WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN In the business of providing fitness and nutritional guidance to the general population with an emphasis on women clientele. • General Company Description: • Mission Statement: • To provide professional certified personal training instruction to clients and positively influence their overall wellbeing. • To strive for collaborative outcomes of healthy results by relaying energetic enthusiastic training and nutritional guidance. • The main goal is to achieve the end result of assisting clients in becoming more accountable for their physical, mental and nutritional fitness and therefore living a healthier lifestyle. WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Company Goals: • healthy, successful company that is well known for customer satisfaction • loyal customer following • obtain continuous customer referrals and professional recommendations from physicians &/or health care providers • maintain and establish a strong networking coop between business and others committed to overall fitness • Company Strengths : • versatile training option premises • in home premise will be known for its cleanliness and organized “gym facility” setup to achieve a maximum work out within training session timeframe. • effective planning through organization and communication WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Company Objectives : (progress markers) •1st year of operation: Sales = $12,000; 8-12 customers per wk. • 20% training client’s premise, 30% training in home, 50% contractor training at outside gym facility. •2nd year of operation: Sales = $15,000; 12-15 customers per wk. • 20% training client’s premise, 40% training in home, 40% contractor training at outside gym facility. •3rd year of operation: Sales = $18,000; 15 customers per wk. • 20% training client’s premise, 60% training in home, 20% contractor training at outside gym facility. • BREAK-EVEN POINT WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Skills and Experience: • National Strength and Conditioning Association / (NSCA-CPT®) certification planned by 01/2010 • Graduate 2009 National Personal Training Institute, CPT • Reiki II Practitioner (energy attuning/balancing) • Whls distributor Young Living Therapeutic Essential Oils • Graduate KSU BBA Degree / Accounting Major • CPA & Notary Public State of OH • Member: •OH Society of Certified Public Accountants •Assoc of Gov Accountants, Cleveland Chapter •Toaststmasters International Club WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Ownership and Legal Structure : Sole proprietor (responsibilities) • business profits & expenses flow through the personal 1040 income tax return via schedule C • Form 1040: Individual Income Tax Return • Schedule C (Form 1040) Profit or Loss From Business • Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home • Schedule SE (Form 1040) Self-Employment Tax of 15.3% WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Products & Services : • One on One Training Sessions • Training with a Buddy (2-4 people) • Stretching / Reiki Sessions • Mom & Baby outdoor stroll (2-4 people) • Friday night Children Circuit Sessions (4 person) WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Market Mix & Segment : • Customer Base: – 70% women, 15% children, 15% elderly • Training Locations: – Yr. 1: 20% Client Facility, 30% In-Home, 50% Contractor – Yr. 2: 20% Client Facility, 40% In-Home, 40% Contractor – Yr. 3: 20% Client Facility, 60% In-Home, 20% Contractor • Business location % mix due to: – Equipment purchases – Facility Set-Up – Gain training experience/knowledge as contractor WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Advertising / Marketing : • Seek professional referrals through medical offices • Networking through current membership organizations – PTA -Reiki Clinic -Boy/Girl Scouts -Library • Business write-up / advertisement local paper, women’s journal, sports journal, church bulletin • Trade Shows women, bridal, baby, wellness and elderly seminars • Co-op between other health service providers massage therapists, spa services, yoga & sport centers WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Daily Operations: • Sole employee of the operations • Projected to break even in 3rd Yr. Operations – increased customer base, company name known, referrals – increased training at home vs. contractor • Business Hours: Early morning, mid afternoon, evening times available and full weekends (scheduled times must fit within timeframe of current Accountant occupation career.) • Accounting functions will be performed by owner utilizing accounting software. WORK-OUT TIME FITNESS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN • Continuous Monitoring and Planning: • Satisfied customers are vital for a successful business operation. Conducting surveys obtaining feedback is one measure I plan to implement. • Service industry providers must maintain high quality and awareness of customer needs and goals. • Creativity of services offered will keep client interest. • Always “keep an eye” on the competition. – Why were my services not chosen over the competition?