United Aquafarm Ventures Empire Franchise Package

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• #3: Executive Summary The success of a country lies on the success of its small, medium and big business players. In the country’s trying times, entrepreneurs have paved its way to become a major contributing factor to elevate economic stability. Moreover, entrepreneurs ensure that there will always be fresh ideas and concepts to propel business continuity in the country, thus, creating more opportunities to aspiring business owners and generating additional jobs to our countrymen. United Aquafarm Ventures focuses on the aquaculture aspect of business investment. A trend that will create small to medium scale investment opportunities to aspiring business owners. The company aims to bring financial freedom to its investors by means of franchising fish cages in a very natural and conducive habitat. The company is engaged in constructing fish cages that investors may buy a share. Buying a share in this kind of business concept refers to temporary and/ or permanent ownership of the fish cage depending upon the signed contract between the two parties. The farm focuses on fresh water fishes are the two most in-demand in the market. They are also the most convenient type of fresh water fishes to culture in a controlled environment without much need for maintenance and feeding. The farm is situated near Talim Island, Rizal. This is still part of Laguna de Bay however the water condition is more conducive to fish farming compared to other areas since this place is not yet crowded with fish pens and cages. The company has secured initially a 1000sqm area allotment from BFAR solely for the purpose of the fish cage construction. Additional area allotment may be applied for should there be a need to expand the business for more investors. Experienced fish cage builders and contractors are hired to construct the said structures with 80% durability against typhoons and other natural calamities. On the first year of operation, in order to secure the investor’s Return of investment (ROI) the fish cage cages shall be insured by the company against natural calamities and man made damages. Upon the renewal of contract, an investor may continue to avail the insurance however with the corresponding annual fee. An investor may buy shares on up to three (3) cages and has the right to choose what type of fish to grow (either tilapia or bangus). An investor may visit his cage anytime however with proper notification to the company since transportation shall be provided. During harvest, an investor shall have the right to participate in the total harvested products. Receipts shall be issued in all transactions as well. Profit sharing between the company and the investor differs depending on the amount of investment (see Profit Projection table). Depending upon the food supply and the conduciveness of the water, harvest time vary. Usually harvesting may be done as early as 4months and maximum of 6months. So this ensures that ROI will be achieved within the same year. Profit as projected will be 80-100% of the initial investment which may occur within the first or second harvest period. The company shall be in-charged as well with the selling of the harvested products. The profit shall be readily available within 24-48 hours upon harvest since there is already a direct buyer. There shall be security personnel to be delegated to watch over the cages to ensure that there will be no other people that may come near the cages within 30 meter radius. In the event that an investor cannot come during the harvesting, he may send a representative or request for a video for a documentation purposes. MISSION STATEMENT UNITED AQUAFARM VENTURES aims to create a new trend of affordable and profit- generating business venture concentrating on aquaculture, marketing and wholesale distribution. This shall create a financial freedom to investors and generate job opportunities to local fish farmers. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES The main objective of the company is to establish a solid platform business venture by means of constructing 10-20 fish cages per month to boost business profitability for both the company and its investors. After two years of operation, the company shall produce successful entrepreneurs who invested in the project. Each of the investors shall be able to have 2-3 shared fish cages to propel their way to financial freedom. A fully operational office in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna shall be opened so that transactions maybe done formally and efficiently. After which, the company shall expand its business into direct delivery and marketing of products to nearby provinces. As part of its expansion, the company shall expand its business into direct delivery and marketing of products to nearby provinces. As part of its expansion, the company shall venture into production of different ready-to-cook fish products. This shall be distributed to markets, convenience stores and even big groceries.
• #7: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Initially the company shall focus on investment and construction of fish cages. Then it shall focus on marketing and product development. FAQ’s HOW WILL YOU EARN BY SIMPLY INVESTING YOUR MONEY? The good thing about this investment is that you will not need to work hard and stay up late at night to think about your sales and financial figures. You learn the business by just doing the numbers and re- investing to attain more income. Have you tried investing on food franchises like siomai, burger and the likes? Well, I have and all I can say is that, it was hell of an entrepreneurial experience. Aside from a burden of managing the sales of the business, you still have to risk a significant amount of money ranging from 50-150 thousand pesos. And when you’re not lucky enough, you will find yourself in the middle of a financial crisis just after few months. The main objective of this business venture is to create financial freedom to its investors and to minimize financial risk by means of conservative business approach. The company shall be guiding you in every step that you take towards your goal. Investment is not an overnight process. However we will assure that your small investment will propel your way to success. Investment is a risk however it is through taking risks that we succeed. HOW WILL I INVEST? WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? There three primary investment options: The starter- Php 10,000 The intermediate- P 20, 000 The Tower Investment- P 30, 000
• #13: What ARE THE DISADVANTAGES? In every business venture, disadvantages cannot be disregarded because these things will either make us fall or make us better entrepreneurs. First, disadvantage is that, you have to find time to visit your cage. Second, during that visit, you have to spend P250 for the boat ride and gasoline, except the first visit which will be shouldered by the company. Third, you need to invest on the insurance for the fish cage on it’s second year. It will cost you about P 2000 per year payable in six months. Its either you the cage or take the risk. Without insurance, the company will not be held liable for any damages or losses may that be brought about by natural calamity or other type of adversities. Fourth, even though we are handling your cage, as an investor you should also inform us if you happen to hear any typhoon approaching the country. Although we have staffs to monitor that, it is also your obligation to take part in the prevention of any damages that these natural calamities may cause. HOW QUALIFIED ARE THE STAFFS WHO WILL CONSTRUCT THE FISH CAGES? We have two teams to initiate the construction of the fish cages. These teams are highly qualified and experienced for the job considering that they have been doing this for years already. They will use an advanced fish cage design to ensure quality. The cages will be pinned to the bottom of the lake so that it will be 80% typhoon proof. The top portion shall be covered with fine fishing nets so that fishes will not be able to escape in case of increase in the water level during typhoons and the likes. HOW LONG WILL I WAIT BEFORE I EARN? For this kind of business, you will wait for 3-4 months before harvesting. But we assure you that it’s worth the wait. Again investment is not an overnight process. CAN I REFER THIS BUSINESS TO MY FRIENDS? Of course you can. For every referral, you will get 5% from the total net income of the person referred. Say for example the total net income of the investor that you referred is P 25000 you will automatically get P1250. So if you are able to refer 10 investors, you will automatically get 5% of their total net profit. The amount will not be deducted from the investors but will solely be shouldered by the company. HOW BRIGHT IS MY FUTURE? Your future will depend on the decisions that you make today. It’s either you stay in your comfort zone or take the risk and succeed. True millionaires started as no ones. However they made a difference in their lives by making the right choices. Committing a mistake in business is normal but being afraid to commit such is cowardice. Investing in business is risky but it is the best way to make a bright future for you and your family. It is a matter of adding trust in yourself, subtracting fear, multiplying your investment and dividing your blessings to others. Just cross your fingers and pray. That is how you start your business! Good luck!