Susan Ndunge Muli Business Plan
Susan Ndunge Muli Business Plan
TELEPHONE : 0757209781
MANAGEMENT
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DEDICATION
I hereby dedicate this business plan to my parents and my brothers for their love, sacrifice and
also supporting me financially throughout this course. I also wish to thank my lecturer Mr.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I thank the almighty God for giving me good health, my friends for their support and made my
work much easier and worthwhile. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to my
supervisor Mr. Stephen Mutua for his effort in guiding and advice on how to write the project.
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DECLARATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEDICATION...............................................................................................................................ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...........................................................................................................iii
DECLARATION..........................................................................................................................iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................................................................v
CHAPTER ONE............................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER TWO...........................................................................................................................3
2.1 SPONSOR................................................................................................................................3
2.3 INDUSTRY..............................................................................................................................3
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2.6 BUSINESS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.............................................................................4
SWOT ANALYSIS........................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER THREE.......................................................................................................................9
3.3 COMPETITION....................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER FOUR.......................................................................................................................14
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4.5 LEGAL REQUIREMENT....................................................................................................21
CHAPTER FIVE.........................................................................................................................23
5.2 MATERIALS.........................................................................................................................24
5.3PRODUCTION STRATEGY................................................................................................25
CHAPTER SIX............................................................................................................................29
6.3 ASSUMPTION.......................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................33
APPENDIX 2................................................................................................................................34
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CHAPTER ONE
The owner of the business will be Susan Ndunge aged 21 years. She is currently pursuing a
course in Diploma in Tourism Management which will earn her a great deal of qualification to
SUSAN MULI
P.O BOX 48
MOMBASA
TEL: 0757209781
EMAIL: susanndunge2004@gmail.com
The business will deal with leisure and entertainment of people who come for adventure.
The hotel will be conveniently located to have direct access -to the beach nearby. It will offer a
luxury but modest relaxing environment for not only international tourists but also for the local
people looking for a nice place to spend the weekends or short vacations.
Also, it is expected that we will offer to our customer’s excellent facilities to host special events
such as seminars, weddings, private parties etc. It will also include a spa package for those
tourists looking for a place to relax and invest their money in their body treatment such as
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Differentiating the type of business service offered from that of competitors will assist not only
in building the hotel as a whole but will attract frequent business travellers who require a high
Market of products will be done in appropriate way and the business will serve all kind of
customers both national and international since the advertising will be done through all means of
The operation of the business will be carried out by skilled staffs. The owner will be advising all
employees and paying them the appropriate salary according to each one role in the business.
The required materials will be bought within the country so as to reduce the cost of production.
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CHAPTER TWO
2.1 SPONSOR
The business will be sponsored by Susan Ndunge. She will be standing as the manager of the
business. She is 21 years old from Machakos County. She is currently a student in Embu College
Proposed name of the business will Susan coast beach hotel and resort. The hotel will offer the
customer the best service and sell product of high quality creating good image. It will be located
2.3 INDUSTRY
The business will be under hospitality. It’s expected to grow in size in order to help in raising the
standards of living in the nearby community. This is because the business will offer exceptional
Food, relaxation and exercise facilities have been essential to the life of many people in the
society in need for enough hospitality products that’s why I came up with this kind of business.
The pool and restaurant has been a dynamic in its growth hence expanding market.
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2.4 JUSTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITIES
The business targets to improve the living standards of people through employment which will
be required in day -to day life hence creating a source of income. The need to bring essential
services to the people and the society hence reducing the cost of travelling to other places in
Susan coast beach hotel will operate as a sole proprietorship which will be managed by Susan
Ndunge and will provide the capital needed to start the business. The owner will also borrow
The owner will make proper decisions concerning the business necessary for running of the
business.
The goals of the business are to offer the quality of product and the best services at the most
favorable prices. The business will operate and set the achievement of long term and short-term
goals.
The business will establish a good reputation in the market for quality and fair prices and also
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3. Ensure the product offered is in high quality.
Main objectives
Business objectives
Marketing objectives
Key advantages
Susan coast beach hotel will become a renown hotel because of the following key
advantages:
1. Our focus on job skills training purposed to impact the surrounding region.
2. Our hotel will be formulated along current ecological guidelines greatly reducing its impact
3. The hotel will have a state of the heart security system with direct communication to the local
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6. Senior management will have significant business experience.
Product: drinks such as soda, mineral water and wines and spirits
Services: such as catering services, dining, DSTV services, lodging and entertainment which will
be offered 24hrs a week. The customers will be served according to their needs. There will be
The business will be located in Mombasa town along Nyali bridge areas.
The location is easily located by customers because it is in a town center. Good transport is
readily available. The good transport system will make delivery of the resort materials easy. The
owner will also rent a big room where all goods will fit and also create an outside space for the
customers to relax and have fun. The rent will be per agreement with the organization.
ENTRY STRATEGY
Susan coast beach hotel will start on 15th October, 2025 and the launching will be held on 25 th
October, 2025 at Nyali in Mombasa. The ceremony will be announced through social media such
as radio, television, billboards, posters, Facebook and newspapers in order to get more people
even outside the area. During the launching the resort manager will announce the types of
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services offered by the resort. Taking new customers will be through aggressive pricing and
SWOT ANALYSIS
The following analysis highlights the internal strengths and weaknesses of our organization and
the opportunities and threats facing the company in our external environment. We must work to
improve our areas of weakness. Organizational strength must be leveraged in order to capitalize
on external opportunities as they arise and contingency plans formulated in order to deal with
Strengths
Staff- specialized and experienced staff, well-motivated and highly skilled. A well trained team
who are proud of their hotel and respect and promote the brand values.
Reputation- promotes a strong reputation within the local market and travel trade markets for
Weakness
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Capital investment- requires approval of credit line from local banking to properly fund the
Seasonal revenues- the flow of tourist cycle that occurs during spring-summer seasons versus
Staff- season turnover requires ongoing training and orientation of new staff.
Opportunities
Competitors- no direct competition exists at present in terms of SPA package and the convenient
location.
Suppliers and staff- supplies required to run the facility can be obtained from the local market.
Guest dependency- repeat corporate business based on personal service and quality in a small but
luxurious environment.
Threats
Market entry- potential for a competitive, global brand to enter the market with a similar product.
Substitutes- fully furnished and serviced business apartments offering lower daily rates.
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CHAPTER THREE
This is the process in which the business products and services are made available to the
customers.
To enable perfect growth of the business, the owner will carry out research in order to enhance
quick growth of the business. Also due to economic crisis of any instability which may be
exposed in the country the business will offer fair prices and also monthly installment.
To be exceptional from other hotels Susan coast beach hotel will do product mix:
Accommodation
The accommodation of Susan coast beach hotel will consist of various suites (honey moon,
deluxe, business) and rooms (single and double rooms). Each room will include a bathroom, TV,
minibar, air conditioner and internet access. Several rooms will have a panoramic view while
most other rooms will have a garden view. Additionally, Susan coast beach hotel will offer
security coded entrance to the building and rooms, safety deposit boxes, secure luggage storage,
Food service is intended to serve a complimentary breakfast. Room service will offer lunch and
dinner to guests but also will cater for convention customers during meetings.
Customers keep the business using either buying and receiving services from the business. The
customers will be of different types like tourist, business men, company, schools, and local
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The overall services will be offered all the day of the week at 24hrs potential number of client
3.3 COMPETITION
For business to succeed there must be competitors. Susan beach hotel has several competitors
from within the area. To avoid competitors Susan beach hotel have to sell its products and
According to the recent research carried out by proprietor established population of Mombasa
town and its surrounding are around 200,000 people. It is observed that the share of this
population that may require this service roughly is 100,000 others may take services from other
resorts, currently the market is held by four players and each has taken its shares as follows.
35,000/100,000*100=35%
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15000/100000*100=15%
Nyali reefs
10000/100000*100=10%
40000/100000*100=40%
population
The pricing strategy helps to determine the optimum prices that will give maximum prices. The
prices of commodities in the business will be set to favor both the customer and the business.
The cashier will manage the sales and purchase. After one month of operation the frequent
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Items Price
Soda 100
Breakfast 350
Mineral water 50
Alcohol 1000
Lunch 500
Supper 750
Pool 150
The proposed business will adopt personal selling methods for its service and this will help to
establish a good relationship with customers. The method will also provide the business with an
opportunity to hear customer’s views and opinions and the customer will order a meal or drink or
any other service then when they are through, they receive a bill which they are supposed to
settle before they leave. For those using our laptops and computers and tablets they will be
charged 2ksh per minute. The password will be provided by any staff.
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3.7 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION STRATEGY
The business will be advertising in television which will cover a large number of customers will
also use print advertisement where printed materials will be used as newspapers, magazines, and
photos which be given to the people. The resort will also be been advertised using media such as
The resort will also use billboards which will be used as one of the methods of advertising along
the roads.
Promotion will be conducted during specific times of the year,when the demand is high in order
The resort will offer free branded t-shirt and cap to customers who access their services. This
The resort will also use exhibition as a method of promotion so as to draw many customers in the
resort. The proposed resort will set aside ksh20000 per year to cater for promotions.
Most customers will be served at our premises however those who request outside catering we
deliver fir our customers the products they need to their preferred location. During this time, we
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CHAPTER FOUR
The resort will have organizational plan which will help in managing the business and also
MANAGER
The manager of the business will be Susan Ndunge where she will not manage the business alone
for business to be successful develop and coordinate the management will have other personnel
like assistant manager, director, secretary, accountant, chefs, waiters and guards.
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4.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT TEAM MANEGER
The manager will be the leader of the business and will have the following qualifications and
responsibilities.
REMUNERATION
The starting salary for the manager will be 50000 per month plus allowances of 5550 per month.
ASISTANT MANAGER
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QUALIFICATION
Computer literacy
REMUNERATION
The starting salary of assistant manager will be 45000 per month and allowances of 4250 per
month.
DIRECTOR
Ensure the customers get required services and information about the employment in the
resort.
QUALIFICATION
Computer literacy
REMUNERATION
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The starting salary of the director will be 35000 per month and allowances of 3850 per month.
ACCOUNTANT
Cashiering i.e. giving and paying employees and receiving cash from customers
QUALIFICATIONS
Computer literate
Experience of 2years
REMUNERATION
The starting salary will be 32000 per month and allowances of 3450 per month.
SECRETARY
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QUALIFICATION
Computer literate
REMUNERATION
The starting salary will be 25500 per month and allowances of 2500 per month
CHEF
QUALIFICATIONS
DUTIES
REMUNERATION
The starting salary will be 23000 per month and allowances of 1560 monthly
WAITER
QUALIFICATOIONS
Diploma in catering
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Medical certificate from a public heal center
REMUNERATION
The starting salary will be 20000 per month and monthly allowances of 1200.
SECURITY QUARDS
QUALIFICATION
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REMUNERATION
The starting salary will be 15000 per month and monthly allowance of 1000
manager
4.4 TRAINING
The training will be carried out to facilitate smooth running of the business. It will be for only
Training is to be based on the type of duties performed and giving the information out after every
INCENTIVES
ANNUAL EDUCATION
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The employee will be paid monthly basis. Their salaries will be delivered in condition working
time working time will be from 6.30am to 10.00pm everyday over time allowances
They are:
License permit – this document must be there by the time the business is started as it is legal
requirement and it is obtained from the county council of Mombasa at a cost of 5000 per
month
Tax must be paid by the owner of the business to the government and so as tax obtained from
1. BANKING SERVICES
The proposed resort business will open an account with KCB bank because is flexible and has
access of credit facilities where the resort will be given loans to start the business.
2. ACCOUNTING SERVICES
The proposed business will have an account that will help in preparing business books of
3. ADVOCATE SERVICES
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Susan coast beach hotel will need the services of an advocate and it will be located at Mombasa
town.
4. INSURANCE
The proposed resort will be insured by proposed business owner against fire and risks which will
The owner will use aspire insurance company to ensure the cost of 2000 per annum and medical
5. LEGAL SERVICES
The business will access legal services from Mombasa County which will be paid 150000 per
year. The business permit will also be issued by the same council.
The equipment will start being purchased before the business starts.
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CHAPTER FIVE
This chapter will describe the facilities in terms of machinery and equipment and the ground
plan of the premises, Labor, and all what is required for the proposed Susan coast beach hotel.
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Total 2,362,000
5.2 MATERIALS
The required materials for the business will be as follows
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ITEMS QUALITY UNIT COST TOTAL COST SUPPLIERS
supermarket
supermarket
spoons supermarket
Total 237,100
The sources of raw materials discussed above will be buying them from huge bookshops and
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Transport 7000 7000
5.3PRODUCTION STRATEGY
The quality of the products will be controlled by ensuring that the products are stored in a clean
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5.4 PRODUCT PROCESS
Most of the products will be bought directly from the manufacturer industry where some will be
bought in whole sales. After they reach the resort, they will be packed and stored in our stores
There will be interview before job recruitment of new workers; the customers will be given
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Before and after starting the business, they are compulsory regulations that must be met.
However for all the regulations that is set for the proposed business, the government will ensure
PERMIT
The government will ensure that the owner of the business has qualified to have a permit which
management management
The following risks can affect business will be overcome in the following ways
FIRE RISK
Fire from anywhere can burn down the business and burn products. This will be avoided by
THEFT RISK
Some of the employee may steal money and products from the resort. To avoid this, the resort
Thieves from within the town can attack and steal products and machines in the resort. This will
LOSS RISK
Loss may occur in the resort in products and services offered. This will be avoided by ensuring
After one year the difference in the market will be attained where the resort share will reach 60%
from 40% at the beginning of the next year. Company competitors after successful business the
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resort will open at least two branches of the same location across the country. After a period of
three years the resort will have more customers in the whole region.
CHAPTER SIX
This chapter will deal with financial aspects. This is because there is no business without starting
capital.
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A proforma will be prepared to show profit and loss occurred, operational cost analysis and
balance sheet and cash flow so as to know whether the proposed resort will be running on profit
or loss.
Telephone 45000
Deposit 60000
Partitioning 2500
Transport 12000
TOTAL 141500
CR-CR4750000-250000= 4500000
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Stock 105000 275000 245000
Current assists
Liabilities
2090000 2286000
6.3 ASSUMPTION
Business assets will increase at a rate of 15% per year. Business profits will increase at 8% per
year. This will also be used for payment of tax annually to the government at the rate of 10% and
15% loan.
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Expenditure
Total expenses
Total
To have enough capital to start the business , I decided to apply for a loan from KCB bank
which will help the business to pick well without much hiccups.
This has been due to the fact that the desired finance has gone above the expected budget so it
has led to the application of the loan which will later been paid on the installment and completed
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APPENDIX 1
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New Nyali Bridge
Tudor
APPENDIX 2
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
SEX: Female
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E-MAIL: susanndunge2004@gmail.com
NATIONALITY: Kenyan
OBJECTIVES
I am a courageous, honest and determined lady willing to work with minimal supervision. I am
always ready to adhere to all rules and regulations governing my place of work during and after
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
INTEREST
Travelling
REFEREES
Peter Kimaili
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Principal
Susan Mutuku
Head Teacher
Wamunyu MKS
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