Grassroots Wireless will be formed in 2003 to offer an inexpensive, wireless broadband Internet connection to compete with DSL or cable offerings. Using Wi-fi technology, it is inexpensive to set up a neighborhood network. The company was founded by Steve Teche. Steve will rely on outside investors for the necessary start-up costs.
2.1 Company Ownership
Grassroots Wireless is an Illinois L.L.C. with Steve Teche as the principal and majority owner.
2.2 Start-up Summary
Equipment that will be needed is as follows:
- Three computer workstations;
- Wireless access point;
- Five repeaters;
- Five antennas;
- Assorted office equipment and supplies.
| Start-up Funding |
| Start-up Expenses to Fund |
$9,500 |
| Start-up Assets to Fund |
$60,500 |
| Total Funding Required |
$70,000 |
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| Non-cash Assets from Start-up |
$5,000 |
| Cash Requirements from Start-up |
$55,500 |
| Additional Cash Raised |
$0 |
| Cash Balance on Starting Date |
$55,500 |
| Total Assets |
$60,500 |
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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 |
$15,000 |
| Investor 2 |
$55,000 |
| Additional Investment Requirement |
$0 |
| Total Planned Investment |
$70,000 |
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| Loss at Start-up (Start-up Expenses) |
($9,500) |
| Total Capital |
$60,500 |
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| Total Capital and Liabilities |
$60,500 |
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| Total Funding |
$70,000 |
| Start-up |
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| Legal |
$2,000 |
| Stationery etc. |
$100 |
| Consultants |
$1,000 |
| Insurance |
$200 |
| Rent |
$200 |
| Research and Development |
$1,000 |
| Expensed Equipment |
$5,000 |
| Total Start-up Expenses |
$9,500 |
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| Cash Required |
$55,500 |
| Other Current Assets |
$0 |
| Long-term Assets |
$5,000 |
| Total Assets |
$60,500 |
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| Total Requirements |
$70,000 |