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Registration Certificate number: 2001/HE07/008 Training as a private higher education % Participated 1 2 3 4 Student Full Name Mathibela Koma Student Number QX4YNK9B Contact Number 081 532 9859 Signature MK Student Full Name Ryan Ince Student Number DTTZ81ZZ2 Contact Number 062 862 3110 Signature RI Student Full Name Lwazi Gumbi Student Number PT.2022.V6J1Z8 Contact Number 082 334 9969 Signature LG Student Full Name Student Number Contact Number Signature Lecturer’s Comments: Marks Awarded: Signature Group Assignment Coversheet 2021 | V1.1 % Date Page 2 of 2 Introduction The world is full of young, aspiring entrepreneurs who are filled with a loads of business ideas, concepts that need to be unlocked the only problem is that it is not enough to have a good business idea and sit on it. A business idea is wonderful when one works on it and ensures it comes into existent and a physical thing. Therefore, as a group of those young entrepreneurs we decided that it will be best for us to start a company that is in demand and we believe will be successful. LMR livestock trading is a registered cruelty free livestock farming business that breeds livestock and supplies meat in the African-continent. It ensures that it delivers quality products and service for its customers. Question 1 Mission and Vision statement Our Vision as a company is to become one of Africa’s leading suppliers of free-range and cruelty-free animal breeds and organic meat. Farm Fresh is a registered and certified free-range and cruelty-free farm business, that we have positioned and committed to breed animals and supply meat, throughout the African continent, while striving to provide our customers with the utmost customer service. Question 1.2 Feasibility Study Introduction A. LMR Livestock Trading. Mathibela, Ryan, Lwazi B. LMR Livestock Trading is a company that supplies quality, organic, free range, robust livestock meat to restaurants, Butcheries, any customers looking to buy good meat. Section 1: Product/service Feasibility 1. Product/service desirability 2. Product/service demand New Business Concept LMR Livestock Trading. Product LMR Livestock Trading will supply quality, organic, free range pristine meat to Restaurants, Butcheries and to any customers looking to buy good meat. We supply any kind of meat from chicken, cow to lamb to quail. The meat that is supplied is from our livestock that we farm in the flourishing midland farms of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Our farms are managed by the very founders of the LMR Livestock Trading. Target Market LMR Livestock Trading plans to supply its meat to all South African Butcheries as well as restaurants that specialise in Meat. We will deliver the Meat to the customers that contact us via truck delivery. Why LMR Livestock Trading The Meat Industry is a big industry in South Africa. It is constantly in demand because of the demand of Meat in food sectors and fast-food chains, hotels, Butcheries etc therefore LMR Livestock Trading company offers exactly what the industry needs good quality fresh meat that is locally source without having to import any meat from other countries in that way it grows the economy. Special Feature The way in which we approach our livestock farming matters, we Care about the welfare of our animals and how they are. We also care about the conditions of the animals. We believe that the way in which we handle our livestock farming affects the quality of our Meat at the end of the day. We make sure that our animals are not force-fed, we also ensure that we don’t give our livestock any form of steroids that will over stimulate them or cause them to grow before time. We believe that it’s important that our livestock stays around a free space, that they are not subject to cruelty pain or injury and diseases and that they have access to clean fresh water and food at all times in that way we ensure that the standard our meat will come out will be perfect. Team of Managers LMR Livestock Trading is managed by its cofounders Mologadi, Ryan and Lwazi. Feedback from the Concept Statement Strengths of the product or service: The business in demand a lot of upcoming restaurants and stores are looking for a supply good meat places and meat is a big thing in South Africa The issue of being conscious about the welfare of livestock is a very excellent because a lot of people these days don’t take the time to find out if their meat that there eating was well prepared. The Fact that it is locally sourced is amazing because there has never been a time where we need more companies that are local than ever before considering that it also contributes to the growth of the country’s economy. Suggestions for strengthening the concept: A lot of people suggested that we should venture into also other forms of farming so that we not only supply Meat we could also be a food supplier to restaurants and shops in South Africa that way it grows our business bigger than it is. Suggestions for strengthening the concept: Out of 15 people that we showed our concept statement 11 believe that the business is feasible and 4 out of 15 people do not think this concept is feasible therefore since the numbers of feasibility are high it means we can carry on with the business concept of LMR Livestock Trading. Other comments and suggestions: No other comments were raised. Conclusion A meat company in South Africa is desirable everyone wants meat more especially restaurant, fast food supply chains and also shops big shops. The demand of meat in South Africa is high, the food sector is in need of local livestock meat taking into consideration the issue of expensive meat imports it would be a good idea to start a meat company locally produced that can help the economy. LMR Livestock Trading is a feasible product/service. Section 2: Industry/Market Feasibility 1.Indusry attractiveness 2. Target market attractiveness 3.Timeliness of entry into the target market Industry Attractiveness Assessment (Mark X) 1. Amount of competitors Low potential Moderate Potential High Potential Many Few None X 2. How old the industry Old X Middle-aged Youth 3. Rate at which industry grows 4. Standard net income for firms’ industry. 5. Extent at which industry is concentration 6. Stage of industry Little Average X Strong Low Medium X High Not concentrated Moderately X Highly concentrated Decline Growth phase X Birth phase 7. Significance of industry’s products and services to customers 8. Level to which business and environmental trends are moving in favour of the industry 9. Amount of exciting new product and services emerging from industry. 10. Long term expectation Unsure Could do with Necessity X Low Moderately X High Low Medium High X Weak Neutral Strong X Target Market Attractiveness (Mark X) Low potential 1. Amount of competitors in target market 2. Rate of growth of firms in the target market 3. Standard net income for firms in the target market High potential Many X Moderate potential Moderate Small to none Steady X Fast Low Medium High X None 4. Ways of making revenue in the industry 5. Capacity to create “barriers to entry” for potential competitors 6. Extent to which customers feel satisfied 7. Possibility to utilize low-cost guerrilla or buzz market mechanism to promote the firm’s product or service 8. Hype surrounding new product/service offerings in the target market Unopen Moderately open X Open Unable to make Unable or cannot make Can make X Satisfied X Unsure Unsatisfied Low Moderate X High Low Moderate High X Market Timelines Assessment tool (Mark X) Low potential 1. Buying state of mind of customers 2. Strength of the market Customers are not in a buying mood Steady to losing Momentum 3. Necessity for Small a new firm in the market 4. Level at which Small business and environmental trends are moving in Moderate potential Customers are Moderately in a buying mood Gradually gaining momentum X Moderate X High potential Moderate Big X Customers are in a high buying mood X Quickly gaining momentum Big favour of the target market 5. Recent or planned entry of large firms to the market. Large firms coming in the market Rumours that large firms may be coming in the market X No larger firms entered the market or rumoured to be entering the market. Conclusion A. Industry Attractiveness B. C. D. E. Target market Attractiveness Market timeliness Industry/market feasibility Suggestions for bettering Industry/market feasibility Section 3: Organizational Feasibility 1. Management Skilfulness 2. Resource Adequacy Management Skilfulness (Mark X) Low potential 1. Drive for the Small business idea 2. Relevant None industry experience 3. Previous None Entrepreneurial experience 4. Profundity of Weak professional and social networks 5. Creativity Low among management team members Moderate potential Moderate High potential Moderate X Extensive Moderate Extensive X Moderate Strong X Moderate High X Big X 6. Know-how and None insight on cash flow management 7. College No College graduate experience Moderate High X Moderate College experience High college Experience. Graduated X Resource Adequacy Description of the Rating system of the table 1=Available 2=probable it will be there and within the budget 3=improbable to be in the business difficult to access 4=Unavailable 5= Irrelevant for the business Rating Scale Resource Sufficiency 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Farming plot (livestock farming) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Manufacturing place, Meat packing place, Abattoir, the place where they send the meat to various locations (delivery station) Contract manufacturers or outcome providers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Key Management employees (now and future) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Key support staff 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Key equipment for operations (feeding the livestock, Grain seed Handling Equipment, Agricultural computers, dipping tank, delivery vehicles) Ability to obtain intellectual property protection on key sectors of the business Support of local and state government if applicable for business launch. Ability to form favourable business collaborations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Conclusion 1. Management skilfulness 2. Resource adequacy 3. Organizational feasibility Not feasible unsure Feasible X 4. Suggestions for improving organizational feasibility Section 3: Financial Feasibility 1. Total start-up cash required 2. Financial execution of similar businesses 3. Overall financial attractiveness Total start-up cash required (for first sale) Capital investments Farm Plot (property) furniture and fixtures Agricultural computer equipment Other equipment Vehicles (trucks, vans, tractors) Amount R R 7 000 000 R1 000 000 R 5 000 000 R 10 000 R1 000 000 Operation Expenses Legal, accounting, and professional services Advertising and promotions Deposits for utilities Licenses and permits Rental payments Salary and wages Equipment Starting inventory Capital Amount R 45 000 Total Start up Cash Needed= R 9 128 000 R10 000 R20 000 R5000 R1000 R30 000 R 10 000 R 7000 R 9 000 000 Comparison of the financial Performance of proposed venture to similar Firms Assessment Tool Estimate of Proposed venture’s Explanation of How the estimate was Annual Sales- Year 1 Computed Estimate of year 1 Sales Summary: How suggested annual sales on average compares to similar firms (mark x on one) Below Average Average X Above average Estimate of year 2 Sales Summary: How suggested annual sales on average compares to similar firms (mark x on one) Below Average average X Average Above Net income Estimate of Proposed venture’s Explanation of How the estimate was Annual Sales- Year 1 made Estimate of year 1 net income Summary: How suggested annual sales on average compares to similar firms (mark x on one) Below standard standard X Above standard Estimate of year 2 income Summary: How suggested annual sales on average compares to similar firms (mark x on one) Below standard standard X standard Above Overall Financial Attractiveness of Proposed Venture Assessment (Mark X) Low potential 1. Gradual and fast growth in Improbable Moderate potential Moderately probable high potential Probable X the sales during the first one to three years in a clearly defined target market. 2. High rate of repetitive incomemeaning that once you receive the client will provide regular sources of revenue 3. Capacity to predict income and expenses with a reasonable degree of certainty 4.Likelihood that inner generated funds will be available within two years to financial growth. 5. Availability of a way-out opportunity for investor if possible Low Moderate X Strong Weak Moderate Strong X Unlikely Moderately likely X Highly likely Not likely to be available Could be available Available X Conclusion 1. Total start-up cash needed 2. Financial performance of similar businesses 3. Financial feasibility (circle the correct response) Not feasible unsure Feasible X 4. Suggestions for improving financial feasibility Overall feasibility: summary and conclusion (Mark X) Overall feasibility of the Business Idea Based on Each Part Not feasible Uncertain Feasible X Product/market Feasibility Industry/Market Feasibility Not feasible Uncertain Feasible X Organizational Feasibility Not feasible Uncertain X Feasible Overall Assessment Not feasible Uncertain Feasible X Suggestions for improving for feasibility Conclusion From the results of our Feasibility Study, it shows that our Business is Feasible And it is a demand in the market. Question 1.3 Barringer Business Model Core Strategy Mission Statement Basis of differentiation Core Strategy Target Market Product/ Market Scope Mission Statement Farm Fresh is a registered and certified free-range and cruelty-free farm business, that we have positioned and committed to breed animals and supply meat, throughout the African continent, while striving to provide our customers with the utmost customer service Basis of Differentiation Fresh Farm is a free-range and cruelty-free farm that denotes a method of farming husbandry, to ensure that we supply higher quality and organic meat and. Target Market Primarily, our target market is the end-users/ consumers of free-range animals breeds and their produce, as well as those will benefit from the value chain of freerange farm business and all that it entails. In view of the above, our business is positioned to attract customers to our freerange breeds and our organics meat, not only in South Africa, but across Africa. Our market is focused on: o o o o Households and Individuals Retailers and Resellers Restaurants Hotels Product/Market Scope Our company aims to product free-range and cruelty-free animal breeds, to be able to produce and supply healthier, higher, quality and organic meat. Resources Core Competency Resources Key Assets Core Competency We have outsourced and acquired the latest and innovative free-range farm hatchery, tools and equipment, that will assist us in breeding animals, and producing and processing meat in commercial quantities with minimum stress on our business process. Aside from our sustained and existing relationships and connections within the supply chains and our equipment, we can confidently boost that we have employed the best and most experienced people within our industry of free-range and crueltyfree farming. Key Assets The success of our business relies primarily on our faculty of our farm. We need to ensure that our farm is well manged and that all the equipment used for the operation of our business are well maintained and services on a regular basis. We also rely on the knowledge and experience of our farm manager; he brings to the table years of experience working in the agriculture space. Financials Revenue Streams Financials Cost Structure Funding Revenue Streams Farm Fresh is a free-range and cruelty-free animals breeding farm and meat supplier, for our mains purpose of generating and maximising profit, we have positioned our business structure in such a way that enables us to explore the different business opportunities available within our sector, to be able to achieve our business’s long and short goals and objectives. Our business generates its income through means of: o Breeding and raising farm animals on a commercials level – that enable us to be resellers of livestock. o Processing and packaging of meat – we cut, package and deliver processed meat to end-users/ consumers based on the specifications of the customer. o Butchery Services. Cost Structure To sustain the success and production of our business, we have incurred one-off costs and monthly recuring costs, that are essentials for our everyday operations. Our business expenditure includes: o Registration of our business. o Obtaining all necessary certifications (BEE, safety compliance, TAX, environmental assessment, and farm association certificate, food& health compliance) o Acquiring the land. o Preparing the landing (Security fencing, soil fertilization, plumping and electricity) o Purchasing of working tools, equipment, and hatchery. o Purchasing of our first group of livestock. o Business consultation and legal services. o Branding and packaging medical prints. Funding Farm fresh is the brainchild of three (3) black youth entrepreneurs that have the passion for the agriculture industries. We approached the NYDA (National Youth Development Agency) for assistance during our elementary days. We were able to receive the following from the NYDA o Financial grant that we used towards purchasing of our butchery machineries. o Fully paid mentorship and skill development program. We further approached the South African Department of Agriculture, from them we received funding for landing preparation that include assistance to clean the land and we also received subsidy for the animal feeding equipment. Operations Product Production Operations Channels Key Partners Product Production We pride ourselves in breeding free-range and cruelty-range animals and supplying organic meat and believe that only we have the expertise and experience to do so. In view of this, we breed our own animals on our farm and all processing and packaging takes place on our premises, under the administration and supervision of our well trained and experienced staff. Channels Our livestock are sold directly at our farm, the customer has the privilege of coming to our farm and connect directly with our sales force, to select and weigh the animal(s) of their choice. Customers can also make use of website to make use of our online ordering portal for our processed products/meat. Key partners We have partnered with local suppliers to ensure both the wellbeing and growth of our business and the community through empowering youth owned initiatives and programmes. o Suppliers: we have contracted Muzi K Organics to supply us with the feedings for our livestock they supply us on a weekly basis. Service: We contracted Bauba Transportation, to transport and deliver our orders to our clients/customers Question 1.4 Mario’s Meat Wholesalers is a company that performs in the same industry as LMR Livestock Trading. Mario’s Meat Wholesalers supply poultry, fish as well as mutton, pork, and beef. Although we perform in the same industry Mario is different from us as they supply poultry and fish whereas we specialize in beef, mutton, and pork. In our company, we breed our own animals and refrain from using pesticides and forcegrown supplements whereas Mario imports his meat products from countries such as Brazil, China, and USA. Rivalry Amoung Existing Competitors •There are a number of businesses which operate in the agriculture industry such as Marios Meat Wholesalers however, we are unique as we specialise in meat products such as beef and pork whereas Mario is a general meat supplier. • We switch costs by breeding our own animals as this is a cheaper option for us whereas Mario imports there meat to supply. Threat Of New Entrants •Our capital requiremnts include our live stock as well as the equipment required to generate the final product. The equipment includes cold rooms, electronic slicers as well as storage for the meat. Bargaining Power Of Buyers •Since our products are free range there is a high demand for it as consumers tend to support local farmers that do not use pesticeds as this has a negative effect on peoples health. •Our business supplies customers with a full breakdown of what is in our meat so they are fully aware of what they will be purchasing . We cut our costs by breeding our own livestock instead of importing Threat Of Substitute Products •Our products are set to be better than our competitors as products distributed from LMR Livestock trading makes use of proper animal feed which results in free range meat products. Bargaining Power Of Suppliers •LMR Livestock Trading is unique as we do not use any pesticeds or synthetic products on our animals therefore making our products free range. Unlike other meat suppliers that force feed their livestock Question 1.5 Since we deal with livestock, we, therefore, operate in the agricultural sector/industry. The livestock which we breed on our premises will be used to supply meat the final product to our customers. Question 1.6 LMR Livestock Trading has a balance sheet and we need to differentiate between the assets and the liabilities of our business. In order for us to have a list of our assets we need to understand what assets is. Assets are things that the in this instance our business owns that have value. These are the products that are used to produce the goods they vend These things are prepaid expenses, breeding livestock, machinery and equipment and the farm plot and inventories used to feed the livestock for the meat. Within the assets we are able to categorise our assets into three: current assets and intermediate assets. Current Assets is money or things that be easily converted into cash in a year or less, this includes money savings and livestock Intermediate Assets have a lifespan of one to ten years, this is things like machinery, agricultural computers Long term assets are fixed assets are fixed, assets are typically are more than ten years and that is things like farm plots and the factories. The liabilities are the things that our business owes to others such as business lenders, vendors and private people. The list of our liabilities as a business include pending financial requirements such as feed and fuel. The list also includes bank loans or breeding livestock, farm plot advancement. The current liabilities are requirements due and needed to be paid within the next 12 months such as credit card balances. Intermediate Liabilities are as follows: equipment loans or livestock markets. Question 1.7 Farm Manager the arranging, administration and planning all cultivate activities over the differ ent areas on sake of the organization Supervise other segment manager Ensure compliance amid venture executions Providing counsel on the administration of the farm exercises over all section Responsible for carrying out hazard assessment Using IT frameworks and program to keep track of individuals and advance of the area and development of the farm Responsible for directing the bookkeeping, costing and deal of chickens in our farms Represent the organization’s intrigued at different stakeholders’ meetings Ensures that cultivating objectives wanted result are accomplished, the foremost proficient assets (labour, hardware, apparatuses and chemicals et al) are utilized and diverse interface included are satisfied. Responsible for planning monetary reports, budgets, and money related explanations for the organization Sales and Marketing Manager Accomplishes outside investigate and arrange all the inner sources of data to hold the organizations’ best clients and draw in modern ones Model statistic data and analyse the volumes of valuebased information produced by customer Identifies advancement openings; takes after up on advancement leads and contacts; takes part within the organizing and financing of the business Writing winning proposition reports, arrange expenses and rates in line with organizations’ policy. Responsible for dealing with commerce investigate, advertise overviews and possibility thinks about for clients. Responsible for overseeing execution, advocate for the customer’s needs, and communicate with clients Develop, execute and assess modern plans for growing increment sales Create modern markets cum businesses for the organization Empower and persuades the deals group to meet and outperform concurred targets. Farm Field Worker Field Staff Responsible for every day taking care of the animals as educating by the supervisor Responsible for cleaning the free-range cultivate environment and equipment Change the water for the animals as educating by the administrator on a customary basis Handles cultivate actualizes and machines as educating by the area supervisor / supervisor Assist in dealing with the animal amid sales Carries out assignment in line with the expressed work description Assist in transport working devices and gear from the free-range chicken cultivating area and back to the assigned storeroom Handles any other obligations as doled out by the line chief. b) Gaps to be filled by future interns and future employees Human Resources and Admin Manager Dependable for managing the smooth running of HR and authoritative assignments for the organization Updates work information by taking part in instructive openings; perusing proficient distributions; keeping up individual systems; taking an interest in proficient organizations. 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