Curve Plus Format 2
Curve Plus Format 2
In Partial Fulfillment
BS Entrepreneurship
Prepared by:
Garcia, Inamae
Tan, Bea
November 2020
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Table of Contents
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1.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.7 Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.8 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.9 Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1.1 Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.2 Weaknesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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5.1.3 Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.4 Risks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Curve Plus is a start-up online business that will sell fashionable clothing to plus size
women who have specific sizes and fitting requirements. Curve plus endeavors to
provide a good quality products and services to this market segment who have limited
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The business plan will show how the combined contributed capital of three of its
founders amounting to P45,000 will gain for the company an estimated P 55,000 at the
Curve Plus is a start-up business based in Bacolod City established primarily to serve
the plus size market in Bacolod and other areas. The group has chosen to serve the
market in Bacolod City as it is the center of economic activity of the Province of Negros
Occidental. It is also the area where most of the population with disposable income
reside. In addition, Bacolod has the amenities and infrastructure comparable to that of
first class cities in the country, which makes it suitable for marketing our chosen
product. Specifically, Curve Plus choses to serve a market niche of the plus size
market as there are very limited supply of such products. While there are a number of
sellers for clothing and other apparel, very few serve the specific plus size market
segment. Competitive pricing will be Curve Plus advantage versus its competition.
Cost savings from massive online marketing and skipping physical space required for
an actual shop and inventory is what will make Curve Plus a supplier of choice. All
1.1 Objectives
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- To sell 100 pieces of clothing in a month
This business will boost confident not just to all women but more specifically to the plus-
size community by making available sizes and showcasing a quality clothing products
that are affordable. Curve plus aims to acknowledge the existing problems of plus size
Our Vision to become the clothing supplier of choice for plus size women in Philippines
specifically in Visayas and trusted provider quality products and services for our chosen
market niche.
- Our commitment to continue supporting plus size community to give the best out of
them.
- Remain accessible for the consumer and adoptable to the new trends.
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1.4 Start-up cost and funding
The contribution per partner is set at PHP 15,000 each for a total initial working capital
of PHP 45,000. Though the best capital structures for most businesses are a calculated
mix between capital and loans, the partners have come to a decision to source funds
purely from initial capital to be contributed at the start of the business as there is no
available financing option to acquire a loan at a fair interest rate that won’t potentially
Curve Plus will be offering clothing apparel such as tops, shorts, and pants that will be
designed by Curve Plus itself. The client also has the opportunity to make their dream
outfit by the help of our services. In producing a well love clothes for plus size, first it
was layout and designed by the designer then pass it on the tailors for the
1.6 Market
The business target is the plus size market, ages 18 years old and above. The Gen Z,
millennials, pregnant women and fashionistas, including students especially the ones
who have high disposable income. Females who love to dress up and the ones who are
fond of trends. It will focus first on Negros Occidental specifically in Bacolod City as it is
the center of economic activity in the Province. The need for our products is most
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prominent in this area of the Province considering the lack of plus sized clothes coming
1.7 Strategy
Our strategy is based on delivering a customers. Once the order was made and pack. It
will be delivered door to door by our very own rider with shipping fee to help our riders.
We boost of our trendy clothing design and perfect fit. This proposal can be done with
the help of research, social media, our man power and even our customers.
1.8 Management
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CEO
COO
CFO
planning.
Each having a specific set of duties distributes the workload among the members of the
● Philhealth
● Pag-Ibig
● Maternity Leave
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1.9 Financials
The estimated projected financials given in this business plan is conservative. Curve
Plus is expected to return the investment by the year with the projected small amount of
profit.
● The partners of Curve Plus will provide the initial capital needed to start the business
Founders
● The founders of the company are responsible for conceptualizing, planning, setting
up, managing and expanding the company. They put all their efforts, time, money and
Curve, signifies the body of most women. Plus is, to represent our main product the
plus-sized women.
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Production expenses are classified in direct and indirect. The finance head will need to
identify such costs: materials needed, labor of employees, indirect expenses, tools and
The business aims to deliver high quality products. Quality is manifested in the texture
of the fabric and the different varieties that can cater to all occasions. The business will
also offer a variety of product lines from swimwear, casual, gym outfit and office attire.
All these with the trend and fashion in mind taking into consideration the unique style
and fit of the plus size market. In addition, other sizes will also be available. It will
answer the clothing problems like the boob gap on blouses, pockets that cannot
accommodate average modern phones etc. Products will have features to gain the
attention of the customers. Attention to detail will be evident. The product will have a
one day warranty for alteration or replacement for the convenience of the consumer.
Clothes
The customers will have a wide variety of choices from available designs ensuring the
best quality of the product. Product designs will be made by the partners, as well as
from a pool of designers the business will contract. Execution of these designs will be
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The world is evolving through the innovations of humankind and change in some
aspects are being accepted. The garments industry is characterized by a wide variety of
options to choose from. Investing in this type of business means to go with the vogue.
Today people are starting to accept reality. The difference was thought of as a flaw is
now turning into strength. It was once a problem that the plus-sized community faced.
As there is a need for a fashion boutique that caters for plus-sized women, who wants
to have fashionable clothes that could boost their confidence. Plus size women also
desire to have a fitting of their own, especially those who have trouble fitting into the
usual clothing size. They want to feel beautiful, sexy, and comfortable in the clothes
they wear.
The interest in the plus size clothing market has increased due to the increasing levels
of obesity and eating disorders that plague a large number of the population. The shape
and size of the average person has increased throughout the years, resulting in a shift
in the way clothes are designed, produced, and marketed - especially for women, who
as a whole have become larger and heavier than they appeared about 20 years ago.
People who are now in their 20s and 40s add to the increase in obesity - more than
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As explain above, the main market segments are
a. Plus size individuals (retailer customers) accounting for more that 90 percent of our
Retail
Corportate customers
Others
Next, illustration shows that market segmentation taking account, for conservative
purposes, the potential number of individuals to order plus size clothes (about 600,000
residents and 30% plus size individuals in Bacolod City). As we focus in online platform
Curve plus, will focus on its target market, low and middle class residents in Bacolod
city, along with local businesses that are located inside and outside of the area and also
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Typically, according to our own previous sales on B's trendy finds on Instagram and
Facebook, the target individual customers to order plus size clothes every time the new
stocks arrive, estimated 2-3 weeks. Individual and retailers order plus size clothes with
or without occasions.
We will strive to establish a reputable image from that target market's perspective, by
offering excellent quality of clothes, affordable, going with the trend, accessible, flexible
expectations, we will be able to build trust, loyalty and good word of mouth sales that
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Clearing out and designing
office
Have a meeting with the
tailors
Provide Partial
layout/design of the
clothes
Approve and finalize
designs and the quantity
Create website and
accounts on Facebook
page, Instagram, Shoppee
Release 1st Collections
Our strategy is based on deliver a strong customer value proposition in niche market.
We are looking to offer the Bacolod City, inside and outside the area the new plus size
store.
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We are building our marketing online so that we eventually reach more customers in
plus size clothes. We focus on giving satisfaction for the need of low to middle class
residents and organizations or companies located inside and outside Bacolod City.
our target market and to let then know about Curve Plus and their Plus Size clothes and
other offers
In addition, Curve Plus will use effective advertising tools to spread and promote the
business. We focus on online marketing to reach wide audience and we paid Facebook
to spread and promote Curve Plus. We will also spreading tarpaulins in specific places
in Bacolod City.
Curve Plus just opened its doors for business a little over a month ago marketing is
essential to its success and future profitability. Curve Plus possess good information
about the common attributes of the prized and loyal customers. Business is good, and
customers have been impressed with our products. The company offers its target
5.1.1 Strength
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The business aims to spread awareness about the plus-size community. It wants to
5.1.2 Weaknesses
Limited variety of suppliers with no actual survey of the fabric or materials. Given by the
5.1.3 Opportunities
Being in the online platform means you can cater wide variety of consumers especially
5.1.4 Threats
There is a rise of new threats such as competitors in the area with the given trend of
fashion.
• Excellent quality of clothes and services. Door to door deliver and Accessible.
• Curve Plus care with its customers to give them satisfaction that they need.
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• Going with the trend, not all regular sizes can have the new trend, plus size can slay
Because Curve Plus is new to the market, we realize that we need to prove our
business’s worth to inside and outside Bacolod City customers, in order to earn trust,
Curve Plus define the sales process that we thought would be successful. We list down
our unique value proposition, target market, competitors, product features and benefits
and so on. We conclude that we need to train our sales team by make them wear the
customer’s shoe.
Curve Plus will rely heavily on online promotion using several social media platforms
and social media influencers. The pandemic has changed the dynamics of marketing
and promotions as digital and online selling has gained more popularity. While this was
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already in use prior to the pandemic, a significant increase was noted in the number of
online transactions and the use of the internet for marketing and selling.
Messaging customers through email, text message and social media platforms
We can reach our market by paying the sponsors through social media by
sharing our
Promotion of various social media activities “Give Away Promo” for those who share our
products and tag their friends and if we will reach 1,000 followers by then - for one.
Winners ,will be announced the randomly by roulette and he/she will receive products
worth PHP1,000.
Curve Plus will be available on the following social media sites with its corresponding
mode of payment.
Step 1
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Filling up order form provided in the given site.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Sending out of the order once it is confirmed. It will be through meet up or delivery.
Though the best capital structures is a calculated mix between capital and loans.,
However, the partners have to source funds purely from equity to be contributed by the
partners at the start of the business. The group has not identified additional source of
funding through loan that will not potentially harm the financial position of the business.
As the market shifts to technology and the rising trend of online transactions due to the
pandemic, Curve Plus will have an online store launch through online platforms that can
offer products and services efficiently and safely to the consumers in Bacolod City and
the entire Philippines. Instead of relying mainly on a physical store, Curve Plus will
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There will be an actual office located at Leo St. Jr Torres Airport Subdivision. Occupying
a portion from the house of the CEO. This office is established mainly to assure
customers that Curve Plus is a legitimate business that also has physical presence.
Curve Plus will mainly use social media including Facebook and Instagram as its main
marketing platforms. Its wide reach and real time exposure is the main reason for
choosing this platform. Social media It will reach a wide variety of consumers especially
because of the rapid growth of online marketing and selling as a result of the COVID 19
pandemic. Marketing and promotion will include photos and videos of the products that
will be launched through the official social media accounts of the business. Special
packages, discounts and promos will be sent to social media influencers to promote the
A Personnel plan should be devised. This includes a step by step estimation of number
of days and tasks to be followed. Each task should have a responsible person in-charge
to handle and spearhead the tasks. Each respective team should have a production
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plan depending on their functions. A daily, weekly and monthly plan should be passed
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Curve Plus
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Sales 433,687.56
Cost of Goods Sold
Materials 1 174,576.83
Labor 2 135,200.00 309,776.83
Gross Margin 123,910.73
Operating Expenses
Selling Expenses 3 33,360.00
Administrative Expenses 4 28,866.67 62,226.67
Operating Income Before Tax 61,684.06
Tax (10%) 6,168.41
Net Income 55,515.66
Curve Plus
Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Curve Plus
Current Assets
Statement of Changes in Equity
Cash and CashForEquivalents
the Year Ended December20,000.00
31, 2021
Cash in Bank 42,808.96
Inventories Dalmacio, Capital Garcia,
5 25,814.74
Capital Tan, Capital Total Capital
Capital Balances as Receivable
Accounts 21,684.38 110,308.07
15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 45,000.00
of January Total
1, 2021
Current Assets 110,308.07
Share in Net Incomeand Equipment
Property 18,505.22 6
18,505.22
3,800.00 18,505.22 55,515.66
Capital Balances as
Accumulated Depreciation 7 (1,266.67) 2,533.33
of December 31, 33,505.22 33,505.22 33,505.22 100,515.66
2021 Total Assets 112,841.41
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Financial Analysis
Liquidity Ratios
8 per month
excluding 4 per annum with
Administrative Expenses
depreciation depreciation
(Utilities)
Electricity 500.00 6,000.00
Gasoline for Operations 1,000.00 12,000.00
Wi-Fi Connection 800.00 9,600.00
Depreciation Expense 1,266.67
2,300.00 28,866.67
measures a company’s ability to pay off short-term liabilities with quick assets: Acid-test
84,493.34
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Divided by: Current Liabilities 12,325.75
The cash ratio measures a company’s ability to pay off short-term liabilities with
cash and cash equivalents: Cash ratio = Cash and Cash equivalents / Current Liabilities
Efficiency Ratios
The asset turnover ratio measures a company’s ability to generate sales from
The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company’s inventory is
sold and replaced over a given period: Inventory turnover ratio = Cost of goods sold /
Average inventory
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Profitability Ratios
The operating margin ratio compares the operating income of a company to its net
sales to determine operating efficiency: Operating margin ratio = Operating income / Net
sales
The return on assets ratio measures how efficiently a company is using its assets to
This is only a year of plan due to time constraint. Further analysis will be shown once
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1. Where cost is concerned, the group has taken a conservative approach all
throughout the financial models. These have purposely been overstated as contingency
for market and business risks. Partners will also not be able to provide additional capital
3. Partners have agreed not to make withdrawals from capital for a year to allow their
capital to grow.
4. Outsourcing is the main strategy. The business runs without need of in house its own
labor, factory, or equipment thus it shall not carry any Factory Overhead.
wholesale value depending on the complexity of the design and material to work with.
7. Tax Rate is derived from KPMG's article on income tax for partnership share.
8. The business will keep a steady stock of supplies enough to cover a month's supply
9. Though the business will operate mainly on a cash basis, accounts receivables may
10. The business will maintain a cash on hand balance of PHP 20,000 for immediate
purchases. The rest of the cash balance will be deposited in a bank account for
11. Accounts Payable consists of unpaid labor for finished inventories which is
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7.4 Risks
Supplier- The company aims to travel to Luzon for wide variety of fabric suppliers
and as we are all experiencing the pandemic, strict protocols are being followed
to limit movement and ensuring safety for everyone from the virus.
Competition- There are threats of new entrants more on online as it is the trend
and some physical store that is in the center of the market such as malls.
Thus, offering our clothing line will be a way for plus size women to gain awareness and
confidence .The product will be priced right as it aims to provide quality and comfort at
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Curve Plus
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
1 2 5
Total Units Units
Qty of 40% Inventory
Unit of Cost per Material Expected Expected Material Labor
Materials Material Materia Markup Cost for a
Product Size Measure Needed Product Cost per Labor SRP to be to be Cost in a Cost in a
Needed l Cost on Month's
ment per Unit Unit Product sold in a sold in a year year
COGS Supply
Unit week year
Denim Fabric Yard 2.00 150.00 300.00
Small to Stud Button Piece 1.00 6.08 6.08
354.68 250.00 241.87 846.56 1.00 52.00 18,443.53 13,000.00 2,620.29
Large Metal Zipper Piece 1.00 18.60 18.60
Wax Thread Spool 1.00 30.00 30.00
Pants
Denim Fabric Yard 2.50 150.00 375.00
XL- Stud Button Piece 1.00 6.08 6.08
429.68 250.00 271.87 951.56 1.00 52.00 22,343.53 13,000.00 2,945.29
XXXL Metal Zipper Piece 1.00 18.60 18.60
Wax Thread Spool 1.00 30.00 30.00
Small to Fabric Yard 1.25 100.00 125.00
132.50 150.00 113.00 395.50 2.00 104.00 13,780.00 15,600.00 2,448.33
Deep V- Large Thread Spool 0.25 30.00 7.50
Neck Polo XL- Fabric Yard 1.75 100.00 175.00
182.50 150.00 133.00 465.50 2.00 104.00 18,980.00 15,600.00 2,881.67
XXXL Thread Spool 0.25 30.00 7.50
Small to Fabric Yard 1.00 100.00 100.00
107.50 150.00 103.00 360.50 2.00 104.00 11,180.00 15,600.00 2,231.67
Crop Wrap Large Thread Spool 0.25 30.00 7.50
Top XL- Fabric Yard 1.50 100.00 150.00
157.50 150.00 123.00 430.50 2.00 104.00 16,380.00 15,600.00 2,665.00
XXXL Thread Spool 0.25 30.00 7.50
Dress Small to Fabric Yard 2.00 100.00 200.00 251.27 150.00 160.51 561.78 1.00 52.00 13,066.04 7,800.00 1,738.84
Large Zipper Piece 1.00 18.60 18.60
Thread Spool 1.00 30.00 30.00
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Big Buttons Piece 3.00 0.89 2.67
Fabric Yard 3.00 100.00 300.00
XL- Zipper Piece 1.00 18.60 18.60
351.27 150.00 200.51 701.78 1.00 52.00 18,266.04 7,800.00 2,172.17
XXXL Thread Spool 1.00 30.00 30.00
Big Buttons Piece 3.00 0.89 2.67
Curve Plus
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
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