ASP B2B Technology Business Plan
Discover Productions, Inc., (Discover Productions), a technology consulting company for business-to–business (B2B), provides turnkey computing solutions that are based on the most current technology and use Web-based applications. Discover Productions uses state-of the-art software and hardware at their 24࡭ computing facility. The company also offers ecommerce solutions, web hosting, web development, remote help desk, customer training, systems support, and Web hosting. Further in the future, the company plans on developing their own B2B Web based applications. The company’s first product is expected to be released in June 2000.
Discover Productions is a Cleveland-based company whose mission it is to give businesses the technology they need in order to succeed in a Web-based economy. Discover Productions is a B2B Technology Consulting company that uses state-of-the art equipment and provides technical expertise.
Service Plan
- Web-based B2B Computing Solutions. This company currently provides web-based computing solutions to small and mid-sized companies using state-of the-art technology.
- Hosting Services. The company is developing hosting services to ASP companies and generate $200,000 plus in revenue.
- Internet Sale. Currently, we have more than 300,000 in Internet sales through hosting, eCommerce, and Web development. This is for small-to-medium-sized businesses.
- Computing Solutions. We will double our computing sales from computer service and support to over $450,000.
- Web-based Applications. Develop, market and sell your own Web-based applications for B2B.
Marketing
The company’s marketing strategy rests on the belief that its products and services represent a value-added approach to interpreting, qualifying, and understanding the complexities of the computer industry and technology markets. The company intends to use search engine portals, general media advertising and place banners of paid advertising on computer-related websites.
Management
Discover Productions has a world-class team of management with direct industry knowledge, extensive research experience, as well as a unique perspective for B2B technology. Its team includes Mr. Edward Jones, CEO, and Mr. Jacob Manuel, CIO.
Financials
The company is looking for first round funding in the amount $914,900. This will be used to hire staff, purchase software and hardware computing gear, as well as other Internet-related expenses. The company also seeks second round funding of $3 million to develop B2B Web-based apps and their Educational Application Software. Projected revenues for 2000 to 2002 are $1 million, $16 million, and $45 million, respectively.
1.1 Mission
Discover Productions was founded to offer businesses turn-key computing solutions that use the most recent technology. They also provide superior customer support and training to help them take their company’s infrastructure into the future.
1.2 Keys for Success
- A strong technical background
- Effective management leadership
- Superior service and support