Marketing plan for carpet company

Published Date: 23 Mar 2015

Cheshire Carpet Care is a start-up eco-friendly carpet cleaning and repair services provider. Our goal will be to achieve a 100% customer satisfaction rate. The main focus of the company will be on service quality. We are committed to providing our customers superior service above other companies currently in our field. Research has indicated that there is a great demand for eco-friendly chemical free option for their homes. The current market has a wide variety of companies offering carpet cleaning and repair services. What the market lacks is a quality option in environmentally friendly services. The two principle officers of the management team have combined experience of over 25 years in the industry. This collective experience provides extensive knowledge in the customer service and maintenance fields.

Our demographic is primarily middle-aged individuals with families. Typically, they prefer quality over value when it comes to protecting their health and their children. Quality is our top priority. We will be implementing quality control procedures such as follow up calls with customers and making sure we meet all state regulatory standards.

The capital required to start our company is projected to be $840,000. This will cover all initial start expenses such as van mounted cleaning units and vehicles for operation. All ongoing expenses will be covered by future sales. The loan we acquire from the bank is estimated to be paid back within 5 years. Our expected customer base will grow the most within the first 5 years and then even out after. Our marketing line of attack includes direct mailings, door to door solicitation, and vendor packets given to various properties throughout the valley.

Table of Contents

Situational Analysis 1

1.1. Company Analysis 1

1.2. Strategic Plan and Focus 1

1.3. Mission Statement 1

1.4. Company Resources 2

1.5. Major Constraints 3

1.6. Major Screening Criteria 3

1.7. Marketing Collaborators 4

1.8. Critical issues 5

Customer Analysis 5

1.9. Product-market 6

1.10. Survey Example 6

1.11. Possible Segmenting Dimensions 9

1.12. Target Markets 10

1.13. Potential Size of Market 11

1.14. Key Influences 12

Competitor Analysis 12

1.15. Nature of Current/Likely Competition 12

1.16. Strategies to Combat Competitors 13

1.17. Competitive advantage 13

1.18. Competitive Barriers to Overcome 14

External Market Environment Analysis 14

1.19. Economic Environment 14

1.20. Technological Environment 15

1.21. Political and Legal Environment 15

1.22. Cultural and Social Environment 15

SWOT Analysis 16

1.23. Strengths 16

1.24. Weaknesses 16

1.25. Opportunities 17

1.26. Threats 17

1.27. SWOT ANALYSIS Matrix 17

17

Market Plan Objectives 18

Differentiation/ Positioning 19

Marketing Strategy 19

1.28. Overview 19

1.29. Target Markets 20

1.30. Product Line 20

1.31. Promotion 20

1.32. Sales and Marketing Materials 21

1.33. Place 22

1.34. Marketing Information 22

1.35. Pricing 23

Financial Data/Projections 24

1.36. Expense Distribution 24

1.37. Operating 25

1.38. Gross Profit per Unit Sold 26

1.39. Expected Market Share 26

1.40. Expected Revenue 28

Implementation and Control 29

1.41.Promotion Schedule 29

1.42.Implementation 30

1.43.Control 32

1.44.Social Networking / Electronic Communication 33

1.45.Evaluation and Control 34

1.46.Timing 34

1.47.Quality Control 34

1.48.Risk Analysis 35

1.49.Evaluation Analysis 35

1.50.Evaluation and Control 36

Conclusion 37

Situational Analysis

Company Analysis

Cheshire Carpet Care is a cutting edge start-up organization that is entering its first year of business.  We appreciate the essential need for a complete marketing plan. We understand this will help ensure the profitability of our company.  Cheshire offers a residential and commercial carpet cleaning service that is professional and dependable. 

Cheshire has very good information about the market and its managers know a great deal about the characteristic of its most prized customers. Cheshire Carpet Care will use this information to better appreciate who is being served, their specific needs in carpet care, and how to better correspond with this group. 

Strategic Plan and Focus

To achieve the objective we have projected, Cheshire has established goals and intentions as an insight for our guaranteed success. With our competitive advantage and our main environmental pledge, this will be the key to our planned direction and focus.

Mission Statement

Cheshire Carpet Care will strive to become the leader in advanced carpet maintenance with no harmful effect to the environment.

You can be certain your family's overall wellbeing is our main concern.

Company Resources

Cheshire is a passionate company with effective leadership.

Possesses a well designed training program guaranteed to capture intellectual candidates for the organization.

Dedicated employees.

A large percentage of the public looking for eco-friendly alternatives to cleaning their homes carpet.

Cheshire Carpet Care is a fresh new face in the market.

Cheshire is offering its customers a professional residential and commercial carpet cleaning service, primarily aimed at the upper levels of the market.  Cheshire seeks to fulfill the following benefits it knows are significant to its customers.

Professionalism:

All employees are trained to display professionalism with every interaction with customers.

Convenience:

Cheshire will provide its services in the manner that is most convenient to the customer. This includes arranging for visits even when the owner is not home at the time.

Trustworthiness:

Many consumers have valid concerns when it comes to a cleaning service in their home. There are apprehensive because of the possibility of theft and breakage.  These concerns have been eliminated or significantly reduced through our complete screening and training process for employees.  Additionally, Cheshire Carpet Care has insurance specifically designed to cover any loss that the customer may accredit to the company.

Major Constraints

Labor-intensive industry.

Usual time lag when having to build goodwill and confidence.

Difficulty in establishing the company name due to being a start-up company.

Major Screening Criteria

Non- Financial

Cheshire Carpet Care will attempt to attain the highest level of customer satisfaction. The service provided by the company will be greatly above all competitors. This level of service is further accomplished by guaranteeing that the highest level of quality is maintained at all levels. Cheshire Carpet Care is dedicated to protecting its customers 100% from harmful chemicals any detrimental fumes. This dedication extends to the protection of the environment.

Furthermore the company is extremely devoted to its employees. By maintaining superior working conditions for all our employees we can develop top notch and dedicated team.

Financial

The foremost financial goal of Cheshire Carpet Care is to gain maximum market presence over the first 5 years with market saturation within the following 5 years.  As we reach market saturation, sales will slowly but gradually increase. With the initial loan of $840,000 we expect to make $5.4m in profit per year for the first 5 years. Profit will increase annually for the next 5 years and onwards. The initial loan will be paid back within the first 5 years.

Marketing Collaborators

Current

Each of our employees currently has a list of 30-60 target accounts. The goal of the employee will be to build relationships within these accounts and to gain contracts whenever possible. We will then scope out available solutions to their problem. We have teamed up in a joint marketing plan with Mad Hatter Janitorial to maximize the level of marketing in the area. Marketing materials will help in our sales by addressing the different benefits to using a vendor team.

Potential

Interactive events such as trade shows and vendor mixers would be effective in helping acquire new accounts. This is also where additional decision makers at companies can get involved. We will branch out to sister companies of current clients showing the benefits we offer. We will also ask for client referrals whenever possible.

Critical issues

Cheshire is still in the exploratory period since it is a start-up company beginning its business.  The critical issues that Cheshire faces are to continue to take a modest economic approach and expand at a reasonable, gradual rate.  This expansion should only happen if there is adequate demand and the quality of our services does not diminish.

Customer Analysis

Product-market

A study was conducted in Housekeeping Magazine about carpet cleaning customers and their lifestyles and demographic characteristics. The results showed that 76% of participants were females, with 60% being the second income in the home. This research indicates were should find similar findings within our target market. In addition, the independent survey which was conducted by Cheshire Carpet Care has provided the initial grounding for the potential consumer.

Survey Example

Cheshire Carpet Care is conducting a survey of local area households as consumer research for our new company. Cheshire Carpet Care will offer carpet cleaning services that will cost $95 per room. We greatly value your input and your time in completing the following questions. Please circle the appropriate answer that would best describe your current position. Thank you for your time.

Age:

<18

18 - 25

25 - 40

40 - 60

60+

Sex:

M

F

Education Qualifications:

Some high school

Diploma or GED

Some College

College Degree

Total Average household income:

<50,000

50,000 - 80,000

80,000 - 100,000

100,000+

Amount spent on carpet cleaning in the past 12 months (either do-it-yourself or company services):

<$100

$100 - $300

$300 - $700

$700+

Are you afraid of chemicals used to clean in the cleaning of your carpets?

Very

Somewhat

A little

No

How frequently would you vacuum?

Daily

Weekly

Bi-Weekly

Monthly

Rarely

Where do you mostly purchase your carpet cleaning services from?

Grocery Store machine rental

Where a friend has recommended

Where you find best price/coupon

N/A

What is the most important feature to you when choosing a carpet cleaning company?

Value/Cost

Quality/Performance

Recognized brand name

Convenience

Which is the most important when choosing this type of service? (pick one please)

Commentary on the internet

Word-of-mouth

Sales representative

Advertising

Endorsements

Guarantee

Will you use Cheshire Carpet Care services?

Yes

Maybe

No - too expensive

No - I do my own

Possible Segmenting Dimensions

The market trend in carpet cleaning has shifted from individuals doing the cleaning of their carpet themselves to relying on companies.  Less and less families these days have time to rent heavy machinery and clean their carpets.  There is a current trend toward having a carpet cleaning service come into a home on a monthly basis. 

This market shift has created more and carpet cleaning services to start up. The change from individuals cleaning their own carpet to companies being hired is evident. There has also been a shift in people using the same service providers for years to going through many different companies, often due to being unsatisfied with their services.  This change in the market has created a friendly environment for a cleaning service provider whose primary goal it is to develop a long-term relationship with its customers.

Target Markets

Cheshire Carpet Care will provide a residential and commercial carpet cleaning service primarily for the upper classes in the market. Cheshire will have three target customers: 

The well-off home where one spouse does not work. They are not prone to do any cleaning or carpet care. To many in this market, a hired carpet cleaner is an indication of wealth. This idea symbolizes this group of customers. 

The two-income household typically has little time to spend cleaning the carpet and decides they would rather pay to have it done due to the hassle.

Commercial property management companies who have the task of "Make Ready's" for apartments, etc. The potential of growth in this area is extremely high but also very hard to acquire.

Cheshire will offer a wide range of carpet cleaning to these targeted customers. Carpet cleaning will range from the cleaning of a standard room to more unusual jobs like small disaster clean up and flood.

Potential Size of Market

There has been a steady growth in the market for residential and commercial carpet cleaning services within the last few years.  It has become a $258 million dollar industry.  The growth rate is estimated to stay around 10% for the next five years.

The growth of the market will be better than average due to Americans working longer and longer hours.  The outcome is that people have less time to take care of the maintenance responsibilities of their homes, such as carpet cleaning.  Instead, people would rather work longer hours and pay someone to take care of it. It has become one of the less important or less desirable responsibilities of home ownership.

Market Analysis

 

 

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Potential Customers

Growth

 

 

 

 

 

Residential one-income families

11%

1,876

2,082

2,311

2,565

2,847

Residential two-income families

13%

3,444

3,892

4,398

4,970

5,616

"Well Off" families

6%

2,876

3,049

3,232

3,426

3,632

Small-Med commercial properties

11%

1,342

1,489

1,636

1,783

1,930

Large commercial properties

13%

2,548

2,879

3,210

3,541

3,872

Total

9.79%

12,086

13,391

14,787

16,285

17,897

Key Influences

The geographical site of our market will initially be Las Vegas, N. Las Vegas, and Henderson.

The demographic of the first two markets are 70% female 30% male. They have an annual household income of over $80,000 and 2 children.

The psychographic traits of the market are citizens of the middle and upper classes who hold quality in higher regard than price.

The behavioral qualities of the market are that they want a clean and healthy living area on a regular basis and value quality work.

Competitor Analysis

Nature of Current/Likely Competition

There are many other carpet care companies in the Las Vegas area. Unlike Cheshire, which is one of the few "green" options, they are all reliant on harmful chemicals in their services. There is competition from larger companies that offer cheaper rates as well as smaller companies with low overhead. Some customers may prefer to do business with another company because Cheshire Carpet Care is not a well-known name. We may be unable to appeal to certain customers, mainly a property management company, because we are not able at this time to handle large accounts with ease.

Strategies to Combat Competitors

Cheshire Carpet Care will put the main focus and attention on the "green" aspect of our services by demonstrating the chemicals that are left after routine vacuuming and other company's services. With this healthier alternative and remaining low cost we should be able to overcome competitors.

Competitive advantage

Cheshire's competitive advantage is strongly linked with its environmental commitment to the health and well-being of its customers. Cheshire Carpet Care's technique has been proven to be harmless to children, pets, and all others in the family. Cheshire Carpet Care will reduce the chemical residue brought into the home. These residues can ultimately lead to everything from a slight allergic reaction to becoming extremely ill. Cheshire Carpet Cares service has uses no chemicals so there are is nothing left behind in the carpet. This peace of mind is priceless for individuals and families and employees. The company offers experienced leadership within the industry and a positive attitude towards the environment. Cheshire Carpet Care offers innovative, effective technology that cleans carpets safely and reliably.

Competitive Barriers to Overcome

Many customers in the economy of today are focused more on price than environmental issues. It is up to the company to educate the public on the benefits to our services. Many larger companies offer coupons and sales that will be hard to match during the first few years of the business. Management properties also look for the cheapest option to cut costs for their bottom line and are not concerned as much with the health of their tenants.

External Market Environment Analysis

Our external analysis looked at the current market and the competition in it to identify our potential prospects and threats. At the core of our services, is the assurance that the technique we use and the products in no way causes harm to the environment. Our services reflect the goals of the EPA to protect the environment.

Economic Environment

The market consists of the greater Las Vegas valley. Currently the state of Nevada has one of the worst economies and is a leader in foreclosures. The financial crisis is slowly getting better and the purchases of homes are on the rise again. Tourism is a growing market of the area and the potential for financially stable people to spend is al hotel industry is always prevalent.

Technological Environment

Cheshire is on the cutting edge in carpet cleaning technology. Our vehicle based machines clean the fibres of carpet with 99% accuracy using no chemicals. Hepa-Filters are installed on the air ports of our machines to control contaminants from being distributed in the air which may result from a previous non-environmentally friendly cleaning service. We also offer various methods of payment including electronic checks and credit card transactions.

Political and Legal Environment

Cheshire currently holds all applicable business and safety certifications required by the State of Nevada to perform carpet cleaning services. In addition, all company employees have had numerous environmental training courses and all are certified by the EPA in possible chemical reactions and allergens.

Cultural and Social Environment

According to the 2010 Census count;

Las Vegas population - 583,756

Henderson population- 257,729

North Las Vegas population- 216,961

Since the 2000 Census;

Las Vegas grew by 22.0 percent.

Henderson grew by 47.0 percent

North Las Vegas grew by 87.9 percent

The largest county is Clark, with a population of 1,951,269. Its population grew by 41.8 percent since 2000.

As a result of the economy, more households have to rely on two incomes to support their families. Women are just as likely as men to be working since currently women make up almost 50 % of the entire workforce.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Cheshire Carpet Care is coming into the carpet cleaning and repair industry as a competitor with cutting edge technology. The company has a profound insight into the carpet business due to the expertise of its management. We are dedicated to an eco-friendly business practice and the welfare of our customer base. We use only the highest quality biodegradable substances in our machines. Above all we provide superior customer service to our clients.

Weaknesses

The company is relying on loans for the start-up and initial developing stage. There is often difficulty breaking out into an established market and developing awareness and benefits associated with our company. The machines and substances used in the cleaning process are more costly than normal carpet care. This cost will translate into a higher cost to the customer.

Opportunities

There are countless opportunities for a company that uses no harsh chemicals for cleaning. There are not many environmentally safe companies to compete against. Our organization is the only company using this cutting edge technology in the valley. Therefore, we are competing against a range of substitute carpet cleaning options.

Threats

The key threat is the potential competition from the companies already in the market. The state of the economy may sway customers to go with a cheaper competitor or view this service as a luxury.

SWOT ANALYSIS Matrix

STRENGTHS

Cutting edge technology.

Profound insight into the carpet business.

Dedication to an eco-friendly business practice

Focused on the welfare of customer base.

Use of highest quality biodegradable substances.

Superior customer service to clients.

WEAKNESSES

Reliable on loans for start-up and initial developing stage.

Difficulty breaking out into an established market.

Developing awareness and benefits associated with the company.

Machines and substances used in cleaning process are more costly than normal carpet care.

Translates to higher customer cost.

Countless opportunities for companies using environmentally friendly supplies.

Only company using this cutting edge technology in the valley.

OPPORTUNITIES

Potential competition from companies already in the market.

State of the economy.

Cheaper competitors.

Service viewed as a luxury.

THREATS

Market Plan Objectives

Cheshire Carpet Care has identified its target market mid-level income families that are too busy to clean their own carpets and want the environmentally friendly option. It was also acknowledged that 50% of the market would buy our service. The company therefore aims to achieve a market share of 40% over a ten year period, with a 30% share after five years. The goal over ten years reflects the possibility other competitors may enter the market. At the point the market is saturated, Cheshire would put forward an expansion phase into the regional market.

Differentiation/ Positioning

The Cheshire Carpet Care will be positioned as service that offers uncompromising quality and protection for the environment. This method would convey the importance of environmental conservation that corresponds with EPA policies. This would be through highlighting the benefits of the safe and chemically free carpet cleaning of Cheshire Carpet Care. The high level of alleged benefits is linked to the quality engineering and reliability of our technology. As such, Cheshire Carpet Care is sited as having immediate and substantial benefits for the consumer.

Marketing Strategy

Overview

Our goal is to build consumer awareness of the contaminants contained in standard carpet cleaning services and what the EPA standards are. We plan to generate demand for the eco-friendly alternative to the usual services. Cheshire's will send promotional item through standard mail to at least 1,000 local properties and 10,000 homes in the Las Vegas valley.

Target Markets

Cheshire Carpet Care has a primary target of mid-level income families and rental properties. The main target market can be broadened to include people with higher income then mid-level. Other markets include organizations and corporations who would use our services as a basis for environmental education. Demographically, the major areas of Clark County would be the likely locations for our marketing plan. This marketing plan would thrive in the Las Vegas environment and provide numerous opportunities. There are huge numbers of our targeted customers and these locales offer a great combination for promoting our service directly to the targets.

Product Line

Cheshire Carpet Care has designed a service that creates a positive presents in the leading market today. We must be readily available to consumers as well as being distinguishable from the competitor's. This plays a positive role in marketing Cheshire Carpet Care. The key to our services is promoting our most advanced machines. The focus is on both environmental conservation and health and well-being of the public. The benefits of our company are continuous. Successful applicants will receive training and certification in EPA standards. Other benefits include a dedication to our employee development by offering possible advancement in current job. This will translate into a self-esteem boost and recognition by peers.

Promotion

Our promotion will be from our main office directly to the individual's mailbox or doorstep. We are using the postal service to contact the possible clients via addressed mail and we are also going to send promotional material to their e-mail. This promotional medium will be greatly effective in contacting our target. For our third target group we will use Internet advertising and advertisements sent to major businesses in the area. We will use banner ads on links on the internet that are related to our business and/or marketing.

The promotional plan to be adopted by Cheshire Carpet Care, has two key objectives. Gaining acceptance is the first an increasing sales for the company would be the second. Promotion of the Cheshire Carpet Care brand will mainly involve leg work from employees and other promotional techniques including door-to-door sales and advertising flyers and vendor packets.

Cheshire Carpet Care will be developing strategies in relation to the promotion of its eco-friendly carpet cleaning. This will involve being directed at the existing market of single family households and property companies.

Sales and Marketing Materials

Marketing materials will be used such as the Cheshire Carpet Care tent at golf tournaments, pens, vendor packets, hand sanitizer spray, iPods, gum, and presentational three ring binders. We will used a standard proposal template and modify it for every proposal sent out. Our Power Point presentations will also be was a tool for formal presentations throughout the year. Presentation envelopes will be used for sealed bids.

Place

Cheshire Carpet Care will be acting as a standalone company in the Las Vegas and Henderson valleys that offers carpet cleaning and care. Eventually this location will be a main office branch for a wider region of locations. Our intentions will be to expand distribution to every area in Nevada within five years.

Marketing Information

Strategy #1

Intended Outcome- New contracts from property management companies.

Tactics / Actions- Increase Las Vegas revenue

Timeline- Within the next 6 months.

Strategy #2

Intended Outcome- Close accounts

Tactics / Actions- Build a pipeline

Timeline- Monthly

Strategy #3

Intended Outcome- Opportunities to give proposals

Tactics / Actions- Proposals

Timeline- Weekly

Strategy #4

Intended Outcome- Sharing contacts

Able to offer as a bundle Cheshire Carpet Care doesn't currently offer

Tactics / Actions- Bidding more opportunities with

Timeline- Monthly meetings

Quick close

Strategy #5

Intended Outcome- Adding to current revenue

Tactics / Actions- No bidding process

Timeline- Monthly reviews with clients

Easy close

Pricing

Utilizing a cost-plus pricing strategy will enable the company to earn fixed gross profit. This will also create a better control of company costs. This price is figured from the cost of development at $1600 per mounted vehicle unit and a mark-up of 25%.

Almost half of people we surveyed indicated that the quality of the service was more import than the price. This suggests that the demand for the environmentally friendly option is relatively large. For this reason, there is no reluctance in suggesting that our service price reflect the motivation of customers in our target market to buy.

The main objective in our pricing is to be self funded within a few years. Initially, we will be funded by the loan from the bank. The price will be $95 per room with a maximum of 12 x 12. There will be a discount for multiple locations of residential customers who purchase a full year worth of carpet cleanings. We suggest allowing these individuals full membership into the frequent buyer program. This price is congruent when compared to the most direct competition. Competitors often charge higher prices due to the use of an extensive line of chemicals. Even though the products we use are higher in price, Cheshire uses less of the products. We can then pass the savings on to our customers.

Financial Data/Projections

Expense Distribution

Initially

We calculated that approximately $840,000 was required to start operating the business. This total includes offices/storage facilities, land, equipment, brand development, fees, and graphic designing for our logos and marketing materials. The costs are illustrated below.

Office/Storage Facilities ($500,000) - This is the biggest expense to build a new warehouse with office space attached.

Land ($200,000) - The land where we will place our warehouse and office will be located near the growing Aliante area so we will have easy access to freeways.

Equipment ($100,000) - The environmentally friendly equipment and machinery installed and required in our service vehicles, as well as the vans themselves.

Fees ($20,000) - Any legal fees other various fees that may be associated with registering copyrights. This also contains other possible fees.

Graphic Design ($20,000) - We will be hiring designers to create a professional image of Cheshire Carpet Care. This will in turn extend our exposure to a much wider range of customers.

Operating

The yearly operating expenses to run Cheshire will initially total $900,000. This includes staff, utilities, marketing, as well as loan repayments and interest. The expenses will vary each year but will gradually drop.

A yearly estimate.

Expense

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

5th Year

Staff

$800,000

$800,000

$600,000

$350,000

$200,000

Utilities

$50,000

$45,000

$50,000

$45,000

$40,000

Marketing

$150,000

$150,000

$100,000

$100,000

$75,000

Loan Repayment

$168,000

$168,000

$168,000

$168,000

$168,000

Interest

$40,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

Totals

$1208,000

$1203,000

$948,000

$683,000

$493,000

Gross Profit per Unit Sold

The gross profit Cheshire will make for its service is based on the per room price x3 minus the development cost. Thus, the gross profit per 3 rooms sold is $150.

Expected Market Share

We surveyed 100 heads of household and asked them whether they would use Cheshire Carpet Care, knowing the benefits and the price. Of those surveyed, 20% said they would use Cheshire it we were readily available when they requested a cleaning. 30% said they might use our services, 25% said $95 per room was too pricey. The remaining 25% said they clean their own carpets with a rental machine. The illustration below will use a figure of 30% as the target market share for the first 5 years.

Expected Revenue

Based on the 5 year market share target there is an expected gain of an 8.5% market share in the first year. This equates to 45,900 sales. With a $150 gross profit per 3 room services sold, we can expect our first year gross profit will be $6.9 million. The target market saturation is 30% over 5 years and then 40% over 10 years.

The yearly market penetration is illustrated below.

The expected net revenue of the business will decrease each year until it stabilizes after 10 years, it will always turn a profit. This expected net revenue is illustrated below.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Sales

$44.6m

$41.0m

$35.2m

$27.8m

$21.0m

Cost of Goods

$15.7m

$22.8m

$28.1m

$22.3m

$15.0m

Gross Profit

$6.9m

$8.2m

$6.1m

$5.5m

$6.0m

less Expenses

$1.0m

$1.0m

$0.8m

$0.2m

$0.5m

Net Profit

$5.9m

$7.2m

$5.3m

$5.3m

$5.5m

Implementation and Control

Promotion Schedule

The implementation of Cheshire Carpet Cares promotional timetable is a significant aspect of the overall success of the company. Advertising, direct marketing and one-on-one sales are initiated between 05/01/2011 and 12/01/2012. This imperative promotion over these 7 months will again be re-introduced after a 4 month waiting period.

The company's main promotional avenues will include the following:

Direct mail to households to help spread our name.

Event sponsorship and appearance at events to create company awareness.

Creating affiliations with other vendors for home and property management.

Placing advertisements in newspapers.

We will move swiftly to put this plan into action. We have put things in place to check and measure the results of the promotional plan to guarantee the looked-for purpose is achieved.

Implementation

A separate team of employees will need to be designated during the implementing of the marketing process and Cheshire's introduction. These members should have past specialties in marketing and promotion. This team will be responsible for all the managing and implementing of the various marketing and promotional activities. Especially during the introduction of a new company, having a team of employees focused solely on working with the marketing is very important. This will guarantee that the necessary time and dedication is allocated to the company roll out.

Company-wide business meetings should be held often at first in order to inform the employees about planned strategies. There should be no variation from Cheshire Carpet Care goals and objectives. Employees should not show any resistance the strategy.

The implementation will change depending on the target area it is intended for. Potential customers will be contacted via e-mail to expanding their awareness of the company. Informative marketing packets will be sent to large businesses. A mailing list of the decision makers at these companies will be used as a contact list. These high end executives are the ones who make decisions regarding their budgets and vendors.

 The table below represents the program to execute the proposed marketing strategies.

Implementation Schedule

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Control

The next table represents a program to help management keeping Cheshire Carpet Care on the course to success.

Control Chart

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Social Networking / Electronic Communication

Currently using LinkedIn which is a referral site for contract bids.

Social Networking such as Face Book, Twitter, Board of Directors for BOMA, Board of Directors for LMCA

Electronic communications such as e-mail blasts to contacts

Materials used for/support of electronic communications are I Pad, New cell phone, Blue tooth for driving

Evaluation and Control

Cheshire Carpet Care prides itself on a high concentration of control and evaluation methods. These methods have been illustrated by the company in rather extensive quality control and risk evaluations.

Timing

Timing could not be better for Cheshire Carpet care to open its doors and offer quality services to the Las Vegas valley. The economy was been steadily increasing and more homes are being purchased, many as a result of previous foreclosures. The need for a reliable eco-friendly service is apparent when looking at the homes that have sat vacant and dusty for a number of years.

Quality Control

Cheshire Carpet Care has an ongoing process to ensure that there is a level of quality management met within the company. Cheshire Carpet Care works in accordance with EPA regulations in order to meet safety standards.

Such standards will be met through management checking 1 in every 5 Cheshire Carpet Care jobs for 100% accuracy in technique, extraction, and overall cleanliness.

Continual audits are done by team leaders and management staff to keep documentation on progress in order to continually improve the quality of all work.

Risk Analysis

Cheshire Carpet Care will employ a 24hr security system to secure company vehicles and warehouse. Cheshire Carpet Care also will have insurance on said equipment, vehicles and the warehouse if something is stolen or ruined.

If a malfunction occurs within the machinery, it automatically shuts off to guarantee the safety of employees. If an employee is working in the warehouse around possible hazards, it is mandatory that they wear steel toed boots. In addition, they must wear safety glasses where necessary.

Cheshire Carpet Care will keep a record of deliveries and receipts in order to ensure that purchasing is being performed correctly.

Evaluation Analysis

Cheshire Carpet Care evaluations will be based mostly on the meeting of sales and market share expectations. We will conduct a sales analysis bi-yearly and adjust the promotion budget consequently.

Performance indicators will also be taken on by all employees in order to maintain a high standard of personal achievement within the company.

The company's promotional schedule will be reviewed every quarter in order to meet deadlines.

Evaluation and Control

Formal Marketing Control

These preparations will need to take position at least six months before the actual launch for Cheshire. Initial preparations will include management meeting to discuss and agree upon the standards under which to accept potential employees. From this, an application for employment will be drawn.

Input control for our marketing will be all resources needed to carry out the launch. All of the control methods must be effective during the initial promotional efforts. Business Development employees will be needed to contact businesses by location. As Cheshire gains local awareness, administrative staff will be needed to accept applications and down possible candidates. Their references will need to be checked, their identity verified, and contacted for interviews.

An evaluation of performance must be done to test the systems effectiveness. Counteractive measures should be taken to make certain the high level of quality to the customer. Price performance standards should be evaluated as well. Accountants should evaluate the company's financials. If the company has a profitable forecast, the price of services may be raised. If the financials are bad, then alternative measures must be taken. A company forecast of its employees must be done to confirm they are satisfied financially and culturally. If we find that this is not working within two years, then Cheshire must re-examine the situation.

Informal Marketing Control

Cheshire has a great managerial background and they have always relied on highly ethical and great moral values. Cheshire will need to implement and continue this type of attitude to successfully grow as a company. To do this, Cheshire needs to hire employees who take pride in their job and stand by their word. Cheshire's employees will be satisfied with the ability to be in control of what they are doing. These same employees will be loyal to Cheshire. By having meetings to keep employees informed it makes them feel involved during the implementation of the marketing plan.

If Cheshire's employees do not share the values regarding implementing, then Cheshire needs to find out why. It may be a simple misunderstanding of why Cheshire is implementing certain things. Cheshire needs to share their values of why they are implementing the different aspects of the marketing plan. The meetings that Cheshire holds will let the employees know these reasons. This will help make the employees feel more comfortable with the situation.

Conclusion

Cheshire Carpet Care really wants people to be knowledgeable about their environment and the issues surrounding household contaminants. Cheshire is committed to environmentally friendly practices. We want to stand for bettering the health of the community.

Overall, the culture of Cheshire is a good one. We want to succeed in the industry and be the best at it. The philosophy throughout the company will be to do whatever it takes to be the best service provider in carpet cleaning care. It is important for Cheshire to have the support of its employees. This will generate a consistent bond throughout the company for a bright and profitable future.