Management Consulting Business Plan

Our financial plan is based on conservative estimates and assumptions. We will need initial investment to make the financials work, but the owner is prepared to contribute that funding.

We can minimize risk factors by:

1. Obtaining initial capitalization of the company to sustain operations through year one
2. Maintaining low overhead through the use of shared office space and home-based office through year one 
3. Developing a strong customer base through aggressive marketing
4. Creating strong community ties and involvement
5. Eliminating collection costs, by establishing cash/credit/debit card only facilities

7.1 Start-up Funding

The start-up costs are to be financed by the owners’ personal funds.

7.2 Projected Profit and Loss

The following table and chart shows the projected Profit and Loss for Coaching Company. The majority of our operating expenses are the owner’s payroll, benefits and taxes. This includes a standard PPO health plan, since the owner is sole provider of services; if he gets sick, sales stop. The second largest category is Marketing and Promotion, necessary for establishing brand recognition and generating new business, as a start-up.

The moving expenses in December and increased rent starting at the same time reflect the planned move into an office space, and out of the owner’s home.

7.3 Break-even Analysis

Break-even data is presented in the chart and table below.

7.4 Projected Cash Flow

The following table and chart show the Cash Flow for Coaching Company. After the first six months, cash flow should be positive for all months. We expect an initial period of decreasing cash balance, until sales reach mid-year targets.

7.5 Projected Balance Sheet

The following table presents the Balance Sheet for Coaching Company. It shows our projected steady increase in Net Worth over the next three years. As a consulting company, we do not need a great deal in the way of assets, so the largest factor in the Balance Sheet is our cash balance.

7.6 Business Ratios

The following table shows the projected business ratios. We expect to maintain healthy ratios for profitability, risk, and return. The industry comparisons are for Management Consulting Services, SIC code 8742.