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BUSINESS PLAN PROOF BY WESNER FLEURIMA
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:: 2011.BUSINESS PLAN ::
Confidential : Do not distrinute without permission FERGO® Copyright © 2011. All rights reserved.
Confidential : Do not distrinute without permission FERGO® Copyright © 2011. All rights reserved.
This plan will help us focus our efforts
around clarifying the vision and values that
will move the brand forward. It is our
roadmap for how we think we should evolve
and grow to achieve our vision. It will serve
as a tool for communication & training. It
will ensure that our entire team are all
working to the same philosophy. It is a
living, breathing document that we will use
to measure our progress, while still being
willing to adapt it to reflect new insights,
unexpected competitive challenges, and
changes in our business environment. In
short it is our company manifesto
:: 2011.BUSINESS PLAN ::
McDONALD FERGUSON19654 N.W 27 AVE.MIAMI GARDENS, 33056This document contains con!dential information. It is disclosed to you for informational purposes only.Its contents shall remain the property of FERGO® INC. LLC and shall be returned to FERGO® INC. LLC when requested.
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1.0 The Mission ........................
1.1 Executive Summary ............
1.2 The Story.............................
2.0 The Product ........................
3.0 Company Ownership...........
3.1 Intellectual Property............
4.0 Retail Location ...................
5.0 Market Demographics.........
5.1 Marketing (grassroots)........
5.2 Online ................................
5.3 Social Media Marketing .....
5.4 Marketing Campaign ..........
6.0 Operating Strategy .............
6.1 Market Objectives ..............
7.0 Present Company Status.....
8.0 Product Development .........
9.0 Celebrity Endorsements ......
10.0 Investor Offer Sheet ...........
11.0 Strategy for Growth ............
13.0 Financials ...........................
14.0 Income Statement & Profit..
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1.0 THE MISSION- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fergo is committed to our mission to create superior athletic gear and products for the
athlete in all of us. Whether you are competing in athletic competition or competing in the
most important game of all: life. Our products are built on the passion of a healthier and
fitter lifestyle.
Our goal is to provide athletic gear and related products for peak performance through
innovative design, the use of superior fabrics, and advanced technology. It is our goal to be
the global provider of products that are designed to exceed the comfort and performance
needs of the everyday athlete.
Fergo is the number one solution for fashion forward active wear, customized team
uniforms and accessories. We design, develop, manufacture, market and sell all sports-
related (football, basketball, baseball etc….) apparel to limited markets throughout the
nation. We intend to expand, develop and add new products to our already existing product
line and broaden our current customer base by extending into other geographic areas.
Fergo (also referred to as “the company”) has made a splash in the ever-growing sports
apparel market through the diverse, pioneering design of its jersey dresses, outerwear,
swimwear and custom team gear. Now, Fergo plans to broaden and expand its brand and
product line by opening the company’s flagship retail store, revamping its marketing
campaign and developing new, innovative designs. It’s website, www.fergo.com, currently
serves as the face of the brand, featuring a wide array of athletic wear that is available for
purchase by teams, players and avid sports fans. The designs are created by CEO and lead
designer McDonald Ferguson and feature cutting-edge styles that are unavailable in the
market, such as our signature Jersey dresses and collegiate swimwear.
The sports apparel market is booming and caters to all segments and backgrounds from
the professional athlete to the die-hard sports fan. Just-Style projects that this industry will
reach $15.3 billion in sales by 2014. Between 2003 and 2008 the market grew by 8.5% and is
expected to experience the same growth rate between now and 2014.
The explosion of sporting apparel’s popularity is due to the increased visibility in the
national media, development of professional leagues, and growth of new high school,
college, and youth programs. Competition will come from Under Armor, Nike and Adidas,
all of which fail to serve the specific niche markets that Fergo caters to.
1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (CONTINUED)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The company will deploy a comprehensive marketing campaign under two main
categories, brand marketing and direct marketing to increase its industry presence.
Specific advertising endeavors include social media, endorsements, sponsorships, a
navigable e-commerce website, online ads, vendor booths, promotional giveaways, word
of mouth buzz, e-mail blasts, and direct sales efforts. Close attention will be paid to
generating mass brand awareness among the target audience, particularly female and
male fitness enthusiasts between the ages of 13 and up.
To achieve the company’s objectives, Fergo is seeking $1,000,000 in total funding through
outside investment. Secured funding will go toward marketing, manufacturing, expanding
the brand, employee salaries and insurance.
1.2 THE STORY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fergo is, in simple terms, a relatively new company with a lot of know-how and
experience. Even though this statement is contradictory, it’s absolutely true. Fergo’s
overall ideas and concepts have been in motion and evolving for many years through the
mind, eyes and hands of its very experienced founder, McDonald Ferguson.
McDonald is one of 37 children born to Bahamian parents. Almost from the very
beginning McDonald had to overcome many obstacles, including a handicap, in order to
finish high school and, against all odds, go on to attend the University of Florida on a
football scholarship.
While attending the University of Florida McDonald received a degree in fashion design
and merchandising. He also got the opportunity to be a part of history with the Florida
Gators by winning four S.E.C. Championships and a National Title. He eventually signed a
contract as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts, but snapped his ankle in half during
training, thereby putting an end to his football career.
Anyone else would have been devastated, but not McDonald Ferguson. Accustomed to
facing adversity, he picked up the pieces and went on to create a very successful career for
himself in the apparel design industry. McDonald currently owns his own apparel design
and manufacturing business, Fergo.
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2.0 THE PRODUCT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fergo is an existing retailer and custom uniform designer of athletic apparel, with the
intention of expanding its designs, product line, and market reach. This unique clothing
brand has diversified the activewear environment through its one-of-a-kind designs,
philosophy, and approach. The company’s objective is to successfully launch its initial line
of Collegiate Jersey Dresses™ for fall 2011 football season. Currently, the company is
focused on retail and custom uniform designs, and it will gradually move toward
becoming a wholesaler, supplying retail locations nationwide.
The aim of Fergo is to change the persona of activewear by providing the consumer with
fashion forward garments suited for both on and off the field, emphasizing individuality
and self-expression. Fergo’s product line is listed below. Which is projected to expand in
t h e
coming
years.
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RETAIL PRODUCT LINE-UP
G COLLEGIATE JERSEY DRESSESG COLLEGIATE SWIMWEARG ACTICE-WEARG CUSTOM & STOCK UNIFORMSG FOOTWEAR G COMPRESSION GARMENTS
CUSTOM TEAM APPAREL
G BASEBALLG BASKETBALLG FOOTBALLG SOCCERG TRACK & FIELDG YOGA
ACCESORIES
G SPAT SOCKSG ARM SLEEVESG HATS & SKULL CAPSG WRIST & HEAD BANDSG GLOVESG WORKOUT BAGS
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3.0 COMPANY OWNERSHIP- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fergo, LLC is a Limited Liability Company registered in the state of Florida. The company
is owned by founder McDonald Ferguson.
Fergo conducts business from its flagship retail store, located in the Stadium Corners
Shopping Center, 19654 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Stadium Corners is a
newly constructed shopping center that is shadow-anchored by a new Super Wal-Mart and
Home Depot. Other stores in the center include a Super Hess, Badcock, Family Dollar,
Pollo Tropical, Denny's and Tire Kingdom.
This prime real estate is also 1.5 miles from Sun Life Stadium (formerly Dolphin Stadium).
a multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility that is home to the Miami Dolphins,
Florida Marlins, University of Miami football, Discover Orange Bowl and other world-class
events. The stadium has been home to four NFL Super Bowls, three BCS college national
championships and two MLB World Series. Sun Life Stadium has two of the largest high
definition video boards and one of the longest LED ribbon displays in professional sports
as well as the biggest point-of-sale wireless system under one roof. Sun Life Stadium
recently received extensive renovations and improvements, making the venue the premier
stadium of the Americas. The company aims to build a strategic relationship with the
stadium and showcase its product line at key sporting events held there.
Located at the southwest corner of Miami Gardens Drive (NW 199th St) and NW 27th
Avenue, Stadium Corners is well positioned as an in-fill location to serve the needs of the
immediate surrounding residential communities. The property’s strategic location takes
advantage of the commuter traffic (75,000 cars per day) on NW 27th Avenue, a major
north-south corridor leading into Broward County and the City of Pembroke Pines just to
the north. Neighboring retailers average about $100,000.00 in sales per month.
3.1 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & PROPRIETARY RIGHTS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Our apparel is marketed under trademarks Fergo and our F Mark. Other trademarks either
have been registered or applications are pending with United States Patent and Trademark
Office.
4.0 RETAIL LOCATION- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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The retail sale of clothes and accessories is a more than 150-billion dollar a year industry
which has shown a steady continued growth for the past ten years. Performance athletic
wear has been a large part of this industry’s growth.
Furthermore, surveys done by the National Federation of State High School Associations
have stated that the number of participants in high school athletics has steadily increased
for the past 18 consecutive years. The survey also determined that nearly 55% of students
enrolled in high school participate in some type of athletics sport.
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) sports participation report determined
that ¾ of Americans participate at least once in sports, fitness and outdoors activities
while 31.6 million U.S. children (ages 6-17) participate in team sports. Also, overall interest
by girls (females) in team sports at school and in community leagues is showing an
annual growth.
Based on this information, the future continued market growth and the consumer retail
opportunities associated with this growth look very promising.
5.0 MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS & PROJECTIONS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Our marketing plan will be two-fold. Our principal strategy will take a community-driven
approach, departing from the top-down models of past lifestyle brand marketing. The
power of a successful grassroots marketing effort is striking. If executed effectively
grassroots momentum can get consumers and influencers in our key markets to care so
much about what we are doing that they become our cheerleaders and most vocal
supporters. Suddenly, we’ll have a credible, voluntary sales force that is carrying our
message forward with more velocity than a single marketing department.
We like to refer to this as the ripple effect. It starts with an initial splash of local
partnerships, frequent message reinforcement and loyal support from (unpaid) brand
ambassadors. From there, each positive association or interaction produces ripples about
our product, company and services that continues to expand throughout the community.
The end results of our grassroots marketing will be strong, lasting relationships with our
target consumer, strengthened awareness and increased sales. By being a valuable
resource and helping tie our business objectives to the community’s needs, we can create
a win for everyone.
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Our main sales channel will initially be in physical retail and online. Through our on-line
virtual store, we seek to create an upscale, inviting environment that further enhances the
brand and builds customer demand for Fergo merchandise. Furthermore, the Fergo
website will feature an entire section devoted to community, that will include a forum and
a custom program where customers can purchase product, rate new designs and make
suggestions.
5.2 ONLINE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Like many companies, we're becoming increasingly involved in social media as a means
of promoting our brand vision. Currently, bloggers outnumber traditional journalists 100
to one. According to Advertising Age, “There are about 15 million active blogs read by 57
million people, a number that gives bloggers great credibility, power and influence as
sources of information for everything from news to corporate reputations to product
purchasing.” This makes blogger outreach an essential component of online marketing
and digital public relations. We will pinpoint high-authority bloggers or influence makers
who can serve as third party ambassadors for our brand and build long-term, mutually
beneficial relationships with them. We will diligently monitor what they are saying about
our brand and respond to their praise and concerns. We’ve already begun to develop a
dynamic social presence online that will engage our audience through blogging, Twitter,
Facebook, podcasts, video and niche lifestyle communities.
We have recently set up our Fergo Payvment E-Commerce
Storefront on Facebook which includes features such as:
1 Professional storefront.
2 Capacity to sell an unlimited number of items.
3 500 million Facebook users can search, discover, and
purchase our products.
4 Built in admin.
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As cash flow increases we’ll couple our grassroots strategy with more standard methods
of marketing. Fergo will launch an extensive image-advertising program, that addresses
the lifestyles and aspirations of our target customers. Through edgy, high-impact, visual
advertising campaigns, we will attract customers who are intrigued by the thoughtful,
energetic and aspirational imagery. We believe that an emphasis on non-product specific
lifestyle advertising will promote brand awareness as well as numerous social initiatives
that we support. The campaigns, which emphasize a forward-looking view of fashion, will
be communicated to consumers through a variety of means including fashion magazines,
bus shelters, in-store displays and customer mailings. In addition, our public relations
department will communicate directly with fashion editors and celebrity stylists and
supply them with a continuous flow of product information. In addition, to promote the
clothing line, Fergo will utilize various marketing communications, such as:
1 Showcasing upcoming collections at premier trade shows such as Magic, Pool, Project,
virtual trade shows and fashion weeks where our sales force can place orders.
2 Endorsements: By allowing various celebrities to wear and promote Fergo, the brand
name will be further established.
3 Developing a Fergo phone app that will initially keep our customers informed on new
merchandise and where it can be purchased, as well as events and initiatives. Eventually
we will generate sales from this mobile app.
4 The company will launch a direct mail marketing program. We’ll utilize these direct-to-
consumer mailings to effectively communicate our brand strategy to our best customers,
build brand awareness and increase customer acquisition.
5 Print advertising: Fergo will advertise in national publications (Sports Illustrated, XXL,
DNR, Vibe, Details) as well as local newspapers and magazines (The Miami Herald, New
Times, City Link, South Beach Magazine). We’ll also aggressively acquire editorials on our
brand that will highlight our product and its positive social initiatives.
6 Developing promotions and giveaways that will drive traffic to www.fergo.com
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Our objective is to satisfy the fashion needs of the modern, hip, sophisticated, body-
conscious consumer who takes pride in his or her appearance. The principal elements of
our operating strategy to achieve this objective are as follows:
1 Provide distinctive fashion throughout a broad product line. Our designers and
merchandisers are inspired by global fashion trends. They interpret contemporary
designs, colors and fabrications into products to address the lifestyle needs of the Fergo
customer. Our in-house design team allows us to quickly react to fashion trends, bringing
newness into the merchandise mix to complement our core assortment.
2 Vertically integrate design, production, merchandising and retail functions. Our vertical
integration enables us to respond quickly to changing fashion trends, reduce risk of excess
inventory, and produce distinctive quality merchandise of exceptional value.
3 Manage merchandise mix. Our approach to merchandising and proactive inventory
management is critical to our success. By actively monitoring the sell-through rates of our
products in boutiques and department stores, we are able to respond to emerging trends
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6.1 MARKET OBJECTIVES & TARGETS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Achieve annual sales of at least two million dollars by the end of this year (2011).
2 Continue to increase sales by 50% in each and every subsequent year.
3 Maintain a net profit margin of at least 35% to 45%.
4 Expand into the retail market with new product lines.
5 Generate brand awareness and recognition throughout the industry.
6 Increase company presence at various industry trade shows.
7 Provide comprehensive customer service which in turn will create fiercely loyal
customers.
8 Continuously develop and design new and unique products to stay ahead of the
competition.
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As of 2011, Fergo has already bid out approximately $350,000 to $450,000 worth of work
and already has verbal or written commitments on about 75% of those jobs. Most of this
current work has to do with uniform production for high schools, youth sports and athletic
associations. However, Fergo also has commitments (under contract) and potential
commitments (currently being negotiated) with many high profile clients which will
greatly increase our customer base and profit potential over the course of this year.
Some of these customers and contracts are as follows:
1 Fergo is the major sponsor of the South Florida Youth Football League, which has an
enrollment of over 10,000 kids and over 4,000 coaches.
2 Easton-Bell Sports Company is responsible for handling Riddel, Easton, Bell and Giro
sports brands. Fergo has been approached by this company and asked to re-design and
potentially manufacture their entire line of athletic apparel. We are currently negotiating.
3 Under Armour is extremely interested in our unique patented design Slacked-up Spat
Socks. We are currently talking to them and negotiating a possible deal which would allow
Under Armour to market and distribute the socks worldwide and pay a royalty to Fergo.
4 Fergo, in conjunction with Ego Sports Inc., has been contracted by the State of
Maryland School Board and Parks and Recreation Division to design and manufacture all
of their sports uniforms. (This contract is for several thousand uniforms)
5 Pigskin Academy Sports (PAS) is a nationwide sports consulting firm which helps
athletic programs re-structure, organize, establish or re-vamp their existing game plans to
get the schools back on the winning track. Part of this program’s re-structuring process is
changing the image of the overall program. Fergo has a contract with PAS to be the
exclusive uniform provider for all of their clients.
6 Black College Merchandising Agreement has been offered to Fergo by New Vision
Holdings. This agreement would give Fergo the authority to handle the retail
merchandising for all of the black colleges. (Contract was originally held by Russel
Athletics.) Fergo has yet to make a decision on this agreement.
7.0 PRESENT COMPANY STATUS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Our disciplined product development process emphasizes the reduction of lead times. This
allows our merchants to gain as much information as possible concerning current fashion
trends before making fabric or product purchase commitments. We’ll control the process
by focusing on key color selection, fabric order, pattern development and production order
deadlines. We’ll establish the deadlines to ensure an adequate flow of inventory into the
stores. While product development is seasonal, we’ll make commitments monthly based
on current sales and fashion trends. This enhances our ability to react promptly to
customer demand. Merchandising teams and designers will work together to continuously
develop new styles to be presented at monthly product review and selection meetings.
These new styles incorporate variations on existing styles in an effort to capitalize further
on the more popular silhouettes or entirely new styles and fabrications that respond to
emerging trends or customer preferences. In addition, a detailed merchandising plan
supports the product development process. This merchandising plan will include sales,
inventory and profitability targets for each product classification. We’ll update the
merchandising plan on a semi-monthly basis to reflect current sales and inventory trends.
The plan will then be distributed throughout the merchandising department. We’ll use the
updated merchandising plan to adjust production orders as needed to meet inventory and
sales targets.
8.0 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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9.0 CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
McDonald Ferguson’s proven ability to design and manufacture quality apparel has
allowed him the opportunity to work for and with some of the best known athletes, artists
and celebrities.
McDonald designed the apparel for Zo Summer Groove, which was worn by Dwayne
Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway and many others.
McDonald designed apparel for Scott Sapp, the lead singer for the rock band Creed, which
has sales of 48,000,000 albums worldwide.
McDonald designed and produced the jerseys for Magic Johnson’s Celebrity All Star
Basketball Game, which were worn by Snoop Dogg, Bow Wow, Terrell Owens and B2K, to
name a few.
McDonald designed the uniforms for the first annual Battle of the Stars Youth Football
Classic, which were worn by Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Diddy, Luke, Trick Daddy, Tone and
several other participants.
Celebrity model, actress and singer Paris Hilton wore a version of McDonald’s original-
design jersey dress in her movie début, Pledge This.
Luther Campbell, famous rapper, record producer and radio show host also wears
McDonald’s designs.
:: Snoop Dogg :: :: Paris Hilton :: :: Dwayne Wade ::
Dollars 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Gross Revenue $1,600,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $11,400,000 $23,100,000Investor Return (20% Share) $0 $287,050 $536,150 $1,275,250 $2,957,750
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BELIEVE IN THE VISION AND SUPPORT THE DREAM :: WWW.FERGOSPORTS.COM :: 19654 N.W 27 AVE. MIAMI GARDENS°FL°33056°U.S.A
USE OF FUNDS
The company is currently seeking $2,500,000 in equity investment financing. These funds will be used for expansion, primarily launching our Fall 2011 line of apparel product, hiring new staff, and implementing marketing activities.
Long term plans are for the company to aggressively launch its online retail business; work with customers to develop in-store programs for new products and expand regionally and nationally its retail specialty stores.
THE OFFER
We seek $2,500,000 from an investor, preferably with at least a preliminary understanding of the apparel business and a passion for sports. For this investment the returns are:
G 20% total equity in FERGO, Inc.
G 2 times return on the original investment by year 5
G An internal rate of return of 283% over 5 years
Fiscal Year End: Revenue
2011 Rev: $1.6m2012 Rev: $4m2013 Rev: $6m 2014 Rev: $11.4m
2015 Rev: $23.1m
The company’s objective is to successfully launch its initial line of Collegiate Jersey Dresses™ for fall 2011 football season. The company will employ a regional sales strategy in route to securing national coverage. Aiding in this effort is an aggressive regional sales and marketing campaign that will focus initially on penetrating the Southeast region (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas and South Carolina).
Everyone knows that, to be successful in any business, you need to acquire and manage great customer relationships. The apparel business is no different. One of the keys to FERGO’S sales and marketing strategy, lies in our partnership with Oracle’s Siebel Sales Force Automation Software. Scheduled to be implemented immediately in the first quarter of 2011, Siebel will provide the FERGO Brand with a distinct competitive advantage and fuel the momentum necessary to effectively execute the company’s strategy in the marketplace.
POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
FootLocker
Dicks Sporting Goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Hibbett Sports
Macy’s
University Fan Stores
Specialty Boutiques
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FINANCIALS
We expect sales to increase at a fairly rapid rate, doubling in year two as the brand gains momentum and we implement a solid internet retail strategy. As our customer base increases, we expect controlled growth of between 50% - 75% in years three and beyond.
The following is a five-year revenue forecast. Direct costs include all costs which can be directly tied to revenue and include “cost of goods.”
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REVENUE PROJECTINS BY YEAR
REVENUE FORECAST
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! Income Statement - 5 Years
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Revenue
Retail Sales 0 1,600,000 2,400,000 6,000,000 15,000,000 25,000,000
Wholesale Sales 1,600,000 2,400,000 3,600,000 5,400,000 8,100,000 21,100,000 Total Sales 1,600,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 11,400,000 23,100,000 46,100,000
Direct Costs of Revenue
Retail Sales 0 364,000 546,000 1,365,000 3,412,500 5,687,500
Wholesale Sales 728,000 1,092,000 1,638,000 2,457,000 3,685,500 9,600,500 Total Cost of Goods Sold 728,000 1,456,000 2,184,000 3,822,000 7,098,000 15,288,000
Gross Profit 872,000 2,544,000 3,816,000 7,578,000 16,002,000 30,812,000 Start-up Expenses
Legal 10,000 10,000
Stationary, etc. 2,500 2,500 Equipment/ Supplies 525,000 525,000
Consultants 10,000 10,000
Licenses 5,000 5,000 Operating Expenses
Salaries and wages 265,000 331,250 357,750 384,250 410,750 1,749,000 Employee benefits
Payroll taxes
Rent 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 30,000 Utilities 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 25,000
Technology
Desktops 3,000 3,000 6,000
Server 2,000 2,000 4,000
Printers (BW & Color) 2,500 2,500 5,000
Software 2,000 2,000 4,000
Copier / Fax 500 500 1,000 Website Hosting & Development 10,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 5,000 35,000
Other Expenses
Travel 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000 Telephone 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 25,000
Postage 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 Office supplies 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 25,000
Advertising 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000,000
Marketing/promotion 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000 Professional/Legal fees 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000
Research and development 25,000 25,000 25,000 50,000 50,000 175,000 Bank charges 500 500 500 500 500 2,500
Depreciation
Miscellaneous 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 25,000 Total Operating Expenses 1,610,000 1,108,750 1,135,250 1,201,750 1,213,250 6,269,000 Operating Income (738,000) 1,435,250 2,680,750 6,376,250 14,788,750 24,543,000
Interest income (expense) 0
Other income (expense) 0 Total Non-operating Income (Expense) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Income (Loss) Before Taxes (738,000) 1,435,250 2,680,750 6,376,250 14,788,750 24,543,000 Income Taxes 0 Net Income (Loss) (738,000) 1,435,250 2,680,750 6,376,250 14,788,750 24,543,000 Cumulative Net Income (Loss) (738,000) 697,250 3,378,000 9,754,250 24,543,000 24,543,000
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INCOME STATEMENT & PROFIT & LOSS
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