Daycare Business Plan and Financial Projections

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Executive Summary/Bio: 3/08

Old School Sign Company is an open-door, storefront sign business that graciously welcomes guests to view the production of signage that will take place in this office/shop environment. Climate controlled areas will be created to view storefront signs in their design phases as well as production. A dust-free coat out room will allow for excellent coverage for the base sign boards of all painted signs. Vehicle lettering will also take place on location; cars, trucks, boats, vans, and cube vans will have an area designated to application of vinyl’s or hand-paint projects. An area of the shop will also house a banner and show card application area, as well as an area for creation of free-standing signage to make for an efficient environment for all projects and allowing cost effective production methods. The design area of the business will be a computer room that will securely hold the $ 41,500 of design and sign-making equipment.

The history of Old School Sign Company begins in 1989 when the owner of the company, Cathy Krommenhoek, began work as an apprentice sign writer in an “old school” environment at Avery Bros. Sign Company in Sioux City. The 15+ year history of sign making began in the earlier years each morning with a hand-lettering training session by one of the area’s leading and most respected sign makers, Chuck Avery. It was this employment that taught me the business and developed my talents to design and produce commercial advertising. Since the first day of employment in the sign business, after graduating with a commercial art degree at a 2 year college, I have known this is where my talent lies. Meeting with the public, understanding the expectations of the client, and producing quality workmanship to last for years to come are my specialty. The advertising industry has changed over the years from hand applications to digital computer-aided graphics. I have successfully kept up with...