Amy | Application Preview
Amy's grant application outlines her plans to enhance her business by upgrading equipment, purchasing additional supplies to expand online, and investing in marketing tools like a logo and website. Over the next five years, she aims to establish a permanent location, offer both in-person and online sales, and hire more employees, as she currently operates alone.
She emphasizes her unique position as the only vendor in Puna, Big Island, Hawaii, selling her specialty foods like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and caramel apples. This lack of competition, coupled with nearly $10,000 in sales within her first four months, supports her belief that her business has significant potential for growth with the requested funding.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 0
Location: Pahoa, HI, 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: YES
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Funding Usage
I would first like to upgrade my equipment. I started my business from scratch and would like to upgrade from the basic items I currently use. Second, I would like to buy more supplies which would allow my business to expand online and reach more customers. And third, I would like to invest in some marketing tools (logo, website, shirts, etc.).
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Business Plan
In the next 5 years, I hope to be in a permanent structure, and offer in-person and online sales. I would also like to hire more employees. Right now it is just myself. I think I should be awarded a grant because I am the only vendor in Puna (Big Island, Hawaii) that sells the types of food I make (funnel cakes, cotton candy, caramel apples, etc.). I believe my business will thrive with the right tools.
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Self Identified Competition
I do not have any competitors as no one else in my area offers what I sell. I do not have any competitors. My business so far has had great success, earning nearly $10,000 in sales for the first 4 months since opening.
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