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Excellence Group Revised Business Plan
Excellence Group Revised Business Plan
A BUSINESS PLAN
ABOUT OKRA
SEED COFFEE
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Proponents:
Level: Grade 12
Business Information: The official name of the business is JUST AROMA. The type
of business structure of the company is sole proprietorship. The company’s main office
Business Paragraph: Just Aroma is a new business venture that will produce and serve
organic coffee powder made of dried and roasted okra seeds with lemon flavor.
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Vision
To be the leading and most valued organic coffee producer across the
South East Asia, ensuring the high quality of the product and best value for
money.
Mission
production of healthy, aromatic, and organic okra seed coffee that will
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Problem
The popularity of caffeinated coffee all over the world, particularly in the
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excess due to its high caffeine content. Many people experience insomnia,
restlessness, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, and anxiety from the
caffeine in coffee. Hence, the demands for coffee substitutes have been
rising due to the adverse health effects of caffeine and due to increasing
Solution
This business will produce coffee mix that is healthy and made from organic
ingredients. It develops an organic coffee product with a twist that will catch
the attention of coffee lovers and that is new to their taste. The product is not
just an ordinary coffee. It is made of dried, roasted, and ground okra seeds
and enriched its taste with lemon flavor. It is a low-calorie coffee, has low
acid, and has no saturated fats or cholesterol which is good for the people
product is made with 100% natural and organic okra seeds and lemon. By
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Target market
senior citizens, Persons with Disability (PWD), and pregnant women. They
are the target market because they are most likely to drink coffee. Therefore,
it is much better for them to buy and drink this okra seed-lemon coffee mix
as their alternative coffee drink in order for them to maintain their blood
Competition
This business will compete with large and known existing companies that
offer organic and non-caffeinated coffee too (i.e., Nescafe Decaf, MX3, and
Glutalipo). But what makes this business different from them is that it uses
100% organic and natural dried okra seeds with lemon flavor and has an
appealing aroma. Its main weakness is that the production process is quite
time-consuming because it takes several days for the seeds to dry under the
features and benefits of the product. Lastly, its main threat is the
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Garcia and is expected to start its operations on May 2022. It will be located
and built at Barangay Ocampo Rivera, Jaen, Nueva Ecija, near 658 Fuel
Refilling Station. The team of the company will consist of three (3) small
departments; production department (i.e., seeds remover and who will dry
the seeds, and roaster and miller), baking department (i.e., baker), and
packaging department (i.e., packager). The owner will be the one who will
actually sell the packaged coffee powder and manage transactions in the
physical store.
Financial Summary
sales per month is ₱112,050.00, for the first year is ₱1,344,600.00, with
increases of 5% for the second year, resulting to ₱1,411,830.00 and for the third
of sales per month is ₱ 53,190.00, for the year 1 is ₱638,280.00, and the growth
will be the same as the projected sales. The expected monthly operating
expenses will be ₱ 52,899.51, and for the first year will be ₱650,792.20, with the
same rise as the projected sales. Furthermore, the predicted monthly net income
after income tax is ₱10,561.97 and for the year 1 is ₱126,743.64, with a 5% rise
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in year 2 to ₱ 133,080.82 and the net income for year 3 shows a 10% rise,
cupcake, estimated sales per month is ₱38,300.00, for the first year is
and for the third year, it increases to 10% resulting to ₱530,838.00. However,
the expected cost of sales per month is ₱16,990.00, for the year 1 is
₱203,880.00, and the growth will be the same as the projected sales. The
expected monthly operating expenses will be ₱16,708.52, and for the first year
Funding Requirements
raw materials, gas stove and LPG tank, kitchen tools and equipments,
packaging supplies, initial rent payment, office supplies, table and chairs,
Particulars Amount
cupcake)
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TOTALS 115,110.30
When the business is actually growing in the future and earning more
profits, it plans to buy new eqipments for coffee grinding and baking. It also
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II. OPPORTUNITY
Coffee has been a part of Filipinos’ daily meal. It usually contains caffeine
which gives a mild central nervous system and metabolic stimulant that
can impair sleep and can lead to irregular heartbeat and restlessness. In a
nutshell, too much consumption of coffee with caffeine can cause potential
health risks. In this time of global health crisis, health can be improved and
developed if one learns and contemplates what is good and right for his
healthy coffee made from organic okra seeds with lemon flavor. This is to
ensure that customers are kept safe and healthy, even when drinking coffee.
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can help people with hypertension to lower their blood pressure, reduce the
risk of Type II diabetes and the threats of cancer and stroke, aid in physical
improve productivity.
Target Market
them and those who enjoy drinking coffee. Teenagers, middle-aged, senior
citizens, PWD, and pregnant women who have an average income are
among those targeted by this business. They are deemed as potential target
customers because they will most likely patronize and enjoy this business.
PWDs are also among the target customers of this business because they are
a great alternative coffee for them since they are not allowed to drink
caffeinated coffee to ensure the safety and health of their baby. The
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that they can afford this product as well as can improve and enhance the
Competition
Competition is not new in this field. The owner has already envisioned that
the business will not be easy. However, its main competitors are known and
large existing companies like Nescafe that offers decaffeinated coffee, MX3
that sells coffee mix with minimal amount of caffeine content, and Glutalipo
that offers organic and fiber coffee powder with different variants of flavors
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SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
It is purely and naturally made from Some grains cannot be fully dissolved;
organic, dried, and roasted okra hence, customers may encounter dregs
which enhances its flavor and taste. The struggle to have a possibility in
aid weight loss, boost immune consuming due to removing the seeds
market
Opportunities Threats
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trained.
At the moment, Just Aroma is committed in producing top quality okra seed
powder with lemon flavor and okra chocolate cupcake. As this business
continue in this industry, the owner is willing to expand his product line and
plans to add new variants of healthy flavor (e.g., okra seed-honey, okra seed-
creamy brewed iced okra coffee in a ready-to-drink bottle and new flavors
for cupcake.
III. EXECUTION
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Value Proposition
The business assures the high satisfaction of the customers in terms of the
health benefits and quality of the product and at a reasonable selling price.
7Ps of Marketing
Product
The proposed product is coffee powder made of dried and roasted okra seeds
and combined with organic lemon powder, which is very beneficial in terms
to lower their blood pressure and to regulate their blood sugar level. It is a
perfect drink before breakfast, in afternoon after snack time, and even before
bed time. If customers want to elevate its taste, they may add some sugar,
honey extract, or powdered milk when they mixed it with hot water. Thus,
the company ensures the high quality of the product and its nutritional
benefits so that coffee drinkers can still drink coffee while maintaining a
healthy lifestyle and without providing negative effects on their health even
when consumed in excess. However, this business will also offer okra
chocolate moist cupcake that is perfect partner for coffee. It will serve as this
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business’ secondary product since the junk material which is the green okra
ensure that okra pods will not be wasted and at the same time, be an another
source of income. The cupcake is moist, fluffy, freshly baked, and aromatic
too. It will be made available in two different level of sweetness; the one is
with more added sugar which is perfect for sweet lovers, and the one is
baked with less sugar which is suitable to those who are diabetic or who are
in a diet. Lastly, it will be sold per box (6 pieces of cupcakes in each box).
Place
The size of the store is 24 square meters at Barangay Ocampo Rivera, Jaen,
Nueva Ecija. The place is easy to find and will be seen when customers pass
by the road. The store has a minimalist design to make it look clean. It is
Price
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ensured by the company so that the target market can avail the product
without hurting their pockets. Given the affordability of the product, the
owner ensures that the quality will not be neglected. The detailed analysis of
Promotion
power and reach of social media platforms, using them as the primary
will readily reach youthful generations, and this could be a means to pique
their interest. Instagram videos and posts will assist the brand in reaching
celebrities, who may then become product endorsers in the future when the
primarily young people. This product will be able to gain popularity quickly
thanks to various social media sites. However, this business will not rely on
the internet only since there are still customers who are not engaged in this
will also be used in promoting the business. Lastly, the business will offer
People
Opening this business benefits three people: the entrepreneur, the workers,
and the consumers. Having said that, this business will open its door to the
pregnant women.
Process
The chosen okra farmer and lemon supplier will deliver the matured or full-
grown okras and lemons to the warehouse. The production process starts in
removing the okra seeds from the okra pods. The okra pods will be set aside
processed through a dry method wherein the okra seeds will be placed under
the sun and will let them dry. For the lemon powder, the lemons will be
thinly sliced and placed also under the sun. In case there is no sunlight due to
bad weather condition or rainy season, this business will use microwave
oven as an alternative drying method for the seeds and sliced lemons. After
drying, the seeds will undergo the roasting process for them to be cooked
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and to bring out the aroma and flavor. Then, the dried and roasted okra seeds
powder. The dried lemon slices will be also pulverized and sifted. In case
there is power interruption, the miller will manually pulverize the seeds and
lemon using mortar and pestle. After that, integrate and mix the lemon
powder and the ground okra seeds into big container for them to be ready for
packaging.
Physical Evidence
The location in which the product will be manufactured is not only attractive
to the eyes, but also clean and environmentally friendly. For the benefit of
young and young-at-heart clients, the layout of the physical store minimalist
and “instagrammable”. To fit the image of the company, the employees will
the product, this business will use resealable pouch kraft packaging that is
water-resistant and has simple yet fascinating design. Each packaging will
have a short but powerful statement (e.g., “Stay Strong and Power On” and
“Always Smile”) at the back of it to uplift and motivate this business’ dear
customers.
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Operations
I. Methods
The suppliers deliver the needed raw materials in the warehouse. The raw
materials (i.e., okras and lemons) will be then prepared for the production.
Removers will manually remove the seeds from okras’ pod. The seeds will
grinding. For the lemon powder, the lemons will be sliced and placed also
under the sun. The dried lemon slices will also undergo in the process of
grinding and sifting. After that, combined ground okra seeds and lemon
powder in a big, single container. Then the mixed ground okra seeds and
lemon will be packaged into its packaging. However, the potential consumer
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B. Distribution Method
The customers may directly buy in the actual store which is located at
Barangay Ocampo Rivera, Jaen, Nueva Ecija. In short, this business will
incorporate direct selling. It will also establish its online store on Shopee
C. Payment Process
This method of payment that this business prefers is the first payment
be in the form of cash and mobile payment (GCash). For those who
Cash on Delivery.
II. Manpower
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A. Job Description
Okra seeds remover and who will dry the okra seeds and lemon
slices
Manually removes the seeds from the okra pods and ensures that
Separately transfers the fresh okra seeds and lemon slices from
Grinds the dried okra seeds and dried lemon slices using food
processor.
Packager
Baker
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For okra seeds remover and who will dry the okra seeds, and
Resumé
in a timely manner
For Packager:
Resumé
members
For Baker:
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Resumé
job. The next process is to review the resumé of applicants and develop
applicant. After the interview analysis, the employer must hire the
applicant who successfully passed the interview. Then the employer will
notify the hired applicants to inform them about the salary and start date.
B. Job Offer
his interested neighbors and residents of his barangay about the job
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and groups (e.g., I Love Jaen), indicating the job position, job
C. Employee Development
packager a training about roasting and grinding dried okra seeds for
II. Machines
area, baking area, and transaction area. It will use minimalist design in
particularly cream white and light brown. The building has functional
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furniture like big table and chairs (for staff only). The displays, signage,
and layout are appropriate to the context of the product. The production
equipments or machinery that are essential for this business are bilao,
frying pan, gas stove and LPG tank, turner spatula, food processor,
hand mixer, microwave oven, and baking tray. Below is the purpose and
Bilao – is used for winnowing and drying okra seeds and lemon under the
sun.
Gas stove and LPG tank – produces heat that helps to cook and roast dried
okra seeds.
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Coffee grinder or food processor – is used to grind okra seeds and dried
lemon into fine particles, helping to easily make okra coffee powder which
Large Bowl Container – this is where the combined ground okra coffee and
Measuring Cups – are used to measure and transfer the ground okra seeds
to its packaging.
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Weighing scale – is used to weigh the grams of each packaged okra coffee
powder.
Electric Hand Mixer - is used to mix dry and wet ingredients for okra
Baking Tray - is used to mold and hold the batter in a baking liners.
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III. Materials
The business owner will coordinate with the farmers of okras and lemon and
suppliers of baking and packaging supplies for the business to have adequate
raw materials that are highly needed for the production process. The
business owner will ensure that the suppliers are able to offer a quality,
fresh, and chemical-free raw materials and be consistent with its offering, so
that this business will produce high quality okra coffee powder and cupcakes
too.
Distributions
store in which customers can go directly to the store. In simple terms, direct
will open its online store in Shopee for wide access to customers.
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The coffee business is rapidly increasing according to value line, and this
experience that customers can get from it - from the aroma, perfect blend of
taste, fine granules, up to its health benefits. Given that the business is a
operation. The risks involved is low sales at the beginning due to the
supply of okra and lemon every typhoon season. Another risk is the rainy
season in which the drying process will be difficult. To address it, the owner
should identify alternative drying method for the seeds and lemon slices
(e.g., using microwave oven). However, people may patronize this business
after they experience the benefits, taste, and aroma of this okra seed-lemon
coffee.
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Introduction
organic okra coffee powder that will help people avoid the negative effects
of caffeinated coffee like high blood pressure and insomnia. It will serve
high quality product that is affordable and safe for everyone. The company’s
Jaen, Nueva Ecija. The company will begin its operation on May 2022. The
employees; one (1) seed remover and who will dry the seeds and lemon
slices, one (1) roaster and miller, one (1) baker, and one (1) packager. The
owner will be the one who will actually sell packaged coffee powder in the
Organizational Structure
Owner
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Okra seeds remover and who will dry the okra seeds and lemon slices
Transfers the fresh okra seeds from bilao and place it under the sun.
Cuts lemons into slices, and dry these slices together with the okra seeds.
Roasts and mixes okra seeds following strict protocols for correct
Ensures that all okra seeds are well-cooked; not too roasted and not
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Transfers and combines ground okra seeds and lemon slices to a large
Baker
Packager
V. APPENDIX
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JUST AROMA
Sample Survey
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o 1
o 2
o 3
o 4 or more
2. Would you buy and consume coffee that is organic and caffeine-free?
o Yes
o No
3. Okra seeds are now in coffee form, are you willing to try it?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
o Yes
o No
5. What other flavors would you prefer to complement this okra seed
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Curriculum vitae
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