RE: Minutes of Thursday Meeting

[Charles Musisi <cmusisi@uol.co.ug>]

Hi all!

So that everyone is aware what's going on --
the deadline we set ourselves for friday to have the
tariff ready is at hand, yet t'rrow is the Idd holiday(too
many holidays!) A group of us have been crunching through the
items & numbers  & assumption so as to get to a business
model that'll stand the test of time. this isn't ready
and probably won't be until next week  -- so far this how
we're looking at it.

Please point out what's missing?

-- Thanks

The Business Model.

Assumptions:

- tariff is US$ 200/month per member
- growth starting @ 1 new connection per month(for 12 months)
- UCC will waive the licence fee
- UCC will subsidize our rent

Fixed Income:

* Dfid grant US$ 26,000
* In-kind donations i.e switch(NSRC) US$ 2,500
* UCC subsidy on rent & licence waiver US$ 10,000
* Furniture(CFI/UoL) -- 1 desk US$ 100
* Management/tech support US$ 2000
* Other un categorized income US$ 1000

Recurrent Income:

* Tariffs @US$ 200/month US$ 12,800
* Other revenue i.e co-location, web caching etc.. US$ 12,000

Capital Expenses:

1 U43 Rack
LAN, accessories & labor
1 Switch
Power Backup System
2 PCs
1 Server
1 Fax machine
Phone & Fax line installation charges(3 Lines)
Miscellaneous upgrades/new equipment
purchases
Window blinds
Office partition
10 chairs
2 Tables

Operating Expenses:

Communication costs i.e Fax/phone & Internet
Office supplies
Business Manager's salary
Management/Technical Support
Rental @US$ 1158.30/month for 12 months
License Fee
Legal
Security Deposit
Press/Promotion
Taxes