Business Plan for Access Technologies
Business Plan for Access Technologies
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My heartfelt thanks goes to those who made this company plan a success my sincere to my
lecturer for his great support my parents for the financial support and my friends for their support
as well God for strength He gave me.
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                            THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL
      THE CANDIDATE:
      I________________________________________ of index number _____________
(i) The project named above was approved by KNEC and supervised by
              ________________________________________________________________
                                    (SUPERVISOR’S NAME)
(ii) I personally carried out the project whose report follows after this declaration.
      (iii) I received no undue help from unauthorized persons other than the normal guidance from my
            supervisor.
      THE SUPERVISOR:
      I _______________________________________TSC NO ____________________
                 (NAME OF SUPERVISOR)
      Declare that, I supervised the above named candidate’s project and the report contained herein is
      the genuine work of the candidate.
EXAMINATIONS OFFICER:
      I ___________________________________________________________________
                 (NAME OF EXAMINATIONS OFFICER)
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this company plan to my parents, friend and classmates’ special gratitude to my
Creature who's work of encouragement a number of corruption and a push for fancy in my ears. I
also dedicate to my computer lecturer who sacrifice his time helping me develop my technology
skills.
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Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. II
   DECLARATION .............................................................................................................................. III
DEDICATION ........................................................................................................................................... IV
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... VIII
   COMPANY DESCRIPTION. ........................................................................................................ VIII
   MARKETING PLAN. .................................................................................................................... VIII
   ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT PLAN. ................................................................. VIII
   PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONAL PLAN ............................................................................. VIII
   FINANCIAL PLAN. ....................................................................................................................... VIII
CHAPTER ONE-BUSINESS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 1
   1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE OWNER .............................................................................................. 1
   1.1 THE BUSINESS NAME ............................................................................................................... 2
   1.2 THE BUSINESS LOCATION AND ADDRESS............................................................................ 2
       1.2.1 BUSINESS LOCATION ......................................................................................................... 2
       1.2.2 COMPANY ADDRESS .......................................................................................................... 3
   1.3 FORM OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP ........................................................................................... 3
   1.4 TYPE OF BUSINESS.................................................................................................................... 3
   1.5 PRODUCT AND SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 3
       1.5.1 PRODUCT ............................................................................................................................. 3
       1.5.2 SERVICES ............................................................................................................................. 4
   1.6 JUSTIFICATION OF OPP0RTUNITY .......................................................................................... 4
   1.7 THE INDUSTRY .......................................................................................................................... 4
   1.8 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPANY ...................................................................... 4
       1.8.1 GOALS................................................................................................................................... 4
       1.8.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPANY....................................................................................... 5
   1.9 ENRTY AND GROWTH STRATEGY ......................................................................................... 5
       1.9.1 ENTRY PLAN........................................................................................................................ 5
       1.9.2 GROWTH PLAN.................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER TWO- MARKET PLANING .......................................................................................................... 6
   2.0 CUSTOMERS ............................................................................................................................... 6
   2.1 MARKET SHARE/SIZE ............................................................................................................... 6
   2.2 COMPETITION ............................................................................................................................ 7
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   2.4 PRICING STRATEGY .................................................................................................................. 8
   2.5 SALES AND TACTICS ................................................................................................................ 8
   2.6 DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY ...................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER THREE - ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................. 9
   3.1 MANAGEMENT TEAM ............................................................................................................... 9
      3.1.1 ROLES OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM ........................................................................... 10
   3.2 OTHER PERSONNEL NUMBER AND DUTIES ....................................................................... 11
   3.3 RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND PROMOTIONS ................................................................. 11
      3.3.1 RECRUITMENT .................................................................................................................. 11
      3.3.2 TRAINING ........................................................................................................................... 11
      3.3.3 PROMOTION....................................................................................................................... 12
   3.4 RENUMERATION AND INCENTIVES ..................................................................................... 12
      3.4.1 RENUMERATION ............................................................................................................... 12
      3.4.2 INCENTIVES ....................................................................................................................... 12
   3.5 LICENSES, PERMITS, AND BY-LAWS .................................................................................... 12
      3.5.1 LICENSES ........................................................................................................................... 12
      3.5.3 BY-LAWS ............................................................................................................................ 13
   3.6 SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 13
      3.6.1 BANKING SERVICES ......................................................................................................... 13
      3.6.2 INSURANCE SERVICE....................................................................................................... 13
      3.6.3 CONTRACTED SERVICES................................................................................................. 13
      3.6.4 LEGAL SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 13
   3.7 OTHER SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER FOUR-OPERATIONAL PLAN ..................................................................................................... 14
   4.1 Product or service design and development. ................................................................................. 14
   4.2 Production or operational facilities and capacity. .......................................................................... 14
   4.3 Production strategy. ..................................................................................................................... 14
      4.3.1 List of monthly material requirements. .................................................................................. 15
      4.3.2 Labor cost per month............................................................................................................. 15
      4.3.3 Monthly production and operational cost. .............................................................................. 15
   4.4 Production process. ...................................................................................................................... 16
      4.4.1 In-house programming. ......................................................................................................... 16
      4.4.2 Storing of products. ............................................................................................................... 16
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      4.4.3 Schedule time for production. ................................................................................................ 16
      4.4.4 Factors likely to affect production process. ............................................................................ 16
   4.5 Regulations affecting operations. ................................................................................................. 17
      4.5.1 Data security and Privacy Act ............................................................................................... 17
      Being an act of parliament we will be required to comply and ensure all operations are done
      deliberately to protect and uphold the privacy and data of our customers. ....................................... 17
CHAPTER FIVE- FINANCIAL PLAN ............................................................................................................ 18
   5.1 Pre operational costs. ................................................................................................................... 18
   5.2 WORKING CAPITAL ................................................................................................................ 18
   5.3: FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR 2026 ........................................................................................... 21
      5.3.1 Performa income statement 2026 ........................................................................................... 21
   5.4 PROJECTED CASHFLOW AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2026 ....................................................... 22
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COMPANY DESCRIPTION.
The company name is ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES. It’s a company that would be issuing DATA
MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE services to the community and also globally.
MARKETING PLAN.
My plan towards boosting the company will be promoted through the social media services. The
plan made is supposed to attract customers globally through the social media platforms we
created.
The company will comply with all state laws and pay its taxes as per regulations set.
FINANCIAL PLAN.
The proposed capitalization of the company is 1,500,000 Ksh, a loan from KCB bank of 800,000
Ksh and 200,000 Ksh family loan which will enable the company to obtain all necessary
equipment, personnel and licenses required to start and operate. The goal is to obtain profits
amounting to 80,000 a month for the first 6 months which will grow overtime
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CHAPTER ONE-BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE OWNER
Name: Bruce Maritim
Address: 064
Occupation: student
Education Qualification
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1.1 THE BUSINESS NAME
Access technologies
ACCESS TECHNOGIES is the name given to the company. Just like the name suggests we are
to provide storage of data digitally/ use of technology.
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1.2.2 COMPANY ADDRESS
Address: ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Email: info@access.co.ke
   Access med – this is a product tailored for health service providers and will store and easily
                 retrieve data and information from access technologies platform
 My student – the product’s main focus is the learning institutions. All records ranging from the
             students, staff, finance etc. will be stored and real-time access provided
 My office – this product will touch on all company records that are kept in various offices and
                      will be tailor made according to each client requirements
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1.5.2 SERVICES
The company will be offering free training to our clients on our products and usage and will at
times offer discounts on the quoted charges so as to win over clients who will not be in our
books as of then.
Given that the business will be receiving payments on a monthly quarterly or annual basis the
clients will get to enjoy remote access to their records and provision of consultancy services
through our helplines and online support services will be provided
Tech industry is considered one of the best areas to invest in and therefore to remain competitive
we will be reinvesting part of our profits to ensure unmatched competitiveness
The labor requirement is low hence a business can have two staff members serving a hundred
customers this is because much is done by computer in the data access process.
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1.8.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPANY
         To maximize my profits
         To provide employment to young innovators
         Provide quality products to customers.
In order to make the business known a grand launching will be done and all prospective clients
invited to the launch. In order to get clients on board a discount will be put in place for the first
three months in order to lure clients.
Billboards, posters will be used to reach to a large mass of people, televisions, radio stations and
newspapers will be used to advertise the company. This will help the company to expand as
customers will have an opportunity to give their opinion on our products as we endeavor to make
them a part of us. Periodical reinvestments into the company will be done so as to contribute to
facilitation for expansion plans.
The technology industry is one of the most untapped areas in terms of business we intend to explore
new technologies and bring them onboard to ensure sustainable growth and competitiveness of the
business at all times.
Adaptability is key for the survival and growth of the business and therefore the plan is to be
abreast of any changes in our surroundings and ensure conformity is timely and convenient.
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CHAPTER TWO- MARKET PLANING
2.0 CUSTOMERS
Every product of access technologies is designed with customer needs in mind, in some cases the
storage of data and information will be tailor made to suit the client’s specific needs so as to
ensure customer retention and satisfaction. Given the difference in financial ability of customers
we intend to come up with flexible payment plans that will make our products affordable and
acquirable to all. Appreciation to clients will be part of the company’s annual budget and
activities intentionally meant to appreciate them will be done e.g. customer service week
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             PREDICTED MARKET SHARE AFTER ENTRY OF ACCESS
                            TECHNOLOGIES
2.2 COMPETITION
The demand for our products is sizeable and therefore there being very few companies offering
similar products we have the opportunity to make proper use of the untapped market and make
profits. The only known competitor is CAMPUS CURA and GOOGLE FILES they offer off the
shelf products which at times forces the client to change operations and adapt to it while ours is
tailor-made and will conform to the clients way of operation
Promotions will be done to increase the sales and through the company’s participation in various
activities e.g. sponsorship of golf tournaments which will in turn provide avenues for marketing
our products and expand our reach.
Advertisement will be done in different channels such as newspapers, radios, televisions, posters,
social media and billboards along the roads frequently to increase number of customers.
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2.4 PRICING STRATEGY
In order to make all our products affordable the price will be payable monthly quarterly or
annually and the price will be set according to size of data stored and number of access gateways
provided. There will be a pricing schedule followed which will have all rates charged.
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CHAPTER THREE - ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
3.1 MANAGEMENT TEAM
 The management team will include the;
     Managing director
     Marketing manager
     ICT manager
     Chief finance officer
managing director
                                         software developers
                                           and sales team
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3.1.1 ROLES OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
        Manager director
         In charge of oversight of all company activities and growth of the company
         Must have a degree in any business related course and five year experience in any
         managerial position
        Marketing manager
         All matters marketing and sales will be handled by the marketing manager. Will head
         marketing department
         Must have a degree in any business related course and 2 years of experience in any
         managerial position
        ICT manager
    Will head the ICT department which will handle all software development and secure client
                                                                                                data
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3.2 OTHER PERSONNEL NUMBER AND DUTIES
  PERSONNEL                        NUMBER DUTIES
  MANAGING DIRECTOR                1             In charge of all company activities. Hiring and
                                                 firing authority
  CHIEF FINANCE                    1             Handles all matters finance of the company
  OFFICER
  MARKETING                        1             Heads a sales team responsible for marketing
  MANAGER                                        and increasing sales volume
  ICT MANAGER                      1             Handles the technological part of the company
                                                 and heads a team that is responsible for smooth
                                                 running of our systems
  SOFTWARE                         5             work under the instructions of the ICT manager
  DEVELOPERS                                     and watch keepers of the company’s
                                                 products/systems
  SALES TEAM                       5             Market the company’s products and meet sales
                                                 target set by the Marketing manager. They are
                                                 to handle all customer service matters.
 All the other posts shall be advertised an all channels and in institutions of learning. This is so
 that we get the best in the business.
3.3.2 TRAINING
 We shall conduct induction training on employment of any staff and periodical trainings shall
 be done to empower our personnel with tools of the trade
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3.3.3 PROMOTION
 Promotion and demotion will be based on performance and productivity of the employee and
 as a way to motivate staff bonuses will be offered annually.
3.4.1 RENUMERATION
  Personnel            Number             Monthly pay         Allowance           Total
                                                              benefits
  Manager              1                  90,000              15000               105,000
  CFO                  1                  75,000              10,000              85,000
  M. MANAGER           1                  75,000              10,000              85,000
  ICT MANAGER          1                  75,000              10,000              85,000
  MARKETING            5                  10000 (retainer)    1000                11000
  DEVELOPERS           5                  35,000              3,000               38,000
3.4.2 INCENTIVES
 In the company there will be various incentives that motivates the employees and they include;
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  3.5.2 PERMITS
  The permit of the company will be from the respective local authorities so as to avoid clashing
  with the government law and regulations.
3.5.3 BY-LAWS
  The company will also follow the rules of county government to avoid colliding with the
  county officers.
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CHAPTER FOUR-OPERATIONAL PLAN
4.1 Product or service design and development.
The product and services are intentionally designed to provide ease in access of data and provide
customer friendly interface on the access portal
The business has future expansion plans and intends to add the following equipment
        Backup generator
        Increase office space
        Office furniture for satellite offices
        Projector
The nature of software production is not labor intensive thus cost of production is made
manageable.
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4.3.1 List of monthly material requirements.
 Material                          Amount per month                  Suppliers/Sources
 Electricity                       10,000                            Kenya power & lighting
                                                                     company
 Internet                          30,000                            Liquid Telkom
The cost of the materials will be 40,000 Kenyan shillings.
The business will have alternating direct production workers and four indirect production
workers with high skills and experience in the field.
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4.4 Production process.
This is actually how the business will be carrying out its daily activities. Discussed below will be
the exact production steps of the business.
 Time                                                Activities.
 6.00 am -2.00 pm                                    First shift
 2.00 pm -10.00pm                                    Second shift
 10.00pm - 6.00 am                                   Third shift
4.4.4.2 Piracy.
The presence of copyright laws is comforting but lack of proper enforcement may lead to
theft/piracy of our digital content or coding models. The business will be registered with the
Music and copyright society and the communications authority to try and curb the vice.
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4.4.4.3 Insecurity.
Incessant violent demonstrations, terror attacks/cyber-attacks and malicious damage are a major
challenge to normal operations of the business and therefore Cctv will be in place, a security
guard will stand guard and malware protection will be in place.
Listed below are the starting equipment required for successful operations
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CHAPTER FIVE- FINANCIAL PLAN
5.1 Pre operational costs.
 Particular                                  Cost
 Mainframe installation                      Nil
 Lighting                                    3,000
 Air conditioning                            50,000
 Research and development                    100,000
 Facilities(office space)                    35,000
 Advertising and marketing                   50,000
 Permits                                     4000
 License                                     11,500
 SALES                      2,000,000
 EXPENSES
 LABOUR                     2328000
 RENT                       480000
 LICENSES                   23000
 EQUIPMENT                  356400
 MACHINERY                  111900
 INSURANCE                  9700
 TOTAL EXPENSES             1,213,800
 NET PROFIT BEFORE          786,200
 TAX
 ESTIMATED TAX 30%          235,860
 NET PROFIT AFTER           550,340
 TAX
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BALANCE SHEET AS OF DEC 31ST 2025
= 5,664,040/=
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                                                                                   CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2025
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
Cash Sales 2,000,000 450,000 540,000 540,000 540,000 540,000 540,000 540,000 540,000 541,000 540,600 540,680 6,452,280
Total Cash Inflows 3,500,000 14,110,800 1,687,780 1,943,680 2,218,580 2,418,480 2,638,680 2,866,880 3,057,780 3,185,680 3,532,180 3,779,860 30,021,340
Salaries 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 206,000 2,472,000
Cost of Services 4,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 44,500
Electricity 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 48,000
Marketing 6,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 50,000
Rent 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 480,000
Supplies 30,000 29,700 40,000 35,000 50,000 29,700 29,700 56,000 213,000 513,100
Total Cash Outflows 342,000 290,700 298,000 293,000 348,000 287,700 287,700 362,000 271,000 210,000 210,000 3,692,100
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities 3,158,000 13,820,100 1,389,780 1,650,680 1,870,580 2,130,780 2,350,980 2,504,880 2,786,780 2,975,680 3,322,180 3,087,760 26,329,240
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 FINANCIAL RATIO
        Profitability Ratios:
         Gross Profit Margin = (Sales - Cost of Goods Sold) / Sales Gross Profit Margin =
        (2,000,000 - 1,213,800) / 2,000,000 = 0.3931 or 39.31%
        Net Profit Margin = Net Profit After Tax / Sales Net Profit Margin = 550,340 / 2,000,000
        = 0.2752 or 27.52%
        on Assets (ROA) = Net Profit After Tax / Total Assets ROA = 550,340 / 6,180,340 =
        0.089 or 8.9%
        Return on Equity (ROE) = Net Profit After Tax / Total Equity ROE = 550,340 /
        5,664,340 = 0.097 or 9.7%
        Debt Ratios:
        Debt-to-Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Total Equity Debt-to-Equity Ratio = 700,000 /
        5,664,340 = 0.1236 or 12.36%
         Debt Ratio = Total Debt / Total Assets Debt Ratio = 700,000 / 6,180,340 = 0.1134 or
        11.34%
 SALES                   3,000,000
 EXPENSES
 LABOUR                  2328000
 RENT                    480000
 LICENSES                23000
 EQUIPMENT               356400
 MACHINERY               111900
 INSURANCE               9700
 TOTAL EXPENSES          1,213,800
 NET PROFIT BEFORE       1,786,200
 TAX
 ESTIMATED TAX 30%       535,860
 NET PROFIT AFTER        1,250,340
 TAX
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5.4 PROJECTED CASHFLOW AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2026
                       JAN         FEB        MAR         APR         MAY         JUN         JUL         AUG         SEP        OCT         NOV         DEC        TOTAL
 CASH                250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 3,000,000
 INFLOWS
 Labour              19,400      19,400      19,400      19,400      19,400     19,400      19,400      19,400      19,400      19,400      19,400     19,400      232,800
 Rent                4,000       4,000       4,000       4,000       4,000      4,000       4,000       4,000       4,000       4,000       4,000      4,000       48,000
 Licenses            1,900       1,900       1,900       1,900       1,900      1,900       1,900       1,900       1,900       1,900       1,900      1,900       22,800
 Equipment           2,980                                                                                                                                         2,980
 Machinery           9,325                                                                                                                                         9,325
 Insurance           808         808         808         808         808        808         808         808         808         808         808        808         9,700
 Total Expenses 38,413           26,108      26,108      26,108      26,108     26,108      26,108      26,108      26,108      26,108      26,108     30,108      1,213,800
 NET CASH            211,587 223,892 223,892 223,892 223,892 223,892 223,892 223,892 223,892 223,892 223,892 219,892 1,786,200
 FLOW
FINANCIAL RATIOS
Profitability Ratios: Gross Profit Margin = (2,000,000 - 1,213,800) / 2,000,000 = 0.3931 or 39.31% Net Profit Margin = 550,340 / 2,000,000 = 0.2752 or 27.52% ROA = 550,340 /
(516,300 + 6,180,340) ≈ 8.49% ROE = 550,340 / 6,180,340 ≈ 8.91%
Solvency Ratios: Debt-to-Equity Ratio = (500,000 + 200,000) / 6,180,340 ≈ 0.1147 or 11.47% Debt-to-Assets Ratio = (500,000 + 200,000) / (516,300 + 6,180,340) ≈ 0.0291 or
2.91%
Efficiency Ratios: Inventory Turnover Ratio = 1,213,800 / (111,900 + 356,400) ≈ 2.91 times Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio = 2,000,000 / (9,700 + 200,000 + 300,000) ≈ 5.48
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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2027
CASH SALES                                             7,482,280
COST OF SALES                                          1,600,000
GROSS PROFIT                                           5,882,280
EQUIPMENT                                              74000
LABOUR                                                 247200
RENT                                                   480000
LICENSE                                                30000
DISCOUNT                                               1200
SUPPLIES                                               513100
TOTAL EXPENSES                                         865500
NET PROFIT BEFORE TAX                                  5,016,780
ESTIMATED TAX 30%                                      1,505,034
NET PROFIT AFTER TAX                                   4,377,246
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        CASHFLOW 2027
RECEIPT      JAN        FEB       MAR       APR       MAY       JUN       JULY        AUG       SEP       OCT       NOV       DEC
S
loan         35,000
sales        80,000     60,000    40,000    55,000    30,000    20,000    70,000      70,000    45,000    40,000    50,000    35,000
debtors      10,000     20,000    5,000     6,000     10,000    5,000     6,000       5,500     65,000    6,000     7,000     10,000
Dis          5,000      1,500     1,000     2,000     5,000     1,000     2,000       3,000     5,000     5,500     10,000    4,000
received
Payment
purchase     40,000     300,000   20,000    25,000    15,000    10,000    35,000      35,000    20,000    20,000    25,000    15,000
salaries     15,000     15,000    15,000    15,000    15,000    15,000    15,000      15,000    15,000    15,000    15,000    15,000
creditors    5,000      10,000    1,000     2,000     5,000     3,000     2,000       2,000     4,000     5,000     4,000     35,000
Discount     10,000     5,000     5,000     2,000     2,000     5,000     1,000       1,000     5,000     5,000     2,000     25,000
allowed
Cash flow    20,000     40,000    30,000    15,000    20,000    25,000    20,000      30,000    35,000    40,000    45,000    20,000
Bal          100,000    150,000   120,000   115,000   105,000   90,000    1,000,000   115,000   150,000   150,000   145,000   130,000
brought
down
Bal          105,000    155,000   125,000   12,000    110,000   100,000   11,000      120,000   155,000   135,000   140,000   140,000
carried
down
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FINANCIAL RATIOS
Gross Profit Margin = (5,882,280 / 7,482,280) * 100 ≈ 78.68%
Net Profit Margin = (4,377,246 / 7,482,280) * 100 ≈ 58.44%
Return on Assets (ROA) = (4,377,246 / 8,069,380) * 100 ≈ 54.24%
Return on Equity (ROE) = (4,377,246 / 4,377,246) * 100 ≈ 100%
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