Korir Modern Electrical Hardware.
Korir Modern Electrical Hardware.
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SUPERVISOR. :
I declare that this project was clearly designed and worked on by myself hence is my own work
and has never been presented to the Kenya national examination council or any other examining
body.
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PREFACE
This project has been prepared keenly as required by the Kenya national
examination council for award in craft course.
This project is about how to establish and start an outstanding business in the
business and is written in form of chapter. The business plan is a major reference
for a person who wants to apply for a loan from a certain bank or any other source.
It shows how money can be raised and spent for a good profit maximization which
reflects the success of the business. It also helps to avoid the business failure.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I want to sincerely thank our heavenly father for giving me life and strength
to come up with such a good work. Special thanks to my parents for their
psychological and economical support they gave me during my work. I thank my
business plan supervisor Mr. Collins and other lecturers for their wonderful
guidance.
Also special recognition and thanks to my friends Peter,George and Swakei
for being with me always. God bless them always.
In a Nutshell, I cannot forget to thank God for the strength he has given me
throughout the whole process of writing this project.
DEDICATION
I have the pleasure to dedicate this project to my parents, siblings and the whole family at large. I
also would like to dedicate it to my classmates for their continuous support throughout the
Also my gratitude goes to my supervisor Mr. Collins Agalo and the entire teaching staff who
PREFACE………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.................................................................................................................... 4
DEDICATION................................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER ONE................................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 INDUSTRY................................................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER TWO........................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 CUSTOMERS........................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 COMPETITION........................................................................................................................ 10
CHAPTER THREE........................................................................................................................... 14
CHAPTER FOUR............................................................................................................................ 19
CHAPTER FIVE.............................................................................................................................. 22
5.6 BREAK EVEN POINT FOR AM BROILER PRODUCTION FIRM FOR YEAR 1, 2, 3 ........................28
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This chapter contains the name of the business i.e. KORIR MODERN ELECTRICAL HARDWARE hence the
title and thus my name. There is full description of the location and the address of the business .
Chapter two describes different ways of trading and the type of customers the business targets. Its
growth will be determined by the quality and services offered hence determining the profit of the
business.
Chapter four contains the production and operation plan for the business. It also shows the business
layout, production strategies, design and the development of the business. There are also some
precautions that should be taken for the business to operate efficiently.
Chapter five includes the calculations and totals of different finance plans like per-operational cost,
working capital etc. It also shows the cash flow projection for the whole year.
This other calculations include the pro-former balance sheet, income statement which has the net profit
after taxation, break-even level of business profit, contribution margin and the break-even level of sales.
CHAPTER ONE
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
1.0
The proposed business plan KORIR MODERN ELECTRICAL HARDWARE.
The name of the business is derived from my own name thus the sole owner of the
business. The business intends to sell modern electrical supplies within the district and
commercial reach by the buyers. Establishment of the business in the town is an advantage to the
proprietor since there are a few electrical hardware in the specified area.
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CCTV cameras
Solar panels
Cables
Sockets
Pliers
Motor
Energy meter
The business will tend to offer both the products and services at affordable prices
to enable attraction of many customers as possible with the shortest duration as
possible.
Here are just but few reasons that I concluded after the market survey in the area:
i. There are several building construction taking place that require the services
and the gap can never be bridged by the available business.
ii. The availability of growing institutions in the both the learning and
government such us the county offices
iii. The increase demand of electrical equipment’s due to the increased rise in
the population in the area.
iv. Good transport and communication network that make it easy for the locals
to access the market easily from other part of the country.
1.5 INDUSTRY
The proposed business will operate under the distribution industry, dealing with
electrical products of different types as well as sizes. The industry is at the moment
growing at a very high rate because the population is increasing rapidly.
ii. To increase the efficiency in both the service and goods delivery in the area.
iii. To increase employment opportunities to the people from locality that will
in turn increase their standard of living.
iv. Becoming the most preferable and the best firm to provide such services
within the locality.
iii. Expansion of the job market that will in turn employ over 100 people.
i. Pricing; the business shall offer a bit lower prices as compared to other
competitors that it can attract more customers.
ii. After sales services; the business shall offer after sales services such as free
delivery of goods of up to a certain value and within the outreach of the
business to capture more customers.
i. Punctuality; opening of the business at the right time that will enable the
customers to have their desired goods as per their demand as well as their
services.
iii. Cooperation and team work between the entrepreneur and the employees.
iv. Self-control; control your temper, as you give issues a diplomatic approach
to solve them amicably.
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The business is intended to give quality goods and services to the customers. The
objective of the business is to meet as many customers as possible and satisfy their
respective needs fully.
By starting other branches in the nearby towns and local areas will enable the
business to meet as many customers as possible with time.
The business also intends to make large volume of profits according to the capital
invested and also raise higher level of income per year calculated to gross income.
2.2 CUSTOMERS
The customers targeted by the business are institution customers, individual
customers and commercial customers, churches, hospitals, among others.
The population of the area is mostly youths and middle age people who are mostly
working which will constitute to the labor required.
The frequent customers are developing institutions, industries and the county
government.
The peak service delivery will be during the holidays (school holidays) when the
parents are off the burden of the school fee.
The market is expected to grow rapidly by the next five years from the starting
year due to economic development.
2.4 COMPETITION
The business will be able to compete favorably with other businesses by identifying their
strengths and perfecting on them and taking an advantage of their weaknesses by finding
amicable solutions for them.
The competitors in the market are Kioko, Mwale, Kaloz and Guba construction companies.
15%
KIOKO
15% MWALE
20% KALOZ
GUBA
0CHIENG
30%
20%
The business also display plans and drawings of structures on the wall of the business premise as
a way of promotion. The business premise will also be decorated so as to it more appealing and
attractive. A billboard to attract and direct customers to the business premise at the main junction
will also be erected.
2.5.2 ADVERTISING METHODS
To create awareness to the people on the existence of the business, the proprietor intends to use
the following method; To print posters and place those at strategic position in the town such
positions include; market places,bus stations and entrances to public buildings.
Roads will be mode of transport using vehicles to reach out the customers.
In cooperation with the government (county government) the business is planning to improve the
roads in the area so as to reduce transport problems during rainy season.
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The business is to have rules and regulations which are enable employees within
the organization objectives.
Employees will be managed by a manager to ensure effective production takes
place. The staffs will be motivated through offering leaves, increasing their salaries
promotions among others.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
The manager
Qualifications
The mode of recruitment for the workers will be through interviews by looking for
qualifications, experience and capacity to work. Workers who have potential and
good working records over a given period of time will be able to acquire training
and get promotions to higher levels.
Unskilled workers One year experience in Doing the manual KSH 5000 plus KSH
respective field. job on site and 500 benefit on health
offices. and transport.
Security One year experience in Will be responsible KSH 8000 plus KSH
security field. for the security of 800 benefit on health
the business. and transport.
The process that will be used to fill the vacant positions in the business is announcement in
social, social gatherings like churches and institutions of higher learning among others.
Advertisements/announcements.
The announcement is to be made explaining the detailed information about the job in the media
and social gatherings.
Interviewing
The committee of appointed persons is to conduct the interview hence the once with specified
qualifications will be employed.
Orienting
This will be done by the same committee who has conducted the interview, explaining to the
new employees about the rules and regulations of the business.
Placement
The newly selected employees will be placed in their respective positions in the business.
Training.
Development of the skills of the workers will be job training and attachments.
Workers with potential capabilities will be offered with training to improve their skills.
Promotions
Trained and experienced workers will be promoted according to their performance record over a
given period of time.
Education level, experience obtained, hard work and ability are the main factors to be considered
in the promotion of workers.
Leaves
Employees will be entitled to at least one week leave in every two months and a day off in every
week that is on Sunday.
Working hours
The employees are to be motivated by being given allowances such as housing benefit, medical
benefit and transport allowance.
Rules and regulations will be put in place with all the employees in the meeting. The employees
will also be able to obtain loans and advances at low interest rates so as to boost them
economically and make them to the employer.
Another legal requirement is NHIF which is to cater for the employees on medical bills if need
arises. This is acquired from the NHIF office Baringo Branch.
NSSF is also a legal requirement which the business is committed to obtain to cater for the
employees welfare at old age.
Business insurance is another requirement. The business will undertake insurance cover against
any related risk which will be charged a monthly premium.
License Gives the business permit of Baringo county Ksh 5000 Annually
operation. government.
NHIF Covering the employees’ health. Baringo NHIF Ksh 500 Monthly
office
NSSF Covering the employees at old Baringo NSSF Ksh 300 Monthly
age. office.
Insurance Covers the business against risk CIC Insurance Ksh 300 Monthly
related to the business. company Baringo
3.6 EXTERNAL SUPPORT SERVICES
For the success and smooth running of the business it needs the following external services;
Banking services
The business will open an account with Equity Bank that is;
EQUITY BANK,
BARINGO.
The account will be the business serving account and may also enable the business to acquire
loan from the bank.
Communication services
The business will be provided with telephone services to enable employees to communicate with
customers and among themselves.
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 OPERATION PLAN
The business will be dealing with offering of construction work and selling of construction
materials that will be supplied as per the requisition made.
The facilities and equipment will be bought at a cash price. For those that require installation
such as internet and desktops will be offered by the supplier.
Qty Description Supplier Use Cost Total
3 Office tables Siloam furnitures Used by manager assistant Ksh 10000 Ksh 30000
and site supervisors.
9 Chairs Olive furnitures Used in the offices together Ksh 3000 Ksh 27000
with the tables.
3 Telephones Safaricom company Communication in the offices. Ksh 10000 Ksh 30000
1 Safe board Shell furnitures Keeping of files and other Ksh 15000 Ksh 15000
valuable documents
Stationeries Kabarnet bookshop Record keeping and office Ksh 20000 Ksh 20000
work.
3 Tape measure Bidii hardware Measuring and setting out of Ksh 200 Ksh 600
structures.
2 Desktops Hitech computers Record keeping and office Ksh 15000 Ksh 30000
work.
2 Laptops Kabianga Office work and drawings. Ksh 30000 Ksh 60000
computers
The proprietor will use rented premises which will be installed with water, electricity and air
conditioners that will be useful in the business operations.
Quality control
Since the business will be dealing with construction and delivery of of goods it will ensure the
work done is of high standards and materials supplied are of high quality to ensure effectiveness
in the work.
Time control
The normal working hours will be from Monday to Saturday from 8.00am to 5.00pm and on
public holidays from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Overtime and shifts will be planned for during the peak seasons so as to cover the increased
demand on labor.
The business will also make some attractive advertisements within the town to enable it attract
more customers.
4.4 PRECAUTIONS AFFECTING OPERATION/PROMOTION.
Safety measures of the employees are to be catered for during the working hours. This regulation
therefore requires the business to provide workers with safety gears such as helmets,
gumboots/safety boots, dust coats/overalls, fire extinguisher, gloves, glasses and nose masks.
The business will ensure it has registered itself according to the factories Act so that the safety of
workers is taken into consideration.
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 FINANCIAL PLANS
This section will help the proprietor to know the financial aspect of the proposed business to
start and run it.
It also helps the proprietor gauge the future financial potential in the market.
1. Cash book
2. Purchases ledger
3. General ledger
This will show record of bills such as rent, electricity, water and phones
4. Debtors book
This book will be used to record all the debts the customers owes the business.
1 Liabilities
2 Salaries 109300
3 Water 1000
4 Electricity 2000
5 Rent 15000
6 Telephones 5000
7 Stationery 20000
8 Loan payment 10000
Balance b/f 434.96 427.6 434.6 450 472.86 499.02 491 506.28 533.86 554.44 292.9 55.4.44
Cash sales 221 224.2 114 1060 133 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
Cash receipt 22.42 114 1060 133 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
Total cash available 614 537.6 554.36 500.7 612.86 621 577 670 456 704 352.9 385
Purchases 32 40 42 45 50 50 32 32 32 32 32 32
Loan repayment 0 0 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Creditors 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 5 0
Wages 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Salaries 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61
Rent 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Water 4 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 3 3 1 1
Telephone 1 0.8 0.7 0.7 1 0.8 0.7 0.7 1 0.7 0.7 0.8
Electricity 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.6
Transport 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Postage 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Insurance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
Advertisement 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Licence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.5
R/maintenance 0 0 1.9 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 0
Tax 16% VAT 10.88 11.2 12.48 13.6 14.4 16 10.8 4.7 16.7 12.4 12.4 13.43
Total cash out flow 126.2 235.5 348.4 572.4 123.4 342.12 341.3 123.4 232.4 232.56 138.8 161.6
Balance b/d 427.6 434.6 450 472.86 499.02 491 506.28 533.86 554.44 292.9 554.44 557.52
5.5 PRO-FORMA BALANCE SHEET FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
PARTICULARS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Asserts
Fixed asserts
Liabilities
Net profit
Variable cost
2273000__764580
1508420
Contribution margins for year 2 2240000___ 799635
1440360
1323930
66.362516%
64.3%
58.45%
Year 1 713000/62.5
14408/=
Year 2 713000/64.3
11088.65/=
Year 3 713000/58.45 1220.90/=
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