Verdant Bites Co. — Implementation Plan & Timeline
The implementation plan has been structured across four key phases, with clear milestones and accountability at each stage:
Section 11 · Business Plan
Implementation Plan & Timeline
The implementation plan has been structured across four key phases, with clear milestones and accountability at each stage:
11.1 18-Month Implementation Gantt Chart
The implementation plan has been structured across four key phases, with clear milestones and accountability at each stage:
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11.2 Key Milestones
| Month | Milestone | Accountable |
|---|---|---|
| M1–M2 | Company registration, CIPC compliance, B-BBEE verification | CEO / Legal Counsel |
| M1–M3 | Investor close, funds received, bank accounts established | CFO / Investor Director |
| M2–M4 | Site selection, lease negotiation, heads of terms signed | COO |
| M3–M5 | Architectural design, municipal permits, health & safety approvals | COO / Architect |
| M5–M9 | Leasehold improvements, store fitout, equipment installation | COO / Contractor |
| M7–M10 | Staff recruitment, training programme, dry-run operations | Store Manager / HR |
| M9–M11 | Pre-launch marketing campaign, influencer activations | Marketing Manager |
| M11 | Soft launch with invited guests and select corporate clients | CEO / COO |
| M12 | Grand opening — full public launch | Full Team |
| M13–M18 | Post-launch optimisation, Phase 2 planning initiated | CEO / COO |
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