Dark Country Haulers | Application Preview
Dark Country Haulers is seeking government grant funding to support various aspects of their business startup. Their funding request amounts to $56,150, which will be allocated as follows:
- Truck Purchase: $28,000
- Registration and Insurance: $5,000
- DMV Registration and USDOT Number: $1,700
- Annual Liability Insurance: $4,000
- LLC Incorporation, Licenses, and Permits: $750
- Website Development: $500
- Software: $200
- Trailer: $15,000
- Marketing and Advertising: $500
- Tools and Equipment: $1,000
The business plan emphasizes keeping pace with industry trends, investing in technology, and expanding networks to enhance business opportunities. Their marketing strategy will leverage online and offline channels, including blogging, SEO, social media, email marketing, and targeted ads.
The applicant projects a growth rate of 5% annually, with potential revenues between $90,000 and $180,000 each year. Dark Country Haulers is positioned to benefit the local community by being the only service of its kind in the area, creating job opportunities for local residents.
In terms of competition, the nearest hot shot truck service is located 82 miles away in Montgomery, AL, followed by others at greater distances. The company's competitive edge lies in its operational hours of 4 a.m. to 2 a.m., allowing employees to enjoy weekends with family and attend church, which is expected to foster a positive work-life balance.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 83-4247511
Location: Phenix City, AL, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
The funding will be use for the following: Truck Purchase – $28,000 Registration/Insurance – $5,000 Register your truck with the DMV and obtain a USDOT number – $1,700. Liability insurance – $4,000 annually. LLC incorporation, licenses and permits $750 Website – $500 Software $200 Trailer $15,000 Marketing and advertising $500 Other tools and equipment $1,000
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Business Plan
Stay updated on industry trends, invest in advanced technology and communication and work tools, and keep expanding my network to increase business opportunities. Stay dedicated, work hard, and persistence. Make sure the marketing strategy reach potential clients online, offline, blogging, website marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing (SMM), email marketing and targeted advertising. My business will grow potentially 5% per year. The potential revenue $90,000 - $180,000 per year. My business will be beneficial to the community because it is the only one in the area. Also, it will create a few jobs for hard working people who are in need.
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Self Identified Competition
According to the internet the closest hot shot is in Montgomery, AL which is 82 miles away called Hotshot Trucking. The next one is Hot Shot Express in Birmingham, AL which is 172 miles away and Dothan, AL called Hot Shot Transport LLC which is 98 miles away. The hours of operation will be from 4 a.m. to 2a.m. (10-hour `day), Monday – Friday. This work schedule will give the employees time to spend with their family on the weekends and attend church.
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