The principal risk will be the non-achievement of the sales guesstimates. The work will develop but the pace with which it occurs may be delayed. It is very likely to proceed but the speed with which the national programme can be established is the unknown. The time spent and thus the costs can be adjusted to reflect these changes.
From a commercial point of view, this project could be regarded as low risk as it does not involve the purchase of specialized equipment or the engagement of non-disabled people with specialized skills. A Business Service may however choose to employ some non-disabled people to lift productivity.
The possibility of not being successful in winning contracts or not renewing contracts would be a risk. By working as part of an organization and remaining close to the organization/individuals that award the contracts it should be possible to minimize these risks.
Occupational health issues, like any activity, are a risk. Some areas such as cathode ray tube dismantling are a definite risk. The alliance(s) recommended above with one of the major recyclers are one way of reducing this risk.
Longer Term Aspects
Opportunities to add value have been mentioned earlier in this report. It is conceivable that there could be national facilities for say the recovery of precious metals. Business Services could jointly own this one facility.
In the early stages, say the first two or three years, it is unlikely that the any significant investment other than Project operating costs would be required by individual Business Services. However, as the volumes increased and the management was seeking productivity improvements the equipment listed below could be purchased and be funded from retained earnings
- Vacuum lifting equipment
- $5,000 (approx.)
- Air screwdrivers and other air operated equipment
- $5,000 (approx.)
- Lightweight powered conveyors
- $10,000 (approx)