1. Lacy Grambo Logan Gray

2.  Increasing trend for people today to go green  Going green can save consumer hundreds of dollars each year  Problem: ◦ Many people don’t know where to begin ◦ Are not aware of incentives and grants available ◦ Need to do a lot of research, takes a lot of time

4.  All-in-one hardware and building supplies retailer ◦ Appliances ◦ Electrical & Lighting ◦ Plumbing ◦ Paint ◦ Flooring  Focused on offering ecologically friendly products and service

5.  Professional advice ◦ Renovation options ◦ Government grants ◦ Tax incentives ◦ Financial analysis  Professional installation service  Convenience ◦ Location ◦ Customer Service

6.  Future Goals and Expansion Plan: ◦ Planning to Franchise in year 5 ◦ Planning to offer an in store Credit Program in year 7 ◦ Ongoing search for expanding product line

7. Fixed Capital Land52,083 Buildings3,451,323 Furniture & Fixtures45,000 Vehicles50,000 Total3,598,406 Working Cash Flow162,206 Total Capital Investment3,760,612  50% Debt Financing: $1,880,306  50% Equity Financing: $1,880,306

8. For the year ended20112012 Sales3,850,0004,123,350 Gross Profit1,309,0001,401,939 Total Operating Expenses943,6961,050,201 Net Income365,304295,116 If the average home was fully upgraded and became energy efficient, they would save at least $900 a year

9. For the year ended20112012 Sales3,850,0004,123,350 Percentage of Area Utility Savings 9.5%10.2% Gross Profit1,309,0001,401,939 Total Operating Expenses943,6961,050,201 Net Income365,304295,116

10.  Required ROI: 15%  Dividends paid to maintain $500,000 cash balance  IRR: 30%  ERR: 21%

11.  High Risk  Medium Return  Feasible ◦ Potential for long-term growth and expansion ◦ Requires large investment ◦ The first store of its kind ◦ Meets the growing need to go green