Company Summary

De Kliek Style Studio is an upscale women's clothing boutique that intends to open in Noe Valley in July. De Kliek means "clique or circle of friends" in Dutch; this defines the boutique and its essence of inclusion. De Kliek carries beautiful designer labels for professional women, such as the sophisticated silhouettes of Herr Frau and luxurious Jamin Puech handbags. De Kliek's clothing selections and exclusive personal style services, which include a detailed Style Assessment that features nine different style personalities, will ensure that our customers are always well dressed.


2.1 Start-up Summary
This business plan will be used for three purposes:
  • To map out all the necessary components to create a successful and well-run boutique
  • To provide management with a blueprint to follow
  • To secure financing through private institutions and investors
The Start-up Table which follows details the Start-up Requirements, including Start-up Inventory and Long-term Assets in the form of Fixtures and POS Equipment. Start-up Funding will consist largely of owner investment and a long-term loan from the Small Business Administration. The Start-up Period for this plan runs from January through July. De Kliek will open on July 15, and we project real sales beginning in August of Year 1.
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Start-up Funding
Start-up Expenses to Fund
$45,108
Start-up Assets to Fund
$87,599
Total Funding Required
$132,707
Assets

Non-cash Assets from Start-up
$80,099
Cash Requirements from Start-up
$7,500
Additional Cash Raised
$0
Cash Balance on Starting Date
$7,500
Total Assets
$87,599
Liabilities and Capital

Liabilities

Current Borrowing
$0
Long-term Liabilities
$90,000
Accounts Payable (Outstanding Bills)
$0
Other Current Liabilities (interest-free)
$0
Total Liabilities
$90,000
Capital

Planned Investment

Owner Injection
$41,707
Investor
$1,000
Other
$0
Additional Investment Requirement
$0
Total Planned Investment
$42,707
Loss at Start-up (Start-up Expenses)
($45,108)
Total Capital
($2,401)
Total Capital and Liabilities
$87,599
Total Funding
$132,707


Start-up Requirements
Start-up Expenses

Initial Deposit
$0
Leasehold Improvements
$20,000
Rent for Mo. of Improvements
$3,000
Inventory Analyst
$1,800
Professional Fees
$1,050
Insurance
$1,008
General Startup Costs
$6,900
Marketing: Packaging, PR, Design
$11,350
Total Start-up Expenses
$45,108
Start-up Assets

Cash Required
$7,500
Start-up Inventory
$55,500
Other Current Assets
$0
Long-term Assets
$24,599
Total Assets
$87,599
Total Requirements
$132,707


2.2 Company Ownership
De Kliek has been established as a Sole Proprietorship due to the ease of formation, and simplicity of the structure and tax record keeping. In the future, De Kliek will look at forming an S Corporation when another location is opened. The following legal protections, permits or licensing are required:
  • LA County Business Tax Registration Certificate (Complete)
  • LA City Fictitious Business Name Statement (Complete)
  • LA Payroll Expense Tax Statement CA State Seller's Permit (Complete)
  • LA Fire Department Permit