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Are you considering starting an Engineering Business and are in need of an engineering business plan? if yes, you'll find this free book to be extremely helpful.

This is a practical guide that will walk you step by step through all the essentials of starting your business. The book is packed with guides, worksheets and checklists. These strategies are absolutely crucial to your business' success yet are simple and easy to apply.

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If you are thinking about going into business, it is imperative that you watch this video first! it will take you by the hand and walk you through each and every phase of starting a business. It features all the essential aspects you must consider BEFORE you start a business. This will allow you to predict problems before they happen and keep you from losing your shirt on dog business ideas. Ignore it at your own peril!

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The Single Most Important Ingredient for Business Success

The first and most important thing you need to acquire in order to succeed in a small business is... knowledge.

Sounds exaggerated? Listen to this...

According to research conducted by Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all small business failures can be traced to poor management resulting from lack of knowledge.

This is backed up by my own personal observations. In my 31 years as a business coach and consultant to small businesses, I've seen practically dozens of small business owners go under and lose their businesses -- not because they weren't talented or smart enough -- but because they were trying to re-invent the wheel rather than rely on proven, tested methods that work.

Conclusion: if you are really serious about succeeding in a business... If you want to avoid the common traps and mistakes... it is absolutely imperative that you acquire the right knowledge.

"Why Invent Mediocrity, When You Can Copy Genius?"

That's an excellent quote I picked up from a fellow business owner a few years back. What this means is that you should see what is working and try to duplicate it. Why go through all the trouble of inventing something new, that you don't even know will ever work, when you can easily learn from and duplicate something that has been a proven success?

[ Note: One of the BIGGEST mistakes almost all new businesses make is that they WASTE tons of valuable time, energy and money on trying to create something "new", that has never been tested or proven... only to find out later that it was a total loss. Don't make the same mistake! ]

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Success Tip: Setting Goals

Good management is the key to success and good management starts with setting goals. Set goals for yourself for the accomplishment of the many tasks necessary in starting and managing your business successfully. Be specific. Write down the goals in measurable terms of performance. Break major goals down into sub-goals, showing what you expect to achieve in the next two to three months, the next six months, the next year, and the next five years. Beside each goal and sub-goal place a specific date showing when it is to be achieved.

Plan the action you must take to attain the goals. While the effort required to reach each sub-goal should be great enough to challenge you, it should not be so great or unreasonable as to discourage you. Do not plan to reach too many goals all at one time.

Establish priorities. Plan in advance how to measure results so you can know exactly how well you are doing. This is what is meant by "measurable" goals. If you can’t keep score as you go along you are likely to lose motivation. Re-work your plan of action to allow for obstacles which may stand in your way. Try to foresee obstacles and plan ways to avert or minimize them.

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Here's a Sample 'Executive Summary' for a Engineering Business plan :

COMPANY NAME was founded in 1996 and is based in Thousand Oaks, Southern California.  COMPANY NAME offers good quality and cost effective service in engineering, design, procurement, project management, construction and construction management, environmental consulting, and other consulting services in relation to the design, building and management of electrical power. Once projects have been secured, then project offices will be established and project personnel and staff will be recruited. Project office organization and staff will encompass the engineering, procurement, and construction divisions. The Market At the moment there is a real opportunity to increase Southern California's power infrastructure as the government owned power utility (PLN) has not been able to deliver a reliable and cost effective power system. However, the current situation in State of California is characterized by a continuing downward economic drift. It seems reasonable, however, that the company's target market sectors have strength to be credible buyers in the Southern Californian power business, since their business orientation is focused in the export market. The company faces significant rivalry from a variety of direct and indirect competitors. The purpose of this plan is to attain grant funding in the amount of $1,600,000 in order to expand the company, strategize and implement an advertising campaign, upgrade to more efficient equipment and to hire additional employees.

1.1 Objectives

The financial and marketing objectives of COMPANY NAME follow. Financial Objectives

• High average gross margin percent of sales revenue for jobs. When the company  has been in operation for four years after attaining grant funding, it will also produce excellent IRR for 25 years, which will create different types of jobs: build, own, operate (BOO), build, operate, transfer (BOT), build, lease, transfer (BLT), build and rent (B&R), and energy conversion contract (ECC).
• Net income of more than 20% of sales by the fifth year.  

Marketing Objectives  Thus the marketing objective might read:

• Expand customer awareness over the planning period.
• Reduce competition, reduce risks, and lower price levels by establishing a joint venture with a reputable local company who has experience in performing EPC works of power projects, as well as the financial capability to be equal partners with COMPANY NAME.
• Pursuing not only EPC prospects, but also BOO, BOT, BLT, B&R, and ECC prospects.
• Utilizing the joint venture company as the main entity of COMPANY NAME to conduct business in Southern California.

1.2 Mission

The mission of the COMPANY NAME is to establish a strong presence in Southern California to implement all provisions of the Energy Engineering & Construction (EEC) mission statement with the specific mission of becoming the leading full service EPC in Southern California. Also, COMPANY NAME role to be the leader in the business of BOO, BOT, BLT, B&R, and ECC in the Southern Californian captive power sector, will be built through a joint venture approach. The broad mission requires the following objectives within Southern California:

• To obtain projects in all areas of EEC services.
• Reduce the costs of performing work to the point that the Southern Californian operation can provide engineering, procurement, and support services at a lower cost than those provided by the larger corporate conglomerates.

1.3 Keys to Success

• Marketing power. COMPANY NAME needs to have its services on the shelves as the most reliable, high-quality, cost effective services in the industry, with enough marketing power to maintain an eight percent market share of EPC services in the Southern Californian captive power sector.
• Excellence in fulfilling the promise. To realize a benefit, a claim must be made and proof presented.
• Providing clients with both solutions and value creations. Helping the clients to increase their own residential and commercial lighting potential.
• Quality service and customer satisfaction. Everything we sell is guaranteed, so the services have to do what the customers want. Long-term customer satisfaction is critical to our survival.
• Leveraging from a single pool of expertise into multiple revenue-generating opportunities: Engineering & Architect (E&A), project consulting, project management, Engineering & Procurement (E&P), and Engineering & Construction (E&C).
• The right management team, with strong foundations in marketing, management, finance, and services development.

COMPANY NAME is a subsidiary company of United States Energy Engineering & Construction (U.S. EEC) that provides services including engineering, design, procurement, project management, construction and construction management, environmental consulting, management consulting, quality assurance and quality control, information management, operations and maintenance, and process technology development. COMPANY NAME sets the following objectives for the products and services lines of power generation and power delivery projects:

• To conduct business in Central and Southern California, and to provide all aspects of energy engineering services.

2.1 Company Ownership

COMPANY NAME is an S Corporation that was created as a Ventura County corporation based in Thousand Oaks, California, under the sole ownership of INSERT NAME.  The company was established in 1996 and is an A-rated member of the Better Business Bureau.

2.2 Company History

Since 1996, COMPANY NAME has provided construction and energy solutions to home and business owners. With a focus on lighting design and general contracting COMPANY NAME provides a full range of services and can meet virtually any electrical and lighting need. No project is too small or too large. Every project adds value to a property and increases security, comfort and convenience. COMPANY NAME builds custom homes, additions, bedroom and bathroom remodeling, any and all indoor and outdoor building projects.  The company also does electrical work, including installation and wiring for residences and commercial buildings. With the current expansion of solar energy, COMPANY NAME is able to provide green alternatives to meet the customers' home and business energy needs. By utilizing solar power, customers reduce their energy costs and also may be eligible for certain tax benefits and energy credits. COMPANY NAME is located in Thousand Oaks, California but provide design, lighting and construction services throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties. The company is an A-rated member of the Better Business Bureau.

Table: Past Performance

3.0 Services

COMPANY NAME offers good quality and cost effective service in engineering, design, procurement, project management, construction and construction management, environmental consulting, management consulting, quality assurance and quality control, information management, operations and maintenance and process technology development. COMMERCIAL Businesses run on electricity and light, often requiring complex solutions to meet the needs of workers and customers.  Task and display lighting, energy-efficient solutions, security and safety issues are all services COMPANY NAME provides to commercial customers. COMPANY NAME provides fast, reliable service on commercial projects. Safety, Security and Exit Lighting Display Lighting Lighting Upgrades Fuse Panels Wiring Energy Conservation RESIDENTIAL Not only does COMPANY NAME handle general service calls but they also provide interior and exterior lighting design and installation services to make the customer's home more beautiful, safer, and more efficient and increase its value. The company deals with general lighting, which is the overall ambient light; task lighting, which is specific to work areas; and accent lighting, which adds drama or highlights particular areas in a space. Whether the project is a renovation, new home construction, an addition or regular maintenance, COMPANY NAME provides solid expertise and unsurpassed attention to detail. Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Display Lighting Recessed Lighting Automation Security Landscape and Outdoor Lighting Wiring, Outlets, Panels and Switches Rewiring New Circuitry Surge Suppression Energy Conservation

Personal Growth Plan Development Tips

Personal growth seems to occur in spurts. We gain a little, lose a little, surge ahead or slide into a holding pattern where in growth seems to be stagnated. Here are ten ways to get back on track.

1. Recognize that growth continues, despite our best efforts to thwart it.

There's a saying: God's time and mortals' time differ. Nowhere is that more true than in the area of personal growth. Growth can be likened to fermentation; it often occurs well below the surface and appears dormant for long periods. Still, much is going on, if only we have the good sense to realize it. And, there ARE things we can do to break through the surface layers...

2. Engage in the process; give up attachment to the result.

We live in a results-oriented world. That's both good and bad. In the short term, it enables us to get more done faster. In the long term, however, it conceals a great life truth: ultimately, ALL is process, and as we engage in the process and relinquish our obsession with results, the results occur spontaneously, easily. To be involved fully in the process is to be fully in the present.

3. Work on one thing at a time.

High achievers and type A's pride themselves on their ability to keep several balls in the air at one time. For many, it works, but there is a price. Multi-tasking, as it's come called, splits your focus, reduces the energy devoted to any single task and--when the balls mysteriously begin to get out of control--leaves the serious multi-tasker at a loss for words or acts. But to work on one thing at a time is tantamount to enjoying the beauty of a single rose, savoring the clean clear taste of cold spring water, and feeling the exhilaration of a new day. Single tasking gets the body and the mind going again, inspires and invigorates.

4. Stop thinking, writing and speaking in the first person.

Here's a fun exercise. It's called, an I inventory and it goes like this. Review our correspondence file, the letters you've written, and note how often you begin a sentence with, I. Then, pay attention to your conversations with others. How often do you use that word, I? If you journal, take a yellow (better yet, red) marker and overline every single I. All of these are good measures of your preoccupation with yourself. Try taking a vacation from the word, I. You may find it both refreshing and stimulating.

5. Realize that it can take great effort to achieve a state of effortless achievement.

Sounds like double talk, doesn't it! But it's true. In order to achieve effortlessly, which is a measure of alignment, you must get beyond concepts that serve as comfort zones e.g., self-importance, personal attachment, and even enlightenment. With respect to enlightenment, it's not so much a state to be achieved as one to be recognized. If you're having trouble with this one, think of Jesus's words: Before Abraham was, I am (The Bible, John 8:58).

6. Look for the lesson in pain.

This is not a plea for a life of self sacrifice, or an argument that pain is necessary and good. It's just that sometimes, pain IS. Stopping, taking time to examine what's really going on in the present state of pain, prevents this all too common emotion from developing into anger, resentment and resignation. Looking at pain dispassionately, openly, allows you to learn the lesson and move ahead.

7. Let go of your need to have an opinion.

When things go wrong, friends offend, and our progress seems to be grinding to a halt, it's natural to have an opinion, to explain, justify and defend. Natural, yes; understandable, yes; but productive? No! To give up the need to have an opinion in such instances is to free the mind to receive answers.

8. Walk away from it.

Years ago, I was going through a rough time, but was determined to stick with it until I won out. A friend who sensed my frustration asked if I would tell her about it. With some hesitation, I told her of the problem, the struggles, and the seeming lack of progress. She listened patiently and, after I finished, hesitated a moment, and then said something I'll never forget: "You know, sometimes wisdom is knowing when to walk away from it." So, when IS it time to walk away? From a distance of some years now, I would say it's when the course you are "stubbornly" pursuing is not producing results and you have no real feeling that it will!

9. Follow your path rather than your plan.

The distinction relates to specificity. Paths are often winding, indistinct and surprising in where they lead. Plans are clear, definite, and designed to eliminate uncertainty. To follow a path is to be open to discovery, to the sudden turns that yield joy, insight and challenge. But, to really follow a path requires courage and a willingness to give up certainty. To follow a path is to go forward when you can see only a single step ahead, confident that the next step will appear.

10. HEAR what is being said.

Have you ever had a friend offer you some unwelcome advice and preface it with, "You're not going to want to hear this, but ..." Well, often when new information comes to us that conflicts with what we know, believe, think, or want, we DON'T hear it. Even while we're "listening", we're preparing our replies, defenses and rebuttals. In short, we're blocking our chance to learn. To "hear", as opposed to simply listening, is to withhold judgment, to go beyond the actual words, and to really be open to the possible lesson that may be lurking just beneath the surface. the difference between listening and hearing is that, somewhere in between, there's a filter, and it's usually our resistance to new and sometimes conflicting information.

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Mechanical Engineering Business Plan [Sample Template]

By: Author Tony Martins Ajaero

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Are you about starting a mechanical engineering firm? If YES, here is a complete sample mechanical engineering business plan template & feasibility report you can use for FREE .

Starting a mechanical engineering business is different from your average business, as expertise in this industry is required especially if you intend to be able to meet some of the expectations of your clients. The mechanical engineering industry is one with several niches such as kinematics, mechanics; robotics; drafting and structural analysis and most firms usually offer to stick to one or two niches rather than attempt to offer all the services.

Starting this business can be a bit difficult as you will also need to employ or partner with a host of mechanical engineering professionals, and also employ other proficient staff to help you run your firm and achieve your intended corporate goals and objectives.

Another thing that would be required is a business plan. While writing a business plan might look complex, it is for this reason that a sample mechanical engineering firm business plan has been prepared below for you;

A Sample Mechanical Engineering Firm Business Plan Template

1. industry overview.

The engineering industry isn’t doing so well as demand fell due to the fall of oil prices in 2015. This action caused the industry to not only slow down but to cancel on major projects in the case of the crunch. Asides cancellation of projects, most firms in the industry also reduced its capital spending which led to a stall in the industry.

The oil price was not responsible alone for the fall of the industry as economic activities in other countries such as China which had seen a decline also contributed to the global downturn.  China has been a chief player globally as regards economic activity and infrastructure projects for at least the past ten years.

According to analysts, 2016 will still not be a good year for the engineering industry as revenues will continue to fall especially as global economy is virtually still unstable. This action will lead to a stagnation process for the industry that was previously recovering from the previous collapse it experienced in the 2008 and 2009 financial crisis.

According to a study by Commerzbank, the mechanical engineering industry in Germany was on the positive outlook as there was a slight increase of about 3% in demand for the country’s products by other nations in Europe. This means that the mechanical engineering sector in the engineering industry is growing when compared to other sectors in the industry.

China has seen stiff competition in its mechanical engineering industry from other Asian countries as more providers are also entering the market in order to showcase what they are able to offer.

According to the united states Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of mechanical engineers will grow by 5% between the periods of 2014 to 2024. This percentage is averagely what other occupations in other industries are expected to pull.

It is however not all gloom in the industry as the sector saw a slight increase in the year 2015 and has been projected to grow another 6% in the year 2016. According to analysts, a global growth and economic stability will see an annual growth in the industry to more than 100% what it is currently is.

2. Executive Summary

Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm is a standard mechanical engineering firm that will be based in Detroit – Michigan, USA and will cover all our corporate and individual clients. We are in the mechanical engineering sector to offer production of products as well as consultancy and advisory services to our various clients.

Our vision as a company is to ensure that we get at least three major clients by the end of our second year in business and that we meet the expectations of our customers so as to ensure that they stick with our firm and also refer us to others. To achieve this, we will build excellent relationships with our clients and also build the best business structure.

Our location in Detroit – Michigan is very strategic as it is one of the mechanical engineering hubs in the country, which means that we are near to the kind of strategic clients that will give our business the boosts we need. We are also in a very conspicuous location that makes it very easy for our customers and even employees to access us.

The machineries we use in our mechanical engineering firm are those that are designed to give us optimum satisfaction by lasting for a long time and causing us to spend less on buying new machines and equipment as replacements. This means that our customers have no need to fear that their demands will not be met on time due to poor machineries.

We have the best management team as they are not only the best we could source for in relation to the size and scale of our firm but they are also determined individuals that understand our core values and are willing and committed to ensure that we attain our desired goals and objectives.

We have built the best business structure for our firm as we sourced for and recruited the best hands to help us achieve our vision. Our workers understand that we are in business to make a profit and that the closer we are to achieving our goals, the better it gets for all those involved and so they are willing to remained dedicated to our true goals.

Our facility is one that is conducive for our employees because we understand that a conducive environment breeds productivity and efficiency in the workplace. We also run a standard facility and our work ethics are of the highest standard and as transparent as possible.

Finally, our Chief Executive Officer Mr. Don Perrine is a talented entrepreneur and businessman who have the finesse and expertise required to ensure that our mechanical engineering firm attain its intended goals and objectives. He has a B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oxford as well as a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He is also a certified project manager and has many projects under his belt

3. Our Products and Services

Motown Mechanical engineering Firm is established with the intention of dealing in all sorts of services to its various clients not only here in Detroit – Michigan but all over the United States of America as well. In our bid to ensure that we build a bottom line that will sustain our business and allow us grow, we intend to offer several services in addition to our core service in order to create multiple sources of income.

We intend to make our profit legally and under the permissible laws of the United States of America. Therefore some of the services we intend to offer to our clients are;

• Mechanical designs
• Structural analysis
• Other services such as assistance on code compliance, litigation support, safety inspections, and operational procedures
• Consultancy and advisory services

4. Our Mission and Vision Statement

• Our vision is to ensure that we get at least three major clients by the end of our second year in business and also to ensure that we meet the expectations of our customers so as to ensure that they stick with our firm and also refer us to others.
• To achieve our vision, we will ensure that we build effective long-term relationships with our clients and also offer excellent and efficient services that will be delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Our Business Structure

Having a solid business structure is very important to us and so we have set forth processes and structures that would ensure that we start off on a solid foundation and run with as less hitches as possible. This is why we are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that we get the right hands to work with us in all the available positions in our mechanical engineering firm here in Detroit – Michigan.

We are going all out to ensure that we build a professional team that are not only committed but understand our vision and where we are going to and are willing to ensure that we attain our corporate goals and objectives. Our management staffs for instance are some of the best professionals in the whole industry and have the expertise on how to ensure that we become a reckoning force nationally.

Due to the fact that we intend to offer more services than we ordinarily should, we would be employing more hands to handle the new tasks that would arise from our more services here at Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm Inc. Below is the business structure that we will build at Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm;

Chief Executive Officer

General Manager

Chief Financial Officer

Plant Manager

Human Resources and Admin Manager

Marketing Executives

Customer Service Executives

Business Development Officer

Security Guard

5. Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Drafts policies and strategies that will set the path for the organization’s future
• Meets with high level clients on behalf of the organization
• Reviews policies and modifies ineffective policies whilst ensuring that effective policies are duly implemented
• Coordinate all the departments and ensures that management staff duly understands the policies of the organization
• Takes certain important decisions on behalf the chief executive officer
• Handles all financial transactions and ensures that all transactions are in accordance to financial rules
• Monitors the revenue of the organization in order to ensure that the loan collected is fully repaid
• Prepares tax documents accurately and ensures that they are submitted to the tax authorities as at when due
• In charge of all machineries and employees working in the plant
• Ensures that machineries in plant are functioning fine
• Carries out light maintenance and repairs when necessary on behalf of management
• Conducts recruitment and carries out orientation of new employees on behalf of the organization
• In charge of employee welfare and incentive packages
• Carries out regular performance appraisals in order to rev up the productivity of the employees for the benefit of the firm
• Conducts market research in order to determine new markets for the firm
• Drafts effective marketing objectives to be used to attract clients for the firm
• Meets physically with clients on behalf of the firm
• Answers enquiries from clients with the aim of giving back accurate information about the company
• Ensures that they are updated not only on company policies but also on industry trends
• Keeps an updated and accurate database of clients on behalf of the firm
• Looks into developing new businesses in order to generate new streams of income for the firm
• Works with the marketing executives in order to understand the target market
• Carries out any other duties that might crop up
• Drives supplies and materials to and from the firm
• Ensures that materials gotten are accurate and in line with documentation
• Carries out light maintenance and repairs on the vehicle when necessary
• Ensures that the premises and properties is always secured at all times
• Monitors all activities both incoming and outgoing on behalf of the organization
• Provides beneficial security tips on behalf of the organization
• Ensures that the premises is kept clean at all times
• Ensures that cleaning supplies are always in stock
• Carries out all duties as might be determined by the human resources

6. SWOT Analysis

Due to our desire for excellence, we know how important it is for us to start and run a standard mechanical engineering firm and so we have had to engage one of the finest business consultant here in Michigan who has a deep knowledge of the business we intend going into as well as the environment from where we intend to operate from.

After looking through our business concept, the business consultant used an analysis that would allow him know how we were likely to fare in the mechanical engineering industry.

In carrying out an evaluation as we asked for, the business consultant was able to use our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to determine what we are likely to be exposed to here in Detroit – Michigan, here in the United States of America. Below is the result of the SWOT analysis that was conducted on behalf of Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm;

There are several strengths available to us as a new start-up and it starts from the services that we are offering our various customers. We fully intend to employ highly competent and professional employees who not only understand what our firm stands for but also what trends in the industry and how our firm could benefit from it.

We have a team that would b able to meet up with demands of our clients as our motto is to be able to deliver our projects in a timely manner to all our clients. We know how valuable our clients are and so we intend to ensure that we go all out to make them keep coming back to patronize us and also refer others to us as well.

Finally, our management staff and our chief executive officer have the necessary experience and qualifications that would ensure that we are able to achieve our corporate goals and objectives.

The mechanical engineering industry is a complex one and so as a start-up we would not be able to fully compete with already established mechanical engineering firms because we are limited in finances and employees. We intend to work seriously though and change our weaknesses to our strengths as soon as we can.

• Opportunities

Several opportunities are available to us in this industry and we are set to ensure that we fully tap into the opportunities available. We intend adding the robotics niche because we know that the future lies in robotics, which is another opportunity for us.

Every business faces threats at every point in time and our business is no different. We would likely be facing threats from the economy especially if it experiences a downturn which would mean that there would be fewer clients for the firm.

Also, if there is an arrival of a competitor offering same services in our same location, it will definitely affect our overall revenue. Facing threats aren’t new, but we have strategies in place to handle any threat that are likely to occur.

7. MARKET ANALYSIS

• Market Trends

Even though mechanical engineering firms can service a broad client base by offering several services, most mechanical engineering firms choose instead to specialize in a niche, whilst forming strategic partnerships with other mechanical engineering firms offering other services in order to be able to fully deliver to their customers.

Whilst this might seem counterproductive, a niche market offering is actually wise especially for a start-up who might not have all the necessary resources in which to offer a full scale of activities to its customers. Recruiting the right employees for a mechanical engineering firm can be very difficult because of the need to recruit an array of engineering professionals amongst other kinds of workers.

Most clients will only patronize the services of a mechanical engineering firm, if they know that the staffs in the firm have the necessary experience and expertise. This does not however mean that you cannot start your mechanical engineering firm with some core staff whilst partnering with another firm for staffs you might need whenever a job comes up.

Most mechanical engineering firms usually end up expanding their business models in order to offer support services such as safety inspections, litigation support, operational procedures as well as assistance with code compliance. This is often to create multiple sources of income for the firm in order to sustain and grow the company.

8. Our Target Market

Even though mechanical engineering firms offer services to a wide array of clients, restriction of the target market to just a set of clients for our firm cannot be done, which is why we have conducted a market research on the market we intend entering.

The reason for the market research is so that w would have an idea on what the clients expect from us, which would allow us know how best we can offer our services. We therefore are in business to offer our services to the following group of people;

• Government agencies
• Corporate organizations
• Other engineering firms
• Construction companies
• Aviation industry
• Transportation and auto industries
• Other mechanical engineering firms
• And other related industries

Our competitive advantage

We are a business established because of our passion for the engineering industry and the desire to bring forth standard practices through our ethical practices. We are also a firm that intends to make profit via our services and also be able to compete favorably against our competitors in the same industry globally and nationally.

To achieve all that we intend, we have laid down competitive strategies that we intend to deploy as a means of standing out in the industry.

Our intention is to be amongst the top three mechanical engineering firms not only here in Detroit – Michigan but also all around the United States of America. We will ensure that we deploy effective promotional strategies to entrench our brand in the mind of our customers.

We have the best technologies and also use the best machineries which mean that clients who place orders always get it done within time with as few hitches as possible. All our machineries and equipment all undergo intense inspection before and after use to be able to forestall any problems that might likely crop up.

We have highly trained and competent staff in our employ as we understand that having experienced and competent staff gives us an edge over our competitors because not only do they understand what our company stands for, they know how best to help us achieve our goals.

We also offer our employees a great welfare package, better than what they are most likely to get if they were working for our competitors. We also ensure that our employees get periodical trainings that will enhance not only their skills but also increase the productivity and efficiency rate for our firm.

Finally, we understand how valuable customers are to any business and so we treat all our clients with the utmost respect that they deserve. All complaints are promptly treated and all feedbacks duly appreciated. We also reward customers who are loyal to us as well as those who refer us to others.

9. SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGY

• Sources of Income

Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm is a reputable firm that is based in Detroit – Michigan and intends to offer certain services to its intended customers from in and around its intended location.

Asides our core service, we will be adding other services as well in order to boost our bottom line and help sustain and grow our company. Therefore the several ways by which we intend to generate income for our mechanical engineering firm include;

10. Sales Forecast

Mechanical engineering firms are ones that are very vital to the economy and as such cannot be done without. Our strategic location in Detroit – Michigan is one that has us optimistic of not only generating and reaching our revenue goals but also allow us grow and expand our business in as little time as possible.

Our arrival at the sales forecast for a three year period was borne from the fact that we conducted a critical analysis of the industry and how we intended to achieve our set goals based on certain data and assumptions from the similar start-ups such as ours especially those who were located in the same location with us.

Below therefore are the sales projections that we arrived at for Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm using several assumptions;

• First Fiscal Year-: $2,000,000
• Second Fiscal Year-: $4,000,000
• Third Fiscal Year-: $8,000,000

N.B : It should be noted that the above sales projections were carried out based on the fact that certain assumptions would not change, such as there would not be a downturn in the economy or the arrival of any major competitor. Should any of these assumptions change, it would have an impact on the sales projection, which might increase or decrease depending on the positivity or otherwise of the assumptions stated.

• Marketing Strategy and Sales Strategy

Marketing is a very essential part of any business because not only does it generate awareness about the brand but it also serves to generate income for the brand. Not carefully drafting and deploying effective marketing strategies has seen to the collapse of businesses.

Since this is basically the major way to generate revenue for our firm, we have conducted a marketing research in order to identify our best to attract our target market.

We know how importance technology has come to be in the marketing process and we fully intend to use this to our advantage in our marketing strategies by creating apps and also using the internet to ensure that we create awareness for our mechanical engineering firms.

We have hired a marketing consultant who is well versed in the industry and who understands the environment we will be operating in to help us draft effective marketing strategies that will allow us be able to compete favorably against our competitors.

We would also be empowering our marketing staff in order to modify or remove ineffective marketing strategies and decide what is best for our firm overall based on our corporate core values and philosophies, whilst also positively communicating our brand to our potential and existing clients.

Therefore, the marketing and sales strategies we intend to adopt for Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm are;

• Ensure that we formally introduce our mechanical engineering firm to our potential and existing clients as well as industry stakeholders
• Throw a grand opening party to launch our mechanical engineering firm in a way to boost awareness for our firm
• Engage in direct marketing
• Place advert for our mechanical engineering firm in local newspapers, and on radio and television stations
• Ensure that we use social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Google Plus, Facebook, and Twitter to advertise our business
• Ensure that we are listed in local (yellow pages) and online directories

11. Publicity and Advertising Strategy

No matter how large scale our business might be, having the right publicity is very vital to the business as it would ensure that not only is our brand positively communicated to all our clients but that we are able to effectively compete against our competitors in the marketplace.

We have for this purpose hired a brand consultant who has knowledge about our kind of business and the environment we intend to start off in to help draft effective publicity and advertising strategies that would help create a positive awareness in the eyes of our clients not only here in Michigan but all over the United States of America.

The platforms that we intend to use in promoting and advertising Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm here in Detroit – Michigan are;

• Sponsoring projects in the local community in which we are based
• Use corporate social media platforms like LinkedIn, Google Plus, Facebook and Twitter to generate the right awareness for our mechanical engineering firm
• Placing of adverts in local newspapers as well as on radio and television stations
• Install our bill boards in strategic locations all around Detroit – Michigan in order to raise awareness locally about our services
• Distribute our handbills and fliers in target locations
• Promote our activities vi our official website as well as on other related blogs and websites

12. Our Pricing Strategy

Setting the right rates for our services will depend on a whole lot of factors such as what our overhead costs and operational costs are, what our competitors are offering and what is fair to our customers while allowing us make a profit as we should.

Setting the right rates for our services will mean we employing the right strategy that will allow us get the detailed rates that we will eventually come to charge our customers. In view of this, we intend to charge rates much lower than what is ordinarily obtainable in the industry for at least three months.

The idea behind this is that we will be able to attract the customers we would need for our business, which would allow them see what we have to offer. We however will not offer ridiculous prices in such a way as to cause a price war between us and our competitors.

Having looked critically at the rates we will be offering during this period, we would however like to point out that even though we would be running on a low profit margin for this period, we would not be incurring any loss whatsoever for our firm.

• Payment Options

Due to the diverse offerings that we intend to offer at Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm, it will allow us to have attract different customers to our firm who will have diverse preferences for how they which to pay for the services we would be offering.

This has enabled us to come up with different payment options. The payment options that we therefore intend to offer all our various customers are;

• Payment via check
• Payment via bank draft
• Payment via online payment portal

The above payment options which we came up with were carefully chosen by us after considering what will be good for our clients and for us eventually. The platforms will be without any hitches whatsoever.

13. Startup Expenditure (Budget)

Mechanical engineering firms are complex businesses because it not only require professionals but also need strategic partnerships with other firms, which is why in generating capital for the firm, there are a lot of things that need to be put under consideration.

Therefore, after generating our capital, it should be noted that the bulk of the capital will definitely go into procuring equipment, paying employee salary and leasing a facility. Therefore, the key areas where we intend to spend our start-up capital on are;

• Total fee for registering the business in the United States of America – $750
• Obtaining of licenses, permits and accounting and customer management software – $5,250
• Cost of hiring several reputable business consultants and payment for a business plan – $20,000
• Insurance coverage (general liability, asset insurance, equipment insurance and workers’ compensation) – $5,000
• Cost of purchasing several equipment and machinery – $500,000
• Operational cost for the first 6 months (payments of employee salaries and utility payments) – $300,000
• Cost of leasing a facility for use at six years and carrying out renovations – $300,000
• Marketing promotion expenses (grand opening party promotion and general marketing) – $20,000
• Other start-up expenses (furniture, stationeries, computers, printers, and phones) – $9,000
• Cost of purchasing one transport truck – $55,000
• Cost of launching a website – $1,000
• Cost of throwing a launching party – $5,000
• Miscellaneous – $10,000

From the above analysis, we would need the sum of $1,231,000 if we intend to not only start but successfully run our mechanical engineering firm here in Detroit – Michigan.

Even though the amount is quite average, it should be noted that the bulk of the capital will go into buying heavy machineries and equipment for use; leasing and renovating a facility and furnishing it, purchasing a truck as well as payment of employee salaries utility bills.

Generating Funding / Startup Capital for Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm

Motown Mechanical Engineering Firm is owned by a foremost mechanical engineer and businessman, Mr. Don Perrine, who has over 20 years experience in the engineering industry as well as in the business sector. Don intends to source for funds from various sources in order to be able to generate the needed capital for his business.

Some of the sources where he intends to generate the required funds for his business are;

• 30% of the total capital from sale of personal stock
• 70% of the total capital from the commercial bank

N/B : From the sale of his personal stock, he was able to generate the sum of $369,300. The bank which Mr. Don Perrine has approached has agreed to lend him the sum of $861,700 after looking through his business plan. The bank loan will be repaid after 7 years with a 2.5% interest rate.

All the loan documents have been signed and approved, and the money would soon be credited to the company account before the end of the work week.

14. Sustainability and Expansion Strategy

Sustaining a business in order to grow and expand it is very vital and as such we have carried out measures to ensure that our mechanical engineering firm is effectively sustained. The measures we intend to deploy in implementing our sustainability are business structure, customer loyalty and re-investment strategy.

Building a solid business structure is very important to us because we would like to do away with any hitches whatsoever in the bid to offer our services to our clients, and to this effect, we are sourcing for and hiring professional and competent employees.

Our employees are not only professionals; they also understand our corporate values and objectives and are willing to work to ensure that we are able to achieve them. We would be offering our employees the best welfare packages better than what similar mechanical engineering firms are offering their own employees.

Also, we would ensure that we conduct periodical trainings for our employees in order to not only enhance their skills but also to ensure that that productivity rate for our firm is increased.

Having loyal customers is very important to our business knowing our customers can make or mar a business, and so we would ensure that we treat our customers very well and give them the attention that they deserve. All our staffs understand this and have been trained to ensure that all our customers are satisfied with our every service.

Finally, we intend to re-invest 30% of our profit back into the business as we know that this will help us have a strong bottom line that will be highly beneficial to our business and allow us suitably expand our services which will in turn bring in more earnings.

Check List / Milestone

• Business Name Availability Check: Completed
• Business Registration: Completed
• Opening of Corporate Bank Accounts: Completed
• Securing Point of Sales (POS) Machines: Completed
• Opening Mobile Money Accounts: Completed
• Opening Online Payment Platforms: Completed
• Application and Obtaining Tax Payer’s ID: In Progress
• Application for business license and permit: Completed
• Purchase of Insurance for the Business: Completed
• Conducting feasibility studies: Completed
• Generating capital from family members: Completed
• Applications for Loan from the bank: In Progress
• Writing of Business Plan: Completed
• Drafting of Employee’s Handbook: Completed
• Drafting of Contract Documents and other relevant Legal Documents: In Progress
• Design of The Company’s Logo: Completed
• Graphic Designs and Printing of Packaging Marketing / Promotional Materials: In Progress
• Recruitment of employees: In Progress
• Creating Official Website for the Company: In Progress
• Creating Awareness for the business both online and around the community: In Progress
• Health and Safety and Fire Safety Arrangement (License): Secured
• Opening party / launching party planning: In Progress
• Establishing business relationship with vendors – wholesale suppliers / merchants: In Progress
• Purchase of trucks: Completed

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Starting or expanding a mechanical engineering business requires careful planning and a solid strategy. That's where ClickUp's Business Plan Template for Mechanical Engineers comes in handy!

This template is specifically designed to help mechanical engineering firms and individual engineers create a comprehensive roadmap for success. With ClickUp's business plan template, you can:

• Outline your goals, strategies, and financial projections
• Secure funding and attract clients with a professional, well-structured plan
• Stay organized and track your progress as you grow your business

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your mechanical engineering business to the next level, ClickUp's Business Plan Template for Mechanical Engineers has got you covered. Get started today and build a profitable future for your engineering endeavors!

Business Plan Template for Mechanical Engineers Benefits

A business plan template for mechanical engineers offers a range of benefits to help them succeed in their business ventures. Here are some key advantages:

• Provides a structured framework for outlining business goals, strategies, and action plans
• Helps identify target markets, niche opportunities, and competitive advantages
• Assists in creating financial projections and estimating startup costs
• Guides decision-making processes and helps allocate resources effectively
• Increases credibility and professionalism when seeking funding or partnerships
• Promotes a clear understanding of the business's value proposition and unique selling points
• Supports effective communication with potential clients, investors, and stakeholders
• Enables ongoing monitoring and evaluation of performance against established objectives

With a business plan template tailored specifically for mechanical engineers, you can confidently navigate the challenges of starting or expanding your business while maximizing your chances of success.

Main Elements of Mechanical Engineers Business Plan Template

For mechanical engineers looking to create a comprehensive business plan, ClickUp's Business Plan Template has got you covered. Here are the main elements you can expect:

• Custom Statuses: Track the progress of different sections of your business plan with statuses like Complete, In Progress, Needs Revision, and To Do.
• Custom Fields: Add important details to your business plan using custom fields like Reference, Approved, and Section, ensuring that all relevant information is easily accessible.
• Custom Views: Utilize five different views such as Topics, Status, Timeline, Business Plan, and Getting Started Guide to organize and visualize your business plan in a way that suits your needs.
• Collaboration Tools: Collaborate with your team by assigning tasks, adding comments, and attaching relevant files directly within ClickUp, streamlining the business plan creation process.

With ClickUp's Business Plan Template, mechanical engineers can efficiently create a detailed and well-structured business plan to drive their success in the industry.

How To Use Business Plan Template for Mechanical Engineers

If you're a mechanical engineer looking to create a business plan, you're in the right place. Follow these six steps to effectively use the Business Plan Template for Mechanical Engineers in ClickUp:

1. Define your business concept

Start by clearly defining your business concept. What services or products will you offer as a mechanical engineer? Identify your target market, competitors, and unique selling points. This will lay the foundation for your entire business plan.

Use a Doc in ClickUp to outline your business concept and gather all the necessary details.

2. Conduct market research

Before diving into the details, it's important to thoroughly research the market. Identify your potential clients, analyze their needs, and understand the demand for your services. This will help you determine the viability of your business and identify any opportunities or challenges you may face.

Utilize custom fields in ClickUp to track market research data and insights.

3. Build a financial plan

A strong financial plan is crucial for any business. Determine your startup costs, projected revenue, and expenses. Calculate your profit margins, cash flow projections, and break-even points. This will give you a clear picture of the financial health of your business.

Use the Table view in ClickUp to create financial projections and track key metrics.

4. Outline your marketing strategy

Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote your services as a mechanical engineer. Identify your target audience, determine the most effective channels to reach them, and outline your marketing activities. This can include online advertising, networking events, and collaborations with industry partners.

Create tasks in ClickUp to plan and execute your marketing strategy.

5. Define your operations plan

Your operations plan will outline how you will deliver your services as a mechanical engineer. Define your workflow, identify any equipment or technology needed, and outline your project management processes. This will ensure that you can efficiently meet client needs and deliver high-quality work.

Utilize the Gantt chart in ClickUp to visualize your operations plan and track project timelines.

6. Review, revise, and refine

Once you have completed your business plan, take the time to review and revise it. Make sure all the information is accurate and up-to-date. Seek feedback from industry peers or mentors and make any necessary adjustments. Regularly revisit and refine your business plan as your business evolves.

Set a recurring task in ClickUp to review and update your business plan on a regular basis.

By following these steps and using the Business Plan Template for Mechanical Engineers in ClickUp, you'll have a comprehensive and well-structured plan to guide your journey as a mechanical engineering business owner.

Get Started with ClickUp’s Business Plan Template for Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineers can use the ClickUp Business Plan Template to create a detailed and organized business plan that covers all aspects of their mechanical engineering firm.

First, hit “Add Template” to sign up for ClickUp and add the template to your Workspace. Make sure you designate which Space or location in your Workspace you’d like this template applied.

Next, invite relevant members or guests to your Workspace to start collaborating.

Now you can take advantage of the full potential of this template to create a comprehensive business plan:

• Use the Topics View to organize your business plan into different sections, such as Executive Summary, Market Analysis, Financial Projections, and more
• The Status View will help you keep track of the progress of each section, with statuses like Complete, In Progress, Needs Revision, and To Do
• The Timeline View will provide a visual representation of the project timeline, allowing you to set deadlines and milestones for each section
• The Business Plan View will give you an overview of the entire business plan, allowing you to see how each section fits together
• The Getting Started Guide View will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the template and create a business plan that meets your needs
• Utilize the custom fields Reference, Approved, and Section to add additional information and categorize different sections of your business plan
• Update statuses and custom fields as you work on each section to keep team members informed of progress
• Monitor and analyze the business plan to ensure it aligns with your goals and objectives
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Engineering Business Plan Template & Guidebook

Are you starting an engineering business? The demand for skilled and knowledgeable engineering services has never been higher. Starting an engineering business can be a fulfilling and profitable venture. However, it's important to have a solid business plan in place to ensure the success of your business. Our Engineering Business Plan Template & Guidebook is designed to help you easily create a comprehensive business plan for your engineering business. This guidebook provides step-by-step instructions on how to create each section of your business plan, as well as helpful tips and examples to ensure that your plan is thorough and effective. With our template and guidebook, you can confidently put together a solid business plan to help you achieve your engineering business goals.

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How to Write a Engineering Business Plan in 7 Steps:

1. describe the purpose of your engineering business..

The first step to writing your business plan is to describe the purpose of your engineering business. This includes describing why you are starting this type of business, and what problems it will solve for customers. This is a quick way to get your mind thinking about the customers’ problems. It also helps you identify what makes your business different from others in its industry.

It also helps to include a vision statement so that readers can understand what type of company you want to build.

Here is an example of a purpose mission statement for a engineering business:

An engineering business could have the following purpose mission statement: "Our purpose is to provide innovative engineering solutions that help our clients meet their goals and improve their operations. We are committed to using the latest technology and best practices to deliver high-quality, cost-effective designs that are tailored to the unique needs of each project. Through our expertise and dedication to excellence, we strive to be a trusted partner to businesses, organizations, and individuals in the pursuit of their engineering objectives."

2. Products & Services Offered by Your Engineering Business.

The next step is to outline your products and services for your engineering business. 

When you think about the products and services that you offer, it's helpful to ask yourself the following questions:

• What is my business?
• What are the products and/or services that I offer?
• Why am I offering these particular products and/or services?
• How do I differentiate myself from competitors with similar offerings?
• How will I market my products and services?

You may want to do a comparison of your business plan against those of other competitors in the area, or even with online reviews. This way, you can find out what people like about them and what they don’t like, so that you can either improve upon their offerings or avoid doing so altogether.

3. Build a Creative Marketing Stratgey.

If you don't have a marketing plan for your engineering business, it's time to write one. Your marketing plan should be part of your business plan and be a roadmap to your goals. 

A good marketing plan for your engineering business includes the following elements:

Target market

• Who is your target market?
• What do these customers have in common?
• How many of them are there?
• How can you best reach them with your message or product?

Customer base 

• Who are your current customers? 
• Where did they come from (i.e., referrals)?
• How can their experience with your engineering business help make them repeat customers, consumers, visitors, subscribers, or advocates for other people in their network or industry who might also benefit from using this service, product, or brand?

Product or service description

• How does it work, what features does it have, and what are its benefits?
• Can anyone use this product or service regardless of age or gender?
• Can anyone visually see themselves using this product or service?
• How will they feel when they do so? If so, how long will the feeling last after purchasing (or trying) the product/service for the first time?

Competitive analysis

• Which companies are competing with yours today (and why)? 
• Which ones may enter into competition with yours tomorrow if they find out about it now through word-of-mouth advertising; social media networks; friends' recommendations; etc.)
• What specific advantages does each competitor offer over yours currently?

Marketing channels

• Which marketing channel do you intend to leverage to attract new customers?
• What is your estimated marketing budget needed?
• What is the projected cost to acquire a new customer?
• How many of your customers do you instead will return?

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4. Write Your Operational Plan.

Next, you'll need to build your operational plan. This section describes the type of business you'll be running, and includes the steps involved in your operations. 

In it, you should list:

• The equipment and facilities needed
• Who will be involved in the business (employees, contractors)
• Financial requirements for each step
• Milestones & KPIs
• Location of your business
• Zoning & permits required for the business

What equipment, supplies, or permits are needed to run a engineering business?

To run an engineering business, you will need a team of trained and certified engineers, as well as a range of specialized equipment and tools, such as computers, software, and testing equipment, for carrying out engineering projects and services. You will also need a well-equipped office or workspace for your staff. In addition to these items, you may also need the following equipment and supplies:

• CAD and other design software
• Project management and scheduling tools
• Office supplies, such as pens, paper, and envelopes
• Marketing materials, such as brochures and business cards
• File storage and organization system

Depending on the specific nature of your business and the regulations in your area, you may also need additional permits or licenses to operate legally. It is important to research and comply with all applicable laws and regulations to ensure the safety and success of your engineering business.

5. Management & Organization of Your Engineering Business.

The second part of your engineering business plan is to develop a management and organization section.

This section will cover all of the following:

• How many employees you need in order to run your engineering business. This should include the roles they will play (for example, one person may be responsible for managing administrative duties while another might be in charge of customer service).
• The structure of your management team. The higher-ups like yourself should be able to delegate tasks through lower-level managers who are directly responsible for their given department (inventory and sales, etc.).
• How you’re going to make sure that everyone on board is doing their job well. You’ll want check-ins with employees regularly so they have time to ask questions or voice concerns if needed; this also gives you time to offer support where necessary while staying informed on how things are going within individual departments too!

6. Engineering Business Startup Expenses & Captial Needed.

This section should be broken down by month and year. If you are still in the planning stage of your business, it may be helpful to estimate how much money will be needed each month until you reach profitability.

Typically, expenses for your business can be broken into a few basic categories:

Startup Costs

Startup costs are typically the first expenses you will incur when beginning an enterprise. These include legal fees, accounting expenses, and other costs associated with getting your business off the ground. The amount of money needed to start a engineering business varies based on many different variables, but below are a few different types of startup costs for a engineering business.

Running & Operating Costs

Running costs refer to ongoing expenses related directly with operating your business over time like electricity bills or salaries paid out each month. These types of expenses will vary greatly depending on multiple variables such as location, team size, utility costs, etc.

Marketing & Sales Expenses

You should include any costs associated with marketing and sales, such as advertising and promotions, website design or maintenance. Also, consider any additional expenses that may be incurred if you decide to launch a new product or service line. For example, if your engineering business has an existing website that needs an upgrade in order to sell more products or services, then this should be listed here.

7. Financial Plan & Projections

A financial plan is an important part of any business plan, as it outlines how the business will generate revenue and profit, and how it will use that profit to grow and sustain itself. To devise a financial plan for your engineering business, you will need to consider a number of factors, including your start-up costs, operating costs, projected revenue, and expenses. 

Here are some steps you can follow to devise a financial plan for your engineering business plan:

• Determine your start-up costs: This will include the cost of purchasing or leasing the space where you will operate your business, as well as the cost of buying or leasing any equipment or supplies that you need to start the business.
• Estimate your operating costs: Operating costs will include utilities, such as electricity, gas, and water, as well as labor costs for employees, if any, and the cost of purchasing any materials or supplies that you will need to run your business.
• Project your revenue: To project your revenue, you will need to consider the number of customers you expect to have and the average amount they will spend on each visit. You can use this information to estimate how much money you will make from selling your products or services.
• Estimate your expenses: In addition to your operating costs, you will need to consider other expenses, such as insurance, marketing, and maintenance. You will also need to set aside money for taxes and other fees.
• Create a budget: Once you have estimated your start-up costs, operating costs, revenue, and expenses, you can use this information to create a budget for your business. This will help you to see how much money you will need to start the business, and how much profit you can expect to make.
• Develop a plan for using your profit: Finally, you will need to decide how you will use your profit to grow and sustain your business. This might include investing in new equipment, expanding the business, or saving for a rainy day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering Business Plans:

Why do you need a business plan for a engineering business.

A business plan is a document that outlines the goals and objectives of a business, as well as the strategies and tactics that will be used to achieve those goals. It is important to have a business plan for your engineering business because it helps to focus the efforts of the company, communicate the business's goals and objectives to potential investors, and provide a roadmap for the business to follow. Additionally, a business plan can be used to help secure funding from investors or lenders, who will want to see that the business has a solid plan in place before they provide funding.

How to write a business plan for your engineering business?)

To build a business plan for your engineering business, start by researching your industry, competitors, and target market. Use this information to define your business's goals and objectives, as well as the strategies and tactics that you will use to achieve those goals. Next, create a financial plan that outlines your projected income, expenses, and profit. This should include a projected income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Once you have all of this information, you can use it to create a comprehensive business plan that outlines the goals and objectives of your business, as well as the strategies and tactics that you will use to achieve those goals. A well-written engineering business plan contains the following sections: Purpose, Products & Services, Marketing Plan (including Marketing Strategy), Operations/Management Plan (including Operations/Management Strategy), Financial Plan (including Financial Forecasts), and Appendixes.

Can you write a engineering business plan yourself?

Yes, you can write a engineering business plan yourself. Writing a business plan is a valuable exercise that can help you clarify your business idea, identify potential challenges and opportunities, and develop a roadmap for success. While there are many resources and templates available to help you write a business plan, the process of creating one is ultimately up to you.

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Compton Geotechnical Associates

Executive summary executive summary is a brief introduction to your business plan. it describes your business, the problem that it solves, your target market, and financial highlights.">.

Introduction Compton Geotechnical Associates Inc. (CGA) will provide innovative approaches to geological engineering services throughout the state of Maine.

CGA will enter into this limited geographical area where it can leverage its staffs’ existing collective reputation into long-term contracts centered on excellent service and cost effectiveness. We believe that we can service this limited market better than larger firms and we have better service packages at a more reasonable cost than existing competitors of equal size.

The Company CGA will be a limited liability partnership registered in the state of Delaware for tax purposes. Its founder is Mr. Martin Compton, a former engineering geology department head with Wilson and Brown, Inc. Mr. Compton has brought together a highly respected group of geologists, hydrologists, engineers and graphic art specialists who, combined, have a total of 35 years of experience in this industry.

The company has a limited number of private investors and does not plan to go public. The company has its main offices in Augusta, Maine. The facilities include a soil/rock and water testing lab, conference rooms and office spaces. The company expects to begin offering its services in January of Year 1.

The company’s main clients will be major construction companies, local and state governments, real estate companies and utility and water companies. By focusing on institutions such as these that have special needs, we believe we will be able to better serve our clients and produce a superior service that is more effective that other geo-engineering firms.

The Services CGA offers comprehensive geo-engineering services to our diverse clients. Our services fall into two main categories of geotechnical engineering services and construction monitoring/laboratory testing.

Some of these services include surface and groundwater evaluation, slope stability analysis, bluff studies, laboratory analysis of soils, rocks and groundwater, load testing, and settlement analysis. Each project is customized to our client and its scope, length, depth, reach, and cost are unique.

The Market There are plenty of opportunities within this market especially since recent local and federal regulations have required many of our potential customers to carryout geotechnical studies and monitoring before construction.

The geoengineering industry has been growing at a very fast rate for the past twenty years. According to the Journal of Hydrology & Geoengineering, the industry has averaged approximately 22% per year over the past five years. The geotechnical consulting business consists of thousands of smaller consulting organizations and individual consultants for every one of the few dozen well-known companies. These companies range from major international name-brand firms to tens of thousands of individuals.

Financial Considerations Start-up assets required are [see Start-up table]. This includes [see Start-up table] in expenses and the rest in cash needed to support operations until revenues reach an acceptable level. Most of the company’s liabilities will come from outside private investors and management investment, however, we have obtained [see Start-up Funding table] in current borrowing from Bank of America Commercial Investments, the principal to be paid off in two years. A long-term loan of [see Start-up Funding table] through Charter Bank of Augusta will be paid off in ten years.

The company expects to reach profitability in year one and does not anticipate any serious cash flow problems. We conservatively believe that during the first three years, average profitability per month per segment will be about $8,000. We expect that about three projects per month will guarantee a break-even point.

1.1 Objectives

The three year goals for Compton Geotechnical Associates (CGA) are the following:

• Achieve break-even by year two.
• Establish long-term contracts with at least four clients.
• Establish a minimum of a 95% customer satisfaction rate to establish long-term relationships with our clients and create word-of-mouth marketing.

1.2 Mission

It is the mission of CGA to provide innovative approaches to geological engineering services and to build effective long-term relations with our clients with excellent services delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.

1.3 Keys to Success

CGA’s keys to long-term survival and profitability are as follows:

• Create long-term contracts that demand constant monitoring or on-call services.
• Keeping close contact with clients and establishing a well functioning long-term relationship with them to generate repeat business and obtain a top-notch reputation.
• Establish a comprehensive service experience for our clients that includes consultation, field and laboratory work, in-house design, analysis, and follow up monitoring of geo-hazards.

Company Summary company overview ) is an overview of the most important points about your company—your history, management team, location, mission statement and legal structure.">

CGA will be a limited liability partnership registered in the state of Delaware for tax purposes. Its founder is Mr. Martin Compton, a former engineering geology department head with Wilson and Brown, Inc. Mr. Compton has brought together a highly respected group of geologists, hydrologists, engineers and graphic art specialists who, combined, have a total of 35 years of experience with this industry.

The company has a limited number of private investors and does not plan to go public. The company has its main offices in Augusta, Maine. The facilities include a soil/rock and water testing lab, conference rooms and office spaces. The company expects to begin offering its services in January of 2003.

2.1 Company Ownership

The company will have a number of outside private investors who will own 27% of the company’s shares. The rest will be owned by the senior management including Mr. Martin Compton, (25%), Ms. Elizabeth Bathory (20%), Mr. David Gillen, (20%), and Mr. Jeremy Leither (8%). All other financing will come from loans.

2.2 Start-up Summary

Start-up assets required are shown below. This includes expenses and cash needed to support operations until revenues reach an acceptable level. Most of the company’s liabilities will come from outside private investors and management investment, however, we have obtained current borrowing from Bank of America Commercial Investments, the principal to be paid off in two years. A long-term loan through Charter Bank of Augusta will be paid off in ten years.

CGA offers comprehensive geo-engineering services to our diverse clients. Our services fall into two main opportunities of geotechnical engineering services and construction monitoring/laboratory testing. Our geotechnical engineering services include:

• Exploration and characterization of soil and rock.
• Surface and groundwater evaluation.
• Shoring requirements and analysis.
• Slope stability and landslide analysis.
• Forensic studies of failures and/or distress.

The services we provide for construction monitoring and laboratory testing include:

• Compaction monitoring and testing structural fill.
• Evaluation, tieback, and shoring monitoring.
• Pile and pier installation monitoring.
• Laboratory analysis of soil, rock, and water properties.
• Load testing, and settlement analysis.

Market Analysis Summary how to do a market analysis for your business plan.">

CGA will be concentrating on four main types of market segments. These include major construction companies, local and state governments, real estate companies, and water and utility companies. This is because these types of organizations have the greatest needs and/or the best capitalized of all our potential clients.

The geo-engineering industry has been growing at a very fast rate for the past twenty years. According to the Journal of Hydrology and Geo-engineering , the industry has averaged approximately 22% growth per year over the past five years.

An analysis of the market using the five forces of profitability indicates that the greatest threat at the moment is in new entrants to the market who will want to capitalize on this high growth. Currently rivalry among different geotechnical companies is relatively moderate as much of the potential rivalry is absorbed by this high growth rate. Many of the competitors are able to improve profitability simply by keeping up with industry expansion.

Our most serious competitors are Goldner Geotechnical and Earth Sciences Consultants. These companies effect us most because of their higher capitalization or geographical proximity.

Companies usually enter into contracts with geotechnical companies based on their reputation of professionalism and quality of services rendered in the past. This reputation is difficult to obtain by new firms unless its personnel bring it with them from previous companies, as we are. Price and scope are also important reasons for accepting contracts, especially if the company is small.

4.1 Market Segmentation

There are various land-use companies and organizations within the state of Maine that CGA will be concentrating on. These include:

• Major construction companies.
• Local and state governments.
• Real estate companies.
• Utility and water companies.

We are concentrating on these specific market segments for a variety of reasons. The construction industry now requires, by law, certain certifications of safe practices including retaining wall and foundation load bearing capacities, slope stabilities, and geo-instrumentation installation.

Local and state governments often require services such as earth science historical reviews, geomorphological studies and coastal processes studies for their constituents. Real estate companies are in need of bluff studies and fault mapping.

Finally utility companies require a wide variety of services that also include soil and water analysis, seismicity studies, aerial photo interpretation, etc. All these companies further require ongoing services that will provide CGA with long-term profitability.

The market analysis table and graph which follows shows the number of each type of organizations in the state of Maine. This will be our expected geographical focus. It must be noted however, that some of the segments, although they are quite small in the number of potential clients, have very high profitability levels.

4.2 Service Business Analysis

The geoengineering industry has been growing at a very fast rate for the past twenty years. According to the Journal of Hydrology & Geoengineering , the industry has averaged approximately 22% growth per year over the past five years. Much of this growth has been due to increased environmental awareness and the subsequent local and federal legislation that has resulted from this trend.

The geotechnical consulting business consists of thousands of smaller consulting organizations and individual consultants for every one of the few dozen well-known companies. These companies range from major international name-brand firms to tens of thousands of individuals.

CGA believes that the greatest threat at the moment is in new entrants to to market who will want to capitalize on this high growth industry. The most likely entrants will be new, small consulting companies with fewer than ten employees. However, the one major disadvantage to new entrants is that all firms engaged in contracting to geoengineering firms face significant switching costs when bringing on a consulting partner. Furthermore, CGA understands that in this industry there is a significant learning curve that creates declining “unit” costs as a firm gains more cumulative experience in the field itself and with long-term clients specifically.

Rivalry among different geotechnical companies is relatively moderate as much of the potential rivalry is absorbed by the high growth rate. Many of the competitors are able to improve profitability simply by keeping up with industry growth.

The power of potential clients is very great in this industry because most clients are very concentrated in our geographical area. furthermore, because of the high cost of our services, clients tend to “shop around” for the best package of services and cost. Finally, some of our market segments, such as governments have “profitability” restraints that cause them to pressure geotechnical companies for superior terms.

4.2.1 Competition and Buying Patterns

Competition Competition includes all potential geotechnical companies in our geographical operating area. The geoengineering industry is highly fragmented, with a large number of small companies that mainly cater to small firms and a few large companies that seek the largest contracts. Our most serious competitors are Goldner Geotechnical and Earth Sciences Consultants. Goldner is an established company that has been in operation for the past ten years, with a fine track record of quality work. It currently employees twelve consultants and has long-term contracts with the city of Damrascotta and the Skowhegan River Water District. This company is analogous to CGA in size, capabilities, services, and estimated profits.

Earth Sciences Consultants is one of the largest and best known geotechnical firms on the east coast and is expected to expand into a nationwide company within the next five years. It has hundreds of staff consultants and very deep pockets that can be used to counter any sort of competitive move.

Buying Patterns and Needs Companies usually enter into contracts with geotechnical companies based on their reputation of professionalism and quality of services rendered in the past. This reputation is difficult to obtain by new firms unless, its personnel bring it with them from previous companies, as we are. Price and scope are also important reasons for accepting contracts, especially if the company is small.

Strategy and Implementation Summary

Compton Geotechnical Associates’ business strategy is to enter into a limited geographical area where it can leverage its staff’s existing collective reputation into long-term contracts centered on employee service and cost effectiveness. We believe that we can service this limited market better than larger firms and we have better service packages at a more reasonable cost than existing competitors of equal size.

5.1 Marketing Strategy

In order to attract clients, CGA will begin to contact promising organizations and offer free consultations, and an initial contract at reduced prices. These promotions will allow us to begin to make our reputation. In addition, Mr. Compton and Ms. Bathory will be traveling to six conventions across the eastern part of the country during the first year of operations where we will have booths to advertise our services. Finally we will be setting up cold calls to potential clients and have half- and full-page advertisements in various publications that address our clients needs.

5.2 Sales Strategy

5.2.1 sales forecast.

Sales are based on the various contract projects we anticipate acquiring in the various market segments. Revenues are based on average costs per project based on estimated time and complexity of project plus and undisclosed profit margin. The company does not have any significant direct costs of sales.

Management Summary management summary will include information about who's on your team and why they're the right people for the job, as well as your future hiring plans.">

The company will have four officers including our president, Mr. Martin Compton. Our head of operations will be Mr. David Gillen, plus we will have two initial geotechnical consultants and a CAD draftsperson. Finances and general admin will be handled by Ms. Bathory.

The company plans to hire additional consultants, design support and administrative personnel as we begin to get large numbers of contracts.

6.1 Personnel

CGA’s management brings to the company strong capabilities in creative flair, research, and a unique combination of skills drawn from other businesses.

Key Personnel Mr. Martin Compton is a graduate of the University of Kansas where he obtained his civil engineering degree in 1971. Since then, Mr. Compton has had extensive experience in site specific municipal, commercial and residential construction projects. This includes experience in budgeting, project oversight, resolving engineering issues, etc. In 1996 he obtained a graduate degree in geo engineering from MIT. Mr. Compton spent the last four years as the engineering geology department head with Wilson and Brown, Inc.

Mr. David Gillen graduated from Penn State University with a bachelors degree in Hydrology in 1975. From 1978-1988 Mr. Danielson worked for The USGS as a key figure in its groundbreaking National Water/Soil Suitability Survey. In 1989 he went to work for Anderson Consulting in their geotechnical division where he worked on sub-bottom acoustic profiling, tunnel and shaft rehabilitation, and designing procedures for testing ground water infiltration rates.

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Our financial plan anticipates one year of negative profits as we gain sales volume. We have budgeted enough investment to cover these losses and have an additional credit line available if sales do not match predictions.

7.1 Important Assumptions

We are assuming approximately 75% sales on credit and average interest rates of 10%. These are considered to be conservative in case our predictions are erroneous.

7.2 Break-even Analysis

Our Break-even Analysis is based on the assumptions that our gross margin is 100%. In other words, we will have insignificant direct cost of sales. Since each project will be of different scope, length, and complexity, it is difficult to assign and average per unit revenue figure. However, it is conservatively believed that during the first three years, average profitability per month per segment will be about $8,000. This is because we will be dealing with smaller companies at first that have smaller projects. We expect that about three projects per month will guarantee a break-even point.

7.3 Projected Profit and Loss

The following table itemizes our revenues and associated costs. We expect to be paying higher costs in marketing and advertising than other companies as we attempt to build sales volume. As the reader can see, we expect monthly profits to begin in fourth quarter of 2003 (see appendix for monthly Profit and Loss table).

7.4 Projected Cash Flow

The following is our cash flow chart and diagram. We do not expect to have any short-term cash flow problems even though we will be operating at a loss for the first nine months. Our short-term loan will be repaid in two equal payments in 2004-2005. Our long-term loan will be paid off in ten years.

7.5 Projected Balance Sheet

The following table shows the projected balance sheet for Compton Geotechnical.

7.6 Business Ratios

We have included industry standard ratios from the construction and civil engineering industry to compare with ours. These ratios are as closely matched to our industry as management could find, however there are some significant differences, especially in sales growth, financing ratios, long-term asset investments and net worth. However, our projections indicate a healthy company that will be able to obtain and retain long-term profitability.

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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design

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Jacqulyn A. Baughman, Iowa State University

Copyright Year: 2023

Publisher: Iowa State University

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Table of Contents

• Introduction 1: Course Description, Objectives, and Module Overview
• Introduction 2: Course Setup and Design Process (DFSS)
• Introduction 3: DMADVR Phases and Tools within the DFSS Process
• Module 00 - Micro-economy Kit
• Module 1 - Define
• Module 2 - Measure
• Module 3- Analyze
• Module 4A - Design
• Module 4B - Design Continued
• Module 5 - Verify
• Module 6 - Report Results
• Appendix 1: Accessibility Assessment

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A collection of readings and exercises aligned with the course, ME 270, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design, at Iowa State University. This course provides an overview of mechanical engineering design with applications to thermal and mechanical systems, and an introduction to current design practices used in industry.

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