Bachelors Capstone Final Project
Elizabeth M. Towler
MT499-01
Professor Ernest Norris
Table of Contents
Section 1: Executive Summary (Business Description) 2 Section 2: Code of Conduct 7 Section 3: Marketing Plan (Strategy and SWOT) 11 Section 4: Operations 16 Section 5: Finance 22 Section 6: Cash Flow Analysis 28 Section 7: Information Management 35 Section 8: Management Summary 42 References 50 Appendix 55
Section 1: Executive Summary
When considering the ideal type of business to embark upon it is very important to choose a business that the entrepreneur knows a great deal about and harbors tremendous loyalty, motivation and enthusiasm. Based on this the decision has been made to establish and auto wash and detailing products and services company, where waterless carwash and detail products and vehicle detailing services will be offered to the public. The chosen name for the business will be Wash Dry and Guard Detailing in order to instantly inform customers about the company’s purpose and its offerings. The first area to be covered in this business plan is the establishment of Wash Dry and Guard Detailing’s Mission and Vision Statement. There will also be discussion of the type of business structure and leadership and management strategy that will be implemented at Wash Dry and Guard Detailing to optimize performance and achieve the business’s stated vision.
Mission and Vision
One of the most pivotal parts of the business planning process is establishing and adopting a company Mission Statement. The Mission Statement summarizes a business’s purpose and with what means it will achieve its purpose. The following Mission Statement has been for Wash Dry & Guard
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