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Feasibility Study Format

The document outlines a comprehensive feasibility study format for a business proposal, including sections such as the title page, executive summary, introduction, market feasibility study, technical feasibility study, management and organizational feasibility, financial feasibility study, legal feasibility, socio-economic impact, conclusion and recommendations, and appendices. Each section provides detailed guidelines on what to include, such as industry analysis, target market demographics, operational plans, financial projections, and marketing strategies. The format aims to assess the viability of a business idea through structured analysis and data-driven insights.

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Feasibility Study Format

The document outlines a comprehensive feasibility study format for a business proposal, including sections such as the title page, executive summary, introduction, market feasibility study, technical feasibility study, management and organizational feasibility, financial feasibility study, legal feasibility, socio-economic impact, conclusion and recommendations, and appendices. Each section provides detailed guidelines on what to include, such as industry analysis, target market demographics, operational plans, financial projections, and marketing strategies. The format aims to assess the viability of a business idea through structured analysis and data-driven insights.

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FEASIBILITY STUDY FORMAT

I. Title Page

• Business Name
• Nature of Business
• Location
• Prepared by (Names of Proponents)
• Course / Subject
• Instructor
• Date Submitted

II. Executive Summary

A concise summary (1–2 pages) covering:

• Business concept
• Target market
• Competitive advantage
• Total investment required
• Projected profitability
• Conclusion on viability

III. Introduction

A. Background of the Study

• Rationale of the business idea


• Industry overview
• Problem or opportunity identified

B. Objectives of the Study

• General objective
• Specific objectives

C. Scope and Limitations

• Coverage of the study


• Assumptions used

IV. Market Feasibility Study


A. Industry Analysis

• Industry trends
• Growth rate
• Market size

B. Target Market

• Demographic profile
• Geographic profile
• Psychographic/behavioral profile

C. Demand Analysis

• Estimated demand
• Survey results
• Customer preferences

D. Supply Analysis

• Competitors
• Market share
• Competitive strengths and weaknesses

E. Marketing Plan

• Product/Service description
• Pricing strategy
• Promotion strategy
• Distribution strategy

V. Technical / Operational Feasibility Study

A. Product or Service Description

• Features
• Production process / Service flow

B. Location Analysis

• Site selection justification


• Accessibility
• Utilities

C. Equipment and Technology

• Machinery
• Tools
• Software (if applicable)

D. Production Plan / Service Plan

• Daily capacity
• Process flowchart

E. Suppliers

• Raw materials
• Terms of purchase

VI. Management and Organizational Feasibility

A. Organizational Structure

• Organizational chart

B. Management Team

• Roles and responsibilities


• Qualifications

C. Staffing Plan

• Number of employees
• Compensation structure

VII. Financial Feasibility Study

A. Total Project Cost

• Fixed investment
• Working capital

B. Sources of Financing

• Equity
• Loans

C. Projected Financial Statements (3–5 Years)

• Projected Income Statement


• Cash Flow Statement
• Balance Sheet
D. Financial Analysis

• Break-even Analysis
• Return on Investment (ROI)
• Payback Period
• Net Present Value (NPV) (if applicable)

VIII. Legal Feasibility

• Business registration requirements


• Permits and licenses
• Regulatory compliance
• Taxation considerations

IX. Socio-Economic Impact

• Contribution to employment
• Environmental considerations
• Community benefits

X. Conclusion and Recommendation

• Summary of findings
• Overall feasibility assessment
• Recommendation (Proceed / Revise / Reject)

XI. Appendices

• Survey questionnaire
• Financial computations
• Maps
• Resumes of proponents
• Supporting documents
📘 PART III: INTRODUCTION

(Suggested Length: 3–5 pages)

A. Background of the Study

1. Rationale of the Business Idea

🔎 What to Do:

• Explain why your group chose this business idea.


• Connect it to:
o A market need
o A consumer problem
o A business opportunity
• Support with simple data if possible (observation, trends, small survey, online
sources).

📝 Guide Questions:

• What inspired this idea?


• What gap in the market did you observe?
• Why is this business relevant in your area?

📌 Example Approach:

Start with a short paragraph describing the local situation.


Then explain the unmet need or opportunity.
End with why your business responds to that need.

2. Industry Overview

🔎 What to Do:

Provide a general overview of the industry where your business belongs.

Include:

• Type of industry (e.g., food service, retail, online selling)


• Current demand trends
• Basic industry performance in the Philippines or your locality
• If possible, mention growth or popularity trends

📝 Guide Questions:
• Is the industry growing?
• Is it seasonal?
• Is it highly competitive?

Keep it simple but informative (1–2 pages).

3. Problem or Opportunity Identified

🔎 What to Do:

Clearly state:

• What problem exists?


OR
• What opportunity can be exploited?

Explain:

• Who is affected?
• Why it matters?
• How your business solves it?

Be specific and logical.

B. Objectives of the Study

1. General Objective

Write ONE broad objective.

Example:

To determine the feasibility of establishing a milk tea kiosk near XYZ University.

2. Specific Objectives

Write 3–5 measurable objectives aligned with feasibility components.

Examples:

• To analyze the target market and demand.


• To assess operational requirements.
• To evaluate the projected profitability.
• To identify competitors and competitive advantage.

Make sure objectives are clear and action-oriented.

C. Scope and Limitations

1. Scope of the Study

🔎 What to Include:

• Location covered
• Time period of analysis
• Type of respondents surveyed
• Areas analyzed (market, technical, financial)

Example:

This study covers students aged 18–25 within a 1-kilometer radius of XYZ University.

2. Limitations

🔎 What to Include:

• Limited number of respondents


• Reliance on estimated financial projections
• Time constraints
• Market uncertainties

Be honest but realistic.

📘 PART IV: MARKET FEASIBILITY STUDY

(Suggested Length: 6–10 pages)

A. Industry Analysis
1. Industry Trends

🔎 What to Do:

Identify current trends affecting the industry.

Examples:

• Health-conscious food trends


• Online ordering growth
• Budget-friendly consumption behavior

Use:

• News articles
• Observations
• Local data

2. Growth Rate

Explain whether:

• The industry is expanding


• Stable
• Declining

If exact statistics are unavailable, use logical reasoning supported by observation.

3. Market Size

Estimate:

• Number of potential customers in the area


• Total possible demand

Example:
If 3,000 students are nearby and 40% buy milk tea weekly:
Estimated potential = 1,200 customers

Show simple computations.

B. Target Market
1. Demographic Profile

• Age
• Gender
• Income level
• Occupation

2. Geographic Profile

• Specific location
• Radius coverage
• Accessibility

3. Psychographic/Behavioral Profile

• Lifestyle
• Buying habits
• Preferences
• Frequency of purchase

Be specific and realistic.

C. Demand Analysis

1. Estimated Demand

Use:

• Survey data
• Observation
• Logical projections

Show computation:
Expected daily customers × average price = daily sales

2. Survey Results

Include:

• Number of respondents
• Summary of answers
• Graphs or tables (if possible)

Minimum recommended: 30 respondents.

3. Customer Preferences

Discuss:

• Preferred price range


• Flavor/product preference
• Buying frequency

Interpret the results — do not just present numbers.

D. Supply Analysis

1. Competitors

Identify:

• Direct competitors
• Indirect competitors

Include:

• Location
• Price range
• Product offerings

2. Market Share (Estimated)

Estimate competitor dominance based on:

• Foot traffic
• Customer observation
• Online reviews

3. Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses


Compare:

• Pricing
• Quality
• Location
• Customer service

Then explain your competitive advantage.

E. Marketing Plan

1. Product / Service Description

Describe:

• Features
• Unique selling proposition (USP)

2. Pricing Strategy

Explain:

• Cost-based pricing?
• Competitor-based pricing?
• Value-based pricing?

Show simple pricing computation if possible.

3. Promotion Strategy

Examples:

• Social media marketing


• Flyers
• Student discounts
• Opening promos

4. Distribution Strategy

Explain:
• Physical store?
• Online delivery?
• Both?

📊 RUBRIC FOR PART III & IV

Total: 50 Points

PART III: INTRODUCTION (20 Points)

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Points


Background & Clear, logical, Mostly Some gaps Weak ___ /8
Rationale (8) well-supported clear explanation
Objectives (5) Clear, Minor Vague Unclear ___ /5
measurable, issues
aligned
Scope & Realistic and Mostly Limited Missing key ___ /7
Limitations (7) clearly defined clear explanation parts

Subtotal: ___ /20

PART IV: MARKET FEASIBILITY (30 Points)

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Points


Industry Clear trends & Adequate Limited data Weak ___ /6
Analysis (6) logical analysis analysis
Target Market Well-defined & Mostly clear Vague Unclear ___ /6
(6) specific
Demand Strong data & Minor gaps Weak data No clear ___ /8
Analysis (8) computation basis
Supply Clear competitor Basic Limited Missing ___ /5
Analysis (5) comparison comparison analysis
Marketing Complete & realistic Mostly Incomplete Weak ___ /5
Plan (5) complete

Subtotal: ___ /30

✅ TOTAL: ___ /50


📘 FEASIBILITY STUDY TEMPLATE

PART III – INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

1. Rationale of the Business Idea

Our proposed business is ____________________________________________


located at ____________________________________________.

We chose this business idea because:

The need or opportunity we identified in the market is:

This business is relevant because:

2. Industry Overview

The business belongs to the __________________________ industry.

Based on our research, this industry is currently:

☐ Growing
☐ Stable
☐ Declining

Evidence/Explanation:

Common trends in this industry include:


• __________________________________________________________
• __________________________________________________________
• __________________________________________________________

3. Problem or Opportunity Identified

The main problem/opportunity identified is:

Who is affected by this problem/opportunity?

How will our business address this?

B. Objectives of the Study

General Objective

To determine the feasibility of establishing


_____________________________________________________________.

Specific Objectives

1. To analyze ____________________________________________
2. To evaluate ____________________________________________
3. To assess ____________________________________________
4. To determine ____________________________________________
5. To identify ____________________________________________

C. Scope and Limitations

Scope of the Study

This study covers:

Location: ____________________________________________
Target Respondents: ____________________________________________
Time Period Covered: ____________________________________________
The study includes the following areas of analysis:

☐ Market
☐ Technical
☐ Financial
☐ Management

Limitations of the Study

This study is limited by:

Assumptions used in the study:

• __________________________________________________________
• __________________________________________________________
• __________________________________________________________

📘 PART IV – MARKET FEASIBILITY STUDY

A. Industry Analysis

1. Industry Trends

Current trends affecting the industry:

1.
2.
3.

Explanation:

2. Growth Rate

The industry is experiencing:

☐ Rapid growth
☐ Moderate growth
☐ Stable condition
☐ Decline

Basis for this conclusion:

3. Market Size

Estimated total number of potential customers in the area:

Basis of estimation:

Simple computation:

Total population in area: __________________


Estimated % of potential buyers: ____________

Estimated market size = __________________________

B. Target Market

1. Demographic Profile

Age Range: __________________


Gender: __________________
Income Level: __________________
Occupation: __________________

2. Geographic Profile

Specific location of target market:

Coverage radius (km): __________________

Why this location is strategic:


3. Psychographic / Behavioral Profile

Lifestyle characteristics:

Buying behavior:

Frequency of purchase:

☐ Daily
☐ Weekly
☐ Monthly

C. Demand Analysis

1. Survey Summary

Number of respondents: __________________

Key findings:

• __________________________________________________________
• __________________________________________________________
• __________________________________________________________

2. Estimated Demand

Estimated number of customers per day: __________________

Average price per product/service: __________________

Projected Daily Sales:

Daily Customers × Price = __________________

Projected Monthly Sales:


Daily Sales × 30 days = __________________

3. Customer Preferences

Most preferred product/service:

Preferred price range:

Important buying factors:

☐ Price
☐ Quality
☐ Location
☐ Brand
☐ Convenience

D. Supply Analysis

1. Competitors

Competitor Name Location Price Range Strength Weakness

2. Competitive Advantage

Our competitive advantage is:

Why customers would choose us:

E. Marketing Plan
1. Product/Service Description

Main product/service offered:

Unique Selling Proposition (USP):

2. Pricing Strategy

Pricing method used:

☐ Cost-based
☐ Competitor-based
☐ Value-based

Price computation:

3. Promotion Strategy

Promotion methods:

☐ Social Media
☐ Flyers
☐ Discounts
☐ Influencer Marketing
☐ Referral Program

Details:

4. Distribution Strategy

Type of distribution:

☐ Physical Store
☐ Online
☐ Both

Explanation:
✅ END OF TEMPLATE

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