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Computer Consulting Business PlanCalico Computer ConsultingThis business plan was created with Business Plan Pro software. You can use the software to edit this plan to match your business, or create your plan from scratch. Learn more »   Strategy and Implementation Summary5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary Calico Computer Consulting will focus on the following to establish and grow the business:
5.1 Strategy Pyramids Most of the textbooks and/or experienced business people who contributed to the research for this plan suggested some combination of the following four marketing strategies. These are especially suited for a modern high tech business such as computer consulting.
A much more comprehensive discussion of these strategies is presented in the CCC Marketing Plan (written in Marketing Plan Pro). 5.2 Value Proposition The value proposition offered by Calico Computer Consulting is quite simple: timely and practical solutions for client's computer problems and/or upgrades, all at a very reasonable and competitive rate. Most important, CCC offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, thus building and retaining the client's confidence. 5.3 Competitive Edge CCC's competitive edge is that the owner already has a significant number of high quality relationships with current and potential clients. In essence, CCC has already overcome the barriers to entry in the consulting field and is simply in the process of formalizing the business. 5.4 Marketing Strategy The topics below briefly outline the marketing strategy for Calico Computer Consulting. A much more comprehensive discussion of these strategies is presented in the CCC Marketing Plan (written in Marketing Plan Pro). 5.4.1 Positioning Statement For the home business/small business owner who needs technical help with their business computers, Calico Computer Consulting provides fast and effective response that gets the business back up and running. Unlike [key competition], CCC offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. 5.4.2 Pricing Strategy Calico Computer Consulting will adopt a price matching strategy rather than entry pricing. A survey of local consulting businesses revealed the following:
5.4.3 Promotion Strategy The primary promotion strategy for CCC will be directly in line with the strategy pyramids mentioned previously. The lead strategy will be to focus on cultivating existing relationships, using known networking techniques to develop referrals and new customer leads. Added to this will be a blend of web based marketing and traditional public relations and media marketing. The ultimate promotion strategy, however, will be in guaranteeing customer satisfaction: happy customers will generate repeat and new business. 5.4.4 Marketing Programs The most important marketing program for CCC is to get the word out, through a combination of the following:
A much more comprehensive discussion of these programs is presented in the CCC Marketing Plan (written in Marketing Plan Pro). 5.5 Sales Strategy Sales strategy for Calico Computer Consulting is simple and straightforward: customer satisfaction! Happy customers will be repeat customers, and they will provide referrals to new customers.
A much more comprehensive discussion of the sales strategy is presented in the CCC Marketing Plan (written in Marketing Plan Pro). 5.5.1 Sales Forecast The sales figures shown below include the projection based solely on hourly rate consulting during the first year of business. Yearly figures for subsequent years include the growth of retainer and project consulting income as business grows. Sales Forecast
Sales Monthly  Sales by Year  5.6 Strategic Alliances Calico Computer Consulting will need to focus on networking with local computer stores and local business organizations (such as Chamber of Commerce and local SBDC) to develop strategic alliances. Such organizations, which may not be customers in themselves, will be valuable in providing leads to new customers. 5.7 Milestones The milestones listed in the table below outline primarily the tasks needed to develop this business plan and get the start-up business to opening day. The milestones table in the marketing plan will be a more comprehensive listing of the tasks involved in promoting and sustaining CCC's business. Milestones
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