Business Plan YA STATIONERY
Business Plan YA STATIONERY
Business Plan YA STATIONERY
Stationery Zone is a new retail stationery store that will cater all the requirement of people under one roof in
Jodhpur, Rajasthan. As our name suggests our focus is on stationery supplies which includes college
books & study material, magazines, specialized paper, preprinted invitations, greeting cards, pens, and
other miscellaneous stationery items and small office supplies. The business will have the ability to
specialize order any type of stationery on behalf of customers including custom printed letterhead paper
and business cards
Our focus is to position ourselves as the top retail stationery store servicing this particular market. Our
intentions are to obtain 80% market share and become a central hub for providing the entire stationery item
to the mass population Stationery Zone will be located at Hotel Sunrise, Paota. Stationery Zone will
centralize itself directly in position to the residential location. We believe that this is critical to our initial
success and long-term growth.
Objectives
To create a shopping environment that caters to the stationery needs of the different section of the
society.
To earn 80% market share and become the number one stationery store in Jodhpur.
To have a large customer base by the end of the first operating year
To receive a 50% profit margin within the first year.
Vision
To evolve into giant retail stationery store focused on customer needs and customization.
Mission
The Stationery Store’s mission is to provide customers with an outstanding array of stationery supplies
while concurrently offering an extensive line of stationary
customization services for events and businesses within the target market.
Keys to Success
In order to succeed in the western wear apparel industry Jubilant Western Wear must:
Carry an assortment of stationery supplies to fit the more ample frames of their
customer
Provide customers with top notch personalized customer service in an atmosphere of hospitality
Advertise and promote in areas where the target customer base is available.
Continuously review our inventory and sales and adjust our inventory levels accordingly.
List of Stationery Items available at Stationery Zone
Rubber Band (regular, nylon, black in different Size) Marking Ink for: Goni, plastic bag, Paper box, Wood
box, Cartoon, Metal etc.
Brown Cello Tape (in different size & length) Marking Ink - Metal Marking Ink
Disco Cello Tape for Decoration (in different size & Marking Pen : silver, gold, green, red, blue, back ink
length)
Masking Tape Fevicol Tube/Bottle - MR (10gm, 20gm, 50gm,
100gm, 150gm, 200gm, 250gm, 500gm, 1kg)
Brown Paper / Pink Paper / Design Paper / Electric Tape / Wire Tape
Transparent Foil Paper / Metallic Paper etc.
Double Side Tape / Foram Tape Paper Tape Brown paper with pre-gum
Location Analysis
Location
Secondary Business District
Hotel Sunrise , Paota
Rent Rs 15000 per month
Area - 950 sq ft.
Factors Affecting the selection of Market and Trade Area
Demographics
Total size and density: Density of people living at Paota and near by area is high
which is favorable for stationery market.
Age distribution: Mostly prone to students. Nearness to schools, educational
institutes & colleges i.e. J. N.V.U. & K.N. college
Average level of education: Level of education is high and standard of living is
also high which a favorable factor for our store as it will increase the demand for
stationery.
Competition
Number and size of the competitors: There are only 2 major competitors i.e.
Second Hand Book Depot & Book World and rest competition is from small
stationery stores.
Economic Base
Total and per capita disposable income: Parents focusing on higher education
& disposable income is also high
Growth forecasts: It is also high as there is boom in education sector and there is
continuous demand of stationery
Economic and seasonal fluctuations: Would not affect stationery business
Access to credit and financial facilities: Easy availably of credit as sound
banking structure is available in Jodhpur
Marketing Plan
Stationery Zone intends to maintain an extensive marketing campaign that will ensure
maximum visibility for the business in its targeted market. Below is an overview of the
marketing strategies and objectives of the Company.
Marketing Strategies
Establish contacts with various educational institutes & Government & Private
offices in the local market.
Implement a local campaign with the Company’s targeted market via the use of
flyers, local newspaper advertisements, electronic advertisements & hoardings.
Develop an online presence by developing a website and placing the Company’s
name and contact information with online directories
Strategic direction
SWOT Analysis
This is a summary of the business's most important strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats.
Strengths Weaknesses
Excellent quality product. New Player
All stationery products under Credibility problem may
one roof. affect initial sales
Fully spacious & customers Customer Loyalty
can easily navigate Underdeveloped Supply
Well trained sales persons Chain
Within reach of people Lack of adequate utilities
Near educational institutes &
Universities
Opportunities Threats
Enormous market for the Competition from Second
Stationery Business Hand Book Depot &
Growth of educational Book World
institutes & universities Increase in interest Rates
Demand of boutique Increase in supplier prices
Stationeries Inflation
Financial Plan
Underlying Assumptions
Stationery Zone will have an annual revenue growth rate of 16% per year.
The Owner will acquire INR 25,00,000 of debt funds to develop the business.
The loan will have a 10 year term with a 9% interest rate
Sources of Funds