Title and short description of the proposed business plan.

Production of handmade pasta.

New and traditional recipes are to be used for the production of pasta with pure fresh local ingredients.

1. MISSION & SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS (description of the aim, of the main idea and the phase of implementation of the plan)

Production of handmade pasta using raw materials from the islands of Lesvos and Limnos. Traditional “grandma’s recipes” will be used so that our traditional tastes are   given prominence to.

At this stage the building where the business will be housed has been found and market research is conducted for the equipment to be bought.

 Our aim is to produce high-quality products in reasonable prices.

    Old traditional recipes will be used for the production of pasta. The recipes were collected from housewives many of whom come from Minor Asia and live in villages on the island of Lesvos. We are sure that these traditional tastes in combination with the use of pure ingredients from Lesvos and Limnos will draw the interest of our potential buyers.

            Initially we aim at the buying public of Lesvos. We also aim at promoting our products everywhere in Greece in the near future.

Premises: 200 square metres that include:

– cooking laboratory

– reception

– warehouse

– toilet

– cleaning and washing room

5.3 COMPETITION

            There are some local consortiums producing similar products as well as packaged products promoted as ”traditional”.

5.4.  SWOT ANALYSIS

Pasta made mainly with raw local materials.

Variety of products and forms: spaghetti, macaroni, homemade noodles, trahanas and a variety of pasta products in different shapes. The package will also be handmade.

Α. Selection and purchase of raw materials from local producers from Lesvos and Limnos.

Β. Kneading and addition of aromatic substances as well as other ingredients such as spinach, eggs, tomatoes et.c.

C. Production of pasta in a variety of shapes using appropriate equipment.

D. Drying (of pasta)

E. Weighing- Packaging of products

F. Storing of products

G. Promotion of products

7.2 SUPPLIERS

 We will prefer local producers from Lesvos- Limnos.

7.3 PRODUCTION STAFF

              There are five members in the production staff (who are also the founders of the business).

– kneading machine

– machine for the production of pasta

– drying machine

– oven

– weighing machines/scales

– fridge

– 2 butane gas burners

– 2 stainless cabinets

– stainless cookware

– 2 counters

– bureau

– seats

– shelves

– computer and printer

– telephone/fax machine

– cash machine

– van

 9.  FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

            With the right promotion and due to the high-quality of our products in combination with our reasonable prices, we hope that we will have capital amortisation after five years. We believe in the long sustainability of our business, as well as the expansion of the business in all over Greece and other European countries.