Green Investments is a Washington-based financial service company that is concentrating on the niche of environmentally responsible companies. The company is owned by Steve Burke and Sarah Lewis. It has been formed as a L.L.C.
2.1 Start-up Summary
The following equipment will be needed for start up:
- Phone system (5 line).
- Workstation computers (4), back end server, DSL Internet connection, and laser printer.
- Office furniture, meeting room and waiting room furniture.
- Monthly service charge for Bears Stearns software.
- Fax machine, copier, lighting, and assorted office supplies.
| Start-up |
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| Legal |
$5,000 |
| Stationery etc. |
$500 |
| Brochures |
$500 |
| Licenses |
$2,000 |
| Insurance |
$500 |
| Research and Development |
$9,000 |
| Other |
$2,500 |
| Total Start-up Expenses |
$20,000 |
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| Cash Required |
$79,000 |
| Other Current Assets |
$7,000 |
| Long-term Assets |
$19,000 |
| Total Assets |
$105,000 |
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| Total Requirements |
$125,000 |
| Start-up Funding |
| Start-up Expenses to Fund |
$20,000 |
| Start-up Assets to Fund |
$105,000 |
| Total Funding Required |
$125,000 |
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| Non-cash Assets from Start-up |
$26,000 |
| Cash Requirements from Start-up |
$79,000 |
| Additional Cash Raised |
$0 |
| Cash Balance on Starting Date |
$79,000 |
| Total Assets |
$105,000 |
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| Liabilities |
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| Current Borrowing |
$0 |
| Long-term Liabilities |
$0 |
| Accounts Payable (Outstanding Bills) |
$0 |
| Other Current Liabilities (interest-free) |
$0 |
| Total Liabilities |
$0 |
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| Capital |
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| Planned Investment |
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| Investor 1 |
$75,000 |
| Investor 2 |
$50,000 |
| Additional Investment Requirement |
$0 |
| Total Planned Investment |
$125,000 |
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| Loss at Start-up (Start-up Expenses) |
($20,000) |
| Total Capital |
$105,000 |
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| Total Capital and Liabilities |
$105,000 |
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| Total Funding |
$125,000 |
2.2 Company Ownership
Steve Burke and Sarah Lewis equally own Green Investments. While they initially were going to create a S Corporation as the business formation, they decided to form as a L.L.C. as a means to avoid double taxation found with a corporation yet realizing the benefits of personal liability avoidance.