ACCOUNTANT TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE
5.2 PRODUCTION STRATEGY
Labor cost
SECURITY GUARD
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Raw material cost
Production overhead cost
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Production Assistant manager 10,150 (24x30)
30 = sh10,150
The business will also include professional workers who will be hired to help in the maintenance
process.
Occasionally there will be increase in the number of workers as the pick season approaches who
will work temporarily where the sales level will be higher than the normal seasons.
COST OF PRODUCTION.
The total cost of production is comprised of summing up the total cost of materials required, total
labor and the total expenses.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
For the production to be complete, the manpower, equipment, control function and service
activities are needed to be coordinated properly. Controlled activities ensure that the production
process is implemented. For the business to do well, the cost of production must always be less
than the sales for profit making. Good attractive wages and motivation of employees, security
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and conducive vary depending on customers income. The price will be charged in comparison to
the prices environment is essential to the products. Coordination and communication will be
emphasized between the workers in order to make the business a success. If the above qualities
are observed the business will be able to meet the needs of the client at the shortest time possible.
Every business has external and internal factors which include
Internal factors
Power blackout
Non-productive workforce
Breakdown of machines
Lack of communication and co-ordination between workers leading to quarrels between
them
Solutions to these factors
Repair and maintenance should be done regularly to ensure efficiency of the business.
Power backup should be installed to prevent the unnecessary inconvenience
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4.2.4 SUMMARY OF TOTAL MONTHLY PRODUCTION COST
ITEM AMOUNT
Steps involved
Customers’ orders of goods from stock and payments on cash or credit.
Customers who buy in large quantity such as factory, discount will be offered to
encourage buying.
The business will source the information concerning the suppliers through quotation.
Ordering
The materials required in the business will be ordered through purchase order. This will state the
right specifications of materials required.
Transportation
The suppliers will liase with the supervisor about the impending order to be delivered this will
help the inventory supervisor to schedule the transport well.
Unloading of goods
Good received will be unloaded from the firm is inspected. This is done comparing the
specification of materials in the purchase order against the physical measurement of the
materials.
Price determination
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The selling price of animal feeds will be based on buying price plus the transportation cost plus
the government tax also the required profits.
Selling of goods
Goods will be readily available for sale at the selling counter or customer’s disposal.
Health regulations
The proposed business will strive to abide by public health Act (cap 226) therefore the firm will
strive to maintain high standards of hygiene by keeping the environment and litters will be
dumped in a recommended place.
Labor laws
The firm will ensure that all employees are treated fairly; this is done by observing
environmental Act.
The law states rules and conditions at recruiting staff
Wages and conditions of employment. The employees’ wages and salaries will be governed by
this Act; also term of working conditions will be governed by the Act.
Environment regulations
The firm will ensure its environment is well cleared. This will be done by ensuring that bins are
placed every place needed. Also the firm will recycle water product like firm chemicals used for
making fertilizers etc.
Safety regulations
All employees in the firm are expected to observe safety rules and regulations in their disposal.
Also the firm will establish a weekly safety talk where workers will spend 30 minutes every
Friday morning before work. This talk will help employees pin point possible accidents and the
immediate first aid boxes full with the required items for first exercise all over the business
premises.
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CHAPTER FIVE
Important Assumptions
The following captured critical assumptions will determine the potential for future success.
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5.2 ERNEST INTERIORS WORKING CAPITAL
Working capital= current assets –current liabilities
ITEM KSH
Stock of raw material 29,500
Debtors 100,000
Cash in hand 860,850
Cash at bank 505,330
Working capital 1,495,680
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ERNEST INTERIORS
6.2.1 PROJECTED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING 2022
MONTH JAN FEB MARCH APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Amount (shs)
CASH IN FLOW A
Opening bal b/f - 260800 302350 340700 404000 496200 638200 730300 822550 845850 868150 865350
Cash sales 200000 150000 100000 100000 150000 200000 150000 200000 100000 80000 50000 20000
Debtors 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 50000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000
Loan 120000 - - - - - - - - - - -
Owners’ equity 100000 - - - - - - - - - - -
Total cash inflow 425000 415800 402850 445700 559000 701200 793200 935300 927550 930850 923150 890350
CASH OUTFLOW B
Cash purchases 150000 100000 50000 30000 50000 50000 50000 100000 7000 50000 45000 15000
Creditors 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Advertisement 1000 500 500 - 1000 1200 1200 1000 - 1000 500 1000
Trading license 500 - - - - - - - - - - -
Miscellaneous 500 400 200 200 250 200 100 150 100 100 200 200
Drawings 1000 1500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 1000 1000
Interest on loan 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
Transport 500 500 500 500 500 500 550 550 550 600 600 600
Salaries & wages 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500
Electricity bill 1000 800 700 700 750 750 750 700 750 750 800 1500
Water bill 1500 1550 1550 1600 1600 1650 1650 1650 1600 1550 1500 2000
Total cash flow 164200 113450 62150 41700 62800 63000 62900 112750 81700 62700 57800 29500
Net cash c/d 260800 302350 346700 404000 496200 63820 730300 8225550 845850 868150 865350 719300
Accumulative cash 260800 563150 909850 1313850 1810050 2448250 3178550 4001100 4846950 5715100 6580450 7299750
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5.2.2ERNEST INTERIORS
PARTICULARS
Sales 1,500,000
Purchases 900,000
Transport 6,450
Transport 2,400
Miscellaneous 2,600
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5.5 PRO –FORMA BALANCE SHEET
ERNEST INTERIORS
Pro-forma opening balance sheet as at 31st December 2022
SHS SHS
Creditors 99,465
2,000,000 2,000,000
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5.6 BREAK EVEN LEVEL
ERNEST INTERIORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2022
VARIABLE COST
Advertisement 8,900
Miscellaneous 2,600
Transport 6,450
47,300
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5.7 PROFITABILITY RATIOS
ERNEST INTERIORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2022
Return on sales = Gross profit x 100
Sales
= 1,460,850 x 100%
1,500,000
= 97.39
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5.8 DESIRED FINANCING
ERNEST INTERIORS
ITEM SH.
TOTAL 2,033,800
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