Business Plan of Shared Bike in Lappeenranta

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to develop a business plan for Eco type - Shared Bike in Lappeenranta, Finland and forward to all another business possibilities of future development. The theory related to a business plan concept is explained first. Afterwards, this business plan was created according to the outline include business idea, Business plan research and financial calculation. That Information were gathered from Lappeenranta municipal government reports, presentations, books and Internet website sources. The author has experience and knowledge of the project, and supplements the experience part. The financial part is based on similar cases in other EU countries and the rest is author’s forecasts. In the end of thesis, the business plan for Shared Bike has been proved to be profitable business. This business plan is the author's first detailed plan against those backgrounds of the sharing economy, it demonstrates how to implement phases and develop projects. Furthermore, the business plan was assisted by the Lappeenranta city government, including borrowing of materials and interviews with the manager of Economy department. If possible, this business plan will be recommended to potential investors.