A Business Plan for American Professional Cleaning Services Company

This business plan outlines the details of American Professional Cleaning Services Company, including its mission, vision, core values, target market, competitive analysis, design and development plan, operations and management plan, financial factors, and supporting documentation.

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Course
Lecturer
Date of Submission

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Introduction
A business is described as a written document which outlines your business future. It
defines what you plan to do and how to do it. It shows how you will get from one point to
another from a business perspective. It is the foundation and roadmap of your new business in
terms of how to structure, run and grow the business. It is very in any business because it guides
you through each of how to start and manage your business. It is an expression of your business
idea by giving you an objective view and act as a communication tool to the rest of the team.
Therefore, a business plan is a tool which helps you to build a better business which can be
updated on a regular basis. (Parsons, 2018)
It includes the executive summary, business summary, your target market segment and
competitors, Vision and business goals, financial projections and supporting documentation.
A Business Plan for American Professional Cleaning Services Company
Table of Content
1.0 Executive Summary.
2.0 Business Description.
3.0 Market Strategies.
4.0 Competitive Analysis.
5.0 Design and Development.
6.0 Operations and Management Plan.
7.0 Financial Factors.
8.0 Appendix.
1.0 Executive Summary.
Name of the Business: American Professional Cleaning Services.
Address: Florida.
Location: Florida, USA.

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Mission Statement: To offer cleaning Services beyond customer satisfaction.
Vision Statement: To be the best and overall cleaning service provider.
Company Core Values: Integrity, Accountability, transparency, Teamwork.
Company Type: Private Company.
Ownership Type: Shareholders.
Industry: Cleaning.
Product/Service: Cleaning services.
Company Leadership Team: 2 directors.
Number of Employees: 20
Source of Capital: Bank Loan.
Start Date of the Business: 1st January 2019.
2.0 Business Description
The company will be offering cleaning services especially for small office space in Florida. It
will provide general cleaning services to different organizations, by cleaning their office floors,
washrooms and also their compounds. It will also include cleaning the office carpets and mats.
The service will including maintaining the flower gardens within the office premises and also
cleaning the company’s vehicles. (Haden, 2016)
The company will be diversified in terms of cleaning service with well-trained employees
and also embracing continuous recruitment and training programs of the staff. With the help of
SWOT analysis, the company will be able to discover its strengths and weakness, and also know
the available opportunities and threats which lies within the industry.
3.0 Market Strategies.

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By doing market analysis, our target market includes companies, supermarkets, factories,
churches, schools, colleges, restaurants, shopping malls, etc. This will help our cleaning service
company to be well established and also gain a great market share in the cleaning industry.
4.0 Competitive Analysis
Due to the unique services we are offering, like cleaning office premise compound, cleaning
office carpets and mats, company vehicles, etc. will give the company a competitive edge against
our competitors. Also since our prices are affordable and reasonable, it will give the company an
upper hand compared to the competitors. The company will also be rewarding the loyal
customers hence enhancing their competitive advantage.
5.0 Design and Development Plan.
For the potential investors, as it concerns the process of the product lifecycle we are looking
forward of having the cleaning inputs like soaps and detergents to be made locally hence
boosting our profits, and supplementing what is got from the suppliers. The in terms of
marketing strategies, the company will use all the available social media platforms and
advertising agents in marketing the cleaning services.
6.0 Operations and Management Plan
The organization is a limited company, owned by two directors. The management team will
comprise of a managing director, accountant, human resource manager, marketing manager and
the other employees. The company will have both vertical and horizontal delegation of power
and duties. From a management perspective, it will embrace centralized operations and systems,
for easier control.
7.0 Financial Factors.
The source of startup capital of the business will be from bank borrowing or borrowing from
any other financial institution which will be aimed to be paid with the shortest period possible. A
healthy partnership is also encouraged in order to gain financial stability soonest possible.

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For the purpose of financial success, financial projections like cash flow statements, income
statements and balance sheets statements will be very crucial, which will be generated on
different frequencies or periods.
This is the financial plan for the business:
STARTUP EXPENSES ESTIMATED AMOUNT
Buildings
Purchase/Lease
Construction
Other
Total Buildings
Capital Equipment
Furniture
Equipment
Machinery
Computers
Other
Total Capital Equipment
Administrative Expenses
Licenses and Permits
Rent and Utility Expense
Legal and Accounting Fees
Insurance
Salaries and Wages
Payroll Taxes
Benefits
Office Supplies
Website Maintenance
Cleaning Expenses

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Advertising and Promotional Expenses
Other
Total Administrative Expenses
Working Capital
8.0 Appendix
This involves the supporting documents and any other relevant materials like licenses and
permits, credit histories, resumes, contracts and other legal documents.
Conclusion
For any business, a business plan is a very vital document for the inception of a business
or implementation of any business idea in order for one to achieve entrepreneurial goals. It acts
as the guiding in the process of starting any business.

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References
Haden, J., 2016. How to Write the Perfect Business Plan. Thinking of Starting a Business, pp.45-67.
Parsons, N., 2018. How to Write a Business Plan. Starting a Business, pp.12-34.