VII. Operations Plan
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Functional Roles
In order to execute [Company Name]’s business model, the company needs to perform many functions, including the following:
Retail Functions
- Provide customer service
- Educate customers on their potential pets
- Operate cash register
- Stock shelves
- Merchandise displays
- Janitorial functions
Animal Care Functions
- Feed animals
- Clean out cages
- Conduct health checkups
- Groom and bathe animals as necessary
Administrative Functions
- Bookkeeping
- Marketing
- General administrative functions
- Sourcing and storing supplies
- Hiring and training staff
Milestones
The following are a series of steps that lead to our vision of long-term success. [Company Name] expects to achieve the following milestones in the following [xyz] months:
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| [Date 1] | Finalize lease agreement |
| [Date 2] | Design and build out [Company Name] |
| [Date 3] | Hire and train initial staff |
| [Date 4] | Kickoff of promotional campaign |
| [Date 5] | Launch [Company Name] |
| [Date 6] | Reach break-even |
