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Table OfContents
1.0 Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.0 Situation Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Market Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.1 Market Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.1.2 Market Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.3 Market Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1.4 Market Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.2 SWOT Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.1 Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.2 Weaknesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.3 Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.4 Threats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Keys to Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.6 Critical Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.0 Marketing Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.2 Marketing Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Financial Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Target Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Strategy Pyramids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7 Marketing Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.8 Marketing Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.0 Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Break-even Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104.2 Sales Forecast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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1.0 Executive Summary
Creative Concepts Computer Design (CCCD) is a computer consulting firm whose target
customers consist of home users and small businesses. The Eugene, OR community will be served
by a comprehensive service provider that offers computer education/empowerment as well as
problem resolution.
CCCD is owned and operated by a seven-year industry veteran Don Digit. Don will leverage hisextensive experience to provide the community with high quality consulting services. CCCD's
competitive edge consists of their unusual ability to explain or teach complex technical issues to
clients of all computing abilities. The ability to translate complex "computerease" into basic
English is an unusual and desired skill. This competitive edge allows CCCD to empower clientswith new knowledge, making them feel significantly more comfortable in the computing
environment where they now interact in so many activities.
Creative Concepts will offer computer support to clients of two major categories, home PC usersand small office users. These categories will comprise 95% of our operations. Both Windows OS
as well as Macintosh OS can be supported. CCCD offers computer consulting for software such asthe Office Suite, MS Access and other database applications, Quicken, QuickBooks Pro, Internet
technology software, and CD-RW software.
Hardware issues that are addressed are the setup of LAN networks, wireless (WI-FI) networks,
CD-RW installations, hardware repair/replacement, and all issues relating to broadbandconnections.
CCCD will rapidly gain market share by offering needed services, outstanding customer service,and reasonable prices. CCCD projects earnings of $42,845 by year three.
Annual Sales Forecast
$45 000
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2.0 Situation Analysis
CCCD is close to entering their second year of service. The company has been well received , and
marketing is now critical to its continued success. The company offers a wide range ofcomputer
consulting for both home users as well as small businesses. The basic market need is a
reasonably priced computer consulting firm that can translate technical computer information intoeveryday English, allowing the lay-person to easily understand technical concepts.
2.1 Market Summary
CCCD possess good information about the market and knows a great deal of information about
the prized customers. This information will be leveraged to better understand who is served, their
specific needs, and how CCCD can better communicate with them.
Target Markets
Home PC Users
Small Business Contracts
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2.1.1 Market Demographics
The profile for CCCD's customer consists of the following geographic, demographic, and behavior
factors:
Geographics
The immediate geographic target is the city of Eugene with a population of130,000.
A 30-mile geographic area is in need of our services.
The total targeted population is estimated at 4,787.
Demographics
Male: female ratio. 48%:52% Ages 26-54 with the median age of33.
Individual income ranges from $34,000-$65,000.
78% of the customers have had some undergraduate coursework and 14.8% have had
some graduate coursework.
Behavior Factors
Have increased their reliance on personal computers in all aspects in their lives from
shopping, personal finance management, to information gathering. Strive to become more impendent in their use of the PC. Have increased the time spent on a PC from 12 hours a month in 1998 to 27.5 hours a
month in 2002 for personal use.
2.1.2 Market Needs
CCCD is providing customers with a comprehensive computer consulting service for home usersas well as small businesses. CCCD seeks to fulfill the following benefits that are important to their
customers.
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2.1.3 Market Trends
The market trend for the use of the PC within the home and the small business environment has
been a skyrocketing increase in usage, to a large degree fueled by the proliferation ofthe
Internet, and more recently by broadband connections. The relatively new uses of PCs are for thefollowing tasks:
Personal financial management (including tax preparation and filing).
Online bill paying.
Internet purchases.
Research.
Market Forecast
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
Home PC Users
Small Business Contracts
10,000
5,000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
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Target Market Growth
3.00%
2.50%
2.00%
1.50%
1.00%
0.50%
0.00%
Home PC Users Small Business Contracts
2.2 SWOT Analysis
The following SWOT analysis captures the key strengths and weaknesses within the company, and
describes the opportunities and threats facing CCCD.
2.2.1 Strengths
In depth comprehensive industry experience and knowledge
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2.2.3 Opportunities
Participation within a growing market.
Increased sales opportunities as the limit of technology is continually pushed upward.
A decrease in market share for Apple (MacOS) should increase the reliance ofconsultantsto solve computer issues with the Windows operating system.
2.2.4 Threats
Future/potential competition from franchised computer consulting firms.
Significant leaps in computer technology making computers far easier to use, decreasing
the reliance on professionals for assistance with computer issues. A significant increase in consumer's knowledge/proficiency of computer technology.
2.3 Competition
There are two main competitors in this area.
1. VOS. They are a well-established provider of computer upgrades and services.
2. Suntech Computers. Smaller and less known than VOS, Suntech provides many services
for residents living in East and South Eugene.
Both of these companies charge rates in excess of Creative Concepts, we will be able to attract
the price-sensitive market without much work. Our second main advantage is the accessibility ofour services. The time conscious customer will appreciate our swift work.
Additionally, there are several phone based computer help services that offer help via the phone.
2 4 Services
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2.5 Keys to Success
The keys to success are simply:
Exceed customer's expectations. Offer comprehensive, flexible services.
Address market needs.
2.6 Critical Issues
CCCD is still in the speculative stages as a computer consultancy as a result of their young age. It
is critical that they continue to take a modest fiscal approach to serving the needs of the clients,expanding only when the demand of the clients warrants expansion, not for the sake ofexpansion
in itself.
3.0 Marketing Strategy
CCCD will employ several programs within their marketing strategy. All of the programs will have
the goal of getting the largest bang for the buck as the marketing budget is fairly limited, but anecessary expenditure. CCCD will employ advertisements in two local newspapers, the Register-
Guard and the Eugene Weekly, as well as provide free community workshops as a method of
networking. The last element of the marketing strategy will be the use of a robust website thatwill catalog all of the different services offered by Creative Concepts.
3.1 MissionCreative Concepts Computer Design's mission is to provide the client with the finest computer
consulting services available. CCCD exists to attract and maintain customers. With a strictadherence to this maxim success will be ensured Our services will exceed the expectations of
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3.3 Financial Objectives
The financial objectives include the following goals:
1. Increase the profit margin by 1% per quarter.2. Hold spending at a steady level as a percentage ofsales.
3. Generate sufficient sales to eventually require the need to hire an additional employee.
3.4 Target Markets
Creative Concepts Computer Design will provide computer support in both a consulting and
technical capacity to home PC users as well as small business owners. Since Creative Concepts iscurrently a one-man operation it will be limited in growth to the capacity of work able to be
completed. Personal market research indicates an available market niche able to be occupied byadditional businesses of this nature. The very nature of the computing industry, with its
extraordinary rate of technological development, creates a constant need for businesses skilled inupdating and advising customers on computer-related issues.
The existing computer service market is so extensive that categorizing it is a rather difficult task.
For our revenue-oriented purposes we will define the market as home PC users and small
business clients. Home PC users will provide the majority of our business revenue. These jobs willtypically consist of minor upgrades, services and advising. The small business market will be
defined as customers with five or more computers or a network requiring service or repair.
3.5 Positioning
Creative Concepts will position themselves as the premier computer consulting firm in the Eugene
community. The small business community as well as home users will be serviced withprofessional and effective computer consulting that will solve users problems as well as empower
them with new-found control over their technological environment. CCCD will leverage theircompetitive edge to achieve the desired positioning.
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method. These presentations will be fairly broad based, general presentations/lecturesintroducing newbies to computer technology. The goal of the presentations will be to introduce
the community to CCCD and their unique teaching style. The presentations should developsignificant new customer leads.
The last method CCCD will utilize is a comprehensive website that will display CCCD's
technological proficiency, describe their unique competitive edge of an efficient and effectiveteaching style, as well as catalog all of the different services offered.
3.7 Marketing Mix
CCCD's marketing mix is comprised of the following approaches to pricing, distribution,advertising and promotion, and customer service.
Pricing- The pricing schedule is generally based on a per hour rate. However, CCCD is
flexible in order to meet all of the customer's possible needs including a monthly retainerrate for any problems that arise.
Distribution- Generally the services will be offered at the client's home/place ofbusiness. Advertising and Promotion- A multi-pronged strategy will be used for the
advertising/promotion campaign.
Customer Service- CCCD is keenly aware of the need to have exemplary customer supportin order to increase their market penetration and achieve sustainable profitability.
3.8 Marketing Research
CCCD used primary marketing research to mine data about the market, customers, and theirpreferences. An electronic survey was administered to collect the market research. The survey
took the form of either an email document or a form that could be completed online at CCCD'swebsite. The survey was issued to people within the target market segment. CCCD received a
total of 107 returned surveys that provided Creative Concepts with significant amounts ofvaluable market research.
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4.0 Financials
This section will offer a financial overview of CCCD as it relates to the marketing activities.
Creative Concepts will address break-even analysis, sales forecasts, expense forecasts, and how
these reports link to the marketing strategy.
4.1 Break-even Analysis
The Break-even Analysis indicates that $463 will be needed in monthly sales to reach the break-even point.
Break-even Analysis
$600
$400
$200
$0
($200)
($400)
$0 $180 $360 $540 $720 $899
Monthly break-even point
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4.2 Sales Forecast
The sales strategy is a prediction of slow, controllable growth. Since there is one employee
(initially at least), the focus will be on quality and attention to detail especially in the beginning to
avoid some potential pitfalls encountered by many new businesses. This should allow for carefulexamination of variations in demand with regards to season or holidays and still allow enough
flexibility to sufficiently compensate.
Monthly Sales Forecast
$3,500
$3,000
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
Home PC
Small Businesses
$1,000
$500
$0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Table 4.2: Sales
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4.3 Expense Forecast
The expense forecast will be used as a tool to keep the business on target and to provide
indicators when a modification or correction must be made to ensure proper implementation of
the marketing plan.
Monthly Expense Budget
$400
$350
$300
$250
$200
$150
Advertisements
Seminars
$100
$50
$0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Table 4.3: Marketing ExpenseBudget
2003 2004 2005Advertisements $2 020 $2 500 $3 000
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te Completion
Seminar #1
Seminar #2
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5.0 Controls
The purpose of CCCD's marketing plan is to serve as a guide for the organization. The following
areas will be monitored to gauge performance:
Revenue- monthly and annual. Sales- monthly and annual.
New customer acquisition costs.
Customer satisfaction.
5.1 Implementation
The following milestones identify the key marketing programs. It is important to accomplish each
one on time and on budget.
Milestones
Marketing Pl
Webis
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5.2 Marketing Organization
Don Digit will be responsible for CCCD's marketing activities.
5.3 Contingency Planning
Difficulties and risks:
Problems generating visibility.
Overly aggressive or debilitating actions from a franchised competitor.
Worst case risks include:
Determining that the business cannot support itself on an ongoing basis.
Having to liquidate equipment to cover liabilities.
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Table 4.2 Sales Forecast
Sales Forecast PlanSales Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecHome PC $300 $36 $43 $518 $622 $746 $896 $1,075 $1,290 $ 1,548 $1,858 $2,22Small Businesses $300 $33 $36 $399 $439 $483 $531 $585 $643 $707 $778 $85
Total Sales $600 $69 $79 $917 $1,061 $1,229 $1,427 $1,660 $1,933 $2,255 $2,636 $3,08
Direct Cost ofSales Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecHome PC $45 $54 $65 $78 $93 $112 $134 $161 $194 $232 $279 $33Small Businesses $45 $50 $54 $60 $66 $72 $80 $88 $96 $106 $117 $12Subtotal Cost ofSales $90 $10
4$11
9$138 $159 $184 $214 $249 $290 $338 $395 $46
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Table 4.3 Marketing ExpenseBudget
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Advertisements $150 $200 $250 $300 $100 $125 $140 $150 $125 $130 $150 $20Seminars $0 $100 $100 $100 $100 $150 $150 $150 $200 $200 $200 $20
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------Total Sales and Marketing $150 $300 $350 $400 $200 $275 $290 $300 $325 $330 $350 $40Percent ofSales 25.00% 43.48% 44.03% 43.62% 18.85% 22.38% 20.32% 18.07% 16.81% 14.63% 13.28% 12.97Contribution Margin $360 $287 $326 $379 $702 $770 $923 $1,111 $1,318 $1,587 $1,891 $2,22Contribution Margin / Sales 60.00% 41.52% 40.97% 41.38% 66.15% 62.62% 64.68% 66.93% 68.19% 70.37% 71.72% 72.03
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