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Business Type:  Hydroponic/Organic Vegetable farming and Chicken farming. Competitive Advantage:  The advantage of hydroponics farming on a large scale is the availability to produce vegetables all year round in large quantities. This immediately becomes a positive factor with major retail outlets and exporters.  Efficient production utilizing greenhouses.  Reduced overhead by fully realizing crop output potential and economies of scale through joint costs  Knowledge due to research since 1996.  Experience in the vegetable industry goes back to 1997.  No existing projects of this magnitude in the Gauteng and Free State region.  As a matter of fact, we have a team of hardworking and highly proficient farmers, a team with excellent qualifications and experience in various niche areas in the vegetable farming industry. Business Vision:  To produce high quality, nutritional, and flavorful vegetables for consumption in both local and international markets.  To become one of the leading vegetable farm brands not just in South Africa but also on the global stage.  This will be accomplished by providing quality vegetables at fair prices while exceeding customer's expectations. Business Start-Up Goals:  The company is seeking to raise $30 000 0000 funding for the purpose of financing the acquisition of two large Hydroponic / Organic Vegetable farms, facilities modifications, multi-spans, equipment, fencing, Marketing and funding operating expenses. Business Advance Goals (Year 1 – Year 4):  Ensuring that all customers’ needs are met and they are satisfied with the purchased products.  Reach the point of sustainable profitability.  Is to build a business that will survive off its own cash flow without injecting finance from external sources once the business is officially running.  The remaining funding amount will be put on a guaranteed fixed investment with an interest of 12.08% p/a as a business security. Business Mature Goals (Year 5 onwards):  Duplicate the business and establish new market shops. Target Market:  Major retail outlets and export markets for the vegetables.  Farmers markets.  Supermarkets / Vegetable city shops within 1000 km. Business values:  Integrity, Boldness, Honesty, Trust, Accountability, Commitment to customers and Passion, Continuous Learning, Ownership, Constant Improvement, Leadership, Diversity, Quality and Teamwork.