Grassroots Wireless is an innovative start-up company that provides wireless broadband Internet connections to several Chicago neighborhoods. Utilizing Wi-fi technology and proprietary antennas and repeaters, Grassroots will be able to serve a large area with broadband Internet connections.
Grassroots was been founded by Steve Teche. With a MBA and an undergraduate Computer Science degree, Steve has the skills to execute on this well-researched business plan. Steve spent two years in the Peace Corps, which gave him not only an incredible and reasonable boost in confidence to accomplish a business venture, but also provided him with solid project management skills and experience.
The market for wireless broadband Internet connections is wide open. Demand for traditional broadband connections is surpassing conservative forecasts. The wireless market is even more exciting due to the significantly lower costs needed in terms of delivery infrastructure. As Grassroots' customer base grows, costs decrease through scales of economy, creating an even more compelling argument for Grassroots' existence.
Grassroots has targeted three distinct groups. The first is students, a market segment that uses the Internet the most and also have high expectations regarding the speed of the connection. The second group is professionals, people with disposable income, not a lot of excessive time on their hands, and a group that uses the Internet a fair amount, both personally as well as professionally. The last group that will be targeted is techies. This group is the early adopters of any type of technology and spend incredible amounts of time immersed in Internet technology.
Grassroots is a compelling business concept that leverages advances in technology and proprietary tools to offer a market need at below market prices. In addition to earning great margins with low infrastructure costs, margins increase as the customer base increases. This exciting business plan has a high likelihood of success with Steve Teche responsible for the execution of it. The business will earn modest profits in year two, increasing exponentially in year three. Net profit is forecasted to be commensurate in years two and three.
1.1 Mission
It is Grassroots Wireless' mission to provide fast, wireless Internet access at a reasonable price. The most important thing to remember is that every customer must be satisfied with our services.
1.2 Keys to Success
- Practice disciplined growth.
- Reach profitability by year two.
- Ensure that the customer's needs are met and maintain a 90% customer retention ratio.
1.3 Objectives
- Provide, fast, reliable, wireless Internet access.
- Treat customers with the upmost respect.
- Become profitable within two years.
