Business InsiderAGSC 229
Mr. Boutrous Madani
Group 3
Tarek Amro
Hani Mdeihli
Zeinab Zein
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Outline
• Introduction
• History
• Mission and Vision
• Products
• Positioning
• Market
• Competition
• Beesline the Shop
• SWOT Analysis
• Future of Beesline
• Conclusion 2
Beesline
• A 20 year old cosmeceutical company established in 1993
• A subsidiary of Natural SARL with testing labs in France in
which expert dermatologists create formulas based on natural
ingredients
• Local factory is located in Bchamoun Industrial Park
3
History
• The idea of Beesline started in 1993 when an AUB chemistry
graduate and his sister, a PhD in Pharmaceutical studies,
began mixing creams in a small family apartment.
• In 1994, the famous beeswax Lip Care was born and found
instant success.
• By 1998, Beesline went from its first few products to a whole
new lines of care.
• In 2000, a state-of-the art R&D department was established.
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Mission and Vision
• Beesline’s Mission:
“To propose the highest quality care, to solve the most difficult
skin problems, by offering different product lines for every
type of skin or needed results.” (Beesline.com)
• Beesline’s Vision:
“To become an international brand and to compete with other
brands in the industry” (Sabahji)
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Products
• Natural products
from head to toe
• Free of paraben,
silicon and paraffin
• Based on plant
extracts and
apitherapy, tested by
dermatologists in
French laboratories
• Suit all kinds of
people 6
Types of Products
• Today Beesline have over
95 different product
under 13 categories:
- General Care
- Whitening
- Express Masks
- Body Care
- Sun Care
- Oily Skin
- Hygienic
- Feminine Hygiene
- Senso Therapy
- Hair
- Hot Spot
- Baby Care 7
Positioning
• In a niche market, Beesline offers products that other
companies can’t offer
• 100% natural and edible ingredients with no preservatives and
no animal testing
• Nowadays, more and more people are demanding for natural
products
• Products for the 5 senses
8
Market
• Beesline targets the middle and upper class customers since
its products aren’t cheap however they are relatively cheaper
than some of the competitions’ products.
• Beesline exports to Oman, KSA, UAE, and Bahrain that net
about 60% of its profits.
• Distributes its products to pharmacies, beauty salons, spas
and other boutiques.
• Sells its products in their own new retail shop in Ras Beirut
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Competition
• Beesline has many seasoned competitors who have been in
the market for over 50 years:
• L’Oreal
• Lancaster
• Yves Rocher
• Nivea
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Beesline the Shop
• Beesline opened its own
boutique and spa space in Ras
Beirut in which customers are
welcome to test and buy
Beesline’s natural products.
• This venture increases
Beesline’s visibility and thus
customer base to increase
sales.
• Beesline builds customer
relationships with its clients
which increases their customer
lifetime value. 11
Ads and Sponsoring
• Street Billboards
• Radio
• Advertising in the most
popular magazines, by
putting free samples
• Sponsoring Events (AUB’s
annual Honey Day)
• Advanced and easy to
access website, with a
section for comments and
feedbacks from customers
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SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• 100% natural and 0% preservative or additives
• 3 year shelf life
• Various product lines
• Beneficial effects of the natural ingredients
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SWOT Analysis
Weaknesses
• Low profile and weak marketing
• Not well known due to poor customer relationship
• Still a weak brand
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SWOT Analysis
Opportunities
• High demand for cosmetics
products in Lebanon
• New innovation and
products - give the
opportunity to promote
new lines of products
• Brand - will have a short-
term positive impact in
which companies will want
to compete together
• International markets to
increase sales and exports 15
SWOT Analysis
Threats
• Bad economy
• Giant competitors (luxurious
brand) available long time ago
with good reputation.
• Small market with many
competitors
• Appearance mentality that
promotes the way we look in
the society gives luxurious
brands an opportunity to gain
more market share
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Future of Beesline
• Beesline continues to expand and develop its R&D and
Marketing departments.
• Beesline will attempt to enter international market further
down the line to countries other than Gulf countries.
• They believe, they have the potential of becoming an
international brand
17
Conclusion
• Beesline have a wide range of products for all ages
• Beesline mainly see the gulf region as a potential market
• Beesline believes that it can one day become an international
brand
18
References
• - Contact: Antoine Sabahji - Marketing Manager at Beesline.
Phone Number: 03-601920 & 05-807870(1)
• - www.beesline.com
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Thank you for listening! 
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Beesline ppt

  • 1.
    Business InsiderAGSC 229 Mr.Boutrous Madani Group 3 Tarek Amro Hani Mdeihli Zeinab Zein 1
  • 2.
    Outline • Introduction • History •Mission and Vision • Products • Positioning • Market • Competition • Beesline the Shop • SWOT Analysis • Future of Beesline • Conclusion 2
  • 3.
    Beesline • A 20year old cosmeceutical company established in 1993 • A subsidiary of Natural SARL with testing labs in France in which expert dermatologists create formulas based on natural ingredients • Local factory is located in Bchamoun Industrial Park 3
  • 4.
    History • The ideaof Beesline started in 1993 when an AUB chemistry graduate and his sister, a PhD in Pharmaceutical studies, began mixing creams in a small family apartment. • In 1994, the famous beeswax Lip Care was born and found instant success. • By 1998, Beesline went from its first few products to a whole new lines of care. • In 2000, a state-of-the art R&D department was established. 4
  • 5.
    Mission and Vision •Beesline’s Mission: “To propose the highest quality care, to solve the most difficult skin problems, by offering different product lines for every type of skin or needed results.” (Beesline.com) • Beesline’s Vision: “To become an international brand and to compete with other brands in the industry” (Sabahji) 5
  • 6.
    Products • Natural products fromhead to toe • Free of paraben, silicon and paraffin • Based on plant extracts and apitherapy, tested by dermatologists in French laboratories • Suit all kinds of people 6
  • 7.
    Types of Products •Today Beesline have over 95 different product under 13 categories: - General Care - Whitening - Express Masks - Body Care - Sun Care - Oily Skin - Hygienic - Feminine Hygiene - Senso Therapy - Hair - Hot Spot - Baby Care 7
  • 8.
    Positioning • In aniche market, Beesline offers products that other companies can’t offer • 100% natural and edible ingredients with no preservatives and no animal testing • Nowadays, more and more people are demanding for natural products • Products for the 5 senses 8
  • 9.
    Market • Beesline targetsthe middle and upper class customers since its products aren’t cheap however they are relatively cheaper than some of the competitions’ products. • Beesline exports to Oman, KSA, UAE, and Bahrain that net about 60% of its profits. • Distributes its products to pharmacies, beauty salons, spas and other boutiques. • Sells its products in their own new retail shop in Ras Beirut 9
  • 10.
    Competition • Beesline hasmany seasoned competitors who have been in the market for over 50 years: • L’Oreal • Lancaster • Yves Rocher • Nivea 10
  • 11.
    Beesline the Shop •Beesline opened its own boutique and spa space in Ras Beirut in which customers are welcome to test and buy Beesline’s natural products. • This venture increases Beesline’s visibility and thus customer base to increase sales. • Beesline builds customer relationships with its clients which increases their customer lifetime value. 11
  • 12.
    Ads and Sponsoring •Street Billboards • Radio • Advertising in the most popular magazines, by putting free samples • Sponsoring Events (AUB’s annual Honey Day) • Advanced and easy to access website, with a section for comments and feedbacks from customers 12
  • 13.
    SWOT Analysis Strengths • 100%natural and 0% preservative or additives • 3 year shelf life • Various product lines • Beneficial effects of the natural ingredients 13
  • 14.
    SWOT Analysis Weaknesses • Lowprofile and weak marketing • Not well known due to poor customer relationship • Still a weak brand 14
  • 15.
    SWOT Analysis Opportunities • Highdemand for cosmetics products in Lebanon • New innovation and products - give the opportunity to promote new lines of products • Brand - will have a short- term positive impact in which companies will want to compete together • International markets to increase sales and exports 15
  • 16.
    SWOT Analysis Threats • Badeconomy • Giant competitors (luxurious brand) available long time ago with good reputation. • Small market with many competitors • Appearance mentality that promotes the way we look in the society gives luxurious brands an opportunity to gain more market share 16
  • 17.
    Future of Beesline •Beesline continues to expand and develop its R&D and Marketing departments. • Beesline will attempt to enter international market further down the line to countries other than Gulf countries. • They believe, they have the potential of becoming an international brand 17
  • 18.
    Conclusion • Beesline havea wide range of products for all ages • Beesline mainly see the gulf region as a potential market • Beesline believes that it can one day become an international brand 18
  • 19.
    References • - Contact:Antoine Sabahji - Marketing Manager at Beesline. Phone Number: 03-601920 & 05-807870(1) • - www.beesline.com 19
  • 20.
    Thank you forlistening!  20