| MAYEGO GENERAL HARD WARE DEALERS IN GENERAL HARDWARE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NAMUGOGO KAMPALA
PREPARED BY: MAYEGO JAMES |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.0 Vision and Mission Statement 8
3.1 Products that will be offered by MAYEGO HARD WARE.. 9
3.3 Ways of selling the product 10
3.4 Need that the products will fulfill 10
ADVANTAGES OF SOLE PRIOPRIETORSHIP. 17
DEMERITS OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP. 17
6.1 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONEL.. 20
9.1 Investment and Planning. 30
SOURCES OF START-UP CAPITAL.. 39
CHAPTER ONE
Executive Summary
MAYEGO Hardware is a newly set up business that deals with the supply of general hard ware materials including building items, tools, and equipment to different parts of the country on both retail and wholesale scale. It’s located in Kampala District. The physical address of the business is;
MAYEGO HARDWARE,
P.O.BOX 29255, Kampala District
Email: info@MAYEGOhardware.com.ug
Website: www.MAYEGOhardware.com.ug
Tel. 0701-044149 / 0782-524260
I am the owner of the business by the name of MAYEGO JAMES.
MAYEGO HARDWARE deals in the following items materials, equipment, and tools;
MATERIALS;Cement,Lime,Ironbars,Ironsheets,woodglue,Nails,Wiremesh,D.PC,Paints,Vanish,Tiles.
EQUIPMENTS; Wheelbarrow, Hosepipe, Flicker, Spade, Hoe.
TOOLS; hammers, trowel, hacksaw, plum bob, spirit level, brushes, pickaxe
To start up, the business needs an initial capital of 40,000,000 Uganda shillings with part 0f owner’s equity of 20,000,000 million and a loan of 20,000,000 from Stanbic bank. The hardware is expected to pay back in period of 2years. In the long run after the period of 2 years the enterprise looks forward to capturing an 80% market share and thus be the leading hardware in building materials, tools and equipment supply.
The business has started with one branch but as it grows, it will enlarge its production and open other different branches countrywide to meet the increasing demand for building materials, tools, and equipment.
Factors for the success of the hardware business in the industry are aggressive salespeople, maintenance of adequate stock levels and continuity of supply, and the overall cost. In measuring whether the company can meet these key success factors the hardware is seen to have the ability to meet the legal and quality requirements expected, has good management and technical expertise. The hardware will meet its targets or objectives by pursuing an overall low cost strategy coupled with maintaining the reliability of building materials supplied. By employing experienced and able-bodied men especially the casual laborers’, the hardware will minimize wastage and losses that would occur if the casual workers were inexperienced.
The hardware will also ensure good leadership and motivation of its marketing officers through proper motivation and incentives. The working conditions and work environment will also be especially catered for. There will be strict budgetary control and the preparation of sales plans. The enterprise will adhere to its credit policy and the policy on working capital management. At the end of every financial year the enterprise will be making financial statements to unfold the financial status of the business .As far as regulations are concerned the hardware will subscribe to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards[UNBS]and observe all the policy and protocol frameworks.
Sales implementation plan will be geared towards ensuring that the strategies are carried out to meet all the company’s objectives. Although implementation is not likely to be simple, it will nevertheless be people centered and based on maintaining our distinctive competence.
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Vision and Mission Statement
2.1 Vision
MAYEGO Hardware’s vision is to become Number one supplier of hard ware items on daily basis throughout the year with the highest customer satisfaction in a customer friendly shopping environment.
2.2 Mission Statement
The mission of MAYEGO hardware is to supply quality hard ware materials, tools, equipment at low cost and providing good customer relations. The mission is to be pursued through strict observance of our strategies, which include provision of after sales service to customers, and continuous sales market research, relationship building with customers among others.
2.3 Company Philosophy
The mission and vision of the business will be achieved by supplying outstanding high quality tools, materials and equipment with the emplacement of skilled labour force and use of technological advancement in equipment that will make the customer need to be met efficiently and effectively. The guiding philosophy of our enterprise is thus stated as; customer satisfaction in a friendly shopping environment is our priority.
CHAPTER THREE
BUSINESS IDEA
3.1 Products that will be offered by MAYEGO HARD WARE
MAYEGO HARDWARE deals in the following items materials, equipment, and tools;
MATERIALS;Cement,Lime,Ironbars,Ironsheets,woodglue,Nails,Wiremesh,D.PC,Paints,Vanish,Tiles.
EQUIPMENTS; Wheelbarrow, Hosepipe, Flicker, Spade, Hoe.
TOOLS; hammers, trowel, hacksaw, plum bob, spirit level, brushes, pickaxe
Mayego Hard ware will located in Kampala, Namugongo Town.
MAYEGO hardware will make over 40% of the total industry sales from selling the hardware equipment over the three years of service.
3.2 CUSTOMERS
This will include;
- Individuals
- Schools
- Government
- Non Government Organizations
- Small Scale Retailers
3.3 Ways of selling the product
- Display In A Hardware Shop
- Distribute to small scale retailers
3.4 Need that the products will fulfill
The company will sell reliable construction materials like;
Cement,Lime,Ironbars,Ironsheets,woodglue,Nails,Wiremesh,D.PC,Paints,Vanish,Tiles.
Company will also sell strong and quality Equipments like; Wheelbarrow, Hosepipe, Flicker, Spade, Hoe.
The company will also sell affordable Tools like; hammers, trowel, hacksaw, plum bob, spirit level, brushes, pickaxe
3.5 SWOT Analysis
The hardware will carry out an internal appraisal and evaluation to understand its strengths and weaknesses. It will also scan the external environment to know the opportunities and threats in the market, which will help it to lay appropriate strategies to achieve competitive advantage over its rivals in the market.
Strengths
These are factors within the control of the hardware and they are the competences or the positive factors that will enable the business to remain competitive by gaining higher market share competitive advantage. These include the following;
- Loyalty of the customers to the business
- Extensive advertisement
- High capital investment
- Skilled and experienced labor force
- Strategic market positioning products
- Outstanding quality products.
Weaknesses
These are internal factors inherent within the hardware and if not dealt with in time they can affect the enterprise performance negatively. MAYEGO Hardware has some weaknesses and these include the following;
- Limited skilled personal
- Limited transportation
- Limited stock capacity by space and equipment.
- Charging slightly higher prices to meet the production costs.
- Poor handling equipment leading to high handling costs
Opportunities
These are factors outside the business’ operation area, over which the business can capitalize on to get a competitive advantage over its competitors. These include the following;
- Favorable government policy that is encouraging investors like tax holidays
- The hardware will take an advantage of increasing number of customers in the construction industry.
- Technological developments that are taking place such as use standardized equipment.
- The booming business of housing in Kampala District.
Threats
These factors can pose a threat to hardware’s operation. Our business is likely to meet the following threats.
- Natural calamities like landslides
- Road accidents
- Fire out breaks
- Robbery
- Government may relocate the area of operation to other activities and force us to close to go to other places losing the already loyal customers.
Method of distribution
Our business is using a single channel method of distribution, where customers purchase directly from the hard ware.
CHAPTER FOUR
MARKETING PLAN
4.0 Market Plan
This chapter looks at the customer profile, the level of competition, market segmentation, market positioning, market analysis, product strategy promotion, and pricing strategy.
4.1 Market Analysis
Most people whether individually or in organizations or government entities carry out construction all over the country. This therefore calls for increased demand for building materials in the regions although there are other anonymous suppliers of the same in the market. However, MAYEGO Hardware will give itself an identity with the customers by being strategically located near housing estates of Kampala District and offering delivery and after sale services, advertise extensively and build a clear image to out compete the other suppliers.
4.2 Competition
Competition in the hardware business is increasing year after year. Although there are many dealers in hardware materials supply in the country, their capacities of operation are low due to meager resources employed in this business and not identifying themselves with the customers. However, our huge amount of capital and good quality products backed with extensive advertisement and good relationship with the customers in the business enables us to operate on relatively large scale, and expect to beat the other rivals in the market, thus capture a large market share hence reduced competition.
4.3 Target Market
The target customers include; individuals, companies, and institutions undergoing construction in and around the area will be buying the firms goods
4.4 Market Positioning
The goods provided are in a competitive position this is through basing mainly on making right information available to the target customers regarding to types and quality of goods and services provided in the market by the firm. The firm will give itself a distinction from other suppliers by offering outstanding products to the customers. This will attract many other customers due to the adverts made in newspapers and televisions.
4.5 Pricing
The prices for our goods vary according to ranges offered compared to other rivals. Our strategy however is not to reduce the prices compared to our rivals but will instead supply high quality outstanding goods followed by after sale services. Because customers strive to achieve best quality regardless of the price. In addition, discounts will be given to those who will buy in bulk and to the customers who keep referring other customers to us.
Below is the price structure for items in MAYEGO hardware
| ITEMS | AMOUNT |
| Cement | 25,000 |
| Tiles | 150,000 |
| Lime | 20000 |
| Iron bars | 232,500 |
| Iron sheets | 23,000 |
| Nails | 7000 |
| Glasses | 20,000 |
| Paints | 40,000 |
| Wheel barrow | 100,000 |
| Spade | 8,000 |
| Hoes | 12,000 |
| Hammer | 8,000 |
| Trowel | 2000 |
| Total | 647500 |
4.6 Promotion
The hardware will advertise its goods extensively using brochures, radio, and television advert. Customer references and person-to-person contact will be geared towards reaching the potential customers using the marketing officers employed by the enterprise. Also self-advertising of the products due to good quality.
4.7 Packaging
The business enterprise will make sure that the goods are well loaded on to trucks with proper handling equipment and packages for items requiring package to the destination to avoid losses and using modern equipment like fork lifters to avoid double handling and its associated costs.
4.8 Market Research
Research will always be done to unveil what is taking place in market, to find out what strategies regarding prices, promotion, and products the rivals are using. Research will also be carried out on customer needs; this will help the hardware to make adjustments where necessary so that it remains competitive and in a collaborative relationship with the customers.
CHAPTER FIVE
FORM OF BUSINESS
5.1 Name of the business
The business is called MAYEGO Hardware, and it is a sole proprietorship business
ADVANTAGES OF SOLE PRIOPRIETORSHIP
- Its cheap to start
- It requires little capital
- Decision making is easy
- Risks are low
- Low cost to start
DEMERITS OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
- It depends on the life of proprietor ship
- Incompetence in skills
- Little profits
- Limited capital
- Growth level is small
5.2 Legal Status
The hardware is a private limited, profit making enterprise. It is registered with the registrar of companies under the companies Act. The company’s legal status as a registered entity will empower it to sue or be sued in the courts of Laws. The Company will seek guidance from the UNBS and employ high caliber professionals to guide its operations in accordance with its mission and visions
5.3 Location
The firm is a hardware selling business, having one main operational site and office located in Kampala District However as the firm grows it will open other branches in different areas country wide especially in the strategic places with a good market share and other favorable conditions like road and weather like Entebbe, lira Gulu areas.
5.5 Product Description.
MAYEGO HARDWARE will deal in supply of general Hardware materials, tools, and equipment. These will be produced and supplied to different parts of the country. These will be in large quantity to give enough choices to customers so that there are no shortages at any time with a wider variety of materials, tool, and equipments.
Business Objectives
a] To provide standardized and quality equipment, tools and materials
b] To provide employment opportunities to communities around the hardware
c] Improve on the general people’s standards of living.
d] To provide different types and variety of hard ware materials, tools, equipment
e] To introduce new technology in terms of material, tools and equipment handling
Strategy
- Operate one big site in Kampala District, Kampala and later enlarge its operations into different branches in different regions.
- Supplying building and construction materials in bulky.
- Maintain adequate stock throughout the year
- To seek information in the markets
- Enhance our customer’s desires
CHAPTER SIX
STAFF
6.1 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONEL
MAYEGO hardware is to have a strong management team, which will assist it in the smooth running of the business activities. The management will comprise of the Managing Director, 1 Marketing officer, cashier, and casual workers. The Managing Director, Mr. Mutebi Henry holds a Masters Degree in Procurement and Logistics from Kyambogo University. He is expected to contribute to the hardware’s goals and objectives using the skills and knowledge possessed from this institution of higher learning. Ms.Kansiime Peace the cashier has a bachelor’s degree in accountant and statistics from Makerere University. There are two [2] marketing officers and each has a Degree in marketing from Kyambogo University. Their duties are to carry out research on marketing to find new customers for the firm’s products.
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION CHART
| PRESIDENT/ BUSINESS OWNER |
| CASHIER |
| CASUAL WORKERS |
| MARKETING OFFICER |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR |
6.2 Recruitment Plan
The business will ensure that all the human resource of the business possesses the skills and competences required for proper execution of their responsibilities and duties through written and oral interviews. To get the needed human resources it will use formal adverts such as newspapers, internet, radios, and televisions
6.3 Training Plan
The enterprise spearheaded by the managing director who will identify casual workers who are still lacking the skills so that they can be trained on the job. New employees will also be given orientation on the job training in order to make them clearly understand the structure and policies of the firm and its goals and objectives.
6.4 Remuneration
MAYEGO hardware will have an attractive pay structure for its employees. The salaries and wages will differ according to the level of responsibilities authority, from the managing director to the casual laborers. The management will annually be revising and increasing the payroll structure of the enterprise’s performance. This will help it to attract and retain competent workforce consequently leading to its success.
MAYEGO HARDWARE REMUNERATION SCHEDULE FOR THREE MONTH FOR THE YEAR 2018
| Position | No | Years with annual salaries. | |||
| 2018 | 2019 | 20120 | |||
| Managing director | 1 | 580,000 | 600,000 | 800,000 | |
| Cashier | 1 | 500,000 | 600,000 | 700,000 | |
| Marketing officers | 2 | 450,000 | 550,000 | 640,000 | |
| Casual workers | 5 | 250,000 | 350,000 | 480,000 | |
| Totals | 9 | 1,780,000 | 2,1 00,000 | 2,620,000 | |
Rewards
Apart from monthly salaries, all employees of MAYEGO hardware will be receiving rewards in various forms at different intervals like weekly or monthly. The rewards will include; promotion, praises, holidays, tours and housing facilities. This will act as a motivation tool. In addition, the Technical Expertise the firm will not necessarily recruit people who have gone to schools. This is because most of the skills needed can easily be acquired regardless of the levels of education especially the casual workers
CHAPTER SEVEN
Legal Responsibilities
7.1 Structure
For the effective implementation of the proposed hardware business, the organization structure must be framed to fit the key success factors. Our firm aims at rendering quality services to our customers.
7.2 legal
The hard ware will pay the license that is required for the start of business.
The company will pay an operational license of 400,000 annually to ensure that the business start.
7.3 Insurance
The company will also pay for the insurance of the business this will involve both insurance against fire, theft and accidents
7.4 Employees
Many people have engaged in hard ware supply however, we are employing highly skilled staff in entrepreneurship. We are aiming at quality product supply yet offering timely service.
Management by Objective
MAYEGO HARDWARE has well set out objectives for both short and long term/medium that it is to meet all the tasks in the enterprise, it will be insisted by the manager, shall be carried out to meet these objectives.
Corporate Culture
Our business has its own unique way of operating, making decisions, and approaching issues. We shall introduce a culture that ensures everybody knows our objectives, goals, or targets.
Commitment Building
To be successful in the implementation of the strategy, the enterprise manager should build commitment from all the organization. This is right from manager straight up to the promoters themselves. Commitment will be built using the rewards and punishments already introduced but measured against the performance criteria, which are in our case the objectives.
Evaluation and Control
By consultation with all company workers, the management will set performance targets to be met .But evaluation and control will again be geared towards meeting company goals. The system of control will be accurate, timely, objective, and acceptable to all organizational members. The enterprise has a clear vision and well set up objectives. The financing is well thought out and the strategies are formulated for the success. The enterprise also has tremendous national economic benefit as it encourages job creation rather than job seeking.
In conclusion the maximum initial amount of money needed is Ush40,000,000 of which 20,000,000 will be the owner’s equity and the balance of 20,000,000 will be a loan obtained through bank loan from Stanbic bank, this money is required to be got before the business commences to enable us organize and plan as early as possible.
CHAPTER EIGHT
COSTING
The operating and production plan of the business shall be used effectively and efficiently, use of the business resources to provide the best quality goods and services. To achieve this, the 3ps of product, promotion, place, and price shall mainly be focused on to achieve the goals and objectives of the hardware
Geographical Location.
As earlier noted in the previous chapters, MAYEGO Hardware will be operating from Kampala District The capacity of the business shall consider the external and internal balance criteria. The plant will be enough to accommodate all the equipment and tools required for provision of the quality goods and services.
8.2 Quality Control
With the employment of highly self-motivated and hardworking staff, quality goods and service will be kept attractive
- Book keeping of all the activities will be done
- Research will be carried out to establish the customer needs and cater for them.
- Procurement of new, modern, and current equipment will be put under consideration to meet the changing demands of our customers to beat the goods and services of the competitors.
- Quality control measures at all levels will be emphasized
PRODUCTION COST ESTIMATES FOR THE FIRST YEAR [2018] OF OPERATION
| INDIRECT COSTS | COST |
| Computers | 3,000,000 |
| Water | 900,000 |
| Motor vehicle | 8,000,000 |
| House Rent | 700,000 |
| TOTAL | 12,600,000 |
LABOUR COST
| Position | No | Years with annual salaries. | |||
| 2018 | 2019 | 20120 | |||
| Managing director | 1 | 580,000 | 600,000 | 800,000 | |
| Cashier | 1 | 500,000 | 600,000 | 700,000 | |
| Marketing officers | 2 | 450,000 | 550,000 | 640,000 | |
| Casual workers | 5 | 250,000 | 350,000 | 480,000 | |
| Totals | 9 | 1,780,000 | 2,1 00,000 | 2,620,000 | |
PRODUCT COSTING FORM
INDIRECT COST CHARGE = 0.62 PER ITEM
| NO | ITEM | QUANTITY | DIRECT MATERIAL COST PER ITEM | INDIRECT COST PERITEM (DIRECT MATERIAL COST *INDIRECT COST CHARGE | TOTAL COST PERITEM |
| 1 | Bow saw | 1 pc | 19,500 | 12090 | 31,590 |
| 2 | Arc saw frame | 1 pc | 7,000 | 4340 | 11,340 |
| 3 | Blades( Arc saw) | 1 pc | 18,000 | 11160 | 29,160 |
| 4 | Spirit level | 1 pc | 14,000 | 8680 | 22,680 |
| 5 | Water level | 1pc | 14,500 | 8990 | 23,490 |
| 6 | Building Square | 1 pc | 4,500 | 2790 | 7,290 |
| 7 | DPC Paper | 1 Roll | 9,000 | 5580 | 14,580 |
| 8 | Polythene DPC | 1 m | 2,500 | 1550 | 4,050 |
| 9 | Iron bars: Y16, | 1 pc | 47,000 | 29140 | 76,140 |
| 10 | Y12 | 1 pc | 27,000 | 16740 | 43,740 |
| 11 | Binding Wire | 1 Roll | 115,000 | 71300 | 186,300 |
| 12 | Rings-8mm,7,mm,6mm,4mm size | 1 pc | 14,500 | 8990 | 23,490 |
| 13 | Lime | 1pc | 28,000 | 17360 | 45,360 |
| 14 | Expanded metal | 1 bundle | 25,500 | 15810 | 41,310 |
| 15 | Cement – Hima/Tororo | 1 bag | 30,000 | 18600 | 48,600 |
| TOTAL | 609,120 |
CHAPTER NINE
Financial Plan
MAYEGO Hardware will take up strategies designed to ensure easy access to capital and efficient management of capital resources of the business. The policies adopted will be tailored to achieve effective financial control, forecasting and financial analysis for the entire decision-making. This will be achieved through monitoring, reporting, and taking corrective measures by making financial statements at every end of financial year, which will help generate information to evaluate and assess the financial performance of the firm.
9.1 Investment and Planning
The hardware will need an initial capital of 40 million shillings. 50% will be owners’ equity, while another 50 % will be a loan from the Stanbic Bank, to be paid in 2 years period.
Capital = owner equity (x)
= borrowed funds (y)
Total capital = x + y
= 20,000,000 + 20,000,000
= 40,000,000
Payment of the borrowed funds (loan) by assumption will be paid back within two years beginning at the end of the first year when the business starts earning profits.
9.2 SALES COST PLAN
Below is a table showing the sales and the cost plan
| details | JAN | FEB | MAR | APRIL | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC |
| Amount in Uganda million shillings | ||||||||||||
| sales | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct material costs | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Indirect costs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Net profit | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 4.5 |
9.3 CASH FLOW PLAN
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
| Balance b/f | 50,518,000 | 112,038,000 | 251,565,000 | |
| Cash inflows | ||||
| Cash inform of sales | 93,666,000 | 114,667,000 | 166,670,000 | 208,005,000 |
| Total cash inflows | 93,666,000 | 165,186,000 | 278,708,000 | 459,570,000 |
| Cash out flows | ||||
| Direct and indirect costs | 27,142,000 | 27,142,000 | 27,142,000 | 27,142,000 |
| Loan repayments | 16,005,000 | 16,005,000 | ||
| Fixed assets additions | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||
| Total cash outflows | 43,148,000 | 53,148,000 | 27,142,000 | 37,142,000 |
| Net cash balance | 50,518,000 | 112,038,000 | 251,565,000 | 422,428,000 |
Hardware Budgeted Balance sheet for the year period.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Land and building | 10,666,000 | 10,933,000 | 11,333,000 | 12,000,000 |
| Furniture and building | 6,133,000 | 6,533,000 | 6,933,000 | 6,933,000 |
| Motor vehicle | 9,333,000 | 9,000,000 | 8,666,000 | 8,000,000 |
| Total fixed asset | 26,133,000 | 26,466,000 | 26,933,000 | 26,933,600 |
| Current assets | ||||
| Debtors | 14,029,000 | 810,000 | 4,336,000 | 7,603,000 |
| Cash and bank | 13,333,000 | 16,000,000 | 18,666,000 | 24,000,000 |
| Total current assets | 27,363,000 | 24,101,000 | 23,003,000 | 31,603,000 |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Total assets | 53,496,400 | 50,568,000 | 49,936,000 | 58,537,200 |
| Share capital | 40,000,000 | 50,000,000 | 57,000,000 | 64,000,000 |
| Bank and loan | 16,000,000 | 9,000,000 | ||
| Total | 56,000,000 | 63,000,000 | 57,000,000 | 76,000,000 |
ESTIMATED LOAN REPAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR BUKENTAB SOAP
| Name of The Bank | Year | Total loan acquired | Total Interest Annually |
| Centenary Bank | 1 | 20,000,000 | 9,953,280 |
| 2 | 9,953,280 | ||
| 3 | 9,953,280 | ||
| 4 | 9,953,280 | ||
| 5 | 9,953,280 | ||
| Total | TOTAL LOAN PAID | 49,766,400 |
ESTIMATED DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE
| Assets | Percentage (%) | Value (000) | Depreciation (000) | 2019 (000) | 2020 (000) | 2021 (000) |
| Land | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| Building | 3 | 20,000 | 6,000 | 19,400 | 18,800 | 18,200 |
| Equipment | 5 | 4,000 | 2,000 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 34,000 |
| Furniture & Fittings | 10 | 20,000 | 2,000 | 18,000 | 16,000 | 14,000 |
| Motor vehicle. | 15 | 50,000 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 21,000 | 16,500 |
CHAPTER TEN
10.0 INTRODUCTION
The startup costs of Mayego Hardware, as detailed below will consist primarily of inventory, equipment and fixtures. There is an amount budgeted for lease hold improvements which is intended to make minor modifications to the proposed site to prepare it for opening.
Required startup capital
| Particulars | Estimated costs |
| Start-up expenses | |
| Renovations | 4,000,000 |
| Lease fees/ legal fees | 2,700,000 |
| Salaries for fixture set-up | 2,000,000 |
| Total expenses | 8,700,000 |
| Start-up assets | |
| Start-up inventory | 13,000,000 |
| Computer | 2,000,000 |
| Delivery van | 8,000,000 |
| Furniture | 27,00,000 |
| Total assets | 26,000,000 |
| Total start-up requirements | 35,000,000 |
Standard business ratios are included in the following table. The ratios show a plan for balanced, healthy growth. MAYEGO Hardware’s position within the industry is typical for a heavy growth startup company. Comparing the ratios in the third year with the industry, this pro-forma plan appears to be within an acceptable difference margin.
MAYEGO Hardware’s return on net worth and net worth number differ from the Industry Profile due to the lack of overhead when compared to a typical hard store. The hardware business model is lean thus allowing for increase return ratio and providing a lower Net Worth.
| Ratio Analysis | ||||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Industry Profile | |
| Sales Growth | 0.00% | 320.92% | 156.42% | 7.60% |
| Percent of Total Assets | ||||
| Inventory | 9.60% | 15.59% | 12.36% | 3.60% |
| Other Current Assets | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.60% |
| Total Current Assets | 17.69% | 26.19% | 32.25% | 43.70% |
| Long-term Assets | 82.31% | 73.81% | 67.75% | 56.30% |
| Total Assets | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Current Liabilities | 15.62% | 12.92% | 9.37% | 32.70% |
| Long-term Liabilities | 78.20% | 59.37% | 44.94% | 28.50% |
| Total Liabilities | 93.82% | 72.29% | 54.31% | 61.20% |
| Net Worth | 6.18% | 27.71% | 45.69% | 38.80% |
| Percent of Sales | ||||
| Sales | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Gross Margin | 39.56% | 39.82% | 45.23% | 60.50% |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | 44.74% | 30.63% | 29.15% | 39.80% |
| Advertising Expenses | 3.23% | 1.53% | 1.20% | 3.20% |
| Profit Before Interest and Taxes | -2.28% | 10.80% | 17.45% | 0.70% |
| Main Ratios | ||||
| Current | 1.13 | 2.03 | 3.44 | 0.98 |
| Quick | 0.52 | 0.82 | 2.12 | 0.65 |
| Total Debt to Total Assets | 93.82% | 72.29% | 54.31% | 61.20% |
| Pre-tax Return on Net Worth | -127.60% | 90.56% | 80.25% | 1.70% |
| Pre-tax Return on Assets | -7.88% | 25.10% | 36.67% | 4.30% |
| Additional Ratios | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Net Profit Margin | -5.17% | 9.24% | 16.17% | n.a |
| Return on Equity | -127.60% | 90.56% | 80.25% | n.a |
| Activity Ratios | ||||
| Inventory Turnover | 7.02 | 8.62 | 7.70 | n.a |
| Accounts Payable Turnover | 6.49 | 12.17 | 12.17 | n.a |
| Payment Days | 27 | 22 | 21 | n.a |
| Total Asset Turnover | 1.52 | 2.72 | 2.27 | n.a |
| Debt Ratios | ||||
| Debt to Net Worth | 15.19 | 2.61 | 1.19 | n.a |
| Current Liab. to Liab. | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.17 | n.a |
| Liquidity Ratios | ||||
| Net Working Capital | Ugx 200M | Ugx350m | Ugx600m | n.a |
| Interest Coverage | -0.79 | 6.92 | 13.63 | n.a |
| Additional Ratios | ||||
| Assets to Sales | 0.66 | 0.37 | 0.44 | n.a |
| Current Debt/Total Assets | 16% | 13% | 9% | n.a |
| Acid Test | 0.52 | 0.82 | 2.12 | n.a |
| Sales/Net Worth | 24.66 | 9.80 | 4.96 | n.a |
| Dividend Payout | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n.a |
CHAPTER ELEVEN
SOURCES OF START-UP CAPITAL
11.0 Introductions
To start up, the business needs an initial capital of 40,000,000 Uganda shillings with part 0f owner’s equity of 20,000,000 million and a loan of 20,000,000 from Stanbic bank. The hardware is expected to pay back in period of 2years. In the long run after the period of 2 years the enterprise looks forward to capturing an 80% market share and thus be the leading hardware in building materials, tools and equipment supply.
MAYEGO HARDWARE deals in the following items materials, equipment, and tools;
MATERIALS;Cement,Lime,Ironbars,Ironsheets,woodglue,Nails,Wiremesh,D.PC,Paints,Vanish,Tiles.
EQUIPMENTS; Wheelbarrow, Hosepipe, Flicker, Spade, Hoe.
TOOLS; hammers, trowel, hacksaw, plum bob, spirit level, brushes, pickaxe
Mayego Hard ware will located in Kampala, Namugongo Town.
Mayego hardware will make over 40% of the total industry sales from selling the hardware equipment over the three years of service.
The industry’s anticipated growth in the long run like after the period of six years the firm looks forward to capturing a 90%of the market share and thus being the leading supplier of material, tools and equipment in the industry in the country.
APPENDICES
LOAN APPLICATION
MAYEGO HARDWARE
POBOX 29255, KAMPALA DISTRICT
04th OCT 2017
TO THE LOANS OFFICER
STANBIC BANK KAMPALA BRANCH
P.0.BOX. 376 KAMPALA.
Dear Sir/Madam.
RE: APPLICATION FOR A LOAN
Following the adverts over the media that your bank extends loans to people and companies, I also wish to extend my desire to acquire a loan of 20,000,000/= in order to run the business as part of startup capital.
Though the hardware is a sole enterprise, I will be responsible to pay within the due time.
I will be grateful if my request is considered.
Yours faithfully
……………………..
MAYENGO JAMES
The owner of company
APPENDIX II
BANK LOAN LETTER
LOANS OFFICER
STANBIC BANK KAMPALA BRANCH
P.O BOX 232
10TH OCT 2017
TO: MAYEGO HARDWARE
P.O BOX 29255 KAMPALA DISTRICT
Dear, Mr. MAYENGO JAMES
RE; STANBIC BANK LOAN LETTER OF OFFER AGREEMENT
STANBIC BANK is proud to make available to you the facility outlined above on terms and conditions as specified below.
- Borrower : MAYEGO HARDWARE
- Bank : STANBIC KAMPALA BRANCH
- Facility type : INVESTMENT PLAN
- Amount : 20,000,000=
- Purpose : Hardware Business
- Fee : Acceptable shall be payable upon establishment of the business
- Interest : Interest rate is 10% per annum.
CURRICULUM VITAE
BIO-DATA
SURNAME: MAYENGO
OTHER NAME: JAMES
AGE: 22YRS
NATIONALITY: UGANDAN
MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE
SEX: FEMALE
CONTACT ADDRESS: +256701044149
E-mail: MAYEGOJAMES15@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL BACK GROUND
| PERIOD | INSTITUTE | AWARD |
| 2015 to date | Kyambogo University | Bachelor’s degree of procurement and logistics management |
| 2013 to 2014 | MAKERER COLLEGGE SCHOOL | Uganda Advanced certificate of Education |
| 2009 to 2012 | KYAMBOGO COLLEGGE SCHOOL | Uganda Certificate of Education |
OTHER INFORMATION:
Computer Literate with working knowledge in word, excel and power point
Good Interpersonal Skills
Experience in Working with Large Groups of People
Very hardworking
LANGUAGES
LANGUGE SPOKEN WRITTEN
English Very Good Very good
Runyankole very Good fair
Luganda Good fair
INTERESTS:
Interacting with people
Reading newspapers
Reading novels
Travelling
REFEREES
Madam TAKORAKUBI ANNET
BUSINESS WOMAN
07020441550
- TIBERONDWA HENRY
ASSISTANT ENGINEER UGANDA PRISONS
0702515946
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPS
DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT AND MARKETING
COURSEUNIT: ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRACTICE
LECTURER : NAKATETE PHIONA
SEMESTER : SEMESTER 1 YEAR 3
NAME : MAYENGO JAMES
REG.NO. : 15/U/10419 /BPLM/PLE/PE
TASK : BUSINESS PLAN
SIGNATURE ………………………………….