The Box-it Concept

• Box-it with over 22 years in the industry has become a household name in boxes and packaging across Gauteng

• Box-it has perfected the agency rollout program over a period of 15 years, with 16highly successful stores having been rolled out.

• Of the 16 Box-it has very successfully rolled out the last 10stores in the past 4 years amidst what is termed the worst recession of our time.

• Box-it plans to now take its concept and successes and roll its footprint out nationwide.

• The Western Cape has had 2 stores opening in2014.• Box-it through this process will help create an opportunity for wealth

and independence for entrepreneurs seeking an opportunity within the Box-it family.

Areas Available

• Available areas :– Natal

• master agency and Box-it shops– Plan for 10 shops under the master agency based in Durban– Area shall extend from Port Shepstone to Richard bay Arching through Pietermaritzburg

– Western Cape • Box-it shops

– Plan for 10 shops under the master agency based in Cape Town– Area shall extend from Saldanah Bay to Hermanus covering the whole peninsula

– Port Elizabeth Area • smaller master agency and Shops

• Envisaged 10 shops in and around the Port Elizabeth Area

– East London Area• Smaller master agency and Shops

• Envisaged 10 shops in and around the East London Area

– Other areas planned central Free State, Rustenburg, Northwest and Nelspuit

Box-it agency – The financial workings

• A typical shop takes a year to establish itself as a profitable business.– Operating costs typically comprise :

• Rental – typical premises 120 – 150 square meters in size– Rent R 5000 – 8000 per month

• Staff – this is optional with a trained staff member the business easily be managed and controlled as a semi passive income although growth will be slower

– Salary typically R 4500 – R 5500 per month

• Utilities – usage of water and electricity is minimal– utilities R 1300 per month

• Telephone, fax and data communication – Typically R 800 to R 1500 per month

• Transport, bank charges – Typically R 2000 per month

• Accounting services– R 1200 per month

• Advertising – will help your area and business to grow quicker– Speak to Head office about advertising opportunities.

• Typical operating costs should be contained at below R 20 000 per month

Box-it agency – The financial workings

• A typical shop takes a year to establish itself as a profitable business.– Profit margins for a shop are normally around 45% of sales.

– Breakeven for a new store with a staff member and some advertising • monthly sales of R 63 000• From our agency history this sales figures in current times is typically

reached within the first 6 months of trading.• In our current economic environment this a outstanding opportunity.

Box-it – The investment

• R 100 000 initial investment in established areas where a master franchise already exists

Box-it – What do I need extra

• – standard shop spec of:– Computer

– Software preloaded with standard stock

– Shelving

– Signage

– Till

– Fax machine and copier

– Telephone units

– Air wrap stand

– Standard start up stock of between R20 000 and R 50 000

– Opportunity to earn income from either a shop or a master agency agreement

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