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New Heights Washing Detergent Business Plan For a Bahamian Manufactured Washing Detergent

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..................................................................................................2 1.1 Background ...................................................................................................................2 1.2 Financial Objectives ......................................................................................................2 1.3 Mission..........................................................................................................................4 1.4 Key Success Factors ......................................................................................................4 2. PRODUCTS ........................................................................................................................6 2.1 New Heights Ecological Laundry Detergent: ...............................................................6 2.2 New Heights Extra Strength Laundry Detergent: ........................................................7 3.1 Market Segmentation ...................................................................................................8 3.2 Target Market Segment Strategy ..................................................................................8 3.3 Competition ................................................................................................................8 4.1 Marketing Strategies.....................................................................................................9 4.2 Marketing Activity .................................................................................................... 11

3. MARKET ANALYSIS.........................................................................................................8

4. MARKETING .....................................................................................................................9

5. RISKS AND REWARDS ................................................................................................... 13 6. MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL ........................................................................... 14 7. FINANCIAL FORECAST ................................................................................................ 16 7.1 Forecast Balance Sheet ................................................................................................ 16 7.2 Forecast Statement of Income ..................................................................................... 17 7.3 Forecast Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity ............................................. 18 7.4 Forecast Statement of Cash Flow ............................................................................... 19 8. ASSUMPTIONS TO FINANCIAL FORECAST .............................................................. 20 8.1 Basis of Operation....................................................................................................... 20 8.2 Key Assumptions Inherent in the Financial Forecast ................................................. 20 9. APPENDICES .................................................................................................................... 26 9.1 Curriculum Vitae of the General Manager ................................................................. 26 9.2 Background of Disabled Persons Organization ......................................................... 30

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 BACKGROUND During a meeting in late 2008, between the CEO of Goodwill Industries (Goodwill), Mr. Jim Gibbons and the President of the Disabled Persons Organization (DPO), Mr. Drexel Deal, the advice was given to start an income producing project to subsidize the annual ten thousand dollar grant given to the DPO by The Bahamas Government. This advice was given much weight as Goodwill is the largest employer and trainer for persons with disabilities in the USA and produces average revenues of approximately 1.2 billion dollars per annum. It is also noteworthy that the person at the helm of the organization is blind. Subsequent to this meeting, a brainstorming session was held with Goodwills manager for the State of Florida (Mr. Marvin Tanck). This took place in June 2009 with the participation of the DPOs Executive Team and General Body. Under the name of New Heights, we have formed a company to pursue one of the several income producing ideas that were the result of this meeting: selling eco-friendly and extra strength washing detergents. We have successfully tested and made the following: powdered laundry detergent, liquid hand soap, oxygen bleach, air freshener, dishwashing liquid and liquid laundry detergent. However, in ordering the raw ingredients to make these products we discovered that not only do they pose an environmental challenge but handling them also poses a health hazard. Furthermore, their import costs would eliminate their profit potential. This caused us to focus on concentrated products that were environmentally friendly and safer to use. We were fortunate to find a company in the U.S.A. that has more than 400 different formulations including environmentally safe products. These are products that are not certified by the manufacturers statements. Rather, these are products certified and approved by Green Seal and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as being green products. This company can also position us to compete with any of the dominant products in our market. More importantly they can manufacture what we want, far cheaper than we ever could, and at a quality that would probably take us years to reach. For example, there are six ingredients needed to make washing powder, the cheapest of which we can purchase for $0.39 a pound out of Miami. This company can manufacture washing powder in bulk starting at $0.34 a pound. All we will have to do is package and label each individual container.

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1.2 FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES

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Data from the Department of Statistics reveal that imports of dishwashing liquid, liquid washing detergent, washing powder and fabric softener are valued more than sixty-eight million dollars per annum. New Heights aims to have its products capture a 10% share of this market by becoming the first locally based manufacturer and supplier of eco-friendly cleaning products. Initially the company will focus on selling various sizes of laundry washing powder. Over time this product mix will expand to include washing liquids for clothing, washing liquid for dishes and all-purpose household cleaners.

To achieve its sales target, New Heights will closely mimic the offerings of top selling brands. This will reduce consumers anxiety about trying the new brand which when combined with the products attractive pricing will lead to healthy sales turnover.

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.2 FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES (CONTINUED)

Financially, New Heights aim is to have each of its product offerings capture 5 10 percent of market value for each category. In our first year we will focus on the sale of washing powder. Due to size of this market our projections indicate that we can expect annual revenues exceeding three million dollars. To achieve the companys revenue and profit goals, inventory and equipment will need to be purchased and marketing and support activities financed. The amount that we are seeking to finance is $245,598. This amount represents 6 months of projected operating expenses and 2 months of inventory costs and capital expenditures minus $40,000 capital raised.

INITIAL FUNDING
Amount 54,392 46,355 134,400 32,275 18,435 285,857 40,000 245,598

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Amount 0 20,000

Item Washing Powder Packaging Supplies Operating Expenses Machinery & Equipment Leasehold Improvements Sub-total Less: Contributed Capital Required Financing

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ALLOCATION OF START-UP COST

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.3 MISSION Not a generic cleaning product, New Heights will fill a void in the market for ecologically sensible cleaning products. New Heights will also be a company is passionate for its products as well as its people. A key point of differentiation for New Heights is that it will serve as a source of economic empowerment for Bahamians with disabilities. Management and equity rights will not rest exclusively with this demographic but New Heights will seek to address a very important barrier to financial success faced by disabled persons: that of gainful employment. 1.4 KEY SUCCESS FACTORS It is said: give unto another, what he cannot find anywhere else, and he will continue to return. There are several factors that will contribute to the viability of New Heights products. The primary selling advantages that our products will enjoy are: Our washing powder will wash more loads per bag/pail than those in its category. Laundry detergents have come a long way and they are better than ever. Our New Heights extra strength laundry detergent is super concentrated, and can be used in both standard and high efficiency washers. This means one scoop goes a long way, in cleaning, deodorizing and brightening your clothing.

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Our washing powder will be zip sealed.

Our plastic bags will also indicate the amount of wash loads per bag. This is basically nonexistent for washing powders that are packaged in plastic bags. We have taken the guess work out of measuring washing powder packaged in plastic bags. All of our detergents have a clear indication of the amount of wash loads the consumer can. More importantly, our easy to follow instructions on the back of our packages do not confuse consumers into using more detergent than is needed for a wash load.

There will be a measuring scoop in each plastic bag. This does not exist in washing powder packaged in plastic bags. Many people do not admit that they use too much soap, but apparently most of us are in denial. It is quite natural for all of us to overindulge with detergent. We all want to add in a little more detergent for cleaner and better smelling clothes. As mentioned before, our detergent is super concentrated and has been vigorously tested and retested. This has allowed us to accurately determine the right dosage that is needed to wash different soiled loads. This is why we have included, the correct size measuring scoop, and not an 8oz cup. Just follow the directions for use on the package to find out the dosage that is needed for your soil load.

This makes it easy to properly close and reopen our bags. No more struggling to tie that plastic bag. Just zip seal it shut. Our empty pails will be redeemable for a discount on the next purchase.

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.4 KEY SUCCESS FACTORS (CONTINUED) In recent years, consumers have become much more concerned about how the products they use impact their families and the environment. In manufacturing a product, 25% to 30% of the cost is associated with packaging. So why continue to pay for packaging that you will throw away at the end of the day? What is more valuable, the package or whats in the package? Do you wish to stop throwing your money away on packaging that ends up in the land fill? Our New Heights laundry detergents are packaged in plastic pails. This gives our customers an opportunity to recycle, reuse and realize a savings just by bringing their pails back. Gentle on your skin. In this paradise that we live in, our summer temperatures, high humidity and perspiration sometimes leave our clothes damp. When we use too much detergent, some of that detergent remains in our clothing. So now we have a damp shirt, that not only contains sweat, but also detergent. So what happens? This damp mixture that we wear will be absorbed into the skin. This leads to skin irritation, rashes and break outs. By using the right amount of detergent, our clothing will be free from the excess detergent, our towels will dry and smell better and our bed linens will be fresher. Keeps your colors vibrant, and your whites bright. By overdosing, not only are you pouring money down the drain, but you are also shortening the life of your clothes. Using too much of any detergent leaves the water soapy and turns the clothes rough and hard. Over usage of detergent also results in color loss and discoloration. Gentle on your washer.

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Its time to change your washing habits.

Misusing your detergent brings on too much suds and will lead to mold and mildew in the washer. Not only does it shorten the life expectancy of your washer, but it is also harmful to you and your family. Will you knowingly wear clothing that was washed in something infested with mold and mildew? Would you knowingly dry off with towels that came out of that unhygienic washer? Will you knowingly, allow your family to sleep on bed linen from that polluted machine?

The detergent industry has come a long way since the introduction of the first box of washing powder in 1933. Moreover, the washing machine has drastically evolved over the years. The detergent and the machine continue to get better requiring less water and detergent with each passing year. However, are you still using the same amount of detergent that you learned at an early age? If so, it is time to change now. Not just for your sake, but also for the sake of your family and the environment. Purchasing a pail of New Heights laundry detergent will take your washing to the next level. Youll be glad you did! With each purchase of the New Heights detergent, you will be empowering a person with a disability.

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2. PRODUCTS 2.1 NEW HEIGHTS ECOLOGICAL LAUNDRY DETERGENT: New Heights Ecological Laundry Detergent will be an earth friendly detergent with all natural cleaning agents. This will be our flagship product. At launch, our product will be sold in a scent similar to the local market leader (Gain ). We anticipate selling approximately 3,500 units (11,000 lbs.) of this product per week. Our sizes, costs and selling prices for the product are presented in the following table: PRODUCT SIZES ECOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER: Direct Material Costs 48 oz. 24 oz. 128 oz. Pail 64 oz. Pail (TOTAL) Plastic Bag Plastic Bag Powder 4.48 2.24 1.68 0.84 Landing cost 3.20 2.20 0.30 0.25 Cost for box per unit 0.26 0.13 0.10 0.08 Cost for scoop per unit 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 Labels per pail 0.06 0.06 0.12 0.12 Cost Per Unit 8.22 4.85 2.42 1.51 Selling Price Per Unit to Distributors 11.99 6.55 3.24 2.01 Unit Gross Profit 3.77 1.70 0.82 0.50

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24 oz. Bag 48 oz. Bag 4 lb. Bag 128 oz. Pail No. of Units 16,848

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10,000 128 oz. Pail 20,000 41,712

The quantity of ecological detergent that we sell weekly will be distributed in various sizes as follows: PRODUCT Pounds of detergent Units Sold 1 gal. Pail 2,808 351 4 lb. Bag 3,478 869 48 oz. Bag 1,863 1,015 24 oz. Bag 3,046 1,242 WEEKLY TOTALS 11,195 3,477
New Heights Ecological Laundry Detergent No. of Units Sold Year 1

Note: Annual figures assume 4 weeks per month for 12 months (48 weeks).

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30,000 4 lb. Bag 40,000 50,000 60,000 48 oz. Bag 48,720 59,616

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2. PRODUCTS 2.2 NEW HEIGHTS EXTRA STRENGTH LAUNDRY DETERGENT: This product uses the latest advancements in detergent technology to provide the same cleaning power of the ecological choice while using a fraction of the actual powder. We expect that this product will sell approximately 4,000 packages (11,000 lbs.) of Extra Strength Laundry Detergent weekly. Our unit costs and pricing are as follows: PRODUCT SIZES EXTRA STRENGTH WASHING POWDER: Direct Material Costs (per 128 oz. Pail 64 oz. Pail unit) Powder 5.20 2.60 Landing cost 3.20 2.20 Cost for box 0.26 0.19 Cost for scoop 0.22 0.22 Labels 0.06 0.06 Cost Per Unit 8.94 5.27 Selling Price Per Unit to Distributors 12.97 7.09 Unit Gross Profit 4.03 1.82 24 oz. Plastic Bag 0.98 0.25 0.10 0.22 0.12 1.67 3.11 1.44 16 oz. Plastic Bag 0.65 0.22 0.08 0.22 0.12 1.29 1.99 0.70

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1 gal. 4 lb. 24 oz. 16 oz. WEEKLY TOTALS
16 oz. Plastic Bag 24 oz. Plastic Bag 64 oz. Pail 128 oz. Pail
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The 11,000 lbs. of detergent that we sell weekly will be distributed in various sizes as follows: PRODUCT Pounds of Detergent Units Sold 3,370 4,925 1,895 1,080 11,270 421 1,231 1,264 1,080 3,996

128 oz. Pail No. of Units 20,208

Note: Annual figures assume 4 weeks per month for 12 months (48 weeks).

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New Heights Extra Strength Laundry Detergent No. of Units Sold Year 1
30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000

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64 oz. Pail 59,088

24 oz. Plastic Bag 60,672

16 oz. Plastic Bag 51,840

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3. MARKET ANALYSIS We are a unique company with a specialized product in a market that is resistant to economic swings and shows consistent growth over time. To reach our target markets effectively we will utilize food store chains that are established as high traffic consumer product outlets. We are essentially the distributor for our products and will give highly attentive service to our resellers. 3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION Our market is divided into two segments: Consumer Products: Handled primarily through retailers, this group will be our initial target as they are the ones that will consume our laundry powder product. Industrial Products: In this segment, our customers will include professional cleaning providers and institutional bulk purchasers. These products will be launched in a separate phase.

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3.2 TARGET MARKET SEGMENT STRATEGY Consumer Products: This is potentially our biggest market. This is an area with a high product turnover, healthy margins and a few players (none of which offer an ecologically friendly solution). We look at the potential in this market as the basis for our growth.

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Industrial Products: Here we are selling both through distributors as well as directly to the ultimate users. Due to the volume of product per order in this category we will be launching this after moving to a larger facility. We know that a marketing effort in this segment will produce sales that could quite possibly bring this segment to an equal level with our consumer market.

Our competitors range from inexpensive Latin American based products such as Ariel to premium priced global juggernauts such as Gain and Tide. Our powders have equal cleaning power to our competitors but at a lower price than the premium global brands. This pricing, combined with our marketing effort and the added benefits of recycling, make us confident that we can take away a sizeable portion of their market share.

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4. MARKETING 4.1 MARKETING STRATEGIES The aim of our marketing will be multifaceted. In all of our marketing efforts, we want to create awareness in consumers of our products existence so that we will be a viable alternative when they make their purchase decision. Beyond that we want to enlighten them of the benefits of using Earth- friendly products. This will inch them closer to making us their product of choice. We want to also create an awareness of the human interest story behind our company. The fact that disabilities aside, we are able to work together to create a quality product will serve as an inspiration to many would-be consumers. Our cause will lend to our advantage. It is said that For every disadvantage, there is an equal or a greater advantage. In 1983 American Express coined the phrase cause marketing, or as Bruce Burtch puts it, Do well, by doing good. According to The 2006 Cone Millennial Cause Study by Cone Inc. in collaboration with AMP Insights: Cause Branding is a business strategy that integrates a social issue or cause into an organizations brand equity and identity. If authentically embraced and sustained, it allows that business to gain significant bottom line and community impacts. Millennials have been referred to as the most civic-minded generation since WorldWar II. This study suggests that Millennials are the most socially-conscious consumers to date. In fact, 61% of respondents are currently worried about the state of the world today and feel personally responsible for making a difference. They are attempting to live up to that responsibility by volunteering, recycling, educating friends and family on social and environmental causes and donating money. The following statistics from the respondents behaviors in the past year: 81% of respondents have volunteered in some way (either weekly, monthly or once or twice a year). 83% will trust a company more if it is socially/environmentally responsible. 69% consider a companys social and environmental commitment when deciding where to shop. 89% are likely or very likely to switch from one brand to another (price and quality being equal) if the second brand is associated with a good cause. 74% of Millennials are more likely to pay attention to a companys messages if the company has a deep commitment to a cause. 66% will recommend products/services if the company is socially responsible.

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The New Heights initiative has a unique marketing advantage, as we address a social issue faced by persons with disabilities. This advantage comes from increased attention/visibility on empowering, employing and educating persons with disabilities to live productive lives. With the country focused on the community of persons with disabilities, the New Heights initiative will emerge as a beacon of hope and inspiration for persons with disabilities. More importantly, it will be one that is operated, own and manage by the said community. This increase attention being put on the community of persons with disabilities, will catapult our products in the hearts and minds of the Bahamian public, thus leading to increase sales/ purchases.

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4. MARKETING 4.1 MARKETING STRATEGIES (CONTINUED) We have already begun to increase publicity on the plight of the community of persons with disabilities using media outlets such as the nationally televised newscasts and by appearing on talk shows. We have launched two websites1. There are numerous articles posted on both web sites which serve to change the mindset and attitudes of enabled Bahamians toward persons with disabilities. We will soon begin including articles that will be published in local papers, as well as posted on our web sites. We intend to educate, inform and enlighten our Bahamian brothers and sisters, about the potential, possibilities and benefits that can be found in the community of persons with disabilities. Because as Stevie Wonder puts it, The more you make people independent, the more money you can make and that benefits everyone. What makes our washing powder stand out from our competitors? We have had the opportunity to give out more than one hundred [100] samples of our washing powder. These samples were given out to the members of our organization, their families and friends as well as to a few business owners, in Nassau and on the family island. We implored them to use the products, and give us their feedback based on performance, suds and scent. Needless to say, they all were quite impressed. On a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, we got the following feedback: Overall performance average score: 10 Suds average score: 7 Scent average score: 9

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We are pleased to say, that all of them, and not some of them, or the majority of them, but all of them have said to us: Once you get your business off the ground, we will be purchasing your products. For example, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Major (proprietors of J&M appraisers) said in an e-mail the following:

My wife and I are happy to assist. As you already know, we had a beautiful disabled daughter, but she died in September 2006. So we are more than happy to assist. Please stop by the office on Monday for a gift in the amount of $ xxx. And we wish you all success. Further, we will patronize the business venture.

Why is this so? Why is there such a positive response to our products? We have discovered that the average person uses four times (or more) washing detergent than is necessary to clean their clothing.

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4. MARKETING 4.1 MARKETING STRATEGIES (CONTINUED) We have discovered that the average person uses four times (or more) washing detergent than is necessary to clean their clothing. An article that was recently posted in the New York Times says using too much soap in your washing machine and dishwasher can cause serious damage to the machines. According to Vernon Schmidt (a repairman for 35 years and author of The Appliance Handbook for Women entitled: Simple Enough Even a Man Can Understand) most people use 10-15 times more soap than is necessary, and theyre pouring money down the drain. Modern machines are designed to use less water, and dont need nearly as much soap as they used to. And with detergents getting increasingly concentrated, its important to remember a little goes a long way. Overdosing on laundry detergent can lead to stiff clothes, or a buildup of mold and mildew inside your machine. Schmidt says that using half to one eighth the recommended amount of detergent is adequate, depending on how hard or soft your water is. And though its a bit counterintuitive, if you see suds, dont think youre cleaningyoure just using too much detergent.

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So we asked those persons who used our samples: How much detergent do they normally use, in their wash load? The majority said about half a cup, which is 4 ounces. So if they normally purchase Gain, they will only get 15.75 wash loads per 40 load box. If its Tide they normally use, they will only get 8.75 wash loads per 40 load box. Some said that they use the full scoop per load. One person even told us that when she washes her white clothing, she uses 2 full scoops per load. Not only is this inefficient but by using so much detergent it is next to impossible, for any washer, to properly rinse the detergent out of your clothing. This remaining, un-rinsed detergent in our clothing is absorbed through our skin. The harmful health effects of this include skin irritation and rashes. Just as, or even more importantly, the excess suds from using too much detergent will pollute our water table. This example illustrates why we feel that education should be a primary thrust of our marketing efforts. It is our goal to teach persons how to properly use their washing detergent. We are not only referring to our detergent, but to all detergents used in our market. We intend to impact the entire Bahamas, one wash load at a time. Even if we are unable to convince everyone to make the switch to using our detergent, we would have at least taught them how to properly use theirs.

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According to Mr. J. Abraham (marketing expert), there are only three ways to grow a business regardless what enterprise you are in: a) Increase your prospects; b) Increase your unit of sales or c) Increase the frequency of purchase.

To increase our prospects, we will utilize radio advertisements and talk shows. For the radio advertisements, we aim to secure airtime during the newscasts, 5 days per week. Our talk show appearances will include television shows , for example, Bahamas @ Sunrise and popular radio shows such as Real Talk Live with Ortland Bodie and Immediate Response with Chrissy Love (to name a few).

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4. MARKETING 4.2 MARKETING ACTIVITY (CONTINUED) We intend to increase our unit of sales by giving potential customers the opportunity to try our products through on-site promotions at Laundromats. It is our intention to motivate customers who are accustomed to purchasing a 40 load container (equal to our 64 load container) to see the savings benefit of purchasing an 80 load container (equal to our 120 load container). Achieving an increase in our frequency of purchase will result from a rebate program that we will initiate. This rebate program will work using the model successfully deployed by local water manufacturers for years; allowing customers to bring their empty pails back and realize a savings of $2 or more.

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5. RISKS AND REWARDS Being the first to market with a product in a high turnover market has a number of benefits. Most importantly for our financiers is the fact that the high turnover combined with our healthy margins will not only make our venture feasible but more importantly lucrative. The success of New Heights products will no doubt spur on copy-cat competitors. There are two mitigating factors to the threat of competition overcoming us: 1. Our presence in the market will be established by the time would be competitors emerge. This means they would have to compete with us on price. As our production levels increase (to meet demand) we will have economies of scale that a start-up competitor will not be able to enjoy, making it difficult for them to compete via price and still be economically viable. 2. Human interest appeal. Our ties to the disabled population of The Bahamas will evoke a certain degree of purchases. While persons may copy our formulas they cannot duplicate our human interest story. A survey conducted by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has shown that 52% of Households pay more attention to advertising messages featuring people with disabilities.

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6. MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL The New Heights products manufacturing company will be managed by Mr. Drexel Deal. He is a visionary, change maker and someone who has proven to be extremely resourceful in the face of obstacles and challenges. As he himself stated, We can talk about change as much as we want to; but until we begin to take deliberate and calculated steps to bring about the change we want, then it will never happen. Although blind, he has brought together the twenty four members of the Disabled Persons Organization by inspiring, motivating and daring them to dream. More importantly, he has challenged them to act towards the fulfillment of that dream to own and operate their own business. He has also assembled a team of business professionals, which will better position New Heights as a leading manufacturing company. Mr. Deal has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having spare headed a successful training program geared towards high school students, and he also has a business license to promote a companys message through mobile phones. He is a competent and a polished speaker with a reputation for getting things done. Please see resume on Page 26 for more details. Mr. Frank Crothers former vice chairman of Abaco Markets and president of Island Holdings LTD. stated in an e-mail the following about Mr. Deal and the idea of the Yes We Can project: Dear Mr. Deal,

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Name Shawn Moree Leslie Miller Dionisio Daguilar Opal Roach Clement Foster Robert Sands

I have read with great interest your letter concerning the proposal for a economic initiative to help those people with disabilities here in the Bahamas by starting a company, Yes We Can Group to provide jobs and security for those people with disabilities. Having known of the fine work that you have done in the past, it is my pleasure on behalf of the Sovereign and Military Order of Malta, to enclose a check in the sum of $xxxx , as a start up business to provide employment opportunities to the disabled in the Bahamas. It sounds to me like you have a winning idea with the "Yes We Can Group", and let me wish you good fortune and great success.

To avoid the pitfalls inherent in inexperienced leadership we have established an advisory board. This board consists of leaders from the fields of commerce, communications and law. Each of these advisors brings with them an abundance of expertise in areas vital to the initial and ongoing success of this enterprise. The advisory board will receive compensation for their assistance in steering New Heights overarching growth mandate. The following persons make up the advisory board:

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6. MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL Beyond the advisory board, the headcount will include a general manager, an office manager, an administrative assistant, secretary/receptionist, production staff, delivery truck drivers and delivery assistants. The following table illustrates our headcount and payroll: Salaries # of Item Description Employees Weekly General Manager 1 $725.00 Office Manager 1 500.00 Secretary/Receptionist 1 325.00 Driver/Delivery Person 2 320.00 Driver/Assistant 2 220.00 In-house Inspector 2 275.00 Production Staff 4 220.00 Sales Person 1 350.00 $2,935.00

Salary Per Person Annual Monthly Total $2,900.00 $34,800.00 $2,000.00 $24,000.00 $1,300.00 $15,600.00 $2,560.00 $30,720.00 $1,760.00 $21,120.00 $2,200.00 $26,400.00 $3,520.00 $42,240.00 $1,400.00 $16,800.00 $17,640.00 $ 211,680.00

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7. FINANCIAL FORECAST 7.1 FORECAST BALANCE SHEET NEW HEIGHTS Balance Sheet
(Expressed in Bahamian dollars) 1 $ ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash in hand and at bank Accounts receivable Inventory 43,373 102,795 134,329 280,497 103,878 105,879 138,359 348,116 124,185 109,054 142,510 375,749 145,400 112,326 146,785 404,511 167,220 115,695 151,189 434,104 2 $ Fiscal Year 3 $ 4 $ 5 $

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NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property plant and equipment, net LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Dividend Payable Current portion of bank loan Accrued Liabilities LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Long-term portion of bank loan STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Contributed Capital Retained earnings

42,258 42,258 322,755

33,806 33,806 381,922

25,355 25,355 401,104

16,903 16,903 421,414

8,452 8,452 442,556

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42,494 9,300 51,794

48,359 9,579 57,938

55,034 9,866 64,900

62,630 10,162 72,792

10,467 10,467

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10,467

40,000 392,089 432,089 442,556

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7. FINANCIAL FORECAST 7.2 FORECAST STATEMENT OF INCOME
NEW HEIGHTS Statement of Income (Expressed in Bahamian dollars)
1 $ REVENUE Extra Strength Washing Powder Ecological Washing Powder Total Revenue COST OF SALES Powder Landing cost Labels Cost for scoops Cost for containers Production Staff Salaries Delivery Staff Salaries Fuel (80%) Salesperson Salary NIB Repairs and maintenance-Mach. & Eqpt. Total Cost of Sales GROSS INCOME PROFIT MARGIN OPERATING EXPENSES Administrative Salaries Professional Service Rent Marketing and advertising Utilities Licenses & Permits Depreciation Fuel (20%) NIB Supplies Start-up Costs, Research & Samples Insurance Travel Signage Office Supplies Bad Debt Expense Repairs and maintenance-Building Kitchen Supplies Protective/Safety Gear Total Operating Expenses OPERATING INCOME BEFORE INTEREST EXPENSE Interest Expense NET INCOME 972,884 752,903 1,725,787 652,706 396,432 46,140 78,915 34,773 42,240 51,840 23,926 16,800 5,988 500 1,350,260 375,527 22% 100,800 44,740 28,800 25,200 21,600 8,949 8,452 5,982 5,443 4,660 4,300 1,899 1,800 1,550 1,050 1,028 1,000 960 588 267,251 108,276 29,789 $ 76,937 2 $ 1,264,748 978,774 2,243,522 848,518 515,362 59,981 102,589 45,205 54,912 67,392 34,454 21,840 6,604 650 1,757,507 486,015 22% 103,824 61,443 38,400 30,900 22,248 11,218 8,452 8,613 5,606 6,400 1,947 1,854 1,082 1,059 1,300 989 808 306,143 179,872 24,634 $155,238 Fiscal Year 3 $ 1,327,986 1,027,711 2,355,697 890,944 541,130 62,980 107,719 47,465 57,658 70,762 37,210 22,932 6,935 683 1,846,418 509,279 22% 106,939 63,286 38,400 31,827 22,915 11,778 8,452 9,302 5,775 6,592 1,995 1,910 1,114 1,091 1,365 1,018 832 314,591 194,688 18,768 $ 175,920 4 $ 1,394,385 1,079,097 2,473,482 935,491 568,186 66,129 113,105 49,839 60,540 74,300 40,187 24,079 7,281 717 1,939,854 533,628 22% 110,147 65,185 38,400 32,782 23,603 12,367 8,452 10,047 5,948 6,789 2,045 1,967 1,147 1,123 1,433 1,049 857 323,341 210,287 12,094 $198,193 5 $ 1,464,104 1,133,053 2,597,157 982,266 596,596 69,436 118,760 52,331 63,568 78,015 43,402 25,283 7,645 752 2,038,054 559,103 22% 113,451 67,140 38,400 33,765 24,311 12,986 8,452 10,850 6,126 6,993 2,096 2,026 1,182 1,157 1,505 1,080 882 332,402 226,701 4,492 $222,202

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7. FINANCIAL FORECAST 7.3 FORECAST STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
NEW HEIGHTS Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity (Expressed in Bahamian dollars) 1 $ Contributed Capital 40,000 40,000 76,937 (12,000) 64,937 104,937 2 $ 40,000 40,000 64,937 155,238 (53,856) 166,319 206,319 Fiscal Year 3 $ 40,000 40,000 166,319 175,921 (108,667) 233,573 273,573 4 $ 40,000 40,000 233,573 198,193 (123,144) 308,622 348,622 5 $ 40,000 40,000 308,622 222,202 (138,735) 392,089 432,089

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7. FINANCIAL FORECAST 7.4 FORECAST STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NEW HEIGHTS Statement of Cash Flows (Expressed in Bahamian Dollars)
1 $ CASH PROVIDED (USED FOR): OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income Adjustments for: depreciation Depreciation Increase in receivables Increase in inventory Increase in accrued liabilities 76,937 8,452 (102,795) (134,329) 9,300 (142,435) 155,238 8,452 (3,084) (4,030) 279 156,855 175,920 8,452 (3,175) (4,151) 287 177,333 198,193 8,452 (3,272) (4,275) 295 199,393 222,203 8,452 (3,369) (4,404) 304 223,186 Fiscal Year 2 $ 3 $ 4 $ 5 $

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FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from loan Payment of principal Payment of dividends Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

INVESTING ACTIVITIES Contributed capital Acquisition of property and equipment

40,000 (50,710) (10,710)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

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245,857 (37,340) (12,000) 196,517

(42,494) (53,856) (96,350) 60,505 43,373

(48,359) (108,667) (157,026) 20,307 103,878

(55,034) (123,144) (178,178) 21,215 124,185

(62,631) (138,735) (201,366) 21,820 145,400 167,220

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8. Assumptions to Financial Forecast 8.1 BASIS OF OPERATION The forecast balance sheets, statements of income, statements of changes in shareholders equity and statements of cash flows for each of one year period are presented in accordance with International Accounting Standards. The financial forecasts may not be appropriate for any other purpose. This forecast is based on certain assumptions and therefore actual results may differ materially from the forecast results. 8.2 KEY ASSUMPTIONS INHERENT IN THE FINANCIAL FORECAST The key assumptions underlying the data presented in the financial statements are as follows: a) Accounts Receivable

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Retailers will have 15 business days to settle their accounts. Consequently, we have estimated an accrual of three weeks of sales revenue outstanding at the end of the year.

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Property, plant and equipment Property Plant & Equip. Item Description Leasehold Improvements Automobiles Office Equipment Computer Equipment Mixing & Filling Apparatus

Inventory represents the stock of unused and unsold washing powder and packaging materials for the year. It is estimated that 10% of units produced during the year will remain in inventory unsold at year end.

The Companys planned capital asset expenditure is forecast to be $50,710. The company intends to use a leased space for the production of the powder. Consequently, these costs relate primarily to machinery for delivery of the product and will be incurred in the first year of operation. These costs are shown below:

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Total Cost 18,435 18,000 7,046 5,510 1,719 50,710

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Leasehold Improvement Detail Cleaning and washing front office, factory floor, storage areas and lavatories. Removing Tiles on factory floor and leveling designated portions of concrete pad. Widening primary storage area door to 4.5 ft. and joining raised pads to floor level. Build new work counters and desk on factory floor and reception areas. Removing old vents and closing holes in walls left by dryers removed. Supply and install 2 24in .x 24 in. attic/circulation fans on factory floor Rebuild cabinet for the kitchen and section off pump room. Installing 2 new doors (reception and kitchen) and repair 2 door (restroom) Repair concrete ceiling in reception, and factory floor and reception. Repaint reception, rest rooms, factory floor, storage areas and kitchen. Electrical repairs, isolation and upgrades. Office Equipment Detail Item Description "L" Shaped Desk Credenzas Guest Chairs $ 800.00 1,200.00 700.00 1,600.00 500.00 2,100.00 1,450.00 685.00 900.00 3,500.00 5,000.00 $18,435.00

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Task Chairs # 2041 Filing Cabinets # 4dr Legal Task Chairs #055400 Water Cooler Microwave Rolodex Coffeemaker Desk Trays Clock (wall) Small Office size Fridge

# of Items 1 2 6 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 4 1

Per Item Cost 1,450.00 650.00 195.00 465.00 400.00 270.00 300.00 130.00 110.00 52.00 75.00 18.00 65.00

Total Cost 1,450.00 1,300.00 1,170.00 930.00 800.00 540.00 300.00 130.00 110.00 104.00 75.00 72.00

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Computer Equipment Detail Description (3) DELL OptiPlex 380 Workstations SETUP FEE (3) Uninterruptible Power Supplies (1) Printer, Scanner, Copy & Fax Machine (1) Wireless Router (1) Network Switch

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Amount $ 3,200.00 1,500.00 360.00 300.00 100.00 50.00 $ 5,510.00

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Mixing & Filling Apparatus Detail Item Description Box Handling Hand Trucks Pallet Jack Heating iron for packaging 30 Gallon Drum Hand Trucks Work Tables 30 Gallon Drums # of Items 3 1 2 2 2 2 Per Item Cost $ 159.50 350.00 140.00 130.00 120.00 55.00 Total Cost $ 478.50 350.00 280.00 260.00 240.00 110.00 1,718.50

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Property and equipment plus any expenses incidental to its acquisition are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is charged so as to write-off the cost or valuation of assets over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. The costs of property, plant and equipment will be depreciated over 6 years.

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This amount represents liabilities resulting from partial completion of work related to Professional Services and utility service bills received and outstanding at year end.

The loan is $245,598 and will be amortized with an interest rate of 13% per annum over five (5) years with total (interest & principal) monthly payments of $5,594.

The initial cash investment of $40,000 will be raised primarily from members of the Disabled Persons Organization.

The revenue projection for Year 1 is based on sales of 166,896 units of Ecological Washing Powder and 191,808 units of Extra Strength Washing Powder. This is the aggregate sales across the different product sizes. For the proceeding years, sales estimates are based on annual sales growth rates of 30% (Year 2) and 5% for years 3 through 5.

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8. Assumptions to Financial Forecast 8.2 KEY ASSUMPTIONS INHERENT IN THE FINANCIAL FORECAST (CONTINUED) g) Revenue (continued) A) EXTRA STRENGTH WASHING POWDER
Revenue Per Fiscal Year

PRODUCT 128 oz. Pail 64 oz. Pail 24 oz. Plastic Bag 16 oz. Plastic Bag Total

No. of Units 20,208 59,088 60,672 51,840 191,808

Year 1 $ 262,098 418,934 188,690 103,162 972,884

Year 2 $ 340,727 544,614 245,297 134,110 1,264,748

Year 3 $ 357,763 571,845 257,562 140,816 1,327,986

Year 4 $ 375,652 600,437 270,440 147,856 1,394,385

Year 5 $ 394,434 630,459 283,962 155,249 1,464,104

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B) ECOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER Revenue Per Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 $ $ $ 262,610 275,740 289,527 355,178 372,937 391,583 205,209 215,469 226,243 155,777 163,565 171,744 978,774 1,027,711 1,079,097

No. of PRODUCT Units 128 oz. Pail 16,848 41,712 4 lb. Bag 48,720 48 oz. Bag 59,616 24 oz. Bag Total 166,896

Year 1 $ 202,008 273,214 157,853 119,828 752,903

Year 5 $ 304,004 411,163 237,555 180,331 1,133,053

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ECOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER: Direct Material Costs (TOTAL) Units sold Powder Landing cost Labels per pail Cost for scoop per unit Cost for box per unit Total Direct Materials Cost 128 oz. Pail 16,848 75,479 53,914 4,380 3,707 1,011 138,491

The major direct costs in running the business are the powder, containers and labor directly attributable in producing and delivering the products.
PRODUCT SIZES 64 oz. 24 oz. Pail Plastic Bag 41,712 48,720 93,435 81,850 91,766 14,616 5,423 4,872 9,177 10,718 2,503 5,846 202,304 117,902

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16 oz. Plastic Bag 59,616 50,077 14,904 4,769 13,115 7,154 90,019

TOTAL 166,896 300,841 175,200 19,444 36,717 16,514 548,716

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8. Assumptions to Financial Forecast 8.2 KEY ASSUMPTIONS INHERENT IN THE FINANCIAL FORECAST (CONTINUED) h) Cost of sales
EXTRA STRENGTH WASHING POWDER: Direct Material Costs (TOTAL) Units sold Powder Landing cost Labels per pail Cost for scoop per unit Cost for box per unit Total Direct Materials Cost PRODUCT SIZES 128 oz. Pail 20,208 105,082 64,666 5,254 4,446 1,212 180,660 64 oz. Pail 59,088 153,629 129,994 11,227 12,999 3,545 311,394 24 oz. Plastic Bag 60,672 59,459 15,168 6,067 13,348 7,281 101,323 16 oz. Plastic Bag 51,840 33,695 11,404 4,147 11,405 6,221 66,872 TOTAL 191,808 351,865 221,232 26,695 42,198 18,259 660,249

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Salaries

Salaries, professional services and marketing are the dominant operating expenses. These are based on anticipated market values for Year 1. For the remaining years expenses are projected based on their ratio to revenues in Year 1. Fuel costs were estimated to be increasing by 8% per annum.
Salary Per Person Monthly Annual Total $ $ 2,900.00 34,800.00 2,000.00 24,000.00 1,300.00 15,600.00 2,560.00 30,720.00 1,760.00 21,120.00 2,200.00 26,400.00 3,520.00 42,240.00 1,400.00 16,800.00 17,640.00 211,680.00

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Item Description General Manager Office Manager Secretary/Receptionist Driver/Delivery Person Driver/Assistant In-house Inspector Production Staff Sales Person

# of Employees 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 1

Weekly $ 725.00 500.00 325.00 320.00 220.00 275.00 220.00 350.00 2,935.00

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8. Assumptions to Financial Forecast 8.2 KEY ASSUMPTIONS INHERENT IN THE FINANCIAL FORECAST (CONTINUED) h) Cost of sales Monthly Utilities
Telephone Line Electricity Internet (Coralwave) V.O.I.P. Phone Total Annual Utilities Licenses & Permits Business License Vehicle License & Inspection Total Annual Licenses & Permits Professional Services Description Accounting Advisory Team Legal Fees Alarm w/ Monitoring Service Graphic Design Web-site $105.00 $1,500.00 $160.00 $ 35.00 $1,800.00

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$8,235.19 $320.00 $8,555.19

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Total Annual $ 8,500.00 $ 31,200.00 $ 2,500.00 $540.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $44,740.00

70% of net income will be distributed to shareholders. Of this distribution, 30% will be designated to the DPO with 40% designated for remaining investors.

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9. APPENDICES 9.1 CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER

Drexel Deal Nassau, Bahamas Tel: (242) 364-6493 or (242) 636-5286

_____________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVES: To continue to encourage young persons to utilize training and education as means
of furthering their personal growth and development and so position themselves to make good career choices, particularly those young persons with disabilities. To utilize my skills of persuasion to generate overall improvement in sales growth for the Organization obtaining my services.

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EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: 2004: The Training Centre
Public Speaking

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September 2004 October 2005: Future Net (Training Ltd.)

March 2004 September 2004: The Training Centre

2003: Continuing Education Dept., The College of The Bahamas

Human Resources Management Phase I Human Resources Management Phase and II: Effective Writing

2002: Continuing Education Dept. - The College of The Bahamas 1991: Graduated RM Bailey Senior High 26

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Introduction to Micro Computers

Nassau, Bahamas

Headed initiative to provide Computer Training for High School Students Targeted a brand New Market Focused on Students Provided Career Consultations Sessions With students and parents Canvassed and made follow-up Cold Calls, as required

Headed initiative to provide Computer Training for High School Students Targeted a brand New Market Focused on Students Provided Career Consultations Sessions With students and parents Canvassed and made follow-up Cold Calls, as required

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9. APPENDICES 9.1 CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER (CONTINUED)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 1999 Present: Member

The Disabled Persons Organization Nassau, Bahamas

September 2003 Sept 2004: President

Disabled Persons Organization Nassau, Bahamas Spearheaded Fundraising Initiative Was successful in raising the greatest amount funds ever acquired for The Disabled Persons Organization (DPO) Also initiated Computer Training for Twenty-one (21) persons with disabilities This was the largest training initiative ever undertaken for persons with disabilities in the Bahamas (i.e. in area of Computers)

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2000: Toastmasters Club 1600 2001: Toastmasters Club 1600
Bahamas Bahamas Became a Member

Sept 2001 Present: Executive Director and Founder of BACK (Brothers Against Crime and Killing)

1999: Joined Toastmasters Club 1600

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Awarded Toastmaster of the Year Awarded Speaker of the Year

Nassau, Bahamas

BACK is a Programme that focuses on the positive development of young men Our Youth Programme is the first, locally, to focus on Career Training for young men A+ Certification provided Members of BACK - The A+ Certification provides Computer Training, which enables participants to become, Certified Computer Technicians BACK Members also provided with Computer Training which enabled them to obtain their MOS Certification (Microsoft Office Specialist)

Competent Toast Masters Award (CPM) For Public Speaking

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9. APPENDICES 9.1 CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER (CONTINUED)

VOLUNTEER SERVICES September October 2005: The Department of Probations

Featured Guest Speaker Nassau, Bahamas

Summer 2002 May 2003: Simpson Penn School for Boys

Group Presentations

Nassau, Bahamas

1999 2001: Adolescent Health Center, Shirley Street & School Lane
Volunteer Counsellor

Nassau, Bahamas

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STRENGTHS INTEREST/HOBBIES

Nassau, Bahamas

Work with young men who end up in the Court System

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Master at conveying new ideas and concepts to an audience, or providing the relevant information to existing customers and potential customers. Brilliant at helping others to view themselves as a Self-servant and to also see the end result, benefit, and/or advantage that they can expect to receive, once they avail themselves of a particular product or service I am selling. A strong communicator, who exhibits effective Leadership Skills, with a persuasive touch, aimed influencing others to act or to move in a particular or different direction. Committed to the life-long process of learning. In spite of being totally blind in both eyes, I adapt and adjust quickly to new environments. Excellent people and interpersonal skills. Possess and exhibits very strong skills, as it relates to following through with an assignment. Very good at follows-up with existing customers to ensure continual customer loyalty and satisfaction. Very supportive of and also inspires to others to achieve targeted goals A team player, strong Christian values and a Second to none Work Ethics. A believer in the saying Do Unto Others as You Would Expect Others to do Unto You. Skillful at resolving conflict - Also a conflict resolution speaker, targeting youths and young adults.

Listening to Audio Books Listening to Educational Programmes and Documentaries Exercising

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9. APPENDICES 9.1 CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER (CONTINUED) REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Referees: 1. Dr. D. Paul Riley

Motivational Speaker

Tel: (242) 362-1830 2. Mr. Tim Dames

Owner Tims Air Condition and Refrigeration

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Former Partner at prominent Computer & Internet Company

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9. APPENDICES 9.2 BACKGROUND OF DISABLED PERSONS ORGANIZATION The Disabled Persons' Organization (DPO) is a cross disability non-profit organization which was founded in 1981 by the Late Phillip Smith. DPO was established to promote the human rights of all persons with disabilities and to promote effective measures for the equalization of opportunities and their full participation in society. VISION To Provide Opportunities towards the Maximization of the Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities MISSION STATEMENT To Establish Social, Educational and Training Programmes to Ensure That Persons with Disabilities in the commonwealth of The Bahamas lead Independent Lives to the Maximum Extent Possible Since the incorporation of DPO as a legally registered organization in 1996, the Organization has taken tremendous steps in promoting and encouraging the education and training, economic empowerment, social development, and integration of persons with disabilities in society. DPO is of the conviction that within every person with a disability rests an equal or a greater ability. This is why DPO continues to invest in the development of its members through education and training, not giving them a fish but rather teaching them how to fish. It is noteworthy to mention that the Disabled Persons Organization was privileged and honored in 1985 to host the Second World Congress of Disabled Peoples International. Some two thousand delegates from around the world, comprising of prominent Leaders of DPI, Government Officials, Human Rights Experts, Civil Society and Persons with Disabilities, converged on Paradise Island, Nassau, The Bahamas to discussed pertinent issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities. Additionally, this International Congress received reports on and evaluated the work being done by DPI and its member organizations and charted a new course for the integration of persons with disabilities in their communities. During this historic Congress, DPI also witnessed the rooting of its Womens Committee, thus providing a window of opportunity for womens issues to be placed at the forefront for urgent attention. DPO is a member of the Bahamas National Council for Disabilities, the Umbrella Organization for persons with disabilities in the Bahamas. The Organization also has a good working relationship with the Disability Affairs Division, the leading Government Agency on Disability under the Ministry of Health and Social Development.

DPO is the only organization in The Bahamas that has membership in the Disabled Peoples International, which is a network of national organizations or assemblies of persons with disabilities. The Organization also has membership in D. P. I. North American and Caribbean Regional Council.

DPO is also one of the founding members of the Disabled Peoples' Organizations of the Caribbean (DPO C.), which was founded in 1997 to promote and advocate for the empowerment of persons with disabilities through social and economic integration throughout their various communities.

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9. APPENDICES 9.2 BACKGROUND OF DISABLED PERSONS ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) DPO remains committed to the mandate of DPI (to promote the human rights of persons with disabilities through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development), as well as, to continue working with its social partners to champion the cause of persons with disabilities locally, regionally and internationally.

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