Executive Summary
Cranium Filament Reductions is a hair salon located in Shaker Hts., Ohio that allows the entire family to have their hair needs satisfied in one convenient location. Cranium serves men, women, and children and accepts appointments as well as walk-ins. Cranium also sells retail hair care products. Cranium is able to serve the entire family in one quick, convenient visit.
While there are many "quick salons" like Cranium, Cranium will excel due to its attention to detail regarding customer service. Through unheralded customer attention, Cranium will slowly but surely gain market share as it services the entire family, creating long-term relationships. Lastly Cranium's location will allow it to attract a lot of walk in traffic.
After month four, sales will grow steadily for Cranium. Profitability will be reached by month nine and $443,000 in revenue will be earned during year three with $61,000 in profits.
Situation Analysis
Cranium Filament Reductions is in its first year of business as a start-up company. Cranium recognizes the fact that a comprehensive, strategic marketing plan is required to ensure profitability and success. Cranium offers a wide range of hair cutting services. The market need is for a one-stop, convenient, hair salon that is skilled and reasonably priced, serving the entire family.
Market Summary
Cranium Filament Reductions possess good information about the market and knows a great deal about the common attributes of its most prized customers. Cranium will leverage this information to understand who is served, their specific needs, and how Cranium can better serve them.
Market Needs
Cranium Filament Reductions is providing families with a one-stop option for providing a wide range of hair cutting/styling options. Cranium seeks to provide the following benefits that are important to its customers: * Convenience: Cranium can serve the entire family with no appointment necessary. Additionally,