Gymnastics Jumpstart will help children in the Detroit Metropolitan. We will help them to become more disciplined and focused, and improve their overall health. Gymnastics Jumpstart is a private gym where the main focus is gymnastics. However, there are many other types of dance and total-body conditioning. The gym will feature Olympic-level gymnastic equipment, for both girls and boys.

Begin with the basics of gymnastics. After that, complete body conditioning is followed by more challenging tricks. We will be different from all our competitors by using repetition and variety in our teaching methods. We believe that a child must have fun and truly enjoy what he or she is doing to learn successfully. Teachers will receive training in new methods of teaching which produce a similar, if not greater, mental effect on children. Parents can observe the gymnasium from their homes, but are asked to keep in a safe area.

In the first year, Gymnastics Jump-Start expects to make a profit. We anticipate having a consistent client base after the first one year. We will hire more teachers as the class grows. If growing classes requires hiring and training more teachers, we will do that. We have strong relationships with our customers as current instructors at other gyms in gymnastics and we will do everything we can to keep them coming back. Our classes prices will be cheaper than our competitors, but we still have a very profitable business.

Wanda Bounce, Bea Flip and Bea Flip were both competitive gymnasts. We have experience in both private and public gyms so we know how they function. With combined gymnastics coaching experience of over 25 years, we understand what our customers want and need. We understand how children learn best from the mistakes our teachers made when we competed in gymnastics. Sometimes you need to let go of the rules and do what is best for your students while teaching. There is definitely a demand for private gyms within Oakland County. We know this because we both grew in this area and had to drive long distances to attend private gyms. We are confident our gym will be successful because of the experience we have with various gymnastics facilities throughout the Detroit Metropolitan area.

Each owner will invest $25,000. This will help to finance the start-up costs of Gymnastics Jump-Start. In addition, we are seeking a seven-year loan of $36,600 to help cover the initial equipment purchases necessary to open a high-caliber private gymnasium. The financial plan provides details on the repayment.

1.1 Keys to Success

Our main keys to success include:

• A reputation that is respected and not tarnished in the community
• Competitive pricing
• Flexible hours
• Secure and ample parking
• Simple access
• Maximize public exposure by targeting high-traffic areas
• Design facilities to curb overcrowding
• Experienced management team
• Customer relationships that are personalized

We can minimize certain risk factors by:

• Initial capitalization to support operations through year one
• High overhead due to the continuous training and use of multi-skilled staff
• Active marketing builds strong customer base
• Solid community connections and active participation
• Eliminate collection costs by establishing cash/credit/debit-card-only facilities

1.2 Mission

Gymnastics Jump-Start is a place for people to learn gymnastics, make friends, have fun, and feel safe. We offer a variety of gymnastics and conditioning programs with different price points for everyone. However, we place a greater emphasis on group classes. Our instructors have access to continual training with some of the area’s top professional coaches. Our students are able to learn the most current techniques and tricks. Gymnastics Jump-Start is open to all levels of ability and welcomes everyone.

1.3 Objectives

These are the goals of Gymnastics Jump Startt:

• Maximum class capacity of 60% by the end the first year.
• By the end if the first year, 300+ participants will be in your organization.
• Ensure that 20% of members are enrolled by the end the second year.