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2. Marketing Analysis
Placement (distribution)
The business belongs to Direct and Indirect marketing channel. Direct marketing where customers can buy
directly from the main producers and indirect marketing, the business also have an intermediary level.
Market Entry Strategy
Since the product is new to the market, Market Penetration strategy will be used in order to easily enter the
market. The organization will set a lower price to increase product demand and increase market share. While the
demand of the product is increasing, the organization saves money on product creation costs due to the greater
volume of production.
Store Location
The Choco Mushroom Brownies will be located at Matanao Davao del sur in front of Matanao National High
School. The target market of the business is the students, residents and walk-in customers. The owner decided
also to produce Choco Mushroom Brownies in school canteen and deliver it in bakeshop around Poblacion,
Matanao because it is accessible location to everyone who craves for brownies.
Product
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The” Choco Mushroom Brownies” is made of Chocolate and Mushroom products. Brownies is an all-time favorite
dessert of Pinoys because of its delectable taste and enticing aroma. That’s the reason why most bakery business
includes brownies in their list of products and many brownies businesses keep popping like mushrooms. Setting
up a brownies business can start at the comfort of your home. While the demand of your neighborhood of your
brownies will greatly contribute to the success of your home-based business, you can also offer your products to
other places such as café and school canteens. Since there are many competitions in this industry. Make your
business stand out by offering different flavors of brownies, using unique ingredients, delivering affordable but
consistent and quality product, as well as making unique packages for your brownies.
Quality Regulation
Choco Mushroom Brownies has a number of advantages that will allow us to build our product identity, add value
to our retail and build a loyal customer base while standing apart from our competitors. We specialize on
brownies. Our location is central to our target customer base. Our employees are professional. There isn’t any
hassle of any kind “you just buy it and go”.
Price
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Cost-based pricing will be used in the pricing of the product considering to the production cost and other relating
cost including the manufacturing, marketing and other cost expenses involved in creating and delivery process. It
will also be based on the prevailing prices that are available in the market. To determine the advantages against
the competitors and improve the product’s performance, benchmarking will be conducted.
Market based strategy.
Moving forwards, we anticipate the convenience trend to impact the brownie category. While gluten-free and low
carb claims are still high on consumer’s minds, they are not causing consumer to skip the brownies. Instead it is
inconvenient for busy consumers to buy a large pan of brownies that might not be easy to make and consume on
the go. Consumers think is quicker to grab a donut, muffin or even a pre-sliced cake. There’s a big opportunity for
bakers to provide convenient, bite-sized brownies to capture more sales from on-the-go consumers.
Price Differentials.
Promotion
The product will be promoted through posting tarpaulins and posters around the area and the neighboring.
Giving flyers and brochures to the customers and stores and digital marketing which will be using internet
connected devices to engage customers with online advertising, like Facebook.
Manufacturer
Retailer
4. Profitability Indicators/Ratios
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The proposed project on the production of Chocolate Mushroom Brownies is economically and financially viable business
or income generating project (IGP) based on the positive results of the following indicators given below:
Contact us:
Name: Ella Mae B. Ayap
Address:
Contact no: 09658858899
Email address: [email protected]
www.tropicalcrisps.com
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PLAN SUMMARY
Choco Mushroom Brownies is start up a sole partnership that will be located Matanao Davao del sur in front of
Matanao National High School. Choco Mushroom Brownies focusing on making brownies product with only this one flavor
which is the chocolate flavor. Choco Mushroom Brownies also offer their product to all student of Matanao National High
School may it be pre-ordered or direct selling. The business is also open for the development of new flavor and eventually
new product that is similar to baked goods.
Choco Mushroom Brownies that are made with the ingredients bought from a reliable source of raw materials of
food product. The product is prepared the day before it will be sold since this product has a life span of 5 days if
refrigerated.
Since we are catering in a high school with almost half of the population are students, we reduced the price being
affordable as if can. Still having the superior quality and taste our product is still affordable and the quality and taste is
still worth the cost of the product.
INTRODUCTION:
In the growing world of business, it is really a challenge for those who want to start a business to come up with a unique
product or services that will cater a wide market. Coming up with a distinctive product may seem impossible though
variations and planning up of different ideas may produce a unique and sole business product that will be enjoyed by
many consumers. In starting up a business it is property to think first if the product is something that people would
actually spend their money for. In the community we are in, most of the business coming up are concerning foods,
beverages and other similar product.
Many Filipinos around if not all have sweet tooth. They almost always see to it that sweets or desserts are a part of
their daily diet. As aspiring Entrepreneurs, we took that opportunity and come up with the idea of starting a business that
will cater the people a product that will surely satisfy their cravings of sweet delicacies. Having this as an idea for
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business we establish our product to be home made and easy to make no-bake brownies which will surely be highly
accepted by the target market
A. Mission:
Offering brownies in extraordinary taste with intense care and guaranteed freshness upon arrival.
B. Vision:
Choco Mushroom Brownies is endowing the quality taste of delicious brownies that will soon be a part of season’s
greetings that are best for parties, gifts, giveaways, occasion, and special celebration.
C. Goals:
1. Our goal is to introduce new recipes especially brownies that will satisfy the cravings of brownie lover
2. Develop the entrepreneur skills of the staff.
3. To promote brownies business in the food industry.
D. Objectives:
The main objective is to develop a quality and healthy products with unique concepts.
1. Attain sales of 828,000 in the first year
2. Increase second year sales by 50% and third year by 30%.
3. Expand to two stores by the third year of business.
E. Business Description:
Our business is intended only to market a small number of consumers which is mainly at the high school students
Choco Mushroom Brownies will provide brownies to all age groups especially to teenagers and college students. We will
try to give them as much joyful and healthy environment and will try to position ourselves as courteous, loyal, sincere and
environmental friendly people.
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The Choco Mushroom Brownies will be located at Matanao Davao del sur in front of Matanao National High School.
The target market of the business is the students, residents and walk-in customers. The owner decided also to produce
Choco Mushrooom Brownies in school canteen and deliver it in bakeshop around Poblacion, Matanao because it is
accessible location to everyone who craves for brownies.
G. Organizational Structure:
Choco Mushroom Brownies is solely owned by Miss Ella Mae B. Ayap. This is a sole proprietorship type of business.
H. Capital Requirement
The finance of the project will be provided by the entrepreneurs. A loan of 1,000,000 will be required. The owner
will bear the remaining cost of the project. The total start-up capital for the project is 2,000,000.
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A. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
PRODUCTION PLAN
PRODUCT:
The” Choco Mushroom Brownies” is made of Chocolate and Mushroom products. Brownies is an all-time favorite
dessert of Pinoys because of its delectable taste and enticing aroma. That’s the reason why most bakery business
includes brownies in their list of products and many brownies businesses keep popping like mushrooms. Setting up a
brownies business can start at the comfort of your home. While the demand of your neighborhood of your brownies will
greatly contribute to the success of your home-based business, you can also offer your products to other places such as
café and school canteens. Since there are many competitions in this industry. Make your business stand out by offering
different flavors of brownies, using unique ingredients, delivering affordable but consistent and quality product, as well as
making unique packages for your brownies.
PRODUCTION SYSTEM:
A. RAW MATERIALS
The raw materials to be used in producing the product which is Choco Mushroom Brownies includes White Button
Mushroom, Cocoa Powder, butter, Tablia, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder and
greaseproof paper.
C. CUSTOMER SERVICE
D. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
PRE-PURCHASE MONTHLY
Item Quantity/Production Unit Price Total Cost
White Button 4 kg. 100.00 400.00
Mushroom
Cake flour 25 kg 63.00 1575.00
Tablia 100 pcs. 5.00 500.00
Coconut oil 25 kg. 30.00 750.00
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This business is protected by the law for this is permitted under the Department of Health (DOH), food and
Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), and Bureau of internal Revenue (BIR) and fire proof certificate. This business may
support the effort to eradicate malnutrition and unhealthy by promoting this kind of flavor enhancement to the
undernourished individual. The production of Shrimp ice cream is surely made by clean equipment and materials. The
utilities perform with their clean gears or uniforms with mask on.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
This product will only use food wrapping paper so that it will minimize the population about waste and global
warming. Our store will be located at canteen where people can easily have checked our establishment on how we handle
our proper cleanliness and hygiene regarding with serving our customers.
H. QUALITY CONTROL
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To ensure that the brownies is handled in such a matter that is safe for human consumption, both of the
employees of Choco Mushroom Brownies will take a safe food handlers course. Additionally, the building will be approved
by public health to meet strict guidelines for the safety of the employees and customers.
½ cups white button mushroom – 6.5
¼ cup cake flour – 1.5
1/8 cup maple syrup – .5
1/8 cup coconut oil – 1.5
1/8 cup cocoa powder – 1.5
1/8 teaspoon of vanilla extract – .5
1/8 teaspoon of baking soda – .5
1/8 teaspoon of baking powder – .5
Pinch of salt - .5
Labelling – 2.00
production worker - 5.00
wrapper paper - 2.00
total cost per unit = 23
A. OPERATION TIMELINE
Status and timetable of the project
Chart of activities
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Project execution
Supply the demand unit
Distribution
Setting any issues.
Project Closure
Liquidation of all sales
and revenue and etc.
A. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Owner/Manager
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Sales Production
Representative Workers
B. MANAGEMENT TEAM
Manager- Highest rank in the position of the company, whose primary responsibilities include making major decisions,
managing overall operations and resources of the business.
Bookkeeper- Responsible for the organization’s accounts including recording of all the financial transactions, produces
financial statements and other financial reports.
Sales Representative- Responsible for obtaining orders, selling products using solid arguments to prospective
customers and established new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential
sales outlets and other trade factors.
Production Workers- Responsible for operating and maintaining machine and equipment in the factory or warehouse
and preparing items for distribution, packaging, labeling and manufacturing or processing of products.
C. PERSONNEL PLAN
worker
Manager Planning, communication, 1
decision-making, problem-
solving and motivating.
Bookkeeper Organizing records, great 1
data entry skills, computer
skills, good communication.
Salesperson Product knowledge, Strategic 1
prospecting skills, rapport
building on the call, active
listening, communication,
Objection handling.
Production Attention to detail, Critical 1
worker(₱250 thinking, strong
per worker) communication, interest and
aptitude for technology.
Total 4
D. COMPENSATION PLAN
Direct Labor Needed Monthly
Kind of Skills No. Salary Budget
worker f
wor
kers
Manager Planning, communication, 1 400 10,000
decision-making, problem-
solving and motivating.
Bookkeeper Organizing records, great 1 350 8,750
data entry skills, computer
skills, good communication.
Salesperson Product knowledge, Strategic 1 300 7,500
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0 per strong
worker) communication,
interest and aptitude
for technology.
Total 3 ₱390,0 ₱429,00 ₱471,9
00 0 00
Factory Overhead
E. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Choco Mushroom Brownies exist with a professional person. It includes lawyers, advertising professionals, accountants,
financial advisers, and consultants. Basically, they offer customized, knowledge-based services to the firm.
MARKETING PLAN
A. MARKET TRENDS
Moving forwards, we anticipate the convenience trend to impact the brownie category. While gluten-free and low
carb claims are still high on consumer’s minds, they are not causing consumer to skip the brownies. Instead it is
inconvenient for busy consumers to buy a large pan of brownies that might not be easy to make and consume on the go.
Consumers think is quicker to grab a donut, muffin or even a pre-sliced cake. There’s a big opportunity for bakers to
provide convenient, bite-sized brownies to capture more sales from on-the-go consumers
B. CUSTOMERS
The product consumers will be from young to adult, especially students and people who love to eat Choco
Mushroom Brownies around the area.
C. POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Bakeshops, school canteens, and café are the product target potential customers because mostly people are that
area or place so it is easy to catch them.
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D. MARKETING CONTRACTS
Since the product is new to the market, Market Penetration strategy will be used in order to easily enter the
market. The organization will set a lower prices to increase product demand and increase market share. While the
demand of the product is increasing, the organization saves money on product creation costs due to the greater volume
of production.
PARTICULAR PRODUCTS SELLING SUGGESTED CONSIGNED/AGENT
PRICE RETAILING PRICE
Choco Mushroom Brownies ₱23.00 ₱25.00
F. Volume of Production and It’s cost for the next (3) three years.
Particula Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
r
Products
Choco Quantity Cost Quantity Cost Quantity Cost per
Mushroom per per unit
Brownies unit unit
3,000pcs.
Per month 36,000 ₱23.00 39,600 ₱23.00 43,560 ₱23.00
x 12
months
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G. STRATEGIC PARTNERS
H. PRICING
Cost-based pricing will be used in the pricing of the product considering to the production cost and other relating
cost including the manufacturing, marketing and other cost expenses involved in creating and delivery process. It will also
be based on the prevailing prices that are available in the market. To determine the advantages against the competitors
and improve the product’s performance, benchmarking will be conducted
Competitors Products Competitors Selling Price
Chocolate Chip Cookies ₱30.00
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36,000
=₱22.67
Cost Plus Pricing
Mark-up Price =Unit Cost
1-unit of return sales
=_22.67_
1-0.10
=20.72
Selling Price = ₱23
I. PROMOTION
The product will be promoted through posting tarpaulins and posters around the area and the neighboring. Giving
flyers and brochures to the customers and stores and digital marketing which will be using internet connected devices to
engage customers with online advertising, like Facebook.
Activities Costs
Tarpaulins/ Posters ₱3,000.00
Flyers/ ₱2,000.00
Brochures ₱2,000.00
Social Media (Facebook and website) ₱3,000.00
Total ₱10,000.00
J. DISTRIBUTION
The business belongs to Direct and Indirect marketing channel. Direct marketing where customers can buy
directly from the main producers and indirect marketing, the business also have an intermediary level.
Manufacturer
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Retailer
K. TARGET MARKETS
Our target market includes people who are health conscious or have any common food allergies. This is a market
since most of the bakeries now in days do not cater to these needs with the exception of high-fiber diets.
Choco Mushroom Brownies will be mainly focusing on serving kids and adults. It’s impossible to find nutritious food
because junk food and sweet foods which are unhealthy have conquered the whole market, but if Choco Mushroom
Brownies will be implemented it will be one of those few shops that offers nutritious and delicious brownies. It will also
target teenagers who are concerned about their weight gain.
L. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Choco Mushroom Brownies has a number of advantages that will allow us to build our product identity, add
value to our retail and build a loyal customer base while standing apart from our competitors. We specialize on brownies.
Our location is central to our target customer base. Our employees are professional. There isn’t any hassle of any kind
“you just buy it and go”.
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FINANCIAL PLAN
FINANCIAL POSITION
Projected Income Statement
This table shows the projected Income statement for the (3) three consecutive years.
SALES FORECAST
Particular Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Product
Choco
Mushroom ₱828,000 ₱910,800 ₱1,001,880
Brownies
Total
₱828,000 ₱910,800 ₱1,001,880
Less pre-
purchase of ₱83,292 ₱91,621.2 ₱100,783.32
raw materials
Gross Profit ₱744,708 ₱819,178.8 ₱901,096.68
Less:
operating
Expenses
Promotional 10,000.00 - -
Expenses
Factory 183,000.00 201,300.00 221,430
Overhead
Direct Labor 390,000.00 ₱429,000.00 ₱471,900.00
Rental 24,000.00 26,400.00 29,040.00
Miscellaneous 24,000.00 26,400.00 29,040.00
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I. FINANCIAL PROJECTION
A. Volume of Production and It’s cost for the next (3) three years.
SALES FORECAST
Particular Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Product
Choco
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B. ASSET MANAGEMENT
III. Pre- Purchase of Raw materials for the next (3) Three Years
V. Administrative Budget
Depreciation 19,122 - -
A. List of Assumption
The following are the assumptions of financial status of the project.
Particular Assumption Status/Year
Volume of Production 10% Increase/year
Raw Materials Cost 10% Increase/ Year
Operating Expense 10% Increase/Year
B. Project Cost
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C. Promotional Activities
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Activities Costs
Tarpaulins/ Posters ₱3,000.00
Flyers/ ₱2,000.00
Brochures ₱2000.00
Social Media (Facebook and website) ₱3,000.00
Total ₱10,000.00