This is a 33 page guide on how to develop a business plan for starting a Six Chuter Powered Parachute dealership.

The document was actually written by Doug Maas, in year 2000 as the basis for the business plan for Ft. Vancouver Ultralights. Doug is now one of the co-owners of Six Chuter International.

The guide is a companion document to the Business Opportunities Guide, or the Business Representatives Manual.

Available also fully printed and bound

Table of Contents

PartΠDeveloping Your Business........................................................................................................ Page 4

Part Do You Have What It Takes?....................................................................................................... Page 5-8

PartŽ Phase I-The Business Plan........................................................................................................ Page 8

3a Background....................................................................................................................................... Page 8

3b The Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... Page 9

3c Marketing and Operating................................................................................................................ Page 10

3d The Financial Analysis.................................................................................................................... Page 13

3e The Management Plan ................................................................................................................... Page 19

3f   The Results....................................................................................................................................... Page 20

3g Qualifications.................................................................................................................................... Page 21

Part Phase II-Business Development ........................................................................................... Page 22

4a Business Structure............................................................................................................................ Page 22

4b Training.............................................................................................................................................. Page 23

4c Aircraft and Shop............................................................................................................................. Page 23

4d Vendors and Inventory................................................................................................................... Page 24

4e Operating Fields................................................................................................................................ Page 25

4f Field Kits.............................................................................................................................................. Page 25

4g Marketing Materials......................................................................................................................... Page 26

Part Phase III-Business Implementation ...................................................................................... Page 27

5a Annual Strategy ............................................................................................................................... Page 27

5b Annual Budget.................................................................................................................................. Page 29

5c Annual Marketing Calendar........................................................................................................... Page 30

5d Customer Tracking........................................................................................................................... Page 32

5e Ongoing Relationships..................................................................................................................... Page 32

Part ‘ Conclusion .................................................................................................................................. Page 33