3. Vision Statement
Venture
Description
Marketing
Strategy
The Green House will offer
personalized service, a homey and
Financial comfortable night’s rest and an all-
Analysis
around sustainable experience, to
Risk appeal to multiple segments in the
Mitigation
accommodation industry.
Closing
Remarks
8. Target Market
Venture
Description Primary Target
Market
Domestic and
Marketing International
Strategy
Consumers
Couples over the
Financial
ages of 25
Analysis
Secondary Target
Risk
Market
Mitigation Growth of Green
Movement and
Ecotourism
Closing
Remarks
9. The Green Trend
Venture
Description
Increase in
Green Conscious
Consumers
Marketing
Strategy Most likely Daily
Green Efforts
Financial Consumers
Analysis between the
ages of 25-64
years old
Risk
Mitigation Green
Advertising = Top
5 Marketing
Closing
Remarks Trends in 2007
10. Price
Venture
Description
Hybrid Pricing Strategy
Marketing
Strategy Mix of Cost-Driven and Premium Pricing
Financial
IDEAL: Cost of 175$ per night for 2
Analysis
occupants
Completely GREEN - Luxurious, homey and
Risk
Mitigation comfortable nights rest with delicious home
cooked breakfast.
Closing
Remarks Reflect Perceived Value and Meets Pricing
Objectives
11. Green Integrated
Marketing Campaign
(IMC)
Venture
Description Website
Online booking
Marketing List festivals and local events on website
Strategy
Travel magazine advertisements
Emphasize the sustainability core competency
Financial
Analysis
Contact travel agents
Invite them for discounted visits
Risk
Referral program for guests
Mitigation Listing on online hotel websites
i.e. Expedia.ca and B&B Websites
Closing
Remarks
12. Initial Costs
Venture
Description
Deposit for 2 months rent $11,250
Marketing
Strategy Remodelling $91,000
Furniture and Fixtures $13,500
Financial
Analysis
Office & Misc. $10,560
Risk
Mitigation First year costs $6,000
Closing Total $132,310
Remarks
13. Financing
Venture
Description Each partner invests $30,000 from personal
savings:
Marketing
Strategy Total cash available = $150,000
Financial
Analysis
We negotiate a credit line with the bank,
Risk
matching our investment.
Mitigation
Prime rate (TD): 3% for monthly payments
Closing
Remarks
16. Cash Flow Summary –
Year 1 to 3
Venture
Description
Marketing
Strategy
Financial
Analysis
Risk
Mitigation
Closing
Remarks
17. Competitors
Venture
Description Three certified “Green” B&B’s in Quebec
Marketing
One in Montreal -- Au Gît'Ann B&B
Strategy
Old Montreal
Financial
Analysis
26 accommodation businesses
Other Competitors
Risk
Mitigation
Hotels in Montreal downtown
Closing Additional amenities and services
Remarks
19. In Closing…
Venture
Description This is a unique venture which focuses on a
growing international trend
Marketing
Strategy Our financial outlook is positive over the
course of the next three years – profits will be
Financial generated in year 2
Analysis
Our risk mitigation will effectively create
Risk
Mitigation
sustainable growth in the first year of
operation
Closing
Remarks