This document contains an outline for a business plan for a tilapia farming project located in Siaton, Negros Oriental, Philippines. It includes sections on the problem background, marketing, management, technical, and financial aspects of the project. The technical section provides details on the location, pond layout and construction, equipment needs, and production processes. The financial section includes assumptions, projected costs, financing sources, and 5-year financial statements. It also covers the projected socio-economic contributions of the project to government, environment, employees, and community. The conclusion recommends that the tilapia farming project is feasible based on the findings presented in the business plan outline.

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page Number
Cover Page
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents i
List of Figures iv
List Of Schedules v
List Of Appendices v
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction 1
Historical Background 2
Name of the Project 5
Location 5
Nature of Project 7
Mode of Financing 7
Objectives of the Study 8
Statement of the Problem 8
Significance of the Study 9
Scope of the Study 9
Research Methodology 10
Research Design 10
Research Respondent 10
Research Environment 10
Research Instrument 11
Data Gathering Procedure 11
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2. Sample Size
Statistical Treatment of Data
Operational Definition of Terms
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CHAPTER 2: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
MARKETING ASPECT
Product Description
Target Market
Demand
Supply
Projected Demand
SWOT Analysis
Market Mix Strategy
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MANAGEMENT ASPECT
Project Timetable and Status
Form of Organization
Organizational Structure
Recruitment Program
Job Analysis
Employment Requirements
Company Policies and Regulation
Training Program
Compensation and Other Benefits
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3. TECHNICAL ASPECT
Location 46
Plant Layout, Size and Location 47
Cost Estimates of Building and Ponds 55
Machineries, Tools and Equipment 57
Pond Preparation 63
Stocking 65
Feeding 65
Harvesting 67
Utilities 68
Waste Disposal 69
FINANCIAL ASPECT
Statement of Assumptions 71
Total Project Cost 72
Sources of Financing 73
Projected Financial Statements 73
Financial Ratio Analysis 77
Financial Schedules 81
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECT
Contribution to Government 90
Contribution to Environment 90
Contribution to Employees 90
Contribution to Community 91
CHAPTER 3: PROJECT SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONAND RECOMMENDATION
Descriptive Definition of the Project 92
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4. Long Range Objectives 92
Feasibility Criteria 94
Summary of Findings 94
Conclusion 96
Recommendation 97
References 98
Appendices 100
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Tilapia Production in the Philippines (graph) 3
Figure 2: Tilapia Production in the Philippines (FAO) 4
Figure 3: Map of Siaton, Negros Oriental 5
Figure 4: Map of Siaton, Negros Oriental (closer) 6
Figure 5: Map of Caticugan 6
Figure 6: The Nile Tilapia 16
Figure 7: Tarpaulin 29
Figure 8: Flyers 30
Figure 9: FB Page 31
Figure 10: Gantt Chart 35
Figure 11: Organizational Chart 37
Figure 12: SSS Contribution Table 43
Figure 13: PHIC Contribution Table 44
Figure 14: Location Plan 46
Figure 15: Perspective View and Site Development Plan 47
Figure 16: Floor Plan and Pond Details
Figure 17: Elevation
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5. Figure 18: Electrical Plan 50
Figure 19: Pond Electrical Plan 51
Figure 20: Structural Plan (A) 52
Figure 21: Structural Plan (B) 53
Figure 22: Plumbing Layout 54
Figure 23: Flowchart of Pond Preparation 64
Figure 24: Tilapia Feeding Schedule 66
Figure 25: Income Tax Table 83
LIST OF SCHEDULES
Schedule 1: Projected Sales 81
Schedule 2: Computation of Annual Depreciation 81
Schedule 3: Property, Plant and Equipment (net value) 82
Schedule 4: Annual Operating Expenses 82
Schedule 5: Annual Utilities Expenses 83
Schedule 6: Gross Compensation 84
Schedule 7: 13th
Month Pay 84
Schedule 8: SSS Contribution Table ( 2023-2027) 85
Schedule 9: PHIC Contribution Table ( 2023-2027) 86
Schedule 10: HDMF Contribution Table ( 2023-2027) 87
Schedule 11: Salaries and Wages ( 2023-2027) 88
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A: Survey Questionnaire & Letter to 100
Respondents
Appendix B: Sample of Answered Survey Questionnaire 101
Appendix C: Sample of Letter for Permission to Study 102
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6. Appendix D: Financial Aspect (Option 2) With Loans
Payable
Appendix E: Curriculum Vitae
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