A-Cut-Above Business Summary

A-Cut-Above Business Summary

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Introduction

Starting a business requires that all aspects and processes pertaining to it be clearly stated. Indeed, it is imperative that the business idea id guided by a clearly defined framework that explains all its aspects to the pioneers and prospective investors.

The business idea

The proposed business is lawn maintenance and landscaping company situated in Pennsylvania. This business has its mission as the provision of clean professionally manicured lawns, as well as landscaping services that would ensure that the lawn and the constituent business to stand out. Its service provision is aimed at ensuring that it goes beyond the expectations of the customers.

Business Name

The proposed business name for the company is A-Cut-Above Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping.

The Four C’s of the Business.

Control

As a small business enterprise, the day-to-day operations of A-Cut-Above Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Company will be handled by the directors. Any investors in the company apart from the pioneers will not have any control over the day-to-day operations. However, the performance of lawn cleaning and maintenance activities will be delegated to the employees, but will be under the direct supervision of the pioneers (Abrams, 2003).

Challenge

The key challenge will be ensuring that the lawn maintenance business can operate efficiently and optimally despite its scattered clients. More marketing will need to be done so as to ensure that the clients are as close to each other as possible thereby minimizing the costs of operation.

Creativity

While it is difficult to ensure that the lawn maintenance services of the company stand out, it will be imperative that some creativity is incorporated so as to enhance the competitiveness of the company (Rogoff, 2007). This will be achieved through customization of the services where the lawns could be spelling the client’s names or even “Welcome” message to the homesteads.

Cash

While the growth of the company is desirable, substantial finances would be required so as to purchase equipment and hire workers. In this case, it will be imperative that a loan of $100000 is solicited from the local bank so as to fund the activities of the company in the initial stages.

References

Abrams, R. M. (2003). The successful business plan: Secrets & strategies. Palo Alto, Calif: The Planning Shop.

Rogoff, E. G. (2007). Bankable business plans. New York, NY: Rowhouse Pub.