S.W.O.T Analysis Formulation
We carry out in-depth investigations on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Weaknesses - both internally and externally of your business in order to analyze and assess each area so that starting your new business is as risk free as possible. Based on these outcomes, we advise our clients on the way forward.

Goals & Objectives Formulation
These are formulated to ensure that your new business has realistic, clear direction based on scientific information, market needs and the business's financial, human resources, core value services & production capabilities.

Product Development
We can assist with investigating new product & services development and carry out market studies to determine the market size & segments, pricing structures, barriers of entry, market needs, competitor comparisons and potential market share.

Feasibility & Viability Studies
Fully comprehensive studies are carried out and formulated to accurately forecast the potential of the business - from financial expenditure & income, product & services sales & marketing, infrastructure & human resources, distribution, customer aftercare, overheads, tax & vat implications, purchases, stock & insurance to mention but a few. Formulations are carried out for short, medium and long term goals.

Budget Setting
One of the most difficult areas to accurately forecast is budgeting due to numerous factors affecting costing. Our selected financial specialists shall assist with calculating costs and setting realistic, achievable budgets for your business. They are up-to-speed with market trends, exchange rates, procurement and setting up costs.

Funding Motivations
Gate 7 has a team which can speedily formulate and develop a meaningful and realistic funding motivation document / presentation which could be an executive summary or very
detailed depending on the financial institution/s being approached.

New Business Name Development
Our Marketing, advertising & Graphic Design departments can assist in this regard.

New Corporate Identity & Standards
Our Marketing, advertising & Graphic Design departments can assist in this regard.

Land & Premises Audits & Development
We conduct land & premises audits through our architectural division and advise on the best utilization thereof supported if necessary by plans, valuations and inventories. In addition, we can scan the surrounding area to determine factors which could impact positively & negatively on the new business.

Business Plans
We prepare comprehensive business plans which include every facet of the business, including but limited to:
BACKGROUND
Objectives [mission]
Values statement
Structure of report
Time frame

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pertinent company information
Objectives of the business plan
Target market and future potential
Promotions and revenue gaining activities
Research & development
Organisation [profile]
Financial data

THE PEOPLE
Peoples background & qualifications
Employment history & accomplishments
Reputation & experience
Skills, knowledge & abilities
Human resources
Ambition, drive & commitment
Motivations

THE OPPORTUNITY
Structure & attraction of the participating industry
Market needs, opportunity to create profits
Target market
Price positioning
Customer segments
Resources to acquire customers
Competitor analysis
Competitor resources controls
Barriers to entry
Estimated market share opportunities
Competitor alliances

CONTEXT
Macro-economic & legal environment
SWOT analysis

RISK & REWARD
Risk management
Reward projections
Financial forecasts
Balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement

ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS
Mission, vision and ethos
Operating geographical location
Institutional structure
Management plan & structure
Human resources structure and plan
Black empowerment & upliftment
Social responsibilities
Marketing strategy & advertising plans
Products and services
Research documentation on the products, market, etc
Business premises, conversion costs or costs to establish new
Financial records of all shareholders of the business
Letters of recommendation, supplier & customer intent

Management Plans
See Human Resources & Management.

Marketing Plans
See Marketing, Advertising & Communications.

Marketing & Advertising Action Plan Implementations
See Marketing, Advertising & Communications

Marketing Tools & Web Site Development
See Graphic & Web Design services

Human Resources Plans
See Human Resources & Management.

Social Responsibility Plans
See Human Resources & Management.

Sales & Distribution Consulting
Gate 7 have strategic alliances with specialists who shall assist with these categories.