Disposable Paper Plates as the name suggests are made out of special quality paper. Be it a picnic or a finger food party, the role of paper plates can never be denied. These products are conveniently used for serving eatables during family functions, eating chats and snacks, fruits, sweets etc. Most of the sweet shops use it for serving their customers with dry as well as wet Sweets/ Namkeens. The caterers utilize disposable paper plate during parties and social functions. These are a convenient replacement for crockery and utensils. Since these items are lightweight and can be easily disposed off, they are very convenient to be carried to any place for serving food items. These plates are available in a wide range of designs and sizes to meet the needs and preferences of consumers. Any outdoor party in India is really unthinkable without the paper plates. Seen in this perspective, starting your own paper plate business is a great way of earning an extra income every month. The banning of manufacturing and use of plastic plates all across the globe offers a good opportunity for producing and selling eco-friendly paper plates.

A Project Report is not only essential for obtaining financial assistance from Bank/ Financial Institution/Funding Agency but also the most important document either to participate in the development schemes of MSME Sector/ Department of Industries or in completing various time consuming government formalities connected with planning and commercial operation of the proposed business project.

This Detail Project Report (DPR)/ Business Plan has been developed in a well-structured PDF Format (Easy to Download, Convert into MS WORD through www.pdftoword.com, Edit for Personalised Customisation and Finally Printing the Report) to be presented as a Ready Project Proposal immediately thereby saving precious time of the promoter in the process of completing requisite formalities in anticipation of setting up the business project. Accordingly, following Project Templates has been deliberately left blank in order to facilitate customisation by the perspective entrepreneurs based on personal requirements and furnish necessary information on actual basis.

§ Project at a Glance                                     :             To be Filled Up as per Personal Requirements.

[Total Capital Expenditure, Working Capital, Estimated Cost of the Project, Amount of Bank Loan, Amount of Equity Capital and Amount of applicable Margin Money Subsidy – (Urban/Rural /General Category/ Special Category)].

§ General Information and Location          :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Unit/Firm, Address of the Proposed Project Location, Size of the Space Available and Occupancy under Ownership/Lease Agreement].

§ Promoter’s Background                            :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Promoter, Age, Communication Address, Educational Qualification, Work Experience and Special Training Attended, if Any].

 The Project Report/ Business Plan so presented include all the important aspects containing the following details;

CONTENTS

1.   Highlights of the Project

2.   Project Introduction

3.   The Project Proposal

4.   Prospect for Investment

5.   Potential Target Customers/Market

6.   Marketing Strategy

7.   Critical Success Factors

8.   Process Details and Technical Aspects

9.   Installed and Operational Capacity

10. Raw Materials and Consumables

11. Power and Utility

12. Tentative Implementation Schedule

13. Basis & Presumptions

14. Capital Investment Estimates with Detail Project Economics

15. Computation of Working Capital Requirement

16. Estimated Total Project Investment

17. Proposed Means of Project Financing

18. Estimated Annual Sales Turnover

19. Projected Profitability Statement

20. Calculation of Interest Amount

21. Depreciation Schedule

22. Term Loan Repayment Schedule

23. Debt Service Coverage Ratio

24. Break-Even Analysis

25. Projected Cash Flow Statement

26. Projected Balance Sheet

27. Internal Rate Return

28. Pay Back Period

The presentation also supplements with important facts and useful information covering the areas as indicated below;

1.   Statutory Permits and Business Licenses Required for the Project

2.   Important Steps to Start a MSME Business Unit and

3.   Smart Tips to Follow in Paper Plate Making Business.

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE-1: E-BOOK ON SCHEMES FOR MSMEs, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-2: SALIENT FEATURES OF MUDRA LOAN SCHEME, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-3: FAQ ON MUDRA LOAN SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-4: BRIEF ABOUT PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-5: FAQ ON PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

Thus the information provided would help in identifying in advance the infrastructure/resources required for the Project and approach the concerned government agencies accordingly. Hence, it becomes a complete document for further action towards realising the dream of becoming an entrepreneur.