Are you considering starting an Laundromat Business and you’re in need of a Laundromat business plan PDF? if yes, you'll find this free book to be extremely helpful.
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If you are thinking about going into business, it is imperative that you watch this video first! it will take you by the hand and walk you through each and every phase of starting a business. It features all the essential aspects you must consider BEFORE you start a business. This will allow you to predict problems before they happen and keep you from losing your shirt on dog business ideas. Ignore it at your own peril!
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The Single Most Important Ingredient for Business Success
The first and most important thing you need to acquire in order to succeed in a small business is... knowledge.
Sounds exaggerated? Listen to this...
According to research conducted by Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all small business failures can be traced to poor management resulting from lack of knowledge.
This is backed up by my own personal observations. In my 31 years as a business coach and consultant to small businesses, I've seen practically dozens of small business owners go under and lose their businesses -- not because they weren't talented or smart enough -- but because they were trying to re-invent the wheel rather than rely on proven, tested methods that work.
Conclusion: if you are really serious about succeeding in a business... If you want to avoid the common traps and mistakes... it is absolutely imperative that you acquire the right knowledge.
"Why Invent Mediocrity, When You Can Copy Genius?"
That's an excellent quote I picked up from a fellow business owner a few years back. What this means is that you should see what is working and try to duplicate Printing Business. Why go through all the trouble of inventing something new, that you don't even know will ever work, when you can easily learn from and duplicate something that has been a proven success?
[ Note: One of the BIGGEST mistakes almost all new businesses make is that they WASTE tons of valuable time, energy and money on trying to create something "new", that has never been tested or proven... only to find out later that it was a total loss. Don't make the same mistake! ]
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A detailed manual that will walk you step by step through all the essential phases of starting your business
A complete Laundromat business plan PDF template. This fill-in-the-blanks template includes every section of your business plan, including Executive Summary, Objectives, SWOT Analysis, Marketing Analysis and Strategy, Operations Plan, Financial Projections and more (a similar template is sold elsewhere for $69.95).
All this and much much more.
Success Tip: Setting Goals
Good management is the key to success and good management starts with setting goals. Set goals for yourself for the accomplishment of the many tasks necessary in starting and managing your business successfully. Be specific. Write down the goals in measurable terms of performance. Break major goals down into sub-goals, showing what you expect to achieve in the next two to three months, the next six months, the next year, and the next five years. Beside each goal and sub-goal place a specific date showing when it is to be achieved.
Plan the action you must take to attain the goals. While the effort required to reach each sub-goal should be great enough to challenge you, it should not be so great or unreasonable as to discourage you. Do not plan to reach too many goals all at one time.
Establish priorities. Plan in advance how to measure results so you can know exactly how well you are doing. This is what is meant by "measurable" goals. If you can’t keep score as you go along you are likely to lose motivation. Re-work your plan of action to allow for obstacles which may stand in your way. Try to foresee obstacles and plan ways to avert or minimize them.
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(COMPANY) is a startup laundromat that will target a customer base of 80% young adults ranging from 18 to 28 years old. (COMPANY) will differ from the conventional “coin-op” laundry by providing the newest technology available in the laundry industry. The most notable of the newest technologies is the ability to eliminate the coin from the “coin-op” business. (COMPANY) will be implementing smart card technology that allows customers to purchase a vending card that will be used for all equipment located within the store. Some of the obvious advantages of using the smart card is the elimination of the daily collections of coins from each machine, the ability to change prices throughout the day in various increments and as a marketing tool to be able to bring customers back each week since they will still have a credit value on their card.
1.1 Objectives
(COMPANY) objectives for year 2001:
(COMPANY) growth objectives for years 2002 and 2003:
1.2 Mission
(COMPANY) will be the leader in the self-laundry business by providing a clean, safe and reliable store at a cost less than or equal to its local competitors, along with satisfying the customers needs and cost objectives. (COMPANY) will also be environmentally conscious by installing high efficiency washers that use less than 50% of water and detergent than most conventional washers. (COMPANY) will be a community friendly store.
1.3 Keys to Success
As a start-up company, new to the industry, and introducing new technologies, we must be focused and work hard to create acceptance for ourselves and our services within the marketplace. The keys to our success are:
2.0 Company Summary
(COMPANY) is a family owned and operated company that provides self-laundry services to young adults by using the latest technologies in the laundry industries, along with Internet viewing accessibility for customers and owners. (COMPANY) home office will be located in (home town), with the store located in (store location).
(owners) (husband and wife) will share the ownership and day to day operations of (COMPANY).
(owner) is currently the (place of employment – job title). (owner) has been employed for 14 years and is in charge of the day to day operations of the company including customer orders and service, production flow, inventory management, accounts payables and receivables, IT infrastructure and human resources. (owner) business knowledge will be a key to the success of (COMPANY).
Startup cost estimates have been estimated at $ and budgeted at $ (see table 2A). These startup costs will be covered by approx. 35% of personal funds and credit with the remaining 65% covered via conventional loans. A considerable amount of cost savings has been incorporated by sweat equity. The savings achieved from sweat equity are estimated at about $.
Estimates |
Estimate Amount |
Budget Amount |
Front Door |
$ |
$ |
Gas Lines |
$ |
$ |
Bathroom Remodel |
$ |
$ |
Water meter setting |
$ |
$ |
Water meter |
$ |
$ |
Drainage |
$ |
$ |
Web site |
$ |
$ |
Security Cameras |
$ |
$ |
PC |
$ |
$ |
2 TVs with holders / speakers |
$ |
$ |
Communications |
$ |
$ |
Painting |
$ |
$ |
Ceiling tiles |
$ |
$ |
Flooring |
$ |
$ |
Game Tables |
$ |
$ |
Front Canopy / painted signs |
$ |
$ |
Electrical work |
$ |
$ |
Waterlines |
$ |
$ |
Duct work |
$ |
$ |
Interior tear out |
$ |
$ |
Interior build out |
$ |
$ |
Sink |
$ |
$ |
3 Bulk Heads |
$ |
$ |
Furniture |
$ |
$ |
Sub totals |
$ |
$ |
Equipment |
$ |
$ |
Total $ $
2.3 Location
(COMPANY) office will be based from the home of (owners and address). The store is located at (store address) and is a 3200 square foot block building with two window fronts and located next to several well known local businesses (local businesses). The location of this store is essential to acquiring the target customer base of 18 to 28 years old since it is located just off the campus of (university name) and next to an apartment complex. (COMPANY) will be located in the middle of its three major competitors. More about competitors and their stores are described later in detail.
All required utility services at the location are available and can be upgraded to the necessary requirements to provide adequate services for (COMPANY).
3.0 Equipment
(COMPANY) will install:
See (equipment distributor’s equipment list) attachment for model numbers and prices for several of the major items noted above.
3.1 Utility Upgrades
A laundry facility requires adequate utility services to properly run all machines during peak usage. With the assistance of vendors the utility usage for gas, electric, water and sewer has been calculated and the necessary upgrades are included in the startup costs.
3.2 Permits
(COMPANY) has acquired a vendor license, sign permit and a letter of acceptable use for the location in question. Permits for gas, water and electrical work will be applied for when necessary.
3.3 Communication
Connection to the Internet will be via a 768/768 DSL connection to (ISP) Internet Services. The same phone line for the Internet will be used as the onsite business phone. A static IP address will be assigned by (local ISP) that will be used to view the Internet camera on the (COMPANY) home web page. The router and 5 port network switch will be used to connect the VPON monitor with the Host PC and leaving room for expansion.
There is no real secret to making money on the Internet. There are just well-known key factors that must be met in order for you to achieve Online success. If your business doesn't meet these key factors then it is bound to fail. Without further ado, here are the Top Ten Keys to /nline Success...
1. PROVIDE VALUE
Let's look
at two of the most successful Online ventures: Google and
Amazon. Why are they so successful? They provide tremendous
value to the Web. That's what they've been doing all along.
Your website must provide free resources, foster a sense of
community and show real value to your visitors. Without useful
information and real content, your website will just be
background noise. Provide real value and the revenues will
follow.
2. QUALITY PRESENTATION
Providing content, community, and utility is not enough.
It must be presented well. Quality means fast, clear web
design that looks good and is easy to understand. It
should be easy on the eyes, as well as the brain. Your
users will make quick determinations about the quality of
your site. High quality will result in repeat visitors and
more traffic. The word about your awesome site will
spread!
3. BE UNIQUE
Your site
must be unique. You should own something no one else has.
In most Internet business opportunities you're nothing but
pitching something you don't even know anything about with
a web site that looks exactly like thousands of others.
It's depressing to see people waste their money promoting
some "get rich quick scheme" or advertising the same
programs as everyone else. Not to mention those ripoff
cybermalls. So, if you don't have your own unique website
which fosters the Five C's (content,
community, consistency, capability and commerce) then
you're nothing but a cyber-static sales-pitch.
4. BUILD YOUR BRAND
Why is Google valued at such a high worth? It's its brand name. Facebook is now virtually synonymous with the Internet. Amazon has also attained great name recognition. Both companies have formed a name that people can easily remember and with a comfortable ring to it. Today the key success factor is not about gaining market share, but rather gaining "mind share." This means brand recognition. Your name needs to be catchy and meaningful. Your name needs to express a feeling or image in the mind of the consumer. For example, the name Yahoo! is exciting and makes me feel like I've struck gold. The name Amazon.com paints a picture in my head of a vast and great jungle where anything is possible.
5. E-COMMERCE
Let's face it. E-Commerce is here to stay. Your
site must have a fully-functional E-commerce
system built into it. It's expected if you want to
actually make sales through the web. Visitors need
to be able to purchase your product or service at
any time with just a click of a button. Your site
needs to make shopping a fast, fun and easy
experience. Cater to the impulse buyer and provide
a simple yet effective shopping cart system. How
else do you expect to make any money on the Net?
6. FORM AFFILIATIONS
One of Amazon's biggest success factors is their
affiliate program. Wherever we go there's an
Amazon book being sold on a website. It is so
important to form solid partnerships and
affiliations. Set up your own affiliate program
and you might just see your profits soar. Develop
joint venture partnerships with those web sites
that fit with the "theme" of your business.
Remember, you won't survive very long if you're
trying to do it all by yourself.
7. TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
No one accomplishes all of the above key factors without substantial technical know-how -- or at least ready access to it. It goes without saying Google and Amazon.com have many very technically savvy people on staff. Surely you wouldn't expect to build a substantial Online business without doing the same. Of course, you don't have to be a programmer, but you must have access to those people who can support you technically.
8. PROMOTE
Advertise! Promote! Tell the world about your
site! And I don't mean spam. I'm talking about
a constant, strategic and aggressive promotion
by using opt-in lists, ezine advertising,
classified advertising, search engines,
targeted email marketing and other Online
promotional tools. Advertise on the radio,
newspapers, and television. You have to let
everyone know that you exist and that you mean
business. A web site is, in reality,
infinitesimal bits of data buried in a
computer. It only means anything if people
come see your site.
9. PATIENCE
You have to be patient and think long-term. It
takes a lot of hard work to be successful and
it won't happen overnight. Plan ahead. Focus
on your strategy and develop the right moves
for the right time. Take your business step by
step and you'll be greatly rewarded. I see too
many people trying to make that fast, quick
buck without putting much work into it. It's
just not going to happen that way.
10. INVESTMENT
In order to reach your goals and dreams, you
have to invest time and money. If you're short
on finances, then try to gather friends,
family or investors to fund your project. If
you think you have a really great idea then
you should approach angel investors and
venture capital firms. According to the Small
Business Administration, angel investors pour
as much as $20 billion a year into some 30,000
small companies.
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