Business Model and Strategic Plan Part 1

Starting a company such as PL Concrete Service requires strategic plans and the factors that will support the business development start-up stages. PL Concrete is a small company with five employees planning and implementing services. The company provides services on concrete driveways, patio, and sidewalks. The company offers free estimate, low cost, and 5 years guarantee on every job. It is vital for the company to seek and develop the right mission, vision, and values. These important factors will act as a road map to guide and maintain the company’s goals; customer satisfaction and profitability. PL Concrete mission statement will define the company’s goals. A good vision statement provides direction and purpose for the company to follow through. Core value identifies the importance of the employees and their behavior toward the company’s goals. Concrete service is a perfect business model because people are always going to need driveways, smooth walkways near their home, and a patio for outdoor activities. The company will estimate, form the foundation or the platform, pour the concrete, and remove dirt and trash afterward. It will cost more to install new surface than to replace the existing one. One of the advantages of this type of service is that concrete is pre-mix or ready mix by another service provider. The same service provider that ‘ready mix’ the cements also deliver and pour the concrete at the requested site. The cost of the cement is including in the estimate. PL Concrete future endeavor is to provide services for commercial buildings and commercial complexes. Another future plan for this company is to obtain public contract on major projects. The company’s strength relies on the experience of the employees to provide services, but also the experience of the company to conduct business. Strong relations between the company and its customers will guarantee to maintain loyal satisfied customers who will provide referrals to people they know needing...