One of the world's fastest, healthy, environment friendly and cheapest means of transportation is cycling. It not only reduces pollution to provide care free environment, but also improvises human health by burning massive amount of calories. By keeping the same benefits in mind, the chosen business for the assignment is a new brand of bicycles called "Athletic cycles".

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Executive Summary
The following report will be based on Athletic cycles and its two key products cycles will be
produced in Australia where few major parts will be imported from China. Athletic cycle will not
only provide usual experience but will also have extra features to keep the users active and make
their experience enjoyable. It contains a strong motor of 1.5 to 2.5 horsepower (HP) continuous
duty. The handle bars are strong enough to provide a stable and fix position to riders. It will not
create any kind of disturbance to block your arm motion and provides an easy grip.
The new brand of cycle is going to be place into the market in the start of 2012. The potential
target market is all the household/working class/ teenagers who have an average income, who
love to have their own cycle that they can ride on the daily, weekly basis. Since the company is
new and all its product will be new in the market, it will have big competitors in market but
Athletic cycles strength is innovative and more flexibility in quality and price.
All major macro environmental factors have been highlighted along with the growing trend that
will help the company in designing their marketing campaigns and targeting the market.
Evaluation process must be consistent and keep a strong check on customer feedback and
feedback coming from advertising campaigns. Athletic Cycles will be promoted by highlighting
the pollution free and recyclable nature of the products as that is the main concern of the
company.

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Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................1
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3
PRODUCTS.........................................................................................................................................3
Athletic Zone Z-5.............................................................................................................................3
Zone Z-5+.......................................................................................................................................3
STRATEGIC PLAN.................................................................................................................................4
Company’sVision............................................................................................................................4
Mission Statement..........................................................................................................................4
Demographic Macro-Environment:......................................................................................................4
Age:............................................................................................................................................4
Gender:......................................................................................................................................4
Geographic Location:...................................................................................................................5
Economic Macro-Environment:...........................................................................................................5
Cultural Macro-Environment:..............................................................................................................6
Education:...................................................................................................................................7
Natural Macro-Environment:...............................................................................................................7
Technological Macro-Environment:.....................................................................................................8
Political Macro-Environment:..............................................................................................................8
Conclusion .........................................................................................................................................9
References.......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
One of the world's fastest, healthy, environment friendly and cheapest means of transportation is
cycling. It not only reduces pollution to provide care free environment, but also improvises
human health by burning massive amount of calories. By keeping the same benefits in mind, the
chosen business for the assignment is a new brand of bicycles called "Athletic cycles".
Athletic cycles consists of a workforce over 40 employees, having outlets in all the major cities
around Australia. The major feature of Athletic bicycles is that it has a sensor installed in it
which automatically changes gear according to the weight of the cyclist. Although the cycle also
has a meter to set the gear manually according to the weight and age of the cyclist but its
automatic function is specially designed keeping the calorie burning process in mind for people
of all age.
PRODUCTS
Athletic Zone Z-5
Athletic Zone Z-5 will be equipped with 1.5 HP motor and provides users an exceptional value.
This cycle will be especially manufactured for all the busy people, who want to see themselves
fit and strong. This Z-5 will have thin tire with fluid break systems on it that can go to the
maximum speed of 15km along with 2 health programs to keep the users healthy and to make
them relaxed.
Zone Z-5+
Zone Z-5+ is the other Athletic cycle that will have an added value. This Z-5+ cyc;e will be
manufactured for all the men and women who want to stay fit and good looking, as it will have a
meter on it, that will indicate how much fat they have burned in last week, 15 days and monthly
records as well. This cycle will have 2.5 HP motor and with the maximum speed of 20km along
with up to 4 health programs. It also contains calories calculator and heart rate sensor.
This cycle will not just provide number of features but a lifetime warranty of its body and 5 year
complete warranty with the money back guarantee up to 5 years.

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STRATEGIC PLAN
Company’s Vision
“To become the first choice by creating innovative health and fitness cycle products that
provide absolute health & fitness solutions for all”
Mission Statement
With unique range of cycles, we aspire to provide multi-purpose Athletic Cycles which can keep
people absolutely fit and to provide them with excellent health benefits. Our mission is to spread
our health & fitness products throughout Australia.
Demographic Macro-Environment:
There are certain factors that play a significant role in affecting the demographic macro-
environment among which the key factors are:
Age:
In the process of launching Athletic cycle brand, it has been ensured that the potential customers
of the product will rely heavily on age factor. Though various designs and sizes of cycles will be
available for Athletic cycles along with the updated software which relies solely on the initial
customer input regarding his/her age, weight, gender and few basic questions, in order to adjust
the calories burning program accordingly.
Gender:
Another major factor that plays a big role would be gender, color is not an issue now days for
distinguishing a product between a male or female. Pink which was supposed to be a feminine
color, is highly in demand by guys now a days. However, slight change in shape will
differentiate the product for masculine and feminine (Laric, M. V., & Lynagh, P. M. (2010)).
Also, the settings for burning calories in case or male are female will definitely be different as
burning fat for females require extra effort.

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GeographicLocation:
According to the recent data, it has been observed that people are more urbanizing now a day’s
rather then moving to rural areas which can be considered as a growing trend. The cities are
filling up rapidly due to more earning opportunities in cities rather than one in towns. This is
why, people are trying to get accommodations in cities, and if not, then to the areas closest to the
major cities keeping this aspect in mind, Athletic Cycles will be having their outlets in major
cities of Australia, targeting mainly those people who live within the city or suburbs that are
close to city as they will be more interested in using cycles as their medium of travelling.
http://chartingtransport.com/2010/11/13/public-transport-patronage-trends/
At the same time people living small suburbs or close to cities travels majorly by their own
transports or by public transports, for personal transports majority of the people prefer to use
cycles as the basic medium of their transportation, however cycling on the motorways is quiet

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risky and claimed as hazardous. Hence use of Athletic cycles in their towns will be more
appropriate which will be installed with small GPS unit on request from customers.
Economic Macro-Environment:
The major part of marketing mix relies on economic force. For cutting down the cost, the raw
materials that will be used in the production process will be imported from China. So with the
help of changes in import taxes and policies, the whole cost for production of bicycles will be
changed. With an increase in taxes on import, the price for "Athletic Cycles" will eventually be a
little higher which might allow our competitors an edge on prices. Many Australians usually
shop on their credit cards and they pay at later stages, this trend is not something new and to
satisfy customers with such requirements company has to offer various packages where
customers can buy now and pay later or may be gift card options of up to $900 (Crawford, A. (2000).
However, as being a new entrant in the market, we cannot allow our potential target market to
emphasize on price; therefore, promotional activities will take place on a much greater rate in
various malls, city centers, sponsorships will be done to various sporting events keeping the
target market in mind (Schultz, D. E., & Schultz, H. F. (2004).
Cultural Macro-Environment:
In general one of the most significant impacts on Australian society is by culture and hence
acknowledged for bringing people together. In Australia, sports are usually considered as their
culture; even people who have arrived here from different countries enjoy the different kinds of
sporting events and prefer to stay healthy by participating in different sport events. By
participating in sport events it has highly supported quality of life and enhanced community
networks and helped generating economic outcomes through opportunities of employment,
business and government funding. There are so many sporting season here in Australia including
the season for cyclist (Bonnema, M. (2006). This season can cause a major increase in demand
which would lead to increase in sales figures, especially by sponsoring the cycling events will be

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a very helpful. Keeping this impact in line, supply of Athletic cycles needs to align with the
demand per season. Hence, the major task is to generate sales 365 days an year (Bonnema, M.
(2006). Trend for riding on cycles is growing day by day, now more people prefer to ride cycles
to their work, keeping this going trend in mind, developing cycles for people of all age groups
will help the company in gaining competitive strategy over others.
Education:
The rate of literacy has higher impact on the marketing strategy. As people are on the road of
education, they can understand the major advantages and disadvantages of healthy and carefree
environment. With the help of such carefree environment the marketing and advertising message
should revolve majorly along healthy and pollution free environment. People are now more
concerned for recyclable and green products. Highlighting the recyclable factor and green nature
of Athletic cycles will be very useful as it’s a growing trend and can be use as the key marketing
factor. Also, the traffic in urban area is on a hype of increasing day by day because people are
more urbanizing. Hence, to travel just a single mile, at least 20 minutes of spare time is required
during peak hours especially in this era where time can be compared to money. Thorough
advertising will definitely educate the educated ones about the importance of Athletic Cycles.
Natural Macro-Environment:
Natural macro environment usually consist of resources that are required or needed as inputs by
marketers in their marketing campaigns. It will not be easy to maintain the quality of product on
regular intervals (Laric, M. V., & Lynagh, P. M. (2010). The Role of Integrated Marketing
Communications in Sustainability Marketing. Proceedings of ASBBS. Las Vegas). Certain
natural impacts may cause product strategy or marketing mix to alter a bit, for which the
company has to be prepared. Due to the rapidly increasing environmental concerns, Athletic
cycles will be advertised by highlighting the pollution free and recyclable nature of the product.
For the marketing of Athletic cycles, we have to be aware of several trends in natural
environment, the first involves the growing shortages of raw materials.

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Technological Macro-Environment:
The speed in the technology shift encountered quiet often during the last few years. Older
technology getting obsolete and rapid shift towards the newer technology has been noticed in all
major sectors of businesses and industries. It is one of the most dramatic forces that is shaping
our destiny, making use of proper technology not only in manufacturing but also in research and
development for the company will be very helpful Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Brown, L. & Adam, S. (1998). Certain
technological factors will definitely effect the production and delivering cost of Athletic Cycles.
Now days, companies are investing their massive amount of budgets on Research and
Development of product, which requires heavy equipment and machinery. So, in order to stay
within the competition, technology advancement will have to be adapted to rapid up the
operations (Ravi. S, Torger. R, 1993).
Government has also set standards on the production plants as far as technology advancement
and technology adaption is concerned. Those who are unable to adopt the advanced technology
are sent out of the competition by government regardless the nature of the industry they are in.
Hence with each technological shift, the product's price will have to change. Marketing mix
seems to be directional proportional to the technology advancement.
Political Macro-Environment:
Political macro-environment has a direct impact on marketing mix. With a change in political
conditions (such as increase in taxes, increase in the duty of imports or in the change of
governments) would eventually let prices of Athletic cycles to change. In case of increases in
taxes, customers switching opportunities are quiet higher and hence could be stayed with the
brand by making them feel self-esteemed with the brand (Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Brown, L. & Adam, S. (1998)).
The feeling of esteem will eventually turn them loyal with the brand resulting with the increase
in customer retention rate.

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Another major political influence on the business could be lifting up policies for the new
entrants. In case of no economic or political barriers for new entrants, options are widely open
for new comers to jump into the market and try making it a saturated one. Although the market is
not saturated yet, there is still a gap that needs to fulfill.
Conclusion
For any company to be successful in this highly developed market requires extensive marketing,
high level of research and development and great customer service. For Athletic cycles to be able
to sell their products and gain the competitive advantage the company not only has to keep in
mind the macro environment for their products but also to make sure that their customers are
happy and satisfied. Once the target market is recognized the next big task would be to target
them using the right strategy which can be achieved by working on the macro environments of
marketing. Since Athletic cycles will be a new entrant in the market, it has to keep in mind the
growing trend of its target market, how the people will perceive the product and if it’s really in
demand or not.

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