Convenience Store Business Plan	From the "Actual Business Plan Series - Part 8"

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Confectionery/Convenience Store Mentor Profile: Shaun Gillis owner/operator of Gillis Convenience, has been involved in the Retail Sector since 1983 and has worked as a manager for Woolco Department Store, Bargain Harold's and Zeller's. In 1994 Shaun took part in an Memorial University sponsored pilot program that was designed to assist potential entrepreneurs develop the skills needed to open and run a successful business. Shaun was provided with business planning assistance from various lending institutions and accountants. Shaun successfully obtained funding with his plan, the business plan was evaluated and approved for funding by a committee of educators, business owners, lending institutions and government representatives. We have received permission from Mr. Gillis to update his business plan, interviewed Mr. Gillis to get tips on how to run a profitable Convenience Store, and took an inventory of all stock and assets. We then reviewed the actual sales figures for the business and used the finding to complete the downloadable business plan available on this website.

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•  The greatest challenge of operating this type of business.
•  What is the greatest reward of operating this type of business.
•  Tips on Advertising.
•  Tips on Research.

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Convenience Store Business Plan - Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overview Mission Statement COMPANY INFORMATION Goals Owner Information Legal form of business Proposed start date Name of Company Government Requirements Type of Business Location Hours of Operation Human Resources Human Resource Training Store Layout PRODUCT/SERVICE Overview Pricing and Value MARKET SUMMARY Demographics Demographic Characteristics Trading Area Customers Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats Competition Competition Identification Location Physical Boundaries CONCLUSION ATTACHMENTS Appendix A: Resume of Owner/s Appendix B: Start-up Costs Appendix C: Balance Sheet Appendix D: Cash Flow Statement Appendix E: Income Statement Appendix F: Floor Plans Appendix G: Letter's of Intent Appendix H: Demographics Data

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The Convenience Store Business Plan Includes: An Actual Convenience Store Business Plan (36 pages) for use in MS Word. 3 year Projected Income Statement for use in MS Excel. Balance Statement for use in MS Excel. Actual Start up Costs for use in MS Excel. Cash Flow Statement for use in MS Excel. Cost $35.00 for all files - no hidden fees

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