Accounting Consulting

BUSINESS PLAN

ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

2584 Chesswick Ave., Ste. 3
Calgary, Alberta, Canada G3J1K9

October 14, 1992

Accounting Management Systems provides consulting services to assist small- and medium-sized businesses in choosing and implementing microcomputer accounting systems. This plan reviews current markets, competition, and the skills and equipment needed to successfully build a business of this kind.

• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• COMPANY DESCRIPTION
• PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
• MARKET ANALYSIS
• MARKETING AND SALES ACTIVITIES
• OPERATIONS
• MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP
• FUNDS USED AND THEIR USES
• FINANCIAL DATA: HISTORICAL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Purpose of the Plan

This document outlines a proposed microcomputer consulting service and will help in identifying requirements for starting and operating the business outlined here. In order to do this, the report will review the market or markets that might exist, determine what competition exists in those markets and identify the skills and equipment needed. Financial performance is projected and funding requirements are considered.

The information contained in this report will serve two main purposes: to determine the viability of the proposed business and to measure its ongoing operations.

The Company

Market Needs to be Met

Accounting Management Systems (AMS) will provide consulting services to small and medium sized businesses to assist in selecting and implementing available microcomputer accounting systems.

Many smaller and medium-sized businesses today need to implement or upgrade their accounting and business reporting systems. These businesses seldom have the necessary skills available to meet these needs in a successful or timely fashion. They simply want a solution that will meet their needs, works when it is supposed to, and is cost effective to implement.

Competitive Advantages

Accounting Management Systems will offer four and a half years of experience in the selecting and implementation of off-the-shelf micro-computer accounting programs. Other specific advantages include:

• Experience with proven microcomputer equipment and software.
• An existing network of contacts among resellers and other consultants.
• Formal training and practical experience in business management and operations.
• Polished communications skills.
• Low overhead costs.

Competitive Weaknesses

As a start-up, Accounting Management Systems will be faced with