Stretch 'r Wings is a start-up company which provides quality-designed and manufactured medical units for aircraft and helicopters. The business will be located in the Metro, IL area. This area has many advantages for shipping and receiving, including: manpower, access to State University's engineering program, and an abundance of manufacturing space for lease.
2.1 Company Ownership
Stretch 'r Wings will be incorporated. The company will be privately owned by **, who has worked for thirty-four years in the aircraft field. For fourteen years, the owner has designed and manufactured aircraft medical units under the FAA, STC, and PMA.
**Names have been removed for confidentiality.
2.2 Start-up Summary
Stretch 'r Wings' start-up costs will be $82,000. This includes $12,000 for start-up expenses, $60,000 for cash reserve, and $10,000 in shop equipment assets (furnished by the owner). High cash reserves are required to offset the operating expenses before the company reaches its sales targets. The start-up expenses will be covered by the owner, a second investor, and a $20,000, five-year loan from the bank.
| Start-up Funding |
| Start-up Expenses to Fund |
$12,000 |
| Start-up Assets to Fund |
$70,000 |
| Total Funding Required |
$82,000 |
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| Non-cash Assets from Start-up |
$10,000 |
| Cash Requirements from Start-up |
$60,000 |
| Additional Cash Raised |
$0 |
| Cash Balance on Starting Date |
$60,000 |
| Total Assets |
$70,000 |
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| Liabilities |
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| Current Borrowing |
$0 |
| Long-term Liabilities |
$20,000 |
| Accounts Payable (Outstanding Bills) |
$0 |
| Other Current Liabilities (interest-free) |
$0 |
| Total Liabilities |
$20,000 |
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| Capital |
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| Planned Investment |
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| Owner |
$35,000 |
| Investor 1 |
$27,000 |
| Other |
$0 |
| Additional Investment Requirement |
$0 |
| Total Planned Investment |
$62,000 |
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| Loss at Start-up (Start-up Expenses) |
($12,000) |
| Total Capital |
$50,000 |
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| Total Capital and Liabilities |
$70,000 |
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| Total Funding |
$82,000 |
| Start-up |
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| Legal |
$1,000 |
| Stationery etc. |
$800 |
| Accounting |
$600 |
| Jig and Fabricating Equipment |
$1,000 |
| Aug. Rent and Security Deposit |
$1,050 |
| Research and Development Prototype |
$3,000 |
| Aluminum Inventory |
$1,000 |
| Software |
$500 |
| Engineering Fee - April, May, June, July |
$2,500 |
| Other |
$550 |
| Total Start-up Expenses |
$12,000 |
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| Cash Required |
$60,000 |
| Start-up Inventory |
$0 |
| Other Current Assets |
$10,000 |
| Long-term Assets |
$0 |
| Total Assets |
$70,000 |
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| Total Requirements |
$82,000 |