The following sections will outline the important financial assumptions, key financial indictors, break-even analysis, profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet.
Important Assumptions
The following table highlights some of the important financial assumptions for GCS.
General Assumptions
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Plan Month
1
2
3
Current Interest Rate
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
Long-term Interest Rate
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
Tax Rate
25.42%
25.00%
25.42%
Other
0
0
0
Break-even Analysis
The break-even analysis is based on the hourly rate charged to corporations, as they derive 90% of our business. The charge for individuals is slightly higher, but accounts for less than 10% of our projected revenue. This is in keeping with our conservative estimate philosophy.
Break-even Analysis
Monthly Revenue Break-even
$5,263
Assumptions:
Average Percent Variable Cost
15%
Estimated Monthly Fixed Cost
$4,461
Projected Profit and Loss
The following table will indicate projected profit and loss.
Pro Forma Profit and Loss
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Sales
$70,050
$132,795
$156,000
Direct Cost of Sales
$10,671
$30,996
$32,996
Other
$0
$0
$0
Total Cost of Sales
$10,671
$30,996
$32,996
Gross Margin
$59,379
$101,799
$123,004
Gross Margin %
84.77%
76.66%
78.85%
Expenses
Payroll
$39,461
$82,992
$98,000
Sales and Marketing and Other Expenses
$2,000
$1,750
$1,750
Depreciation
$0
$0
$0
Depreciation
$492
$492
$0
Additional payroll burdens- 7.5%
$2,295
$4,424
$5,924
Comunication Equipment
$2,465
$0
$0
Utilities
$0
$0
$0
Insurance
$900
$0
$0
Payroll Taxes
$5,919
$12,449
$14,700
Other
$0
$0
$0
Total Operating Expenses
$53,532
$102,107
$120,374
Profit Before Interest and Taxes
$5,847
($308)
$2,630
EBITDA
$5,847
($308)
$2,630
Interest Expense
$0
$0
$0
Taxes Incurred
$1,337
$0
$668
Net Profit
$4,510
($308)
$1,962
Net Profit/Sales
6.44%
-0.23%
1.26%
Projected Cash Flow
The following chart and table will indicate projected cash flow.
Pro Forma Cash Flow
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Cash Received
Cash from Operations
Cash Sales
$42,030
$79,677
$93,600
Cash from Receivables
$20,636
$46,504
$59,954
Subtotal Cash from Operations
$62,666
$126,181
$153,554
Additional Cash Received
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received
$0
$0
$0
New Current Borrowing
$0
$0
$0
New Other Liabilities (interest-free)
$2,000
$0
$0
New Long-term Liabilities
$0
$0
$0
Sales of Other Current Assets
$0
$0
$0
Sales of Long-term Assets
$0
$0
$0
New Investment Received
$1,255
$7,000
$0
Subtotal Cash Received
$65,921
$133,181
$153,554
Expenditures
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Expenditures from Operations
Cash Spending
$39,461
$82,992
$98,000
Bill Payments
$21,893
$50,179
$55,551
Subtotal Spent on Operations
$61,354
$133,171
$153,551
Additional Cash Spent
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out
$0
$0
$0
Principal Repayment of Current Borrowing
$0
$0
$0
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment
$0
$0
$0
Long-term Liabilities Principal Repayment
$0
$0
$0
Purchase Other Current Assets
$0
$0
$0
Purchase Long-term Assets
$0
$0
$0
Dividends
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal Cash Spent
$61,354
$133,171
$153,551
Net Cash Flow
$4,567
$10
$3
Cash Balance
$5,822
$5,832
$5,834
Projected Balance Sheet
The following table will indicate the projected balance sheet.
Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
$5,822
$5,832
$5,834
Accounts Receivable
$7,384
$13,999
$16,445
Other Current Assets
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
Total Current Assets
$15,706
$22,331
$24,779
Long-term Assets
Long-term Assets
$0
$0
$0
Accumulated Depreciation
$0
$0
$0
Total Long-term Assets
$0
$0
$0
Total Assets
$15,706
$22,331
$24,779
Liabilities and Capital
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
$4,187
$4,119
$4,606
Current Borrowing
$0
$0
$0
Other Current Liabilities
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Subtotal Current Liabilities
$6,187
$6,119
$6,606
Long-term Liabilities
$0
$0
$0
Total Liabilities
$6,187
$6,119
$6,606
Paid-in Capital
$8,755
$15,755
$15,755
Retained Earnings
($3,745)
$765
$457
Earnings
$4,510
($308)
$1,962
Total Capital
$9,520
$16,212
$18,173
Total Liabilities and Capital
$15,706
$22,331
$24,779
Net Worth
$9,520
$16,212
$18,173
Business Ratios
The following table contains important business ratios for the personal services industry, as determined by the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Index code 7299.
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