D&S Custom Firewood LLC | Application Preview
D&S Custom Firewood LLC is seeking government grants to expand its operations by developing a tree service alongside its existing firewood business. The funding will be used to purchase essential equipment, including a tree service truck and commercial chipper, which are necessary for the new service.
The business plan focuses on increasing firewood sales in Massachusetts by targeting campgrounds, hardware stores, and convenience stores. To facilitate this growth, acquiring a commercial wood splitter will enhance processing efficiency. Additionally, the new tree service will address tasks such as removing branches from power lines and assisting with storm response.
The applicant emphasizes strong motivation and passion for the tree and wood industry, aiming to transition from current employment to self-employment. With over 22 years in manufacturing, including 15 years in management and 10 years in sales, the applicant has a solid foundation for this business. Since launching the firewood venture part-time, they have generated $4,000 in sales and established ongoing contracts with local businesses.
In terms of competition, notable local players include Central Mass Tree, Gelinas Landscaping, and Ethan Stone Firewood. D&S Custom Firewood aims to stand out through its extensive background in manufacturing and sales, dedication to customer service, and proactive engagement with clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 99-0753091
Location: Royalston, MA, 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
I would like to expand this buisness and develope a tree service service, which would require a tree service truck and commerical chipper.
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Business Plan
For the firewood part of th buisness, I would like to expand sales within Massachusetts, campgrounds, hardware stores, small convience stores etc, a commerical wood splitter would help with the processing time needed to expand. I would also like to develope a tree service company, to remove branches off of power lines, trees on private properties etc, storm response for the state if needed. I am a highly motivated individual who is focusing on what is important in life, doing something I enjoy would be one of those things, I love the tree and wood industry and would like to be able to leave my current employment and work for myself. I have a vast manufactuing background (22 yrs in the manufactuing industry) , I have 15 years of management experience and 10 years of sales experience. Since starting the firewood buisness which has been a second job and done at night, I have managed to aquire $4,000 in sales to date since Jan 24, I have picked up a steady piece of buisness delivering cord wood every other week to a local pizza factory, I have secured shelf space and received 4 orders since April 24 in a local ACE hardware store with our hardwood bags.
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Self Identified Competition
Centeral Mass Tree Gelinas Landscaping Eathan Stone Firewood Manfucaturing and Sales Background, commitment to customer service, and being proactive with current customers to ensure customer satisfaction, hard work and extremely motivated.
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