Business plan grade 7 for market day sell

Business plan

1. Business Plan
a. Who did you interview?
Girls aged 7–11 at school.
b. Are these people your target market? Why or why not?
Yes, because they enjoy fun snacks and sweet treats, and they are the
ones who will be buying at Market Day.
c. What products or services were they interested in?
Most were interested in DIY cupcake kits. Some liked snow cones,
and a few were not interested in buying.
d. How much were they willing to spend on products and/or
services?
They were willing to spend under R20 per product.
e. What makes them want to buy at a certain store?
Fun, affordable products and unique experiences (like decorating
their own cupcake and winning a Diamond painting).

2. Business Goal (SMART Goals)
S – Specific: Sell DIY cupcake kits, boba, and snow cones to learners
on Market Day.
M – Measurable: Sell at least 30 items and make a profit of R200.
A – Achievable: We have affordable products, a good location, and
enough stock.
R – Realistic: Learners like these products and are willing to spend
under R20.
T – Time-bound: All products will be sold within the Market Day (29
August 2025).
Goal: To sell 30+ items and make a R200 profit on Market Day.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
1. Fun and creative DIY cupcake kits attract attention.
2. Affordable prices (under R20).
Weaknesses:
1. Limited time to sell (only Market Day).
2. Products may melt (snow cones, boba ice).
Opportunities:
1. High demand for sweet treats among learners.
2. Chance to stand out with DIY experience.
Threats:
1. Competing stalls may sell similar treats.
2. Weather may affect sales of cold items like snow cones.

3. Market Day Plan
Products/services:
DIY cupcake kits, boba drinks, snow cones.
Resources needed (apart from goods):
- Table and cloth (to set up neatly)
- Ice (for snow cones and boba)
- Cups, straws, spoons, napkins
- Decorations for stall
Role players and why we need them:
- Sellers (to serve customers)
- Cashier (to handle money)
- Marketer (to attract customers)
Four skills we need:
1. Communication – to talk to customers
2. Teamwork – to work together
3. Money management – to handle sales
4. Creativity – to decorate the stall and present products

4. Financial Plan
Items we already have/borrow:
Table, cloth, spoons.
Items we must buy:
Cupcake ingredients, cups, straws, napkins, ice, flavoring for
snow cones, boba pearls.
How will we get money for Market Day?
Each group member contributes equally (e.g., R20 each).
Cash float:
We will start with R50 in small change (R5, R10 coins/notes).
This is important for giving customers change.
Income Statment

5. Income
Less Expenses
Total

6. Tropical

7. Tropical