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**Appendix: Detailed Supporting Documents**
This appendix provides granular data underpinning Boaz Trading PLC’s business plan, including market research, salon blueprints, and financial models.

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### **1. Market Surveys**
**Objective**: Validate demand for premium, culturally attuned beauty services in Addis Ababa.

#### **Survey Methodology**
- **Sample Size**: 500 women (18–45 years) across Addis’s Bole, Kazanchis, and Old Airport districts.
- **Method**: Mixed online/in-person surveys (60% digital, 40% face-to-face).
- **Demographics**:
- 65% urban professionals, 25% students, 10% homemakers.
- Income brackets: 45% (20,000–35,000 ETB/month), 30% (35,000–70,000 ETB), 25% (70,000+ ETB).

#### **Key Findings**
| **Question** | **Response** | **Business Implication** |
|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| How satisfied are you with current salon options? | 68% dissatisfied (cited poor hygiene, outdated styles). | Demand for premium, hygienic services. |
| Would you pay 2x more for eco-friendly services? | 52% yes, 33% maybe. | Sustainability as a USP. |
| Preferred beauty rituals? | 75% Ethiopian ingredients (coffee, besema clay). | Integrate traditional elements. |
| Top salon priorities? | Hygiene (40%), skilled staff (30%), ambiance (20%). | Invest in staff training and interior design. |

**Direct Quotes**:
- *“I want a salon that respects our culture but doesn’t feel stuck in the past.”* – Age 28, Bole resident.
- *“I’d pay more if I knew the tools were clean.”* – Age 35, Kazanchis professional.

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### **2. Salon Designs**
**Objective**: Create a premium, culturally resonant space blending Ethiopian heritage with modern luxury.

#### **Floor Plan (Bole Location)**
- **Size**: 150 sqm.
- **Zones**:
1. **Reception**: Coffee bar serving Ethiopian espresso, walls adorned with Sidama basketry.
2. **Service Area**: 8 stations (4 hair, 3 skincare, 1 nail).
3. **VIP Suite**: Private room for bridal clients (soundproof, bespoke decor).
4. **Retail Corner**: Display besema clay kits and coffee scrubs in handwoven baskets.

#### **Design Elements**
- **Sustainability**:
- Solar panels (5kW system).
- Recycled timber flooring, low-VOC paints.
- **Cultural Motifs**:
- Mural of Ethiopian landscapes by local artist Tewodros Afework.
- Traditional *mesob* (basket tables) for product displays.
- **Technology**:
- Tablets for digital check-ins.
- Free Wi-Fi with app download prompts.

**Cost Breakdown**:
| **Component** | **Cost/Salon (ETB)** |
|----------------------|----------------------|
| Construction | 4,000,000 |
| Interior Design | 1,500,000 |
| Solar Installation | 1,000,000 |
| Equipment/Tech | 1,400,000 |

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### **3. Cash Flow Forecasts**
**Objective**: Project Year 1 cash inflows/outflows and break-even timeline.

#### **Monthly Cash Flow (Months 1–12)**
| **Month** | **Revenue (ETB)** | **OpEx (ETB)** | **Net Cash Flow (ETB)** | **Cumulative (ETB)** |
|-----------|--------------------|-----------------|-------------------------|-----------------------|
| 1 | 750,000 | 1,430,000 | -680,000 | -680,000 |
| 2 | 900,000 | 1,430,000 | -530,000 | -1,210,000 |
| 3 | 1,100,000 | 1,430,000 | -330,000 | -1,540,000 |
| 4 | 1,500,000 | 1,430,000 | +70,000 | -1,470,000 |
| 5–12 (avg) | 1,600,000 | 1,430,000 | +170,000/month | **+310,000** (Year 1 end) |

**Assumptions**:
- **Revenue Growth**: 15% monthly increase until Month 4, then stabilization.
- **OpEx**: Fixed costs (rent, salaries) at 1.43M ETB/month.

#### **Break-Even Analysis**
- **Fixed Costs**: 17,160,000 ETB (Year 1).
- **Contribution Margin**: 500 ETB/service (1,000 ETB avg. price – 500 ETB variable costs).
- **Break-Even Volume**: 34,320 services/year (2,860/month or **95/day** across 3 salons).
- **Adjustment**: Actual target is 17 customers/day/salon (51 total) – indicates break-even by Month 10.

#### **Sensitivity Analysis**
| **Scenario** | **Impact on Year 1 Net Cash Flow** |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------|
| 10% lower customers | -2,100,000 ETB |
| 10% higher average spend | +1,800,000 ETB |
| 15% rent increase | -258,000 ETB |

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### **4. Supporting Charts**
- **Market Survey Pie Charts**: Visuals on income brackets, service preferences.
- **Salon 3D Renderings**: Digital mockups of Bole location.
- **Cash Flow Graphs**: Monthly revenue vs. expenses trendlines.

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**Conclusion**: This appendix validates Boaz’s strategy with robust data, from customer demand (market surveys) to financial viability (cash flow models). The salon designs and forecasts align with Ethiopia’s urban growth, positioning the brand for scalable success.