Value-added products: Vet. Special trainer. Specialist with dogs.

Prices

#40 per hour (simple day-care)

#100 per lesson -- dogyoga

#100 per lesson -- etiquette training

#100 per lesson -- special tricks / skills (customized)

#40 -- dog haircut

Prices will be based on penetration cost in order to encourage utilisation of service with expectation of raising cost later.

Place

I will need to secure outside financing from a variety of investors in order to finance my project. According to my "small Biz.com" website (http://www.mysmallbiz.com/starting-a-doggie-daycare-business/), finding financing will be even more challenging in this situation since I am seeking to run the business outside my home, and, therefore, will need a large initial investment of money in the planning stage.

Business insurance #1000

Property insurance #2000 per month

Commercial lease #6000 per month

Office building / #2000 (rental)

Facility construction and layout- if done) (i.e., paying for engineering plans, contracted labor, material costs etc.) - #20,000 (price depends on constructs such as contractor, material, area, and so forth)

Hiring -- (5 personnel + accountant#100,000 - #200,000

Basic Equipment (gym and toys): (secondhand / reduced): #2500+

Storage boxes for holding each dogs individual leash, collar, luggage etc.; a trash can; chewproof furniture / bedding; Refrigerator: # 6000

Operational Equipment (grooming) #2500

Signage (hiring an artist to paint logo and mural with business name and description of business on outside of building) - #650

Marketing (including logo Imprinted Forms, Stationary and Business Cards) #2500

Permitting Fees and Licenses #1000

Utility Deposits #1000

Web Site Design and Development #700

Office supplies (computer, fax machine, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, stationary, phones etc.; digital camera): #1000

Dog software to manage customer accounts: #400 (min.) (My likely provider will be 'Online Doggy' (Available at: http://www.onlinedoggy.com/): #2000

Stainless steel water and feeding dishes (as well as some red anodized dishes to use as an identifier for dogs with medical issues): #100

Cleaning material (including air purifier, dehumidifier, shop vac, bleach / kennel cleaner, window cleaner, mps/brooms, towels, etc.): #5000-#1000

Canine first-aid kit / human 1st aid-kit -#300

Flea and tick shampoo, flea combs, and general dog maintenance items as well as poop bags -# 1000

Muzzles, leashes -#70

Cash Reserve (for as much as 6 months and to be replenishes, once client base has picked up, at the first available moment) #15,000

Kitchen supplies (including microwave, coffeeemaker, basic groceries, basic kitchen utensils) - #1000

Source: http://www.pawsdogdaycare.com/Start-Up-Services/startupmanual.htm

Promotion

Website

Coupons

Flyers

Business card

Brochures

Production Strategy

To maintain a flourishing dog day-care centre

To provide training and specialised training for dogs

To provide peripheral needs for dogs (e.g. food / haircutting / grooming / attention etc.)

To provide boarding for dogs

To provide a vet for dogs

To provide owners with education regarding dogs

To branch off into other domestic pets.

Production Facilities

Currently have some dog equipment

Have background in dog training and have dog license

Have basic office equipment

Have a love for dogs

Have some prospective employees in mind who are willing and able to work with the dogs

Have some prospective investors in mind who are willing and, seemingly able, to finance project at least for the next 5 years.

Capital Purchase Requirements

Dog toys

Dog gymnasium equipment

Dog food / Dog bowls and feeders

Cleaning material -- including a mop and bucket, rags, plastic grocery bags, Windex, broom, vacuum, bleach, and Poop Bags.

Office supplies

Dog beds

Telephone

Dog grooming supplies (including a tub, grooming table, dryers, shampoo, disposable items, clippers, scissors, and other tools).

Leashes, muzzles (one of each size 2-8), and treats.

E-Bay will be the primary site for obtaining material.

See http://www.dog.com / for price approximations

Production History

Have cared for personal 10 dogs.

Am trained.

Have love for dgos and wide knowledge about dogs.

Production Schedules

2011 Find rental building.

Gain insurance, lease and licenses. Approach Better Buisnness Bureau for contractor.

Take courses / read books / learn how to open / operate business

2012 Buy equipment

Furnish and paint building inside and out. Construct where necessary.

Design and print coupons, leaflets, business cards and other promotional material

Design and establish website. Approach radio hosts. Print advertisements in local newspapers.

2013 Approach all pertinent dog associations and market business by word of mouth

Advertise for employees including vet and groomer and hire

2014 Create blog

Evaluate progress and consider expanding to other household pets.

Production Volume

Objective: To acquire 50 canines the first two years, and to double that by the consequent year. In five years, to record that we have worked with at least 100 canines

By 2015 to consider opening another branch in another location, possibly one of the neighboring localities. Other plans to be considered in the future include in-home pet sitting, boarding, and doggy spa services.

Management and Labor Strategy

To operate an efficient and caring dog day-care centre that will provide additional dog-related services and...

circus tricks), and dogyoga
Dog breeder will groom, provide dog-training sessions, and provide etiquette training for dogs.

Maintenance personnel will ensure upkeep and hygiene of location

All my staff will receive special training on canine health issues and behavior problems, as well as on first aid for humans and dogs. All staff will be carefully chosen based on their love for dogs and desire to work with animals. The training program that will be implemented will ensure that business practices and expectations are clearly understood.

The Financial Plan

The Cash Flow Forecast will approximate the following example:

Source: http://www.pawsdogdaycare.com/Start-Up-Services/Dog-Daycare-Opening-Cash-Flow-Analysis.htm

The Projected Income Statement and Projected Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Equity

At this point of my career it is difficult to determine the Projected Income Statement as well as my statement of assets, liabilities, and equities. A rough estimation will be the following:

Projected Income Statement: Development and Start-up Period

Sources of Cash

Equity contributions

80,000

Loan financing

293,176

Total sources of cash

373,176

Uses of cash

Land and building

0

Leasehold improvements

195,000

Grooming equipment

10,001

Boarding equipment

40,000

Professional services

4,250

Organization & Development

9,775

Interior finishes & equipment

11,450

Exterior finishes & equipment

9,000

Pre-opening expenses

13,700

Working capital & contingencies

80,000

Total uses of cash

373,176

When I come closer to implementing business I will use the Dog Daycare Profit and Loss Simulator to realisticaly stimualte all of the aspects of runign a dog day care cener. The instrument is available at http://www.pawsdogdaycare.com/Start-Up Services/simulatorbiz.htm

Key Targets

Target

Time

Measuring Tools

Marketing

1011-1013

Surveys / focus groups

Finance

1011-1015

Dog Daycare Profit and Loss Simulator

Production

1013-1015

Graphs

Appendix

Medical Release forms adapted from: http://www.pawsdogdaycare.com/Start-Up-Services/Dog-Daycare-Forms.htm

This is a required form for all (XYZ Dog Daycare) participants receiving services.

First and foremost the safety and well being of your pet(s) is of the highest importance. Insuring that your pet remains safe and well cared for is our first responsibility and as such we take it very seriously. We do our best to have our pet parents screen for pre-existing health conditions but some factors may be beyond our control. In the event that a medical emergency arises while a pet is at our facility or participating in a service that we provide it is imperative that we are immediately able to get them medical treatment at the closest available facility. We will call ahead to the veterinary offices in closest proximity geographically to us to insure they can handle the emergency present. Your pet will be rushed to the closest available facility for treatment and you will be notified. We notify the owner after we have secured a medical treatment center for the animal to avoid delays that may be caused by emotion on the part of the owner. Our goal is to get your pet medical attention as quickly as humanly possible, and any distractions may interfere with that process.

For that reason, it is a requirement to have our pet parents sign this form.

I understand that in the event of a medical emergency that (XYZ Dog Daycare), at its sole discretion, deems to need the immediate attention of a licensed veterinarian, I authorize (XYZ Dog Daycare) to seek medical attention at the closest available veterinary facility. I further agree that I am financially responsible for any medical treatment my pet(s) receives as a result of a medical emergency while attending services provided by (XYZ Dog Daycare)

Signature of Owner____Date

Printed Name

* Licenses:

I will contact local county administration office and review the city and county ordinances specific to location to determine exactly what the license requirements for a Dog Daycare facility are in my specific area. I will also need to obtain a kennel license, and will need to obtain approval for grooming services not only local government but from the state environmental protection agency as well. (http://www.pawsdogdaycare.com/Start-Up-Services/Dog-Daycare-License.htm).

* for Dog Daycare Temperament Test (whether individual dog will be compatible with other dogs and can, therefore, be considered suitable for daycare) see instructions and test at: http://www.pawsdogdaycare.com/Start-Up-Services/Dog-Daycare-Temperament-Test.htm

Sources

American Veterinary Medical Association, viewed January 22, 2011,

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Dog.com. Viewed January 22, 2011,

Dogday Care Opening, Cash Flow Analysis, viewed January 22, 2011,

Letendre, E. (n.d.) How to Open a Dog Daycar, viewed January 22, 2011,